Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto Was Dedicated
May 17, 1934: The Ave Maria Grotto park in Cullman was officially dedicated. Sometimes called “Jerusalem in Miniature,” the park features a collection of miniature replicas of shrines, buildings and fantasy scenes on the grounds of the Saint Bernard Abbey, Alabama’s only Benedictine monastery. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Gee’s Bend Quilters
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 →
On This Day In Alabama History: Librarian William Hoole Was Born
May 16, 1903: Librarian William Stanley Hoole was born in Darlington, South Carolina. After teaching English at several universities, including Jacksonville State and Birmingham-Southern, Hoole became the director of libraries at the University of Alabama in 1944. Continue reading →
Elmore County Project Positions GKN Aerospace For Growth
A new economic development-focused alliance in Elmore County is funding the construction of a $700,000 warehouse facility that will permit the county’s largest manufacturer, GKN Aerospace, to open up critical manufacturing floor space for new projects. Continue reading →
Leigh Ann Hurst Is An Alabama Maker Fashioning Treasures From Metal And Stone
Folks were a bit confused the first time Leigh Ann Hurst exhibited her handcrafted jewelry at an arts fair. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Wallace Shot By Arthur Bremer
May 15, 1972: Would-be assassin Arthur Bremer shot Gov. George Wallace five times at a political rally in Maryland. The shots hit Wallace in the chest and abdomen, and one of the bullets lodged in his spinal column, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Freedom Riders Arrived In Anniston
May 14, 1961 Continue reading →
Meet The 2017 Class Of The Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame
Jimmy Tom Goostree didn’t always realize how good he had it growing up as the son of the late University of Alabama athletic trainer Jim Goostree. Continue reading →
Young Entrepreneurs Mix Innovation, Community Impact To Shape The Future
When it comes to creativity and smarts, as well as understanding that business can be an effective force to improve lives, the finalists in Junior Achievement of Alabama’s Business Plan Challenge clearly “get it.” Continue reading →
Tuscaloosa Rotary Honor Flight Flies Vietnam Veterans To Washington
With sacrifice comes honor. For about 100 Vietnam veterans seeing the Vietnam War Memorial on May 10 – many for their first time – it was a moment to pay respect to the 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in the conflict. Continue reading →
