Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Comedian Roy Wood Jr. Was Born
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. was born Dec. 11, 1978, in Birmingham. He grew up in West End before graduating from Ramsay High School and Florida A&M University. Continue reading →
Pitcher Throws Changeup, Hits Homerun With Birmingham’s Oldest Independent Bookstore
Baseball is what first brought Paul Seitz to Alabama. In fact, he owns a special piece of Birmingham’s baseball history. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Honored For Diversity Efforts At Equal Opportunity Dinner
The Birmingham Urban League honored corporate citizens and community leaders Saturday, Dec. 8 at its Equal Opportunity Dinner. Continue reading →
PaxArtist Is An Alabama Maker At Peace With Painting
Pax means “peace” and no word is more appropriate for what art has brought to Sharon Heggeman. Continue reading →
Ashley Brown’s Business Of Homemade Cookies Is Delighting Customers
Ashley Brown, owner of Ashley’s Famous Cookies in Pelham, knew she had a winning product when her family and friends tasted her homemade cookies and wouldn’t try anyone else’s. Continue reading →
The Next Commercial Real Estate Downturn: It’s Not A Matter Of When, But How
A recent report shows that many systemic risks are re-emerging one decade since the last major recession and real estate finance disruption — aligning with history’s schedule of economic disruption every decade since the 1850s. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama Legend Pat Trammell Died
Dec. 10, 1968: Quarterback Pat Trammell led the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to a national championship in 1961. Continue reading →
University Of Alabama To Offer State’s First MFA In Dance Program
The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance will offer the state’s first Master of Fine Arts in dance program starting in fall 2020. Continue reading →
Samford Alumnus Introduces First Telemedicine Kiosk In An Alabama Pharmacy
As the owner of an independent pharmacy, Cole Sandlin’s goal is to make it a health care destination. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Ground Broken For UAB’s Collat School Of Business
On Dec. 9, 2016, officials held ground-breaking ceremonies for the Collat School of Business at UAB. Continue reading →
