Author Archives: Alabama News Center
UAB Alumnus/Student/Employee Becomes Patient Following Brain Blood Clot
Die-hard University of Alabama football fan Michel Thomas would not have missed the 2016 SEC championship game – the Florida Gators against his Crimson Tide – for anything. Although he had spent the days before the game suffering from debilitating headaches and would spend the week after too nauseated to participate in final exams or project meetings with his classmates, Thomas made it to the Georgia Dome on Dec. 3, 2016, with his co-worker of 14 years, Tracy Taylor, R.N., nurse to UAB neurosurgeon Mark Harrigan, M.D. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Crews Return Home Safely After Mission To Restore Service In Puerto Rico
Alabama Power crews returned home after almost two months of work to restore electricity in Puerto Rico. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Ozzie Newsome Was Born
March 16, 1956: Professional football player Ozzie Newsome Jr. was born in Muscle Shoals. Continue reading →
Red Diamond Classic Adds $6 Million To Its Birmingham Economic Impact
The Red Diamond Classic youth soccer tournament drew 5,300 soccer players and had a $6 million economic impact the past two weekends, officials said. Continue reading →
Leaders Celebrate The Successful Launch Of The Al Solar A Facility
Community and business leaders, as well as representatives from Walmart, Alabama Power and Clenera, gathered at the new 72-megawatt AL Solar A project in east Alabama on Thursday, March 15, to celebrate its successful launch and operation. Continue reading →
Airbus Reveals Flight Works Alabama For Alabama Education, Worker Training
Airbus revealed Wednesday the new aviation experience center to be built in Mobile will be named Flight Works Alabama and the aerospace company shared a sneak peek at what it will look like. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Holiday Weekend With The Human Rights New Works Festival And The Lion King
Can’t Miss Alabama Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Holiday Weekend With The Human Rights New Works Festival And The Lion King Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Wrights’ Biplane Arrived In Montgomery
March 15, 1910: A biplane built by the Wright brothers arrived in Montgomery by train in seven large crates. Continue reading →
Spirit Of Cooperation Enables Fayette To Flourish As An Alabama Community Of Excellence
For nearly 75 years, one of Alabama’s most iconic food concoctions has been produced in the small town of Fayette. The delightfully gooey Golden Eagle syrup stirs memories of country mornings spent eating grandmother’s homemade biscuits, and using the final bites to sop up every bit of the sticky remnants. Continue reading →
Birmingham, Mobile Landmark Renovations Among Those Receiving Alabama Historic Tax Credits
The Alabama Historical Commission announced $20 million in tax credits last week that will be used to help renovate 12 structures across the state. Continue reading →
