Author Archives: Alabama News Center

Libba Vaughan To Serve As New Executive Director For Leadership Birmingham

Libba Vaughan has been selected as Leadership Birmingham’s new executive director, the group’s board of trustees announced today. Continue reading →

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Alabama Athlete Playing For Russian Team In World Lacrosse Championships

Zevin Fowler is a young man who has two hometowns. He was born in Khabarovsk in Russia and he lives with his adoptive family in Hoover. Continue reading →

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Alabama Apps: Wyndy Helps Pair Parents With Babysitters

Tommy and Ginger Mayfield needed a babysitter, but the Birmingham couple’s schedule was irregular and hectic with 3- and 1-year-old daughters. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: USS Birmingham Sees Battle For First Time

July 10, 1943: On July 10, 1943, just over a year since the USS Birmingham was launched, the ship saw the first battle of its career Continue reading →

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Birmingham Sloss Fest Profile: Pvris

MTV raved about the members of PVRIS (pronounced Paris) –  Lynn Gunn, Alex Babinski, and Brian MacDonald – telling music fans to know them “before they become the biggest thing in rock.” Continue reading →

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Alabama Power Customers Start Seeing Federal Tax Reform Benefits This Month

Alabama Power customers are beginning to benefit this month from a decision made by the Alabama Public Service Commission related to federal tax reforms. Continue reading →

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Deep Roots Is An Alabama Maker Unlocking The Medicinal Power Of Herbs

Cameron Strouss just wanted to feel healthy again. Surgery and post-operative treatment to her ankles when she was a teenager left her in pain and with more physical problems than she had before. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Thomas E. Kilby Was Born

July 9, 1865: Born on July 9, 1865 in Lebanon, Tennessee, Thomas E Continue reading →

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Birmingham Sloss Fest Profile: Lany

Performer: LANY Continue reading →

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University Of Alabama Launches Gifted Education, Talent Development Office

The University of Alabama’s College of Education will help strengthen the state of Alabama’s gifted education programs through the recent launch of the Gifted Education and Talent Development Office. Continue reading →

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