Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Birmingham’s Atomic Lounge Revels In Its James Beard Semifinalist Status
Feizal Valli likens many of the bars named 2018 James Beard Award semifinalists for Outstanding Bar Program to Hollywood’s best actors – well-known, highly regarded and skilled at what they do. Continue reading →
Brian Hawkins Is An Alabama Bright Light Triggering A Renaissance Through Ensley Alive
If you are a Birmingham resident and reside in a place other than Ensley, you’ve probably never walked the streets of its merchant district. I never had until recently, when Brian “Voice” Porter Hawkins, one of the founders of Ensley Alive, gave me a tour. Continue reading →
Sounds Of Authority To Ring Out Loud And Clear At Wenonah High School
For Yasha Stewart, it just made sense. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Heather Whitestone Was Born
February 24, 1973: Miss America Heather Whitestone was born in Dothan Continue reading →
Trees For The Taking In Tuscaloosa And Jasper
Tuscaloosa and Jasper residents can get a start on spring planting with upcoming annual tree giveaways. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Crews Continue Restoring Outages In Puerto Rico While Receiving Praise For Their Efforts
For more than a month, some Alabama Power crews have helped restore outages in Puerto Rico. The island was hit by a hurricane last fall, causing substantial structural damage to homes and businesses and thousands of power outages. Continue reading →
Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Week Serves As Safety Reminder
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has designated Feb. 18-23 as Severe Weather Awareness Week, reminding Alabamians of the need to prepare ahead of severe weather. Continue reading →
Cheeriodicals Delivers Personalized Comfort And Gets Smiles In Return
Cheeriodicals is in the smiles business and business is good. The Alabama company born from frustration has become the source of comfort and joy to thousands upon thousands in all 50 states and some foreign countries. Continue reading →
29 Alabama Sites Part Of New U.S. Civil Rights Trail
A new tourism trail links Alabama and 13 other states from Kansas to Delaware that share a role in the nation’s march to civil rights. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Josiah Gorgas Suffered A Stroke
February 23, 1879: Confederate Brig Continue reading →
