Author Archives: Alabama News Center
New Tuskegee Airmen Book Sets The Record Straight
While many people believe they know the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, it is a narrative influenced by movies, misconceptions, and myth. Continue reading →
A Night To Remember For Eufaula’s Seniors
Thinking of senior prom usually brings to mind high school. But recently, more than 70 residents of Crowne Health Care of Eufaula donned their party attire and attended a Mardi Gras-themed senior prom in their honor. Continue reading →
College Students Discuss Economic Empowerment At 2018 A.G. Gaston Conference
Events geared toward young entrepreneurs were a major part of the 14th annual A.G. Gaston Conference, held Tuesday and Wednesday in Birmingham. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama Spreads Magic Of The Illusionists And Charm Of Orange Beach Seafood Festival
Sports, plays, and shows will keep you coming back for more in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
Production Ramp-Up At Airbus Alabama Factory Could Add 600 Jobs
The Airbus Alabama manufacturing facility is in line for 600 new jobs, thanks to a planned second assembly line for the Bombardier C Series jetliner and a possible increase in the production of A320 Family aircraft. Continue reading →
Could Patented Golden Kiwifruit Be Alabama’s Next Export Success?
A small community in eastern Alabama is home to the nation’s only commercial golden kiwifruit orchard, an innovative operation that could lead the way in establishing a new specialty crop for growers across the southeastern United States. Continue reading →
Farley Nuclear’s Efforts To Protect Endangered Turtle Feature On Alabama Television
WTVY in Dothan recently examined the wildlife preservation efforts at Alabama Power’s Farley Nuclear Plant and Georgia Power’s Hatch and Vogtle nuclear plants. Continue reading →
Final Numbers Reveal 2017 Alabama Holiday Shopping Season Strongest On Record
Alabamians spent more than $11.7 billion during the 2017 holiday shopping season, setting a new high mark for the most important months for retailers. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Vonetta Flowers
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 →
Gracie Bell’s Work Lives On Through Her Inspired Quilting
As we continue our Black History Month Living History series, Mrs. Gracie M. Bell not only lived to share history, but she lived to preserve history too. Through quilting, Bell stitched special codes that once led slaves to freedom. Continue reading →
