Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Swamper Spooner Oldham Was Born Near Florence
June 14, 1943 – Keyboardist and songwriter Spooner Oldham was born in Center Star, near Florence. Oldham was an early member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, or the Swampers, at FAME Studios. Continue reading →
Neato! Make A Water Bottle Lamp
We’ve all been there. You just need a little light to read or find something but you don’t want to disturb anyone with an overhead light or even the full force of your cellphone flashlight. Continue reading →
Sloss Music Festival Headlines Coming Music Events In Birmingham Area
Next month’s Sloss Music and Arts Festival is the latest in a number of musical events bringing artists and visitors to the Birmingham metro area. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Joe Louis
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. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments” are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Continue reading →
Alabama Wins Silver Shovel Award For Economic Development
Area Development, an economic development-focused publication, awarded Alabama a Silver Shovel for solid business recruitment and support in 2016, keeping alive a winning streak stretching back a decade. Continue reading →
Birmingham Slossfest Profile: Riverbend
Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills high schools are over-the-mountain rivals, but not with Riverbend. The band features three Spartans: vocalist and guitarist Stanton Langley, bass player Price Pewitt, and guitarist Max Simon; and Rebel drummer Sims Ruffino. Continue reading →
How Alabama Catfish Is Helping To Keep The World’s Fish Stocks From Floundering
Farmed or wild? Local or imported? Organic? Or some certification you’ve never heard of? Continue reading →
Birmingham Slossfest Profile: Lillie Mae
Performer: Lillie Mae – Like Cher, Beyoncé and Adele, the up-and-coming Lillie Mae has one of those matchless voices – and such a stand-out personality – that her last name is rendered an after-thought. Continue reading →
Kyoto Yakitori Will Bring Authentic Japanese Cuisine To Downtown Birmingham
Richard Newton is convinced Birmingham’s culinary revolution is ready for his restaurant idea. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Olympic Diver Jennifer Chandler Was Born In Langdale
June 13, 1959: Olympic diver Jennifer Chandler was born in Langdale. Continue reading →
