Author Archives: Alabama News Center
UAB Announces An Expansion, Giving It The Fastest Supercomputer In Alabama By Far
Frank Skidmore, M.D., relies on the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s high-performance supercomputer to help process the brain images he studies to research diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Continue reading →
Milo’s Tea Company Unveils Newly Expanded Home Of Sweet Southern Goodness
Along with expanding its facility in Bessemer to five times its original size, Milo’s Tea Company is doubling down on making a difference in the lives of its employees and in the communities it serves. Continue reading →
What Goes Around Comes Around At Alabama’s 5th Street Vintage Market
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, you may be tempted to grab some generic item from a big-box retailer for the special women in your life. But if you’re anywhere near Tuscaloosa, Sylvia Parker, Jamie Cicatiello and Lori Watts have a better idea. Continue reading →
Elliott Mcpherson: The Rock Star Next Door
Elliott McPherson has a word of advice for kids out there dreaming of becoming rock stars. Don’t. Continue reading →
Birmingham Offers The Complete Game For Baseball Fans
While the ongoing World Series between the Dodgers and the Astros might be the last hurrah for 2017, Birmingham has scored well on providing a good overall experience for baseball fans. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Regina Benjamin Became 18th U.S. Surgeon General
Oct. 29, 2009: Mobile native Regina Benjamin became the 18th U.S Continue reading →
Boeing’s Attack On Bombardier Boomerangs As Airbus Wins New Jet
Boeing Co.’s diminutive Canadian rival just found itself one heck of a wingman. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: The Alabama Legislature Appointed Its First Two U.S. Senators
Oct. 28, 1819: The Alabama Legislature appointed William Rufus King of Dallas County and John W. Walker of Madison County as its first two U.S. senators. Continue reading →
Recipe: Fall-Off-The-Bone Slow Cooker Ribs
You know, it’s easy to get caught up in life so much that we lose the perspective of seeing how blessed we each are. Sure, we all have problems, but we each are offered blessings every single day – though they might not come packaged where we can see them as such. Continue reading →
Birmingham Kicks Off Celebration Of Alabama’s Bicentennial Anniversary
The City of Birmingham on Friday launched a three-year celebration of Alabama’s 200th anniversary. A festive ceremony was held outdoors in the historic theater district on Third Avenue North. Continue reading →
