Author Archives: Alabama News Center

New Law Could Mean A Comeback For Electric Scooters In Alabama

E-scooters seen as urban transportation option, but also a business recruitment tool. Continue reading →

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A.G. Gaston Motel Marks 65th Anniversary Of Its Opening With Renovation Plans

New life is planned for a key locale in the civil rights movement. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Motown Singer Paul Williams Was Born

The Birmingham native was a founding member of the Temptations. Continue reading →

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UAB School Of Dentistry Awarded $22.4M To Continue National Research Leadership Efforts

UAB’s School of Dentistry has been awarded $22.4 million to conduct research, through the NIH. Continue reading →

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3 Alabama Economic Development Projects Selected For Publication’s Impact Awards

Mazda-Toyota, Facebook and Amazon projects in Alabama made Trade & Industry Development’s top 30. Continue reading →

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New Scholarship Program Will Send Tomorrow’s Astronauts To Space Camp

Space Camp at Huntsville’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center provides a world-renowned astronaut training experience. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Guns N’ Roses Held Concert At Birmingham Race Course

Guns N’ Roses performed a concert on this day at the Birmingham Race Course. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Jesse Owens Memorial Park Was Dedicated

The park in Oakville honors the star of the 1936 Olympic Games. Continue reading →

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Taylor Eads With The Birmingham Summer Institute Is An Alabama Bright Light Leading Summer Scholars

The program director’s goal is to make BSI a model learning community. Continue reading →

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Aspen Ideas Festival Asks: Why Women Now?

Alabama Power Foundation President Myla Calhoun offers answers. Continue reading →

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