Author Archives: Alabama News Center

Follow Carrie Underwood’s “Cry Pretty Tour” In Can’t Miss Alabama

Great outdoor festivities are happening all around the state. Continue reading →

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Alabama Team Launches Bioscience-Focused Trade Mission To Ireland, UK

Nearly a dozen Alabama companies are seeking new opportunities on the trip. Continue reading →

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Georgia-Pacific To Invest $120 Million In Choctaw County Mill

The new investment is the latest in a series of projects to modernize the operation. Continue reading →

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Reference Genome For The Peanut Will Help Improve One Of Alabama’s Biggest Crops

Roughly half of the peanuts grown in the U.S. are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College Was Created

George C. Wallace Community College in Dothan, formerly George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College, is one of the largest and oldest community colleges in the state. Continue reading →

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UAB Health Disparities Research Symposium Aims To Improve Health With Multi-Level Approach

Symposium pinpoints cause and effects of important health issues. Continue reading →

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Coalition Encourages Alabama To Expand High-Speed Internet Access

Group says businesses, education and agriculture can benefit from more broadband internet access in rural Alabama. Continue reading →

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Alabama Power’s Justin Perry Is Hard-Nosed About Software

As the power grid gets more automated, having the tech tools becomes more important. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Jefferson County Settler Warren Truss Was Born

North Carolina native Warren Truss (1772-1837) was the namesake of the city of Trussville. Continue reading →

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Alabama Officials Applaud Bell’s Plans To Build Navy Helicopter In Ozark

Bell will build the 407 GXi helicopter at its facility in Ozark if it wins a competition for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation training aircraft. Continue reading →

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