Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Legacy Moment: Gen. Joseph Wheeler
He was the only Confederate commander to later hold the same position in the U.S. Army. Continue reading →
Clarence Carter Is A Legendary Alabama Music Maker Still Performing The Hits
The Alabama native is satisfied with recordings he believes will live on forever. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: First Baptist Church Of Selma Was Founded
The church has helped establish many other churches in the surrounding areas. Continue reading →
Fishing Tips From Professional Angler Jeff Holland
Editor’s note: this is part 1 of a 3-part series on fishing tips and advice from professional angler Jeff Holland. Parts 2 and 3 will be posted later this week. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Renowned Novelist Walker Percy Was Born
Walker Percy (1916-1990) was a writer from Birmingham whose novels and nonfiction works explored themes of philosophy and spirituality. Continue reading →
Nelson Daughtry Proudly Served During Korean War
In the space of a few months in 1951, Nelson Daughtry went from tree-trimmer to U.S. Army soldier. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Ex-Birmingham Baron Drove In 10 Runs
May 27, 1955: Norm Zauchin was a first baseman for the 1950 Birmingham Barons who played six seasons in the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators Continue reading →
Day With Dr. Mona Fouad: Making A Difference At UAB And Across Alabama
On the 12th floor of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Faculty Office Tower is the office of a woman who seldom is there. Mona Fouad, M.D., one of the most influential medical professionals in Alabama, spends only about a third of her time in an office (she has another one on the sixth floor of the same building that overlooks Birmingham). Most of the time, she is out and about with her students and colleagues and in the communities she serves. Continue reading →
Auto Supplier Ykta To Create 650 Jobs At $220m Alabama Plant
Gov. Kay Ivey joined executives from auto supplier Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA) at a ceremony in Huntsville to announce the company’s plans to invest $220 million to open a manufacturing facility that will create 650 jobs. Continue reading →
Baldwin County April Condo Sales Up Slightly From Last Year
Sales: According to the Baldwin County Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, Baldwin County condo sales, which include condos along the Gulf Coast, totaled 164 units during April, up 1.2 percent from 162 sales in the same month a year earlier. April sales were down 8.4 percent compared to 179 sales in March. Results were 7.3 percent above the five-year average of 153 sales. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report. Continue reading →
