Author Archives: Alabama News Center

Elevate Conference Helps Alabama Nonprofits Learn Best Practices.

About 300 representatives of nonprofits, businesses and communities networked at the fifth annual Elevate conference as attendees learned the importance of data and how to share it most effectively. Continue reading →

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Birmingham’s Slossfest Has Arrived And Here Is Your Guide

The Birmingham Sloss Music and Arts Festival, or SlossFest for short, is upon us and Alabama NewsCenter wants to help you enjoy the music and fun while staying cool. Continue reading →

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As Verne Leaves, Nessler Steps Into The Booth At CBS

Verne Lundquist has moved on to calling basketball and golf, and Brad Nessler will be the new play-by-play voice of SEC football this fall on CBS. Continue reading →

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Can’t Miss Alabama: Slossfest, Rock The River, Hairspray & Other Great Shows

Take your pick of some of the best music festivals and shows around the state in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Banks Combine To Form Predecessor To Regions Financial

July 13, 1971 – Three of the state’s oldest banks combined to form First Alabama Bancshares, the predecessor to Regions Financial Corporation and the first state-chartered bank holding company in Alabama. Continue reading →

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Brain Tumors: Still Devastating, But Treatment Has Come A Long Way

A brain tumor was the furthest thing from Kathy English’s mind that day in 2003 when she walked into a neurologist’s office. She’d had some uncontrolled sinus issues, so her doctors had ordered a variety of tests, including an MRI. When she arrived to get the MRI results, the neurologist said he had not yet had a chance to look at them himself. Continue reading →

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Nick Saban Enjoys Sweet 16th SEC Media Day With A Subdued Showing

Nick Saban stepped up to the podium Wednesday and told writers and broadcasters that he was proud to say this was his 16th SEC Media Days – 11 at Alabama and five at LSU. Continue reading →

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Day 2 Of SEC Media Days 2017: Georgia, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State & Florida

Two of the coaches worked under Nick Saban, one is second only to Saban as the longest tenured coach in the SEC and the fourth leads the team from the SEC East that gets Saban and the Crimson Tide this year. Continue reading →

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Neato! Make Pizza Box Plates

Pizza! Once it’s in the house, everyone wants a slice in their mouth. But before you let them grab and drop toppings all over your clean floor, take a few seconds to give them a plate from the very vessel that brought the pie to your door. Continue reading →

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Alabama Newscenter Brings The Best Of Saban From SEC Media Days

What did Alabama head coach Nick Saban have to say about everything from the Clemson loss to the quarterback competition and the new plans for enforcing the on-field rule for coaches? Continue reading →

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