Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Port Looks To Add To Its $22.4 Billion Economic Impact With Expansions
The Alabama State Port Authority is one of the largest economic engines for the state and wants to build on its $22.4 billion economic impact. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Men’s Hall Of Fame Created
August 13, 1987 : Located at Samford University in Birmingham, the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame (AMHOF) honors men born in or closely associated with Alabama who have made significant contributions on a state, national or international level Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter 2018 Football Preview: UAB
The Return is in the rearview window at UAB. Or is it? Do Bill Clark and his Blazers relish a return to being a “normal” team as they get set for their second campaign back from oblivion? Or do they look to keep the “welcome back” party going? Continue reading →
Vaccines: The Must-have On Your Child’s Back-to-school Checklist
With the start of the school year just around the corner, it is easy to overlook one of the most important things on any back-to-school checklist – making sure your child is vaccinated. Vaccinations protect children from serious diseases, ultimately protecting families, schools and communities by way of safe and effective immunizations. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Battle Of Mobile Bay Rages
Aug. 12, 1864: Union forces advanced on Mobile Bay, one of the South’s most well-defended ports, on Aug Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Horseshoe Is Heralded
Aug. 11, 1959: President Dwight D Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: David Vann Was Born
August 10, 1928: David Vann, a native of Randolph County, was born Aug Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Avondale Community Hosts Secret Stages Festival This Weekend
Birmingham has had a summer packed full of music festivals and events, and that wave of music is not over. The Eighth Annual Secret Stages is coming to Birmingham’s Avondale community Aug. 3-4. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Birmingham City Hall Was Dedicated
Aug. 3, 1950: Cooper Green, then-Birmingham City Commission president, led a project to replace the old City Hall built in 1901 Continue reading →
80-Year-Old Birmingham Woman Crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home
Birmingham’s Annie Avery, 80 years old, was crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2018 in the 35th annual pageant held July 30 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel. Continue reading →
