Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Best Of Alabama Newscenter 2017: Economic Development
With the start of 2018, it’s a good time to look back on some of the good things that happened in Alabama in 2017. Alabama NewsCenter has tallied the results in each grouping of stories to see which ones you responded to the most, and we’re sharing your five favorites along with a story (or stories) we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss. Continue reading →
Chambers County Solar Project Now Serving Alabama Power Customers
After months of construction, one of the state’s largest solar energy facilities, built in partnership with Alabama Power, is up and running in Chambers County. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Vulcan Materials First Traded On The NYSE
January 2, 1957: Vulcan Materials Co., the nation’s leading producer of construction materials, traded on the New York Stock Exchange for the first time. Continue reading →
Best Of Alabama Newscenter 2017: Alabama Makers
As we watch 2017 give way to 2018, it’s a good time to look back on some of the good things that happened in Alabama this year. Alabama NewsCenter has tallied the results in each grouping of stories to see which ones you responded to the most, and we’re sharing your five favorites along with a story (or stories) we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss. Continue reading →
World-Record Kidney Chain Extends Thanks To Inspired Organ Donors
Tyler Williamson went to TEDx Birmingham’s 2017 event in March expecting to be inspired and to network and make new connections with fellow attendees. What the 27-year-old did not anticipate was that inspiration would lead him to volunteer to become a living kidney donor just seven months later. Continue reading →
This Alabama Maker Used A Life-Changing Health Scare To Produce Better Cosmetics
Mitzz Natural Skin Care (Tuscaloosa) Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Elizabeth Andrews Announced U.S. Candidacy
January 1, 1972: Elizabeth Bullock Andrews announced her candidacy in a special election to fill the seat of her recently deceased husband, George Andrews, in the U.S Continue reading →
Alabama’s Winter Weather Threat Has Ended, Not Prepare For Extreme Cold
Well, we have a good news and bad news situation. The good news is that the wintry precipitation threat has now ended for the area, and NWS Birmingham has canceled the Winter Weather Advisory. The bad news is that most, if not all, locations north of the I-20 and I-20/59 corridors may not see above freezing temperatures again until later in the afternoon hours on Tuesday, with most of North Alabama locations having to wait until Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading →
Lee County November Residential Sales Increase 8.3 Percent From Last Year
Click here to view or print the entire monthly report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet. Continue reading →
Best Of Alabama Newscenter 2017: Restaurants And Chefs
As we watch 2017 give way to 2018, it’s a good time to look back on some of the best things that happened in Alabama this year. Alabama NewsCenter has tallied the results in each grouping of stories to see which ones you responded to the most, and we’re sharing your five favorites along with a story (or stories) we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss. Continue reading →
