Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Bombardier Bills Marquee Jet As U.S.-Made In Boeing Trade Fight
Bombardier Inc., a crown jewel of Canadian manufacturing, is billing itself as a major U.S. employer in a bitter trade fight with Boeing Co. that has profits, diplomatic ties and the future of a fledgling aircraft on the line. Continue reading →
A-State Receiver Dijon Paschal Back In Sweet Home Alabama For Camellia Bowl
The announcement came a day after a heartbreaking loss to Troy cost the Red Wolves a Sun Belt Conference championship. Continue reading →
Twelve Days Of Christmas: 12 Great Books With Alabama Connections For Holiday Gift-giving
For Alabama readers, the holidays are a great season to snuggle up with a good book. They are also the ideal time to give a book. But here’s the dilemma: If you’re seeking a great book with Alabama connections, the choices are overwhelming – and growing by the day. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Ann Waldron Was Born In Birmingham
December 14, 1924: Author Ann Waldron was born in Birmingham Continue reading →
Shaw To Invest $184 Million In Alabama Fiber Manufacturing Facility
Shaw Industries Group announced that it will invest $184 million in its manufacturing facility in Andalusia, where fiber used to make carpet is created. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Ranks First In South For Business Customer Satisfaction
Alabama Power is first among large utilities in the South in the J.D. Power 2017 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study, receiving the highest score for a utility in the nation among the four regions. Continue reading →
Eugene’s Hot Chicken So Hot It’s Cool
Which comes first? The hot chicken restaurant or the food truck? Continue reading →
Target To Buy Birmingham’s Shipt For $550 Million
Target Corp. will purchase Birmingham-based grocery-delivery startup Shipt Inc. for $550 million, stepping up efforts to challenge Amazon.com Inc. in e-commerce orders. Continue reading →
Mobile’s Business Confidence Ahead Of Other Alabama Cities
Mobile businesses are markedly more confident as 2017 comes to a close than those in other Alabama cities, which speaks to the overall state of the economy in the Port City. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Poet Presented Regimental Flag To Marion Rifles
December 13, 1860: Poet Julia Zitella Cocke presented a regimental flag to the Marion Rifles during a ceremony held in her hometown of Marion Continue reading →
