Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: First Woman Graduated From UA Medical School
May 26, 1925: In September 1923, Jimmie Ethel Montgomery entered the University of Alabama‘s medical school in Tuscaloosa as its first full-time female student Continue reading →
American Flow Control Announces Plans For Valve And Hydrant Research Center
AMERICAN Flow Control, the valve and hydrant division of AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company, headquartered in Birmingham, has announced the formation of AMERICAN Innovation, LLC, a company dedicated to research and development. The company plans to build the AMERICAN Flow Control Center for Innovative Excellence in Crawfordsville, Indiana, beginning this summer. Continue reading →
Recipe: No-bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie
I’m a huge fan of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. In fact, it’s probably my favorite candy bar. Wait. Is a Reese’s Cup a candy bar? Hmmm… Continue reading →
Scott Martin: Alabama Stays Hot, Dry Through Memorial Day Weekend
Scott Martin: Alabama Stays Hot, Dry Through Memorial Day Weekend Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: First Nighttime Flight Made Near Montgomery
May 25, 1910: The first ever nighttime airplane flight was made at Orville Wright’s flying school near Montgomery Continue reading →
Funds Help University Of Montevallo Expand Outdoor Education, Provide Scholarships
Donations from the Alabama Power Foundation and the Alabama Farmers Federation will help the University of Montevallo expand its Outdoor Scholars program. Continue reading →
Cahaba Lily Blooms A Sight To See Each May
Every May, a couple of bends in the Cahaba River become one of Alabama’s most beautiful sights to see. That’s when the Hymenocallis coronaria, more commonly called the Cahaba lily, blooms. Continue reading →
Wheelchair Rugby Tournament Brings World’s Best To Birmingham Ahead Of 2020 Olympics
Some of the world’s top athletes are in Birmingham this week for the 2019 Four Nations Wheelchair Rugby Invitational. Continue reading →
Catfish Plate From Wayne’s Catfish Haven Makes List Of 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
For nearly three decades, Wayne’s Catfish Haven has been proudly serving customers in Russellville. Continue reading →
NOAA Predicts Near-Normal 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center says the Atlantic basin should experience a near-normal hurricane season this year. Continue reading →
