Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Uss Birmingham Fought In The Battle Of Guam
July 21, 1944: The USS Birmingham, a light cruiser named for Alabama’s largest city, earned fame in World War II Continue reading →
Reuben Grill Makes List Of 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
Chappy’s Deli in Montgomery combines a casual atmosphere with good food right off the grill. Continue reading →
Leonardo T-100 Factory Would Provide Massive Lift For Tuskegee
The Leonardo aircraft manufacturing facility that’s proposed to be built in Tuskegee would have a vast economic impact across Macon County and beyond, according to local officials supporting the project. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Football Favorite Jay Barker Was Born
July 20, 1972: Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and radio personality Jay Barker was born in Birmingham on July 20, 1972 Continue reading →
Alabama Aerospace Connections On Display At Farnborough Airshow
The Farnborough International Airshow is the global industry’s grand event in 2018, highlighted by thunderous aerial flyovers and mindboggling billion-dollar aircraft purchase announcements. Continue reading →
Former Alabama Power Ceo Charles Mccrary Makes 2018 Alabama Business Hall Of Fame
Charles McCrary, former president, chairman and CEO of Alabama Power, has been named to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame for 2018. The honor is bestowed by the University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business. Inductees will be officially honored in a special ceremony Nov. 15 at the Hyatt-Regency Birmingham. Continue reading →
Hot Summer Days Bring Handy Festival To The Stage In Can’t Miss Alabama
Learn more about the late musician and songwriter at the 37thW.C. Handy Music Festival presented by the Music Preservation Society July 20-29. Handy became the “Father of the Blues” after he wrote “Memphis Blues” in 1912. He was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1993. This musical tradition is one of the largest tourist attractions in the state. More than 200 local and international artists will be featured at the festival. The show headliners are the Fame Gang featuring Candi Staton, Travis Wammack, Willie Hightower and other musical artists. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition Was Formed
July 19, 1977: The Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition was birthed July 19, 1977, thanks to a grassroots community with two goals: to protect the mountain ecosystem and halt plans to build an on-site apartment complex Continue reading →
Alabama Team Departs Farnborough After 2 Days Of Promising Talks
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield departed London today after two intensive days of meetings at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow that left them encouraged about growth prospects in the industry. Continue reading →
Alabama Shoppers Skip State Sales Tax On Back-to-school Items From Clothes To Computers July 20-22
The summer shopping season is in full swing at Painted Pink in Montgomery. Continue reading →
