Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Talladega Is Known For Speed, But Slow Down And Take In What The Alabama City Offers
To most of the world, Talladega is the big racetrack that opened half a century ago. Continue reading →
Mercedes Parent Makes Bet On Next-generation Battery Startup
As it pushes to electrify its fleet, German automaker Daimler AG has invested in a U.S. startup that says it can boost battery performance by at least 20 percent. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Hosts Ican Girls Engineering Conference
Teen girls think chemical engineering is a world away, but, actually, it’s as close as their lips. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Renowned Forecaster J.b. Elliott Was Born
April 17, 1932: Well-known Alabama meteorologist J.B Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Alice Coachman Davis
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 →
Electrathon Alababma Participants Zip Toward Another Fantastic Finish At Barber Motorsports Park
Barber Motorsports Park was filled with the whir of electric vehicles as participants in Electrathon Alabama converged on the park under sunny skies Monday, April 15. Continue reading →
University Of Alabama’s Ccn To Create Vital Learning Opportunities With Nursing Kid
A Nursing Kid Simulator is a skills-based, child-sized manikin designed to train nursing students for the care and management of a variety of pediatric patients. The simulator represents a 6-year-old child and will allow students to practice numerous skills, including IV insertion, tracheal and nasogastric suctioning and wound assessment, among others. Continue reading →
Mercedes Unveils SUV With Offroad Looks In China
Mercedes-Benz unveiled a concept sport utility vehicle with rugged design and space for as many as seven passengers to expand its in-demand lineup of mid-sized and compact cars. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Birmingham News’ Brett Blackledge Won The Pulitzer Prize
April 16, 2007: Birmingham News reporter Brett Blackledge won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Journalism on April 16, 2007 Continue reading →
Birmingham-area Companies Compete In Chick-fil-a Corporate Challenge
Employees from 50 Birmingham-area companies competed against each other in 15 events, culminating in a series of sports events at Railroad Park on April 13. Continue reading →
