Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Team Seeks Stronger Bonds At SEUS Japan 41 In Tokyo
Business leaders from across Alabama are participating in an international conference in Tokyo that aims to broaden economic and cultural ties between seven Southeastern states and Japan. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Columbia Launched With AU Grad
The Space Shuttle Columbia launched its fourth and final mission with astronaut and nuclear physicist Kathryn Thornton aboard on Oct. 20, 1995. Continue reading →
Gadsden’s ‘A Walk Through Time’ Brings History To Life With Key Figures From This Alabama Town
As Steve Hildebrant prepares for a second stint portraying Alabama Power founder William Patrick Lay at Gadsden’s “A Walk Through Time” on Sunday, Oct. 21, he recalls his introduction last year to the historic narrative. Continue reading →
Birmingham Is 1,000 Days Away From Hosting The State’s Largest-Ever Sporting Event
Birmingham is 1,000 days away from hosting the 2021 World Games – the first time a U.S. city will have done so in 40 years. Continue reading →
Dance Marathon Features Exceptional Alabama Bright Lights
Events this weekend at the Exceptional Foundation will rival “Dancing with the Stars,” but the stars dancing will be different from the widely known television show dancers. Continue reading →
Passenger Distractions, Texting And Drowsy Driving Put Teens At Risk While On The Road
Six teens ages 16 to 19 are killed every day from motor vehicle injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading →
Football Preview: Third Saturday In October Brings Alabama To Tennessee, Auburn To Ole Miss, North Texas To UAB
Alabama has won its past 11 meetings with Tennessee. The Volunteers last bested the Crimson Tide on Oct. 21, 2006, in Knoxville. But don’t suggest to Nick Saban that the rivalry of the Third Saturday in October has become less important. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Birmingham’s First Black Mayor Was Born
Richard Arrington Jr. was born on Oct. 19, 1934 in Livingston. His father worked as a sharecropper early in Arrington’s life, but moved the family to Fairfield to work for TCI when Richard was 5. Continue reading →
Scammers Are Now Offering Bogus Auto Pay
Would-be criminals continue to find new variations of credit card and debit card scams. The goal is tricking you into thinking you’re communicating with your utility, and getting information to take your money. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors
Can’t Miss Alabama fights hard to win the fight against breast cancer. Continue reading →
