By Dawn Azok Made in Alabama In the 20 years since Mercedes-Benz began producing the M-Class SUV in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama’s auto industry has roared to life in communities across the state. Vehicle production has steadily risen to make Alabama … Continue reading →

By Tim Loh Bloomberg Add Corsa Coal Corp. to the shortlist of U.S. coal producers doing something that’s become a bit of a rarity these days: opening mines. The Canonsburg, Pennsylvania-based company will start a new operation in Pennsylvania as … Continue reading →

By Graydon RustAlabama 200 February 19, 1807 Captain Edmund P. Gaines arrested former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr in Washington County. Charged by Thomas Jefferson for threatening to conquer Spanish territory in North America, Burr was arrested by Gaines while … Continue reading →

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff The Alabama Power Archives and Museum is hosting an exhibition of works by national and local ceramics artists in conjunction with the 32nd Alabama Clay Conference (ALCC) taking place Feb. 16-19 in Birmingham. The exhibit is … Continue reading →

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff Alabama Public Television is presenting a new documentary this month that remembers the achievements of attorney Nina Miglionico, a crusader for civil rights and women’s rights in Alabama for decades. The film, “Stand Up, Speak Out,” … Continue reading →

By Graydon RustAlabama 200 February 18, 1965 Alabama State Trooper J. Bonard Fowler shot black activist Jimmie Lee Jackson in the stomach during protests in Marion, and Jackson died eight days later. Jackson was eulogized by the Rev. Martin Luther … Continue reading →

By Karim Shamsi-Basha The Birmingham-based company, Dorm Decor, ships all kinds of furniture for dorm rooms, including beddings, shelves, chairs, desks, lamps, rugs, cubbies and art. Co-founders Alison Gorrie and Kate Phillips started the company when their children headed to … Continue reading →