Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Legacy Moment: Cullman
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 →
Volunteers, Public and Private Partners, See Progress Along Birmingham’s Village Creek
For more than 20 years, volunteers and multiple public and private partners have been working to transform Village Creek, a once-polluted and neglected stream that travels through the heart of several Birmingham neighborhoods. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: John Hollis Bankhead Was Born
September 13, 1842: John Hollis Bankhead, born on this day, was a member of Congress for 33 years, as a representative and senator, and served as a soldier, state legislator and prison warden Continue reading →
Alabama Power Crews Await Arrival Of Hurricane Florence
Alabama Power line crews are safely deployed and on standby awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Florence. Continue reading →
Apple Touts Its Largest Screens, Cheaper Models In Iphone Revamp
Apple Inc. took the wraps off a renewed iPhone strategy on Wednesday, debuting a trio of phones that aim to spread the company’s latest technology to a broader audience. Continue reading →
Carnival Couture: Alabama Seamstress Works All Year To Bring Mardi Gras To Life
Carnival season may last only a few weeks in the Port City, but for Mobile seamstress Patricia Richardson, it’s Mardi Gras year-round. Continue reading →
Author Marti Buckley To Sign Copies Of New Book At Birmingham’s Market At Pepper Place
Homewood native and author Marti Buckley is celebrating a combination homecoming, book tour and Market at Pepper Place Les Dames takeover Saturday. Continue reading →
Take Charge Of Your Health: Know The Dangers Of Belly Fat
It is now firmly established that not all body fat is created equal when it comes to making us sick. Although we may not like the appearance of fat deposited on our arms, legs, hips, and thighs, this fat is a rather benign metabolic slug that basically just its sits there. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Jesse Owens Was Born
Sept. 12, 1913: James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens was born Sept Continue reading →
Alabama Power Crews Deploying To Assist States After Hurricane Florence
While blue skies and gentle, late-summer breezes are predicted for Alabama this week, Alabama Power line crews are sitting on ready to help restore power from what is expected to be a devastating hurricane on the East Coast. Continue reading →
