Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Love And Other Stuff At The Possum Trot Auction
By Anne Kristoff If it’s Friday night in Seale, Alabama, you can be certain that the Possum Trot is packed. After all, it’s kinda sorta the only place in town that’s even open. Plus, the sign out front says they’ve … Continue reading →
Regions Bank Brings New Branch Concept To Its Flagship Downtown Birmingham Headquarters
By Michael Tomberlin Regions Bank has been rolling out its latest banking concept in other markets but perhaps none of the conversions are more substantial than at its flagship corporate headquarters branch in downtown Birmingham’s Regions Harbert Plaza. The bank unveiled … Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Attorney Clifford Durr Was Born In Montgomery
By Graydon Rust Alabama 200 March 2, 1899 Attorney Clifford Durr was born in Montgomery. Best known for his work defending clients accused of breaking the federal loyalty oath program during the McCarthy Era, Durr became entangled in conflicts related … Continue reading →
World Games Birmingham 2021 Names New Chief Executive Officer
By Michael Sznajderman The World Games 2021 Birmingham Foundation has named D.J. Mackovets the chief executive officer for the World Games 2021. Mackovets, managing director of Atlanta-based Thomas James Company, Inc., brings nearly 40 years of project management experience. He … Continue reading →
GD Copper USA Adding Up To 40 Jobs At Alabama Plant
Wilcox County plant is adding jobs according to this partner news story from the Alabama News Center. Continue reading →
Heads Up, Jefferson County: Strong Thunderstorm Is Headed Your Way
By Scott Martin A strong thunderstorm is currently located near Arkadelphia and Gorgas Steam Plant. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Significant Weather Advisory for northern Jefferson County until 4:15 p.m. The storm is moving east at 50 … Continue reading →
Gallup: Alabama Has Nation’s Most Engaged Workforce
By Jerry Underwood Made in Alabama A new Gallup poll finds that Alabama has the nation’s highest percentage of “engaged” workers who are enthusiastic about their jobs. Gallup’s survey found that 37 percent of Alabama workers are engaged, ahead of … Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Suit Challenged Amendment That Kept Blacks From Voting
By Graydon Rust Alabama 200 March 1, 1948 The Voters and Veterans Association of Mobile sued in federal court on behalf of 10 African-American plaintiffs against the Boswell Amendment to the Alabama Constitution. Designed to prevent blacks from voting, the … Continue reading →
Prey Tell: Hunting With Hawks In Alabama
By Robert DeWitt John Ortino cranes his neck and runs his eyes over the bare limbs of the big hardwood. The squirrel is nowhere to be found. Ortino is hunting, but he doesn’t have a gun or archery equipment. “Come … Continue reading →
Alabama Lions Sight Takes Services On The Road With State’s First Mobile Eye And Vision Clinic
By Carla Davis For many low-income residents across rural Alabama, the everyday world is a dim and blurry place. Durden Dean, executive director, Alabama Lions Sight Conservation Association, said 250,000 to 300,000 people statewide can’t afford insurance, don’t qualify for … Continue reading →
