Author Archives: Alabama News Center

Central Alabamaworks Event Links Teens With Career Opportunities

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Continue reading →

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Alabama High School Students Get Accelerated Learning At Barber Motorsports Park

Cars were racing fast and furious at the Barber Motorsports Park April 4 – even before the IndyCar drivers started practice. Continue reading →

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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Alabama Is An Alabama Bright Light Illuminating Futures

“Great Futures Start Here.” Continue reading →

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Alabama Power And Bishop State Partner To Create Lineman Training Program

One of Alabama’s greatest challenges is to continue developing a workforce that is well-trained and prepared for good jobs. Under an agreement signed in Mobile on Thursday, another path forward will be opened. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Booker T. Washington Was Born

April 5, 1856: The date is somewhat in question, but some sources say that Booker T Continue reading →

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Alabama Counts Aims To Get Maximum Participation In The State For 2020 Census

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined with more than 200 elected officials and leaders to kick off a statewide effort to get everyone in the state counted in the 2020 census less than one year from now. Continue reading →

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Hudsonalpha Genomic Services Lab Joins Discovery Life Sciences To Form Hudsonalpha Discovery

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology announced that the HudsonAlpha Genomic Services Lab (GSL) has signed an agreement with Discovery Life Sciences to form a new division of that company, HudsonAlpha Discovery. The move will build on the success of the Institute in developing a top-of-the-line sequencing lab by adding the global reach of Discovery Life Sciences and its sales force. This expands the reach of the Institute and brings more high-quality biotech jobs to the thriving campus. Continue reading →

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Vroom Vroom Into Can’t Miss Alabama Weekend With Indycar Races, Festivals And Egg Hunts

A little planning and Can’t Miss Alabama will rev up your weekend! Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Hank Aaron Tied Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record

April 4, 1974 : Hank Aaron came from humble beginnings in Mobile to become one of the all-time baseball greats Continue reading →

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Birmingham Hosts Regional Journalism Conference For The National Association Of Black Journalists

The Magic City will host journalists from all over the Southeast this weekend. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) hosts its Region III Conference in Birmingham, Code Switching: Reporting the Virtual Truth will be held at the Sheraton Hotel April 5-6. Continue reading →

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