Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Cathedral In Mobile Was Dedicated
December 8, 1850: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception was dedicated in Mobile after nearly 15 years of construction Continue reading →
Hoover Claims First Of Seven 2017 Alabama High School Football Titles
The Hoover defense had just denied McGill-Toolen Catholic three times after the Yellow Jackets had first and goal at the Hoover 9. A field goal would pull the team from Mobile to within a competitive eight points and the game could have gone either way. Continue reading →
For The Love Of Alabama Art; Marcia Weber’s Journey From Collector To Gallery Owner
Marcia Weber wasn’t supposed to be a gallery owner. Her plan was to teach. Continue reading →
Birmingham Audubon Expansion In Mobile Is For The Birds
The Birmingham Audubon spread its wings recently and opened a second office in Mobile, to increase support for Alabama’s coastal bird populations through a program called the Alabama Coastal Bird Stewardship Program (ALCBSP). Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama Confederate Monument Dedicated
December 7, 1898: The 88-foot tall Alabama Confederate Monument was dedicated on Montgomery’s Capitol Hill Continue reading →
Back Forty Brewing Up Birmingham Venue Next To Sloss Furnaces
A familiar name to Alabama beer lovers is looking to create a brand new experience with the opening of a Birmingham brewery, restaurant and entertainment venue. Continue reading →
For Mercedes, Sealing U.S. Luxury Sales Crown Will Be A Cinch
With just a month left to tally, Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz has all but clinched another year of luxury dominance in the U.S. market. Continue reading →
BBVA Compass Makes Holidays More Colorful With Project Blue Elf
Youth, yule and moolah came together in a shade of blue Tuesday as BBVA Compass marked the fifth year of its Project Blue Elf initiative. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Legislature Convenes In Montgomery
December 6, 1847: The Alabama Legislature met in the capital of Montgomery for the first time in a newly constructed Greek Revival capitol atop Goat Hill Continue reading →
Top High School Baseball Players To Audition In Hoover
The Hoover Met will become the “mecca of amateur baseball” the next three years as a Major League Baseball talent scouting event comes to town. Continue reading →
