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This Week’s Edition Of Can’t Miss Alabama
Music Is All Around At Secret Stages, Women In Jazz Festival, Main Street Music Festival And More In Can’t Miss Alabama Continue reading →
Punta Clara’s Sweet Treats Are Among The 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
The days “old fashioned” is most often used as a pejorative or a put-down. But there is still the rare occasion where calling something “old fashioned” is the highest form of fla Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: The Battle Of Mobile Bay Began
August 5, 1864 – The Battle of Mobile Bay began when a Union fleet under the command of Adm. David Farragut stormed into the bay under Confederate fire. Continue reading →
Driving Tesla’s Model 3 Changes Everything
If you’ve ever driven Tesla’s flagship vehicle – the $140,000 Model S P100D – you’ve experienced an unparalleled version of driving power. Zero to 60 in 2.3 seconds punches you back in the seat while making the stomach turn somersaults. Some people live for that feeling. I’m not one of them. Continue reading →
Royal Cup Coffee Partners With Birmingham Music Lovers To Help Feed The Hungry
With the heat of summer, few people are thinking about winter’s frigid temperatures. But Royal Cup Coffee is already stepping up to help ensure that the Birmingham homeless community gets a hot meal on those cold nights. Continue reading →
Walmart Training Academy In Chelsea Introduces First Graduating Class
The Chelsea Walmart Supercenter has a new addition – a Training Academy that will supply valuable skills to its leadership team. Continue reading →
EDPA Innovation Awards Will Be Part Of Imerge Celebration At The Alabama Theatre
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama will hand out the “imerge” EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards as part of an Oscars-style celebration on Aug. 23 at the Alabama Theatre. Continue reading →
Preparation A Priority During Peak Of Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially began June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30. But the peak months for most named storms are August, September and October. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Jesse Owens Won First Of Four Gold Medals
August 3, 1936 – Jesse Owens won his first of four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. A native of Oakville, Owens eventually won gold medals in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the long jump, and the 4 x 100-meter relay. Continue reading →
The Altamont School Certified As An International Monarch Waystation
On July 13, The Altamont School became the first school in Birmingham to register as a certified International Monarch Waystation. Continue reading →
