Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabamians get rare, close-up view of migratory birds during event at Fort Morgan
Scientists, conservationists and the public flocked to Fort Morgan for the Alabama Audubon weeklong spring bird-banding event. Continue reading →
New civil rights motorcoach to promote Birmingham tourism during 60th anniversary year
A custom-designed motorcoach, branded to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the civil rights protests in Birmingham that helped dismantle legal segregation in Alabama and nationwide, is about to hit the road as part of a coordinated campaign to bring more tourists to the Magic City. Continue reading →
People of Alabama: Chandra Brown Stewart of Mobile
Chandra Brown Stewart is the executive director of Lifelines Counseling Services in Mobile and a Women Who Shape the State 2023 honoree. Continue reading →
Say “ahh!” – free oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered at UAB
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is joining the fight this National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month by providing free cancer screenings the week of April 24-28. Continue reading →
6 bakeries bringing Mexico’s favorite sweets to Alabama
Every culture has its own special crowd-pleasing baked sweets, be it cookies, cakes, pastries or breads. In Mexico, and to people worldwide with Mexican roots, these treats are collectively known as pan dulce (sweet bread). Continue reading →
Innovation Power Hours engages Alabama HBCU students, supports development of local tech talent
Innovate Alabama and The Alabama Collective have joined forces to launch Innovation Power Hours, an initiative to provide students and faculty in Alabama access to digital skills learning labs. Continue reading →
10 Alabama food brands you should know
If you’re on the hunt for a new favorite snack, seasoning or anything else, there’s a good chance you can find it being made in sweet home Alabama. Continue reading →
Million Air to invest at least $32 million on new terminal, hangars at Birmingham airport
Million Air of Austin, Texas, has signed a lease with the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to invest a minimum $32 million to build three new hangars and a terminal, the Birmingham Airport Authority announced. Continue reading →
Mercedes’ Alabama operation gears up for all-electric Maybach SUV
Mercedes’ Alabama operation is preparing to launch production of the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 sport utility, the automaker’s new concept of an ultra-luxury automobile. Continue reading →
Study puts JCEIDA annual economic impact on Alabama’s Jefferson County at $14.5 million, nearly 5,000 jobs
Jefferson Metropolitan Park at Lakeshore consists of 337 acres and lies within the city of Birmingham. Jefferson Metropolitan Park at McCalla consists of 739 acres in the county. Continue reading →
