Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Harper Lee’s Second Novel Released
July 14, 2015: The world had waited for the unveiling of world famous author Harper Lee’s “Go Set A Watchman,” and on this day in 2015 it was released Continue reading →
Birmingham Slossfest Profile: Chris Stapleton
Performer: Chris Stapleton Continue reading →
Sloss Fest Birmingham 2018 Saturday Lineup
Sloss Music and Arts Festival for 2018 has finally arrived in Birmingham. Here are the performers you can expect to see today along with their Alabama NewsCenter profiles. Continue reading →
Working Name Proposed For Potential Linear Park In Downtown Birmingham: Citywalk Bham
CityWalk BHAM – that’s the working title for a proposed, mile-long linear park underneath the soon-to-be rebuilt Interstate 59/20 elevated highway through downtown Birmingham. Continue reading →
Shipt Expansion, Birmingham Initiative Propel Magic City’s Tech Sector
Birmingham is abuzz from two major economic development announcements Thursday that will shape the city’s tech economy for generations to come. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s McWane Science Center Celebrates Its 20th Birthday
McWane Science Center in downtown Birmingham plans a two-day birthday bash this weekend, July 14-15, to celebrate its 20th birthday. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Construction Began On Weiss Dam
July 13, 1958: On July 13, 1958, construction began on Weiss Dam in Cherokee County, and power production began just three short years later Continue reading →
Birmingham Sloss Fest Profile: The War On Drugs
Performer: The War on Drugs Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Shipt To Create 881 Jobs In Major Expansion
Gov. Kay Ivey joined executives of Shipt, the same-day delivery marketplace, and local officials today to announce that the company plans to grow the state’s technology industry by creating more than 800 new jobs in Birmingham over the next several years. Continue reading →
Panel Maps Out How Birmingham Will Become A Smart City
Birmingham’s Innovation Week is a celebration of the disruptive ideas and ventures evolving in the city’s technology community. Continue reading →
