Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Hyundai Seeks To Renew Fuel-Cell Car Push With Long-range SUV
Hyundai, the first automaker to mass-produce fuel-cell vehicles (FCV), plans to unveil a hydrogen-powered SUV next year with longer driving range than rival offerings by Toyota and Honda as it attempts to reclaim leadership in the field. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris Was Born
On April 2, 1947, Singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris was born in Birmingham. Continue reading →
Don’t Shoot: University Of Alabama Using Virtual Reality, Neuroscience To Improve Police Training
University of Alabama researchers are using a novel approach to learn how police officers react to “shoot, don’t shoot” situations: measuring brain waves during virtual reality police training. Continue reading →
Birmingham Hosts Global Electric Transportation Conference
Electric transportation advocates from around the world met at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham March 28-30 to discuss the industry’s progress and ways they can collaborate to continue that growth. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History (1825): Lafayette Visited Alabama On Tour Of All 24 States
On March 31, 1825, the Marquis de la Lafayette, the last surviving general of the Revolutionary War, arrived at Fort Mitchell for his visit to Alabama. Continue reading →
Heated Rivalry Between Alabama State, Alabama A&M Heads To Regions Field In Magic City Diamond Classic
Nothing compares to the pageantry and spirit that surrounds the Magic City Classic, the annual football showdown between Alabama State University (ASU) and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) on Birmingham’s historic Legion Field gridiron. Continue reading →
Cap Off Your Spring Break At A Food Or Music Festival, Or Run For A Reason This Weekend In Can’t Miss Alabama
Cap Off Your Spring Break At A Food Or Music Festival, Or Run For A Reason This Weekend In Can’t Miss Alabama Continue reading →
Noccalula Falls Park Promises Family Fun And Adventure This Spring
Spring, glorious spring, is here – the perfect time to visit Noccalula Falls Park and Campground. Continue reading →
Leonardo Plans To Produce Advanced Air Force Trainer In Tuskegee
Gov. Robert Bentley announced today that Leonardo, a global aerospace and defense firm, will create 750 jobs at an advanced assembly center at Tuskegee’s Moton Field if the company’s T-100 jet trainer wins a U.S. Air Force competition for a next-generation training aircraft. Continue reading →
Alabama Power, Renew Our Rivers Volunteers Focused On Conservation Throughout April
Alabama Power and Renew Our Rivers volunteers will be busy throughout April working with partners at a variety of cleanups and events that focus on environmental stewardship, education and conservation of Alabama’s natural resources. Continue reading →
