Author Archives: Alabama News Center
This Alabama Music Maker’s Jazz Is As Smooth as Cashmere
Cashmere Williams believes his purpose in life is to play guitar. Continue reading →
On this day in Alabama History: Wilder fought at the BJCC
“The Bronze Bomber” Deontay Wilder defeated Johann “Reptile” Duhaupas at the BJCC Legacy Arena, shown in prime time on Premier Boxing Champions on NBC. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Lella Warren
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 →
Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Competing For $150,000 Grant
Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is among 20 national finalists competing for a $150,000 Partners in Preservation grant. American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in collaboration with Main Street America, is focusing the annual Partners in Preservation campaign on sites that celebrate diversity and the fight for equality. Continue reading →
MotionMobs Nominated for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Award
Birmingham-based MotionMobs has developed software and apps to help people with autism better communicate, a manufacturer cut down on paper waste and another company manage its warehouse. Despite those vastly different challenges, MotionMobs President Taylor Peake Wyatt said her business boils down to solving problems and achieving results. Continue reading →
Alabama Trade Mission Seeks Opportunities In Southeastern Europe
Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield is leading a team of state business leaders on a trade mission this week to Romania and Bulgaria, countries that offer new markets in southeastern Europe and a potential gateway to opportunities in other regions. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Cahaba River Refuge Was Founded
The Cahaba shiner, gold line darter, round rock snail and cylindrical lioplax snail are protected within the 3,414 acres of the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, which was established on this day in 2002. Continue reading →
Alabama Jumps To No. 3 In Ranking Of ‘Top States For Business’
Area Development, a national publication, ranked Alabama No. 3 in its 2018 “Top States for Business” survey and gave the state a shout-out for improved economic development policies. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Southern Research Focusing On ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Treatments
When David Powell’s mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September 2017, she was relieved. That’s because in January 2017, she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. After years of watching her own mother suffer from Alzheimer’s, she welcomed cancer as a preferable way to go. Continue reading →
Swann Soap Is An Alabama Maker Setting The Bar High
When Virginia Shubert started making soap three years ago, it wasn’t with the intention of ever turning it into a business. Continue reading →
