Author Archives: Alabama News Center
100 Alabama Miles Challenge Encourages People To Be Active, Explore State’s Natural Beauty
A new initiative aims to nudge Alabamians to climb out of their easy chairs and head outdoors to “walk, run, hike, bike, swim, paddle, ride or roll” 100 miles by the end of the year while enjoying the state’s extraordinary scenery. Continue reading →
Alabama Power, Partners Unveil First Smart Neighborhood
Alabama’s first Smart Neighborhood at Reynolds Landing in Hoover was unveiled Tuesday by Alabama Power, its partners in creating the cutting-edge neighborhood, and local and national officials. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Birmingham’s Redmont Hotel Opened
: May 9, 1925 Continue reading →
UAB Partners With Miles College To Offer Accelerated Master’s Degree
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions has created an accelerated master’s 4+1 program with Miles College, a historically black college in Fairfield, Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Cathedral Caverns State Park
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. Continue reading →
Former Alabama Football Star Graduates After 15 Years In Prison
Sherman Williams ran with a football for the University of Alabama and for the Dallas Cowboys. Continue reading →
How Sweet It Is! Highlands And Dolester Miles Sweep Top Honors
More than three decades ago, Dolester Miles and her sister were sewing curtains for a then-new white tablecloth restaurant in Birmingham, Highlands Bar & Grill. Miles’ job was to make salads and hors d’oeuvres, but early on she persuaded the chef, Frank Stitt, to let her make desserts. Continue reading →
Miss Alabama USA, Hannah Brown, Hopes To Bring Joy To The Lives Of Others
Joy and light are what Hannah Brown hopes to bring to the public through her role as Miss Alabama USA, and she hopes, as Miss USA. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: First State Supreme Court Convened
May 8, 1820: Known as the state’s court of last resort, the inaugural Alabama Supreme Court convened for the first time on May 8, 1820. Continue reading →
Hurricane Season Is Coming, And Alabama Power Is Ready
With Hurricane Nate still fresh on their minds, Alabamians may be paying more attention to the Gulf of Mexico this summer. And they should – the early predictions for the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season are slightly above average for the number and strength of storms. Continue reading →
