Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Gov. Ivey Awards 8 Alabama Companies For Exporting Success
Gov. Kay Ivey recognized eight Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in countries around the globe. Continue reading →
Purveyor Huntsville Provides Great Food And More
Stephanie Kennedy-Mell and Matt Mell want to be your purveyors of fine foods and great experiences. So they created a place where this can happen. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Fighter Pilot Declared Killed In Action
March 28, 1945: Fighter pilot Charles Crommelin went missing over the sea near Okinawa and was declared killed in action Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Free State Of Winston
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 →
Yorozu Automotive Alabama Holds Grand Opening In Jasper
Yorozu Automotive Alabama held a ceremony in Jasper today to officially open its $100 million auto parts plant. The Japanese-based manufacturer produces a variety of suspension and other parts for different automakers. Continue reading →
Evonik Makes Birmingham Its Global Medical Devices Center As Part Of A $50 Million Expansion
Germany-based Evonik said today Birmingham is now home to its global Competence Center for Medical Devices following a $50 million expansion in what Gov. Kay Ivey called its “second home.” Continue reading →
LEGO Sculptures Connect The Public With Nature At Huntsville Botanical Garden
From a distance, an unsuspecting visitor to Huntsville Botanical Garden might think the hummingbirds grow really big in these parts. A much-larger-than-life hummingbird sculpture made from LEGO bricks is one of the eye-catching sights in Nature Connects, a series of 14 Lego scenes created throughout the garden by New York artist Sean Kenney. Continue reading →
Anthony Ray Hinton Tells His Story Of Surviving, Leaving Alabama’s Death Row
When Anthony Ray Hinton walked free from Death Row in April 2015 after spending almost 30 years trapped in a 5-by-7-foot cell, family and friends engulfed him in hugs. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Tom Bevill Was Born In Townley
March 27, 1921: U.S. Representative Tom Bevill was born in the small mining community of Townley in Walker County. One of Alabama’s longest-serving congressmen, Bevill represented the state’s Fourth and Seventh Districts as a moderate Democrat from 1967 to 1997. Continue reading →
TEDx Birmingham Provokes Thought Among Important Subjects
TEDx Birmingham has marked five years of introducing ideas and sparking discussion among a variety of topics important to the present and future of the Magic City. Continue reading →
