Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Milestone: Toyota Alabama Plant Produces First Next-Gen Engine
Toyota’s Alabama plant produced its first next-generation four-cylinder engine after a $106 million investment to prepare the Huntsville facility for advanced production. Continue reading →
Join Activities In October As Part Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women other than skin cancer. Many factors influence breast cancer risk, but the main one is simply advancing in age. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Former Gov. Bob Riley Was Born
Oct. 3, 1944: Former Alabama Gov. Bob Riley was born in Ashland to a family that had farmed and raised cattle in the small community for generations. Continue reading →
Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center Brings Hope, Wholeness In Recovery
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is like being a member of an exclusive club you never wanted to be in. That’s how Linda Brady described the feeling when, talking with her doctor after a couple of mammograms, she heard the words, “You have breast cancer.” Continue reading →
Amazon Raises Minimum Wage in U.S., U.K.
Jeff Bezos blinked. Bowing to political pressure, he announced plans Tuesday to raise the minimum wage for all Amazon.com Inc. employees in the U.S. and U.K. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Satchel Paige
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 →
Amazon Kicks Off Construction Of First Alabama Fulfillment Center
Internet retail giant Amazon officially kicked off a construction project today for a technologically advanced fulfillment center in Bessemer that will employ 1,500 workers once the sprawling facility is fully operational next year. Continue reading →
MTC Logistics To Open $58 Million Distribution Facility At Alabama Port
Baltimore, Maryland-based MTC Logistics announced plans to build a $58 million cold storage facility on property owned by the Alabama State Port Authority, creating between 50 and 70 jobs and providing a boost to the port’s container operations. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: First Alabama Governor Born In Virginia
Alabama’s first governor, William Wyatt Bibb, was born Oct. 2, 1781, in Virginia. Bibb served as governor of Alabama Territory from 1817 to 1819 and the state of Alabama from 1819 to his death July 10, 1820. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Named A Finalist For An International Award
Alabama Power has been named a finalist for an international award for its energy efficiency efforts with industrial customers. Finalists for the Kanthal Award 2018 span three continents. Continue reading →
