Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Birmingham Reads Program Opens Books To Classrooms Across The City
Imagine every single classroom in Birmingham City Schools reading at the exact same time on the exact same day. On April 20, more than 700 community volunteers made that a reality through Birmingham Reads Day. Continue reading →
All That Former U.S. Retail Spending Didn’t Just Go To Amazon
Retail is in trouble. Sales declined for the second month in a row in the U.S. in March, and there’s talk that perhaps traditional retail has passed a tipping point, with lots of store closings, layoffs and bankruptcies to come. Continue reading →
Inaugural Class Of Alabama Boxing Hall Of Fame Includes Heavy Hitters
Jeff Dodson, a boxing referee who laced on the gloves himself years ago, broached the subject of creating a hall of fame for Alabama. Continue reading →
Steris Healthcare Expanding Birmingham Operation, Creating 22 Jobs
STERIS/IMS plans a second expansion of its Birmingham operations as part of a $1.6 million project that will create 22 jobs. The follow-on expansion will help accelerate growth and boost the company’s workforce in the city to 450 people, according to the Birmingham Business Alliance. Continue reading →
Walgreens Alabama Customer Contact Center Adding 150 Jobs
Pharmacy giant Walgreens is adding 150 new jobs at its high-tech customer contact center in Muscle Shoals, pushing the total workforce at the Northwest Alabama facility to around 600, officials announced. Continue reading →
Alabama Power, Conservation Officials Give Nature A Little Assist When Gamefish Spawn
Any good fisherman knows that small fish grow up to be big fish. Part of the rationale behind catch-and-release practices is to “throw them back and let them grow.” But before a little fish can grow into a bigger fish, an egg must turn into fry and fry must turn into fingerlings. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Creek Leader William Mcintosh Was Executed
On this date in 1825, Controversial Creek leader William McIntosh was executed by agents of the Creek National Council. Continue reading →
Lake Associations Team Up With Alabama Power To Help Fisheries In Area Lakes
For the Neely Henry Lake Association (NHLA) and Alabama Power environmental teams, innovation is making an impact on creating fish habitats in Lake Neely Henry. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Richmond Hobson Received The Medal Of Honor
On this date, President Franklin D. Roosevelt awarded Greensboro native Richmond Hobson the Medal of Honor Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama: The Magic City Art Connection, Auburn’s Cityfest, Go Red For Women Luncheon And More
Enjoy The Magic City Art Connection, Auburn’s Cityfest, Go Red For Women Luncheon And More In Can’t Miss Alabama Continue reading →
