Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Placekicker Van Tiffin Was Born In Tupelo
Sept. 6, 1965: Van Tiffin was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on this day in 1965 Continue reading →
Football Preview: Auburn And Alabama Hold Home Football Openers While UAB Travels To Ohio
Gus Malzahn cited an axiom of football coaches, that a team improves more between Game 1 and Game 2 than any other time of the season. Continue reading →
Mercedes Reveals Next New Model To Be Built In Alabama
The next new vehicle Mercedes-AMG will produce exclusively in Alabama is a crossover that may be the sportiest yet in its SUV line. Continue reading →
Jump Into September With Can’t Miss Alabama For Top-notch Festivals And Concerts
After more than a decade, Hootie and The Blowfish have reunited. The “Group Therapy” tour is slated to arrive Friday at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. The multiplatinum rock band will perform in 44 North American cities. A new album, “Imperfect Circle,” is expected to be released in November. Purchase tickets for the show at www.ticketmonster.com. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Lewis Smith Dam Was Put Into Service
Sept. 5, 1961: Alabama Power Company created Lewis Smith Dam and Lake to produce hydropower on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River Continue reading →
Auburn University Makes $5.6 Billion Impact On The State, Says New Study
Auburn University and its alumni make an annual $5.6 billion economic contribution to the state of Alabama, including creating nearly 27,000 jobs in addition to university employment, according to a new study. Continue reading →
Grants To Help Conserve Alabama Pine Forests, Coastal Habitats For Rare Species
From helping preserve and enhance the state’s longleaf pine forests and coastal habitat, to supporting protection of rare species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker, Alabama will benefit from multiple grants just announced by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Continue reading →
Bicentennial Schools Of Excellence Honors 21 Alabama Schools With Grant, Unique Marble Sculpture
Just when you might think sculptor Craigger Browne has done it all with Sylacauga marble, he chisels something new to help mark the state’s 200th birthday. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: The First Morrison’s Cafeteria Opened In Mobile
Sept 4, 1920: It introduced a new concept to serving food Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: The Black Belt
Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in December 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments” are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Continue reading →
