Author Archives: Alabama News Center

Samford University’s Ida Moffett School Of Nursing Receives $3.5M Nurse Practitioner Residency Grant

The grant is the largest in Samford’s history. Continue reading →

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Josh Laney To Head Alabama Office Of Apprenticeship As Skills Program Expands

The new Alabama Office of Apprenticeship was created to boost the number of skilled workers in the Alabama workforce. Continue reading →

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‘Praying Doctor’ Mark Lequire Ministers To The Spirit While Treating The Body

Physicians are men and women of science. They practice the art of medicine, which means they are filled with the knowledge of biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and other sciences they apply to heal their patients’ bodies. Continue reading →

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Three Siblings Share Cancer Diagnosis Caused By Rare Genetic Mutation

The siblings got a new chance at life through UAB surgery. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Julia Smith Oliver Was Born

Julia Smith Oliver was the first woman to serve in a major cabinet position in Alabama. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Better Baked Beans

Prepare an all-time summer favorite in five minutes. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: First-Ever Blues Record By A Black Singer Was Made

Perry Bradford was born in Montgomery and left a legacy as a songwriter, bandleader, promoter and composer. Continue reading →

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Birmingham’s $24M American Life Redevelopment Begins

Work has started on what is being touted as an opportunity zone model. Continue reading →

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Bobbie Knight Welcomed As Interim President Of Miles College

The former Alabama Power executive becomes the first woman to lead the historically black liberal arts college in Fairfield. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Marla Townsend Became UAB’s First Softball Coach

Townsend is the only UAB coach to win more than 500 games. Continue reading →

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