Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: President Harding Denounced Lynchings
October 21, 1921 : President Warren Harding delivered a speech in Birmingham denouncing the lynching of blacks in the South. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama Brings You Some Of The Best Autumn Festivals Yet
Can’t Miss Alabama brings you some of the best autumn festivals yet… Make this weather-perfect weekend a family affair. Continue reading →
12th Annual Habitat Home Builders Blitz Builds 10 Homes In One Week
Ten families have a new place to call home thanks to the 12th Annual Habitat for Humanity Home Builders Blitz. Continue reading →
SSAB To Move U.S. Headquarters To Alabama, Creating 60 Jobs
SSAB Americas, a division of global steelmaker SSAB, announced plans to relocate the division’s head office from suburban Chicago to Mobile, a move that will bring 60 jobs to Alabama. Continue reading →
Third Saturday In October Has Tennessee Visiting Alabama; Auburn Traveling To Arkansas; Uab Approaching Bowl Eligibility
It’s the third Saturday in October and the traditional meeting between Alabama and Tennessee is set for 2:30 p.m. on CBS. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Richard Arrington Jr. Was Born
October 19, 1934: Richard Arrington Jr., the first African-American mayor of Birmingham, was born in Livingston. Continue reading →
Amazon Second HQ Bid Ignites Frenzy From Bethlehem To Birmingham
Don Cunningham was in a meeting in his Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, office when a colleague texted: “Amazon is looking for a new location. Let’s get it.” This wasn’t just any new location, but a second headquarters. Continue reading →
Driverless Cars Are Giving Engineers A Fuel Economy Headache
Judging from General Motors Co.’s test cars and Elon Musk’s predictions, the world is headed toward a future that’s both driverless and all-electric. In reality, autonomy and battery power could end up being at odds. Continue reading →
Neato! Customized Flavored Snacks
Sometimes you just want an extra flavor on top of your popcorn or other foods that need a punch. Maybe it’s a taste you already love with another snack like potato chips. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: The Battle Of Mabila Took Place
October 18, 1540: Hernando de Soto’s Spaniards and Chief Tascaluza’s Mabila Indians met in the Battle of Mabila, the largest battle ever fought between Indians and whites on North American soil. Continue reading →
