Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Habitat Home Nears Completion With Help From Alabama Power Service Organization Volunteers
Volunteers are making steady progress and have just three days of work left building the Habitat for Humanity home for the family of Kimberly Collins. The new home is located in the Pleasant Grove community. Continue reading →
Diet Biggest Factor In African-Americans’ Greater Risk Of High Blood Pressure
Diet is the predominant factor explaining why more African-Americans develop high blood pressure than their white counterparts, according to a national study led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Continue reading →
Fire Horse Pottery Is An Alabama Maker Adding Textures And Colors To Functional Art
When you look at Kerry Kennedy’s pottery, it’s not surprising that she got her start in art with painting and illustrating. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: John Heisman, Who Coached At Auburn, Was Born
October 23, 1869: John Heisman, a legendary college football coach and innovator for whom the annual award for the sport’s best player is named, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Continue reading →
Lake Martin Innovation Center In Alexander City Helps Businesses Get Off The Ground
Lake Martin has always been known for recreation, and now the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is also making it a place for incubation. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Harry ‘The Hat’ Walker Was Born
October 22, 1916: Harry Walker, who along with his older brother Fred “Dixie” Walker are the only siblings to have won Major League batting titles, was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Continue reading →
University Of Alabama Team Wins $1 Million Grant To Develop Tool To Combat Opioid Abuse
Across the country, opioid abuse has reached epidemic levels, severely affecting communities and straining public safety resources. Continue reading →
Auburn University Leads $2 Million DOE Project To Maximize U.S. Fuel Economy
Auburn University researchers are leading a $2 million U.S. Department of Energy project that promises to improve fuel efficiency and economy. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Tallulah Bankhead Backed Truman
Actress Tallulah Bankhead on Oct. 21, 1948, introduced President Harry S. Truman, the Democratic candidate who vowed to integrate the U.S. military if he were elected to a full term. Continue reading →
A+ College Ready Program Celebrates 10 Years Of Success
Alabama’s A+ College Ready celebrated 10 years of success in Alabama on Wednesday by honoring schools, principals, administrators, parents and students who have worked to change the course of education in the state. Continue reading →
