Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Can’t Miss Alabama Continues The Holiday Celebration With Widespread Panic, Winter Jam And The Birmingham Chinese New Year Festival
Don’t miss Widespread Panic in concert Valentine’s week. The band performs Feb. 16-17 at 8 p.m. at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Continue reading →
Power Of Leadership Brings Focus To Diversity In Technology Careers In Alabama
Alabama Power hosted its Power of Leadership luncheon today focusing on diversity in technology careers with a panel of experts moderated by journalist Soledad O’Brien. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Statewide Public School System Established
February 15, 1854: The Alabama Legislature passed the Public Education Act, establishing a statewide public school system Continue reading →
Love Costs More This Valentine’s Day Compared To A Year Ago
Love is patient, love is kind. Love is also expensive, and it’s getting pricier. Continue reading →
Georgette Norman Hopes To Use Alabama’s History To Build Bridges And Spark Dialogue
Passionate. Friends of Georgette Norman say if they had one word to describe her, that’s what it’d be. Continue reading →
Mobile’s Southern National Lets Diners Live Locally, Eat Globally
The anticipation had been building for months when restaurateurs and friends Reginald “Reggie” Washington and Duane Nutter opened Southern National in Mobile. Owning their own restaurant had been a longtime dream for both men, and it only takes a few bites of their “globally inspired Southern food” to realize it was worth the wait. Continue reading →
The Newlyweds: Kristen And Deaushay Hope To Inspire Others Looking For Love
Valentine’s Day is a time when many people find themselves meditating on the meaning and expression of true love. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Willie Mae Thornton
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 →
On This Day In Alabama History: Jojo Starbuck Was Born In Birmingham
February 14, 1951: Olympic figure skater JoJo Starbuck was born in Birmingham Continue reading →
Plenty Of Stories To Tell From Alabama’s Bassmasters Elite
There were plenty of fishing tales being told last week at the Bassmasters Elite at Lake Martin. Continue reading →
