Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Tuskegee Introduced Jesup Agricultural Wagon
May 24, 1906: The Jesup Agricultural Wagon began going to rural farms as part of the Tuskegee Institute Movable School. Meant to carry agricultural equipment and demonstration materials to farmers unable to travel, the Movable School program reached approximately 2,000 people a month throughout its first summer. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Horace King
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 →
Watco Opens National Training Center In Birmingham
Watco Companies, owner of the Birmingham Terminal Railway and Port of Birmingham, has opened a training center near Fairfield that will bring hundreds of its employees from around the country to Birmingham each year. Continue reading →
Sound Wall In Downtown Opelika Is A Hidden Music Nirvana
Standing in front of The Sound Wall in downtown Opelika, it’s hard to imagine that just over a year ago this place was in shambles. Google maps still show 605 Avenue B in its primal state, complete with peeling paint and boarded up doors and windows. That’s what greeted Rob and Jen Slocumb when they first stumbled upon the house. But you will also see the good lines and oozing charm that enabled the husband and wife team to see beyond the gruff exterior, allowing them to envision all that the property could and would become. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Crommelin Brothers Honored At USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
May 23, 1970: The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile dedicated a memorial statue honoring the Crommelin brothers. The brothers — John, Henry, Richard, Charles and Quentin — are the only group of five siblings to graduate from the United States Naval Academy. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Sun Ra Was Born In Birmingham
May 22, 1914: Jazz musician Herman Blount, better known as Sun Ra, was born in Birmingham. Continue reading →
Alabama-Germany Partnership Shows New Strength After Decades Of Growth
German companies have invested $8.4 billion and created nearly 15,500 jobs in Alabama over the past two decades, and the prosperous relationship is poised to grow even stronger. Continue reading →
Birmingham Mayor William Bell Unveils $428 Million Budget For 2018
Birmingham Mayor William Bell on Tuesday presented to the city council a $428 million fiscal 2018 budget that increased as a result of recruiting and retaining businesses, the mayor said. Continue reading →
Haint Blue Is An Alabama Maker Fighting Terrorism With Beer
The Makers: Keith Sherrill (founder) and Matt Wheeler (head brewer) Continue reading →
Mom-and-Pop Joints Are Trouncing America’s Big Restaurant Chains
There’s a limit to unlimited breadsticks after all. Americans are rejecting the consistency of national restaurant chains after decades of dominance in favor of the authenticity of locally owned eateries, with their daily specials and Mom’s watercolors decorating the walls. Continue reading →
