Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Can’t Miss Alabama Rocks The South At A June Fling And Jazz In The Park
Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open May 31-June 3 at the Shoal Creek Golf Club. The opening ceremony begins Tuesday, May 29. Junior Day, Championship Rounds and the playoff are among the events planned. Follow this link for ticket information. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: The S.S. Selma Struck Disaster
May 31, 1920: The largest of 12 experimental concrete ships built for the U.S Continue reading →
Alabama Power Crews Restore Service In Wake Of Alberto, Storms
Alabama Power employees in all divisions worked safely Monday through Wednesday restoring power to all 107,000 customers with outages in the aftermath of subtropical storm Alberto. Continue reading →
Prepare For Hurricane Season, Which Officially Starts June 1
This Friday, June 1, marks the start of the 2018 hurricane season and Alabama has already experienced an early taste of what may be in store. Continue reading →
Rodney’s Soul & Grill Adds Spirit And Love With Alabama Restaurant
It seems especially appropriate that Rodney and Stephanie Wilson serve soul food at their downtown Anniston restaurant. Just getting to the point of owning their own place took a lot of faith. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Rickwood Classic Honors Bucky Dent
Before Bucky Dent was a legendary baseball player for the storied New York Yankees, he was a running back on the football field. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Generation Fleet Ready For Summer Peak Season
As the weather heats up, so does the work of Alabama Power’s Generation fleet. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Sun Ra Died In Birmingham
May 30, 1993: On May 30, 1993, 79-year-old Herman Blount died of pneumonia alongside family in Birmingham and he was buried in Elmwood Cemetery Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Percy Sledge
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 →
Hyundai To Invest $388 Million To Prep Alabama Plant For Next-Generation Engines
Gov. Kay Ivey joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi today to announce that Hyundai is investing $388 million to construct a plant dedicated to manufacturing engine heads and enhance existing operations to support production of new models of Sonata and Elantra sedans. Continue reading →
