Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Legacy Moment: Gaineswood
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 →
From Ua To Broadway, Jake Boyd’s Acting Career Has Soared
Like many boys growing up in Tuscaloosa, where football is integral to the cultural identity of the city, Jake Boyd’s parents encouraged him to make his mark on the gridiron. Continue reading →
African-american Heritage Sites In Alabama Recognized Through Special Fund, History Preserved
Civil rights leaders have identified 20 Alabama sites for placement on the 2018 World Monuments Fund’s watch list in an effort to save the historic buildings from decay. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Man Forced To Jump To His Death
January 23, 1957: Four members of the Ku Klux Klan forced African-American Willie Edwards Jr. to jump 125 feet to his death from the Tyler-Goodwin Bridge near Montgomery. Continue reading →
Alabama Skater John Zimmerman IV Is Heading To The Olympics As A Coach
John Zimmerman IV is decades removed from being an aspiring figure skater living in Homewood. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Crews Travel To Puerto Rico With Mission Of Restoring Hope And Power
Alabama Power crews safely arrived on the ground in Puerto Rico Saturday to begin the process of restoring outages and hope to residents of the hurricane-ravaged country. Continue reading →
Daniel Livingston Is An Alabama Maker Whose Go-to Is Raku
Daniel Livingston Studios, Northport Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: John Beecher Was Born In New York
January 22, 1904: Poet, journalist and social activist John Beecher was born in New York Continue reading →
Mazda Revives Rotary Engine For Toyota’s Self-driving Fleet
Mazda Motor Corp. stopped selling rotary engines in 2012 after spending nearly half a century trying to perfect them. The company is reviving the classic technology in what seems like an unlikely place: battery-powered, self-driving vehicles it’s developing with Toyota Motor Corp. to deliver everything from pizza to people. Continue reading →
December Sales On Lake Martin’s Waterfront Increase 44 Percent From 2016
Click here to view or print the entire monthly report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet. Continue reading →
