Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Fall Concerts In Can’t Miss Alabama Begin With Vulcan AfterTunes
Vulcan Park and Museum presents its 14th annual Vulcan AfterTunes fall concert series. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the three-part event, which takes place on Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21. Continue reading →
Alabama Vintage Airplane Restorer Enjoys Taking It To New Heights
Like many children growing up, Conrad Reed liked to tinker with model cars and airplanes. But while most have given up the childhood hobby, at age 68, Reed has yet to quit. He just works on the real things now. Continue reading →
LPGA Pros Showcase Golf, Values At Alabama Power Junior Clinic In Prattville
Three professional golfers with SEC connections held a golf clinic for more than 300 River Region children Wednesday at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill. Continue reading →
Football Preview: Alabama, Auburn Welcome Aggies, Razorbacks; Troy Begins Conference Play
Alabama whipped Ole Miss 62-7 in its Southeastern Conference opener. In so doing, the Crimson Tide became the first SEC team to open the season by scoring 50 points in each of its first three games. To no one’s surprise, Nick Saban isn’t blinded by his team’s glowing performances to date, especially with Texas A&M visiting Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on CBS. Continue reading →
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill is a Florence Tradition
This Italian restaurant in historic downtown Florence has been around for decades serving tasty, homemade food, supporting its community and employing lots of local students, but the passion of owner Rick Elliott is what makes Ricatoni’s special. He’s as much of a draw as his dishes. Continue reading →
HudsonAlpha Holds Grand Opening for Paul Propst Center in Huntsville
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology officially opened the Paul Propst Center in Huntsville today. The newest addition to the biotech campus is a 105,000-square-foot, two-story building that aims to promote research, education and economic development. Continue reading →
UAB Jerseys to Honor Alabama Children
Mary Laslie Pike doesn’t play football, but the 10-year-old from Homewood is among 100 youngsters whose names will be on the backs of UAB football players’ jerseys as they host the second installment of their Children’s Harbor Game. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama-Born Astronaut Returns To Earth
September 20, 1992: Astronaut Mae C. Jemison returned to Earth aboard the Endeavour space shuttle. The science mission specialist logged 190 hours, 30 minutes and 23 seconds in space. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Woolworth Recreation and Refreshment Drawing Crowds
The Woolworth Recreation and Refreshment offers something for everyone. So much so you may never have a reason to leave. The new entertainment concept in Birmingham’s Five Points brings duckpin bowling to the Magic City while offering food, drink and other games. Continue reading →
On This Day in Alabama History: Secretary of Interior Hitchcock Was Born
September 19, 1835: Ethan Allen Hitchcock was born in Mobile. Hitchcock served as secretary of the Interior under President William McKinley and then President Theodore Roosevelt. Continue reading →
