Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Jo Ann Robinson Was Born
April 17, 1912 – Civil rights activist Jo Ann Robinson was born in Georgia. Robinson moved to Montgomery in 1949 to become an English professor at Alabama State College and was instrumental in implementing the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Velocity Accelerator Inaugural Class Member: Koyote
The only thing merchants value more than new business is repeat business. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Velocity Accelerator Inaugural Class Member: Book-it Legal
As a law student, Jack West would have loved a chance to earn some extra cash by researching cases and reviewing documents – all the while networking with potential future employers. Continue reading →
These Alabama Sweets Veer From The Script
Big companies turned up their noses at Brian Adkins’ sweet idea when he first made his pitch. Instead of simply selling chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks for Easter baskets, why not give kids something to think about with their candy? Continue reading →
Governor Ivey Backs Active Economic Development Projects After Review
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey expressed broad commitment to advancing the state’s economic development pipeline after a meeting this week with Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Velocity Accelerator Inaugural Class Member: Likely Ai
A picture is worth a thousand algorithms. Continue reading →
Eager Gardeners Pile Into The Birmingham Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale
It’s the time that gardeners look forward to – spring and flowers just naturally go together. Continue reading →
Cullman BBQ Restaurant Adds Flavor To This Week’s 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
You could say barbecue is in their blood. It’s been a long-running family tradition at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q in Cullman. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Long-awaited National Monument Dedication Set For Saturday
The National Park Service and the city of Birmingham on Saturday will host a community celebration marking the establishment of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama: Holiday Edition
Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt, Taylor Hicks in concert, Jackie Robinson Day, and more in this holiday edition of Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
