Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama Territory General Assembly Met
January 19, 1818: The General Assembly of the Alabama Territory met for the first time at the Douglas Hotel in St Continue reading →
Mercedes Plots More Suvs After Compact Models Expand Luxury Lead
Mercedes-Benz will respond to burgeoning demand for sport utility vehicles by expanding its lineup with more models, most likely in the fast-growing compact segment. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama Has An Exciting Weekend Of Fun At The Jason Isbell Concert And Mobile Mardi Gras
Grammy-award winner Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are in concert Jan. 18-20 at 8 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre. Their hit new album, “The Nashville Sound,” debuted No. 1 on the Rock, Folk and Country and independent charts. It was listed as No. 4 on Billboard Top 200 Albums. Continue reading →
Amazon Narrows Field For Second Headquarters Location To 20
Amazon.com Inc. narrowed the field of contenders for its proposed new headquarters to 20, with New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami and Austin, Texas, in the final group. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Bobby Goldsboro Was Born In Florida
January 18, 1941: Singer Bobby Goldsboro was born in Florida Continue reading →
What Does It Take To Be An Alabama Community Of Excellence?
Sidney Hoover is executive director of the Alabama Communities of Excellence. Continue reading →
Singer-Songwriter Egeland Kicks Off Alabama Music Maker Series
Birmingham native singer-songwriter Rebecca Egeland has been sharing her original songs on YouTube since 2013, giving a growing audience a peek into her range of vocal and instrumental talents. Continue reading →
Sloss Fest 2018 Will Bring Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Arcade Fire And More To Birmingham
The fourth annual Sloss Music & Arts Festival will bring more than 40 acts, including Alabama’s own Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Waxahatchee and Moon Taxi, along with bill-toppers Chris Stapleton, Arcade Fire and GRiZ. Continue reading →
UAB Study Examines Obesity And Reproductive Status Of Zoo Elephants
With low birth rates, the sustainability of a zoo African elephant population is in question. A new study from University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers reveals that there is no relationship between how fat a zoo African elephant is and her reproductive cycling status. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alva Belmont Born In Mobile
January 17, 1853: Women’s suffrage leader Alva Smith Vanderbilt Belmont was born in Mobile Continue reading →
