Author Archives: Alabama News Center

John Kander, Composer Of ‘Cabaret,’ ‘Chicago,’ Brings His ‘Scottsboro Boys’ To Alabama

The 2010 Broadway show is finally coming to the state where the events it depicts took place. Continue reading →

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New Tunnel, Premium RV Section At Talladega Superspeedway On Schedule Despite Weather

Legendary NASCAR drivers Red Farmer and Donnie Allison touted the changes. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Cullman County Was Created

Blount, Walker, Winston and Morgan counties were redrawn in the process. Continue reading →

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Neighbors Help Neighbors In Wetumpka

More than a thousand people help the city recover from a tornado. Continue reading →

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Birmingham Museum Of Art Celebrates Japanese Culture

Crowds filled the museum for Japan-inspired events and activities. Continue reading →

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Alabama Legacy Moment: Alabama Department Of Archives and History

Founded in 1901, it was the first publicly funded state archives in the nation. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Army Disclosed Chemical Weapons Stockpiles

Anniston Army Depot was among the multiple sites where the materials were stored. Continue reading →

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Alabama Maker thimbletreestudio Stitches A Mother-Daughter Connection

Kyle Wick operates the Alabama side of thimbletreestudio while her daughter, Camille Webb, operates out of North Carolina. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Moundville Tornado Killed Dozens

The Hale County town was “wiped out of existence,” according to one report. Continue reading →

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Alabama Power Crews Worked To Quickly Restore Outages After Ef-2 Tornado Hits Wetumpka

Community recovery continues after storm’s wake. Continue reading →

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