Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Artist Charlie Lucas Was Born
Charlie Lucas, who has become known as “Tin Man,” first experimented with scraps of iron and steel, creating meaning from piles of junk and cast-off raw materials. Continue reading →
‘Pickett’s History of Alabama’ To Be Re-Released This Month
“Pickett’s History of Alabama,” published in 1851, has been out of print for years. That will change on Oct. 15, thanks to Dr. Jim Pate and NewSouth Books. Continue reading →
Alabama Communities Of Excellence Develops A Path To Improve Walkability In Towns
Until the 20th century, most city residents had to walk to take care of regular activities, such as shopping, attending church or going to work or school. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: DAR School Named Historic Place
A privately owned public school in Grant, Kate Duncan Smith Daughters of the American Revolution School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 11, 2002. Continue reading →
Breast Cancer Survivor Feltus Living Best Life, 10 Years Cancer-Free
Never ignore that still, small voice inside you… That’s the advice Fairhope resident Carolyn Feltus gives women who are unsure about further checking their breast health. Continue reading →
Alabama Power, State Prepared For Hurricane Michael
Alabama Power is mobilizing internal resources, employees and contractors in preparation for Hurricane Michael, which is expected to strike along the Florida-Alabama border Wednesday. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Birmingham Railway And Electric Company Begins Car Service
October 10, 1891: The new Birmingham Electric Company, which had received state charters to operate electric-powered streetcars, joined with the Birmingham Union Street Railway Company and the Ensley Railway. Thus, the Birmingham Railway and Electric Company was formed. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Bombing
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 →
University Of Alabama Engineers Develop Solution To Child Heat Deaths In Cars
An average of 37 children die each year in the United States from being trapped inside a hot car, and engineering researchers at the University of Alabama have crafted a solution to prevent these tragic accidents. Continue reading →
‘Life Threatening’ Hurricane Michael Could Cause $10 Billion In Damage
Hurricane Michael is racing toward the Florida Panhandle, threatening as much as $10 billion in damage on a path that’s already driven up cotton prices and cut the region’s oil and gas production. Continue reading →
