Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: William Luther Sibert Became A Brigadier General
On this date in 1915, the U.S. Army promoted civil engineer William Luther Sibert to the rank of brigadier general. Continue reading →
Crashing Drones Into Dummies In The Name Of Safety
Drone pose a significant safety concern for humans, so crash test dummies have a new role. Continue reading →
Blizzard Blasts The Northeastern States As Alabama Power Crews Make Their Way
By Michael Tomberlin About 350 Alabama Power line crew workers spent last night in South Carolina and Georgia and are rolling into Virginia today on their way to Bethpage, N.Y., on Wednesday. The crews will help restore power as a … Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Opened
On this date in 1995, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum opened to the public in Birmingham with 325 motorcycles on display. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Crews Travel To Northeast To Aid In Winter Storm Stella Restoration
Alabama Power crews and support personnel are headed to Long Island, N.Y., to help restore power as a classic “nor’easter” bears down on the Mid Atlantic and New England. Continue reading →
Alabama Maker Flannel And Floral Carves Triumph From Tragedy
A devastating loss inspired Shannon and Megan Brantley to create things of lasting beauty. Continue reading →
Southern Research To Work On Critical Functions For NASA
Southern Research has been selected by NASA’s Johnson Space Center for work under a specialized engineering, aeronautic and manufacturing (SEAM) contract to support the Houston center’s Flight Operations Directorate, which performs critical functions for the space agency. Continue reading →
A World Without Wi-fi Looks Possible As Unlimited Plans Rise
Can you imagine a world without WiFi? It’s easy if you try… Continue reading →
Few Towns Had Bigger Impact On Modern African-American History Than Tuskegee
Today’s Good Towns series spotlights Tuskegee. one of the Alabama towns made special by its character, history, people and unique things. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History (3/12/1946): War Department Names Air University At Maxwell Air Force Base
On this date in 1946, the War Department changed the name of the Army Air Forces School at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery to Air University. Continue reading →
