Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Hangout With Can’t Miss Alabama For Great Music Festivals, Plays And Sporting Events
Hangout With Can’t Miss Alabama For Great Music Festivals, Plays And Sporting Events Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Montgomery Museum Of Fine Arts Redefined Focus
May 16, 1990: The board of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts adopted a new acquisitions policy that defined the focus of its collection as American art, Old Master prints and works from artists in Alabama and the Southeast Continue reading →
Hangout Fest Profile: Hozier
Andrew Hozier-Byrne, better known by the one-word name of Hozier, exploded onto the scene with a huge voice and sturdy songwriting with his self-titled album in 2014. Continue reading →
Hyundai Marks Opening Of $388 Million Engine Facility In Montgomery
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC today celebrated the grand opening of its cylinder head manufacturing plant, a $388 million project that spurred the creation of 50 jobs. Continue reading →
New Bicentennial Book Features The Photographs Of John Dersham
Alabama’s newest bicentennial publication, “My Alabama – John Dersham Photographs A State,” is now available through most bookstores. Continue reading →
Small Businesses Learn Smart Growth Strategies
Entrepreneurs in Alabama are learning smart ways to grow their businesses thanks to a specialized training program called GrowSmart. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Pulitzer Prize Winner Hazel Brannon Smith Died
May 15, 1994: Alabama native Hazel Brannon Smith, who in 1964 became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing, died in Tennessee at the age of 80 Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Daniel Pratt
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 →
Hangout Fest Profile: Khalid
At only 21 years old, Khalid has already rocketed to the top of the charts, becoming a world-renowned singing sensation. Continue reading →
Stricker Wins Regions Tradition By 6 Strokes
With weather forcing a series of stop and starts in the normal flow of the tournament, Steve Stricker still managed to burn up the Greystone golf course in a rain-extended Monday final round of the Regions Tradition. Heading into the second round Friday, Stricker was merely in contention. But he then shot a course record 64 and grabbed a lead he never relinquished. Continue reading →
