Post by Lauren Moore for Alabama NewsCenter. Kitty Stone Elementary School is preparing its students for the future, one robot at a time. The Jacksonville school provides a unique learning experience to its […]
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, […]