Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Can’t Miss Alabama Has The Best Concerts And Musicals All Summer Long
The Brundidge Historical Society will present award-winning actress and storyteller Dolores Hydock at its June Buggin’ summer event. The show borrows its name from the beetle that appears in late spring or early summer. Hydock, an Alabama native, has been featured in concerts, festivals and other events around the nation. The event includes a pre-show, luncheon and dessert. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Spain Declared War On Britain
June 21, 1779: Spain declared war on Britain on June 21, 1779, and Bernardo de Galvez, Spanish governor of Louisiana, wasted no time invading West Florida as soon as he could Continue reading →
Birmingham Sloss Fest Profile: Patrick Droney
Performer: Patrick Droney Continue reading →
Take Charge Of Your Health: Wellness Tips From Dr. Ann Kulze For A Healthy Summer Season
Emotional well-being and mood are profoundly influenced by diet and lifestyle. Gratefully, the science supports a host of “therapeutic lifestyle changes” – TLC for short – that can improve your mood and lower your risk of depression. Continue reading →
Ray Perkins Returns To Tuscaloosa But It’s His Daughter Working For Nick Saban
Ray Perkins, who caught touchdown passes from Steve Sloan, Joe Namath and Kenny Stabler, is back in Tuscaloosa where his daughter now works for Alabama football coach Nick Saban. Continue reading →
What Are The Most Affordable Residential Real Estate Markets In Alabama?
Real estate markets across Alabama are red hot. Total residential sales are growing in spite of low inventory levels and rising interest rates. Demand for new and existing homes is strong, and this is reflected in the average number of days on the market trending downward in a majority of Alabama’s markets. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: John Tyler Morgan Was Born
June 20, 1824: John Tyler Morgan was born on this day in eastern Tennessee, near the present-day town of Athens Continue reading →
Sloss Fest Profile: Morgan Saint
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Alabama Legacy Moment: Montgomery State Capital
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 →
Military Awards Alabama’s Genecapture $1 Million Contract To Develop Portable Disease Detector
The Department of Defense has awarded Huntsville’s GeneCapture a $1 million, two-year contract to develop a portable device that war fighters can use to identify disease-causing germs. Continue reading →
