Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: James Bonard Fowler Pleaded Guilty In Death Of Jimmie Lee Jackson
On the night of Feb. 18, 1965, civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson was shot twice in the belly and died after local police and state troopers attacked nonviolent voting rights marchers in the town of Marion. Continue reading →
Beware Of More Sophisticated Phone Scams
Industry insiders estimate that on a given day, 45 percent of calls are automated. Many of those calls use tools to make the caller ID look similar to yours, so you’ll think it is local. Continue reading →
Seven Tips For Staying Warm And Saving Energy When The Weather Turns Chilly
This cold and wet week is a clear sign that real winter weather isn’t far behind. As you pull out the heavy coat from mothballs and toss on a scarf and gloves, here are some simple tips for saving energy at home when the thermometer takes a dive. Continue reading →
Supporting The Person, Supporting The Mission Of Our Soldiers
The canals that flow from the Helmand River, which snakes out of the mountains to the north through high plateaus and sandy deserts, is key to survival for the people of southern Afghanistan. Continue reading →
Auto Supplier Hwashin To Add 50 Jobs With $26M Alabama Expansion
Auto supplier Hwashin America Corp. announced plans to expand its Butler County manufacturing operation with a $26 million investment in new equipment and 50 new jobs. Continue reading →
Amazon Splits HQ2 Between New York And Washington, D.C. Area
Amazon.com Inc. will build new offices in New York City and Arlington, Virginia, ending months of jockeying between potential locations across the country vying for a $5 billion investment that promises 50,000 high-paying jobs over almost two decades. Continue reading →
How Scams Can Give Small Businesses Big Headaches
In recent years, small businesses across North America have been singled out by criminals. Typically, these are restaurants and retail locations that are extremely busy and short-staffed. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Madame Octavia Walton Le Vert
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. Continue reading →
Shut The Door On Scammers
Criminals have been known to attempt to impersonate utility workers. If you have someone at your door claiming to be from Alabama Power, you can always call and verify their identity. Continue reading →
Haint Blue Holds Colorful Grand Opening Of Its Mobile Brewery
It took a lot longer than expected for Haint Blue to get its brewery open in Mobile, so they decided to savor and celebrate the moment with proper Port City polish. Continue reading →
