Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Birmingham Metro Added $572.7M In Capital Investment, More Than 3,000 Jobs In 2017
The head of the Birmingham Business Alliance proclaimed he is “more optimistic than ever before” about the metro area’s economic development prospects in 2018. Continue reading →
50 Years Of UAB Transplant: Former Teen Heart Patient Thankful For New Life
At just 18 years old, Megan Gagliardi was told she might die from a rare genetic heart condition. Now, thanks in part to UAB Medicine’s Comprehensive Transplant Institute (CTI), she is celebrating her recent engagement and an important six-year anniversary – all as the University of Alabama at Birmingham celebrates 50 years of transplant success. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Ground Broken For Coosa’s First Dam
April 26, 1958: Sixty years ago today, Gov Continue reading →
What’s Inside Montgomery’s New National Peace And Slave Memorial Museum
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) will open two institutions Thursday as part of its work to advance truth and reconciliation around race in America and to confront the legacy of slavery, lynching and segregation. Continue reading →
Ivey Leads Alabama Team In Talks With Japanese Automakers
Gov. Kay Ivey is leading a small team of Alabama economic development specialists on a business development mission to Japan for high-level meetings with leaders of global automakers Toyota, Mazda and Honda. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Talladega Superspeedway
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 →
Geodome At Southern Environmental Center Will Transport Students To Alabama’s Natural Wonders
For more than 20 years the Southern Environmental Center (SEC) at Birmingham-Southern College has taught young people from the region’s urban communities about the nature around them and how they can help to preserve the beauty and natural resources of Alabama. Continue reading →
Newgarden Wins Rain-Delayed Indy Grand Prix Of Alabama
Rain only delayed the inevitable as Josef Newgarden went from pole position to taking the checkered flag at the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. Continue reading →
Hundreds Of Students Rev Up Their Learning In The Alabama Power Education Event At Honda Indy Grand Prix
It’s one thing to learn in the classroom, but students take that learning one step farther when they participate in the Alabama Power Education Event at Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Cunningham Became Acting Governor
April 25, 1904: You could say that Dr Continue reading →
