Author Archives: Alabama News Center
$240 Million Poarch Creek Amusement Park, Resort Taking Shape Near Alabama Gulf Coast
Families driving to the Alabama Gulf Coast on their vacations this year will notice a new landmark at the corner of County Road 20 and the Foley Beach Express. Continue reading →
Careful Management, Planning Make Alabama Power Lakes Ready For Summer
Residents and visitors are gearing up for a summer of fun in 2017 on Alabama Power lakes. But it took many months of planning, coordination and careful management – plus some help from Mother Nature – to ensure the water would be there for everyone’s enjoyment this upcoming summer season. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Last Confederate Army East Of Mississippi River Surrendered
May 4, 1865 – The last significant Confederate army east of the Mississippi River surrendered in Citronelle. Lt. Gen. Richard Taylor surrendered his army of nearly 9,000 Confederate soldiers under a large white oak tree that became known as the Surrender Oak. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Coca-Cola United Controls Distribution In Atlanta, Seven Georgia Territories
There is something new to smile about at Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Bobby Allison Went Airborne At Talladega Superspeedway
May 3, 1987 – Alabama NASCAR driver Bobby Allison crashed spectacularly into the catch fence at Talladega Superspeedway after going airborne during a Winston 500 race. Continue reading →
Alabama Biotech Leaders Build Ties On Europe Trade Mission
Leaders in Alabama’s life sciences industry arrived in Denmark late last week for the second leg of a trade mission aimed at seeking new markets in Europe for their products and encouraging new investment in the state sector. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Old St. Stephens
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 →
Birmingham’s Highlands Denied James Beard Win Again
Eight wasn’t enough. Birmingham’s Highlands Bar and Grill on Monday was denied the coveted James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant in its record ninth year in a row as a finalist. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Children’s Crusade Launched In Birmingham
May 2, 1963 Continue reading →
The Story Of How Old Glory Started Making Laps At Talladega
Patriotism is defined as an emotional attachment to a nation that an individual recognizes as his homeland. Few sights in motorsports are more patriotic than that of Johnny Ray and his iconic diesel big rig, adorned with a giant American flag, making his way down the Talladega Superspeedway front stretch during the national anthem prior to the start of NASCAR races. Continue reading →
