Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Exceptional Anglers Makes Fishing Dreams Come True For Students
Hundreds of special-needs children are casting a line this week – many for the first time in their lives – at Oak Mountain State Park’s Exceptional Anglers event. Continue reading →
Hangout Fest Profile: The Lumineers
Performer: The Lumineers Continue reading →
Occidental Petroleum CEO, A University Of Alabama Grad, On Cusp Of Outmuscling A Rival 5 Times As Big
Occidental Petroleum Corp. Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub is on the cusp of winning a David versus Goliath bidding war that has captivated the oil industry. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: War Hero Was Born
May 10, 1912: Laurie Calvin Battle was born in Wilsonville on May 10, 1912 Continue reading →
APC, Nature Conservancy Receive Environmental Award
Alabama Power and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have received a Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP) Environmental Stewardship Award for their partnership last year on an oyster reef project in Mobile Bay. Continue reading →
ESPN’s Greg Mcelroy, Laura Rutledge Lift Spirits During Visit To Children’s Of Alabama
Lindy Hydrick was looking forward to a rare lazy Sunday, a chance to recharge, when she got the call every parent fears. Continue reading →
Make Mom Sparkle At A Celebration In Can’t Miss Alabama
The Montgomery Zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum are free to all moms on their special day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See animals from Africa to Australia at the zoo. Touch the furs and antlers of some of the animals on display at the museum. All the displays are assembled from natural material and actual plants, rocks, trees, small critters, dirt and sand collected from the site where displayed animals live. The last admission is at 4 p.m. and guests must exit the park at 5:30 p.m. Continue reading →
Administrators Of Project Share Help Clients By Providing Hope And Funds
John Stamps is the Director of Operations of The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham and helps administer Project Share to help Alabamians with their utility bills. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Gov. Lurleen Wallace Buried
May 9, 1968: Lurleen Burns Wallace (1926-1968) died from cancer after serving as governor of Alabama for 16 months Continue reading →
Alabama Power Junior Clinic Teaches Lessons About Golf And Life
Annual event is hosted by golfing pros. Continue reading →
