Author Archives: Alabama News Center

NASCAR’s Plan To Boost Attendance And Ratings: Betting On Races

Gentlemen, place your wagers. Continue reading →

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Airbus Introduces Workforce Development Programs For Mobile Students

Airbus launched two new programs aimed at putting applicants with little or no aviation or aerospace experience in jobs where its A220 and A320 production facilities are located. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Crestwood Field Was Named

May 12, 2007: On May 12, 2007, the football field at Crestwood Park in Birmingham was re-dedicated as the Claud D Continue reading →

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Hangout Fest Profile: Vampire Weekend

It was pretty obvious when Vampire Weekend released the single “Harmony Hall” that the band’s fourth studio album “Father of the Bride,” was going to be different from its predecessors. Continue reading →

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ESPN’s Laura Rutledge Names Some SEC Football Favorites

ESPN personality Laura Rutledge takes a few minutes with the Doing More Today crew to discuss why she visits Children’s of Alabama hospital each year prior to the Regions Tradition. Continue reading →

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Greg Mcelroy Talks Golf In Alabama And His Top College Football Picks For 2019

College football analyst Greg McElroy talks about golf’s place in a football-crazed state. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Old-fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Enjoy this extra special treat on Mother’s Day. Continue reading →

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Fun With ESPN’s Greg Mcelroy And Laura Rutledge In Birmingham

ESPN colleagues Laura Rutledge and Greg McElroy take playful jabs at each other in a tongue-in-cheek interview after their visit to Children’s of Alabama in support of the Regions Tradition. Continue reading →

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Hangout Fest Profile: Cardi B

Cardi B is among the hip hop artists who’ll appear at the Hangout Music Fest. Continue reading →

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Hackathon Teaches Students Innovative Problem-solving Skills

More than 100 Birmingham middle schoolers offered their solutions to some difficult energy problems during a “Hackathon” in Hoover. Continue reading →

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