Tag: Alabama Power

Sloss Tech Is Evidence Of Birmingham’s Vibrant Innovation Economy

Post by Michael Tomberlin from Alabama NewsCenter Members of Birmingham’s startup community, innovation economy and tech-based companies gathered at Sloss Tech and made it emphatically clear that the tech ecosystem in the […]

In The Dog Days Of An Alabama Summer, Don’t Blame The Dog Star For The Heat

The dog days of summer are here. It’s hot, sometimes miserably so. Humans are hot. Dogs are hot. All creatures great and small are hot. Heat is not the reason for the […]

Wildflower Café Is A Beauty Of A Mountaintop Restaurant

Post by Susan Swagler from Alabama NewsCenter Over the years, Wildflower Café has become a dining destination in Mentone, which is, of course, its own awesome destination atop Lookout Mountain. Café owner Laura Catherine Moon […]

Music Thursdays: Willie Hightower Is An Alabama Music Maker With A Lasting Legacy

Post by Nancy Prater from Alabama NewsCenter One of Willie Hightower’s fondest memories was singing with the Drifters. Today, he lives a tranquil life taking care of his 93-year-old mother at his […]

Gardendale’s ‘Tony the Theatre Dog’ Brings Stage To Life For Kids

Post from Dennis Washington from Alabama NewsCenter Glen Kinnaird knew he wanted to launch his new book in Gardendale. “When I first thought of doing a book signing and a launch, I […]

AIDS Alabama Holding Art Auction With A Real-Time Twist

Post written Susan Swagler from Alabama NewsCenter AIDS Alabama does serious work, but the fundraisers this organization puts on tend to be lots of fun. On the heels of April’s successful Dining Out […]

Vulcan Will Be Mascot For World Games 2021

Post by Dennis Washington for Alabama NewsCenter Birmingham’s iconic Vulcan statue will serve as the mascot of The World Games 2021 in Birmingham. “Just as Vulcan was our ambassador to attendees of the 1904 […]

HudsonAlpha Scientists Help Secure The Future Of Chocolate

People around the world consumed nearly 7.7 million tons of chocolate in the past year, but the cacao crop that supports the production of these sweets is under significant environmental threat. Millions […]

Farm Near Lake Martin Only Place In US Growing Golden Sunshine Kiwi

Post by Donna Cope from Alabama NewsCenter Land near Lake Martin, just off Alabama Highway 49, harbors a secret to many. A few miles from the lake, a 418-acre farm has sprung up, […]

Explore Why College Football Is So Popular In The South

Post by Dennis Washington from Alabama NewsCenter. As college football prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday, answer this question: Why is this sport more popular in the southern United States than anywhere […]