Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Experts Weigh In On What’s Next For Downtown Birmingham
Those who have been at the forefront of downtown Birmingham’s modern renaissance spoke this morning about what’s next for the heart of the Magic City. Continue reading →
2017 Innovation Awards Honor Ingenuity Of Alabama Companies
Three Alabama businesses were honored this week as leading innovators in their fields. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) presented the 2017 Innovation Awards at its “imerge” program in Birmingham. Continue reading →
Airbus Achieves A Global First With Mobile Production Of Its Hot A320
With little fanfare, Airbus SE is about to mark an unusual milestone in aviation: simultaneous production of the same aircraft on three continents. The company will hand over the first A320 to roll out of its Mobile assembly plant on Aug. 25, meaning North America will join Europe and Asia in producing the most popular airliner in the world. Continue reading →
Phil Savage Offers Insights On Alabama Crimson Tide And Nick Saban With New Book
From his days with Nick Saban at the NFL’s Cleveland Browns to his current role as color analyst for the Alabama Crimson Tide Sports Network radio broadcasts, Phil Savage’s career path has intersected with the football coach’s on multiple occasions. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Angler Aaron Martens Was Born In Leeds
August 24, 1972: Angler Aaron Martens was born in Leeds. A fan favorite known for his friendly personality and environmental consciousness, Martens competes in both the Bassmaster Elite Series and the Fishing League Worldwide Tour. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Demopolis Chalk Limestone
Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Only Frank Lloyd Wright Home Houses History
Alvin Rosenbaum had a childhood some people dream about. His family’s home was designed by none other than America’s most celebrated architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Couple Moved Into Their Frank Lloyd Wright Home
August 23, 1940: Mildred and Stanley Rosenbaum moved into their Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in Florence. Continue reading →
Boeing To Perform Design Work On New ICBM In Alabama
Boeing Co., the aerospace company whose roots in Alabama go back more than half a century, announced Monday that the U.S. Air Force has awarded it a $349 million contract for preliminary design work on a replacement for the Minuteman III ICBM. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter 2017 Football Preview: Birmingham-Southern College
The last time Tony Joe White attended a football game at Birmingham-Southern College, he was standing on the visitors’ sideline. Continue reading →
