Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Birmingham Sloss Fest Profile: The Brummies
Performers: John Davidson, Jacob Bryant, Trevor Davis and Jake Thrasher Continue reading →
Facebook To Invest $750 Million In Alabama Data Center With 100 Jobs
Facebook announced plans today to build a $750 million data center in Huntsville that will create 100 high-paying jobs and provide a boost to Alabama’s emerging technology sector. Continue reading →
World Cup 2026 May Yet Have Birmingham Presence
Timing is everything. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama Makes This A Father’s Day Celebration Worth Remembering
Dads are in for a special treat at SliceFest. The food and music block party is celebrating its seventh anniversary Saturday, June 16, at Slice Pizza & Brewhouse. Regional and local artists will provide the entertainment. Follow this link for the complete lineup. Click here for ticket information. More than $50,000 has been donated to Birmingham-based nonprofit organizations through SliceFest. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Morgan County Got Its Name
June 14, 1821: When Morgan County was created by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly in 1818, it preceded Alabama’s statehood by almost two years Continue reading →
Birmingham Sloss Fest Profile: Super Doppler
Sloss Fest: Sunday, July 15, from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Blast Stage. Type of Music: RockAbout: Keeping rock n’ roll alive. That’s the mission of Super Doppler. Continue reading →
Alabama State Parks Bring Home Top Honors From Tripadvisor
Have you visited an Alabama State Park recently? Several have received rave reviews and tops honors from TripAdvisor. Continue reading →
Lake Thurlow To Be Lowered Ahead Of Spillway Gate Replacement
Water levels on Lake Thurlow will be lowered starting at midnight Monday, June 18, ahead of a multiphase project to replace spillway gates at Thurlow Dam. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Charles Octavius Boothe Was Born
June 13, 1845: Charles Octavius Boothe, a native of Mobile County, was born as the legal property of planter Nathan Howard Sr. Boothe became an influential African-American Baptist preacher, educator and author who worked with white leaders and philanthropists to assist African-Americans in post-Civil War Alabama Continue reading →
Birmingham Sloss Fest Profile: Walden
Performer: Walden Continue reading →
