Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama-Built Vehicles Help Accelerate Mercedes Past Luxury Rivals Lexus, BMW
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz topped Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus in U.S. sales last month to widen its lead in this year’s luxury race that’s being dominated by sport utility vehicles. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Blind Golfer Charley Boswell Shoots World Record
October 5, 1956: Birmingham native Charles A. “Charley” Boswell shot an 81 at Highland Park Golf Course in Birmingham – a world record for a blind golfer. Continue reading →
UAB Transplant Surgeon & Teacher Patient With Residents
The general surgery residents in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Surgery who have trained with transplant surgeon Mark Deierhoi, M.D., director of UAB’s Renal Transplant Program, marvel at many things about one of their most influential surgical teachers. Continue reading →
Vote To Help The Alabama Theatre Bring Back Historic Sign
Help the Alabama Theatre shine a light on Birmingham’s 18th Street. When the iconic Alabama Theatre opened in 1927, two sides of the building were illuminated with huge vertical signs, rimmed by dancing lights. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: William Crawford Gorgas Was Born Near Mobile
October 3, 1854: U.S. Army physician William Crawford Gorgas was born in Toulminville near Mobile. After contracting a mild case of yellow fever at an army post in Texas, Gorgas became a leading figure in the field of public health and tropical medicine. Continue reading →
Amazon, Take Note: Birmingham Ranks No. 1 In Filling Engineering Jobs
Birmingham’s bid for Amazon’s second North American headquarters got a boost from a new ranking that places Alabama’s largest metro area at the top of a key category that’s certain to be vital in the Internet retailing giant’s plans. Continue reading →
Lula Woodworks Is An Alabama Maker Releasing Lumber’s Loveliness
Craig Skowronek doesn’t make cutting boards. Oh, they might look like cutting boards and function like cutting boards, but that’s not what Skowronek went into his woodshop to create. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Pattie Ruffner Jacobs Was Born
October 2, 1875: Women’s suffragist Pattie Ruffner Jacobs was born. A longtime resident of Birmingham, Jacobs founded the Birmingham Equal Suffrage Association in 1911 and the Alabama Equal Suffrage Association (AESA) in 1912. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Army Solar Projects Generating Power At Fort Rucker, Anniston Depot
Two large-scale Alabama Power renewable energy solar projects were officially opened last week when ribbons were cut at the Fort Rucker and Anniston Army Depot solar fields. Both solar plants are the result of collaboration between the U.S. Army, the respective Army installations and Alabama Power. Continue reading →
Birmingham Is Center Stage For Innovation As It Hosts e.Builders Forum
Innovation Depot is hosting this year’s e.Builders Forum, a national event that aims to spotlight innovation economies in places beyond those that get all of the attention. Continue reading →
