Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Stanley Dent Was Born
August 16, 1869 : Born on this day in Eufaula, Stanley Dent began his political career a few years after moving to Montgomery in 1899 Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter 2018 Football Preview: Tuskegee University
Like his Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference counterpart at Miles College, Tuskegee head football coach Willie Slater added athletics director to his job description going into the 2018 season. Continue reading →
UAB’s New Bioinformatics Program Is First Of Its Kind In State
The University of Alabama at Birmingham will launch a Bachelor of Science degree in bioinformatics this fall. The interdisciplinary program is the first of its kind in the state. Continue reading →
Co-Founder Of Alabama Restaurants Finds American Dream By Following His Heart To Tuscaloosa
For Jheovanny Gomez, the path to the American dream began by pursuing his high school sweetheart to Tuscaloosa. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Willie Mays
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 →
Alabama Newscenter 2018 Football Preview: Samford University
Samford football began the 2017 season with a bit of an identity crisis. But it didn’t last long as the Bulldogs made a historic run. Continue reading →
Alabama Music Maker Rebecca Egeland Celebrates Debut Album Release
Since her Alabama NewsCenter story and Facebook Live Alabama Music Maker’s concert this past January, Birmingham-based singer-songwriter Rebecca Egeland has completed her debut album, Only the Good. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Businessman Erskine Ramsay Died
August 15, 1953 : Born near Pittsburgh in 1864, Erskine Ramsay was already an accomplished businessman in the coal industry when he arrived at the age of 22 in Birmingham as a superintendent and engineer for the Pratt Mines Continue reading →
Common Bond Brewers Is An Alabama Maker That Brings Folks Together In Montgomery
Common Bond Brewers, Montgomery Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter 2018 Football Preview: University Of North Alabama
Purple lion paw prints line Court Street in Florence, just as they have when previous football seasons drew near. That’s a constant for North Alabama football. Continue reading →
