Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Monroeville Main Street Is Writing The Next Chapter On The City’s Historic Downtown
Monroeville just might be one of the most recognized downtowns in Alabama and now it is turning the page to a renaissance. Continue reading →
Facebook Privacy Settings: How To Make Your Account More Secure
Social media giant Facebook is gradually making changes to the design of its privacy settings page in order to make it easier for users to see what information is accessible through their account and how it is being used. Continue reading →
Boeing Expands Alabama PAC-3 Missile Seeker Facility
Aerospace and defense leader Boeing marked the completion of a major expansion at its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile seeker facility in Alabama’s “Rocket City.” Continue reading →
Violins Of Hope Make The Journey From The Holocaust To Birmingham
Amnon Weinstein, the man who restores violins that have survived the Holocaust, is in Birmingham this week from Israel, along with his wife, Assi, and son, Avshi. He will present more than 40 violins to the people of Birmingham through myriad educational events and concerts. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Birmingham’s First Free-Standing Library Opened
April 11, 1927: Birmingham’s first free-standing central library opened after a fire in April 1925 destroyed the top floor of Birmingham City Hall and most of the central library, which had been located there. Continue reading →
President Trump Hosts Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team At The White House
President Donald Trump welcomed the University of Alabama’s national championship football team to the White House Tuesday with a ceremony on the South Lawn. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Pope’s Tavern
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. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s April 15 Run Aims To Bring Hope To Alabama’s Children
Run a mile for a child and help make dreams come true. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Auburn’s First Football Coach Was Born
April 10, 1866: George Petrie was born in Montgomery. He was a historian, college professor and coach of Auburn University’s first football team. Continue reading →
Navy Week Launches In Birmingham
America’s Navy has arrived in Birmingham with the Magic City’s mayor taking a huge leap to mark the occasion. Continue reading →
