Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Magic City Founding Father Henley Was Born
September 29, 1842: John Charles Henley Sr., known as one of Birmingham’s founding fathers, was born. Henley was a real estate investor, merchant and president of the Birmingham Insurance Company. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Tide Played First Game At Denny Stadium
September 28, 1929: The University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide played Mississippi College and won their first game at George Denny Stadium on Sept. 28, 1929. Since then, the stadium has undergone six expansions. Continue reading →
Fiesta’s Latin Music Transforms Linn Park In Can’t Miss Alabama With Leslie Grace, Frankie J And Los Luzeros
Journey through 20 Latin American countries and more than 15,000 patrons at Fiesta’s 16th annual festival at Linn Park Saturday, Sept. 29. Continue reading →
Jones Valley Teaching Farm Launches Twilight Supper Series
A series of four intimate community dinners supporting Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s “Good School Food Program” are set to begin this fall as Jones Valley Teaching Farm and PNC Bank team up to launch the Twilight Supper Series. Continue reading →
Football Preview: Crimson Tide Hosts Ragin’ Cajuns Of Louisiana, Auburn Takes On Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Maybe Nick Saban got what he wanted. The Alabama football coach asked media to “write something negative” about his high-scoring Crimson Tide after the top-ranked team downed Texas A&M 45-23. Continue reading →
This Alabama Music Maker’s Jazz As Smooth As Cashmere
Cashmere Williams believes his purpose in life is to play guitar. He makes a compelling case when his fingers glide over the frets of his Epiphone hollow body – and when he talks about his passion. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Employee’s Focus On Safety Helps Keep The Lights On
Safety is the biggest concern for Alabama Power Company. Employee Russell Davidson works to ensure he and his crew stay safe so they can keep the lights on for customers. Continue reading →
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Season Includes ‘Hamlet,’ ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Nina Simone and the Four Little Girls
For its 2018-19 season, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival is doing something it hasn’t done in years – it’s emphasizing the “festival” in its name, offering multiple shows running simultaneously on multiple weeks. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Gov. John Patterson Was Born
September 27, 1921: Alabama Gov. John Patterson was born in Goldville, Alabama, in Tallapoosa County, on Sept. 27, 1921. Patterson’s father, Albert, was a school principal before changing careers and opening a law office in Phenix City. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Employee’s Focus on Safety Helps Keep the Lights On
Safety is the biggest concern for Alabama Power Company. Employee Russell Davidson works to ensure he and his crew stay safe so they can keep the lights on for customers. Continue reading →
