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Report: 2017 Projects Generate Nearly 15,500 New Jobs Across Alabama
Companies planning new facilities or expanding existing operations in Alabama announced nearly 15,500 new jobs and more than $4.4 billion in capital investment during 2017, according to a comprehensive report detailing economic development activity in the state last year. Continue reading →
Look To Vulcan Park, The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival And The Birmingham International Street Fair In Can’t Miss Alabama
Vulcan Park and Museum is teaming up with the Five Points Alliance to present Taste of Five Points Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will showcase the Five Points district’s restaurants, retailers and organizations. Advance tickets are $30 for an individual, $50 for a couple, $20 for students with a valid I.D. and children 12 and under are free. Participating restaurants include: Ocean, 5 Points Public House, Farm Burger, Ranelli’s, Delta Blues, Sleek Sports Bar & Grill, Dreamland BBQ, Brennan’s, Taj India, Highland’s Bar & Grill, Chez Fon Fon, Bottega, Mellow Mushroom, Dave’s Pub, Little Italy, Chick-fil-A, Blaze Pizza, Freddy’s Wine Bar, Insomnia Cookies and Chicken Salad Chick. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Customers In Line For $337 Million In Benefits Through 2019
The typical monthly bill for an Alabama Power customer will be reduced by more than $9 beginning in July – the first portion of $337 million in savings coming to all Alabama Power customers from federal tax reforms. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Union Forces Captured State’s Governor
May 1, 1865: Among the final Civil War skirmishes in Alabama was a mission by Union Gen Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Vulcan In Pieces As World’s Fair Opened
April 30, 1904: On this day in 1904, the World’s Fair in St Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama Shook The South
April 29, 2003: On this day in 2003, Alabama was the epicenter of an earthquake that was felt in 11 states. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: State’s Most Famous Author Was Born
April 28, 1926: Nelle Harper Lee was born in Monroeville on April 28, 1926; and though she traveled the world, her roots remained strong. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Coretta Scott Was Born In Marion
April 27, 1927: Civil rights activist and author Coretta Scott was born on this day in 1927. A high school valedictorian, she went to Antioch College in Ohio, where he older sister Edythe was the first African-American to attend. Continue reading →
50 Years Of UAB Transplant: Former Teen Heart Patient Thankful For New Life
At just 18 years old, Megan Gagliardi was told she might die from a rare genetic heart condition. Now, thanks in part to UAB Medicine’s Comprehensive Transplant Institute (CTI), she is celebrating her recent engagement and an important six-year anniversary – all as the University of Alabama at Birmingham celebrates 50 years of transplant success. Continue reading →
Hundreds Of Students Rev Up Their Learning In The Alabama Power Education Event At Honda Indy Grand Prix
It’s one thing to learn in the classroom, but students take that learning one step farther when they participate in the Alabama Power Education Event at Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. Continue reading →
