Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Military Awards Bronze Stars To Five Airmen At Uab Ceremonies Feb. 13
Five Special Tactics airmen for the U.S. Air Force received the military’s Bronze Star during ceremonies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Feb. 13. Continue reading →
Take Uab’s Safety Tips To Heart Before You Date
When getting ready for a date – particularly in today’s world of online dating and dating apps – consider your personal safety, experts say. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 37 percent of women and 31 percent of men in the United States experienced sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner. Continue reading →
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater To Celebrate Founder’s Legacy, Black History At BJCC
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will bring its 21-city tour to Birmingham tonight at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). Continue reading →
Birmingham Launching Bronze Valley Initiative Aimed At Diversifying Tech Economy
Birmingham is looking to diversify its technology economy through the Bronze Valley initiative that focuses on innovation, diversity and growth. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Confederates Prepared For Naval War
February 13, 1861: The Confederate Committee on Naval Affairs met in Montgomery to organize the Confederate Navy, prepare coastal defenses of the South’s five principal ports and recruit Southern naval officers Continue reading →
South Alabama Students Turn Toy Vehicle Into Learning Tool For Children With Disabilities
It started out as a senior project, and it ended up helping change lives. Continue reading →
Uab Advises How To Correctly Wash Hands, Protect Yourself From Flu
Washing hands is one of the most important steps to avoid illnesses like the flu, but if you don’t do it the right way, you may not get rid of harmful bacteria. Continue reading →
Topre America’s $80 Million Expansion To Create 98 Jobs In Cullman
Auto supplier Topre America Corp. plans an $80 million, 98-job expansion at its Cullman operations. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Photographer Erik Overbey Was Born
February 12, 1882: Mobile photographer Erik Overbey was born in Norway. Overbey opened his own studio on Dauphin Street in 1907 with almost no training and, by World War I, became the city’s premier photographer. Continue reading →
Auburn Professor Plays Role In Mapping Peanut Genome
New and improved peanut varieties could be coming to growers and consumers more frequently following the successful mapping of the plant’s genetic code. Continue reading →
