Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama’s Jacksonville State University cuts ribbon on new, law enforcement ‘Command College’
Jacksonville State University (JSU) has opened the Southeastern Leadership Command College, dedicated to preparing law enforcement officers for senior leadership roles. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — University of South Alabama looks back on banner 60th anniversary year
University of South Alabama students and alumni showed off their Jaguar pride all through 2023 during the school’s yearlong 60th anniversary celebration. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Primordial Ventures selects Birmingham, Alabama, for medical supplies production hub
Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced that startup Primordial Ventures plans to launch a manufacturing operation in Birmingham to produce high-quality medical supplies and ensure a dependable domestic production pipeline for these goods. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Salaam Green on the ‘privilege’ of becoming Birmingham, Alabama’s first poet laureate
For the first time in its history, Birmingham, Alabama, has a poet laureate. Salaam Green is an award-winning poet and author whose work has appeared in The Birmingham Times, Alabama Arts Journal, Scalawag, BUST, Feminist Review, Black Youth Project, Elephant Journal, Southern Women’s Review, AL.com, Birmingham Arts Journal and more. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Give a gift to Alabama’s environment: Recycle your old Christmas tree
With the passing of the holiday season, another annual tradition is now under way: the removal of some 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees from homes across the United States. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Brasfield & Gorrie to expand Birmingham, Alabama, HQ
Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the nation’s largest privately held construction firms, plans to invest $18.9 million to expand its national headquarters in Birmingham, choosing to grow in its hometown over other major markets where it operates. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Ashley McMakin and her team bring favorite dishes from Ashley Mac’s Kitchen to yours
Ashley McMakin enjoys cooking for friends and family. Always has. At first, though, “I had no plans of (cooking) becoming a career,” she said. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Tuc and Reese Wilson carry on their father’s legacy at Saw’s BBQ in Alabama
“Mike Wilson, you created a hell of a barbecue joint,” Jennifer Wilson said when accepting a Retailer of the Year award from the Alabama Retail Association on behalf of the Wilson family. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — More folks ‘inbound’ to Alabama than moving out, study says
A major moving company has again named Alabama among its top states for in-migration. United Van Lines’ 47th annual National Movers Study looks at migration patterns across the United States, based on the company’s operations. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama military air evacuation exercise prepares ‘airborne ambulance’ for critical operations
Being inside what is tantamount to an airborne ambulance can be overwhelming. From continuous radio headset communication to hand signals to the jarring effects of turbulence on an aircraft full of the injured and ill, it all might seem rather chaotic to the inexperienced. But within the chaos, there’s peace to be found. Continue reading →
