Author Archives: Alabama News Center
MGMWERX Officially Launches Operations In Montgomery
Innovation and expertise that can benefit the U.S. Air Force and other armed services now have a new place to take flight in Montgomery. Continue reading →
UAB’s $37.5 Million State-of-the Art Collat School Of Business Opens
The University of Alabama at Birmingham bridges collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship with the opening of the $37.5 million state-of-the-art facility that will house the Collat School of Business and Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HIIE). Continue reading →
Alabama’s Grand Hotel Completes $35 Million Renovation, Rebrands As Autograph Resort
The “Queen of Southern Resorts” has added more sparkle to her crown. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Jo Ann Robinson Died
August 29, 1992: Jo Ann Robinson may have been the person most instrumental in planning and publicizing the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott that catapulted Rosa Parks and the Rev Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Helen Keller
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. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments” are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Continue reading →
Why Is Alabama Crimson Tide’s Mascot An Elephant?
You would think if coach Paul “Bear” Bryant refused to let an elephant mascot roam the sidelines, that would be the end of the story, and University of Alabama fans would have gone along. Continue reading →
Continental Motors Embarks On $75 Million Alabama Factory Project
A $75 million project to transform Continental Motors’ aircraft-engine manufacturing operations at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley is taking off. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Negro Southern League Museum Opened
August 28, 2015: The Negro Southern League Museum opened in Birmingham on this day in 2015 Continue reading →
Birmingham Hosts Smart Cities Readiness Workshop
Strategic plans for how Birmingham will become a smart city are being laid out over the next two days during the Smart Cities Readiness Workshop. The workshop is part of the Smart Cities grant awarded to the city of Birmingham earlier this year. Continue reading →
Eli Gold Kicking Off 30th Season As The Voice Of The Alabama Crimson Tide
Eli Gold could no more pick a favorite call of Alabama football action than a parent could pick a favorite child. Continue reading →
