Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Legacy Moment: Rickwood Field
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 →
Birmingham Remembers The Legacy Of Martin Luther King Jr.
This week, the nation paused to remember the life and work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading →
Opelika Mother Turns Baking Hobby Into Serious Business
A cake-decorating hobby gone awry. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Lurleen Wallace Inaugurated As Governor
On this date in 1967: Lurleen B. Wallace was inaugurated as Alabama’s first female governor. Continue reading →
Guadalupe Lanning Robinson Is An Alabama Maker With An Aztec Flair
Guadalupe Pots, Huntsville Continue reading →
Inside The Birmingham Community Where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Found Solace
Jeff Drew remembers the first day he met the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who stayed with his family during visits to Birmingham in the midst of the civil rights movement. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Huntsville Native Launched Wikipedia
January 15, 2001: Huntsville native Jimmy Wales launched the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia with cofounder Larry Sanger Continue reading →
University Of Alabama Adapted Athletics Opens Stran-hardin Arena
The University of Alabama unveiled its vanguard for adapted sport. Continue reading →
Custom Cars Dazzle At Tokyo Auto Salon’s Ride-pimping Extravaganza
It’s Japan’s biggest custom-car show. The Tokyo Auto Salon has hundreds of exhibitors – from automotive titans like Toyota and Mercedes to tire makers, tool makers and toy makers – which all want to show you how to tune up, dress up or otherwise pimp your ride. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: President Hosted Missionary At White House
January 14, 1905: President Theodore Roosevelt hosted missionary and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society William Henry Sheppard Jr Continue reading →
