May 3, 1987 – Alabama NASCAR driver Bobby Allison crashed spectacularly into the catch fence at Talladega Superspeedway after going airborne during a Winston 500 race. Continue reading →

Leaders in Alabama’s life sciences industry arrived in Denmark late last week for the second leg of a trade mission aimed at seeking new markets in Europe for their products and encouraging new investment in the state sector. Continue reading →

Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments”  are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Continue reading →

Eight wasn’t enough. Birmingham’s Highlands Bar and Grill on Monday was denied the coveted James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant in its record ninth year in a row as a finalist. Continue reading →

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Patriotism is defined as an emotional attachment to a nation that an individual recognizes as his homeland. Few sights in motorsports are more patriotic than that of Johnny Ray and his iconic diesel big rig, adorned with a giant American flag, making his way down the Talladega Superspeedway front stretch during the national anthem prior to the start of NASCAR races. Continue reading →

Imagine every single classroom in Birmingham City Schools reading at the exact same time on the exact same day. On April 20, more than 700 community volunteers made that a reality through Birmingham Reads Day. Continue reading →