The Operations organization at Alabama Power includes all the people responsible for moving electricity from the generation plants to homes and businesses, and today we celebrate them for what they do behind the scenes to keep the lights on. “It’s recognition of the hard work that our Operations team does day in and day out,” […]

Alabama Power line workers and contractors returned home Friday after spending more than a week helping Texas utility CenterPoint Energy restore power following Hurricane Beryl. The storm left more than 2 million customers without power during a heat advisory that saw temperatures reach the upper 90s and the heat index reach triple digits for much of the […]

A team of 350 Alabama Power linemen and support personnel, as well as 300 contractors, have worked around the clock this week to help restore power for customers in the Houston, Texas, area ravaged by Hurricane Beryl. And residents there have been just as diligent in expressing their appreciation – in person, on makeshift signs, in phone […]

Bobby Madison Jr. is the Employee Concerns coordinator for Alabama Power, but the “concerns” part of his title extends beyond the workplace. He uses his skills and past success in the game of basketball to give back to the community – especially young people – through his annual basketball camp in Shelby County. “I’m from a small […]

One of the fastest non-motorized sports in The World Games will be held at one of the most historic venues in downtown Birmingham. The parking lot at the former Powell Steam Plant is being converted into a course to host the inline speed skating competition July 8-11. Skaters can reach speeds between 30 and 35 miles per hour and […]

Three new homeowners are looking forward to getting the keys to their homes after a ribbon-cutting Thursday at the newly developed Oak Hill area of Belview Heights in Ensley. The ceremony was the culmination of an objective by Mayor Randall Woodfin to revitalize Birmingham communities through affordable homeownership. It was made possible by a $25 […]

The Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) based in Oxford recently received a $164,470 grant to address opioid and substance misuse by equipping pastors with the skills and resources to minister effectively to those with substance use disorder. This program, Faith-Based Support Specialist (FBSS) training, is designed to bridge the gap between the faith community and the […]

Redevelopment firm Orchestra Partners Thursday morning announced nationally renowned Alamo Drafthouse Cinema as the first major tenant slated to occupy Powell Steam Plant, an 85,000-plus-square-foot historic structure in the heart of Birmingham’s Parkside District. Alamo Drafthouse represents a major piece of Orchestra Partners’ redevelopment plans to transform Powell Steam Plant and the surrounding Parkside District into an entertainment destination and connectivity […]

When he landed an internship at Alabama Power, Jarvis Prewitt had a two-fold mission – to have his skills and work ethic become assets to the company; and to learn and grow through the experience. He realized both goals under the Power Delivery department’s internship program this summer. “I would definitely say I had a lot […]

Miles College was recently awarded a $499,869 grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of Interior. The grant will fund the second phase of preservation and restoration of Williams Hall, which was erected in 1907, is the oldest building on campus and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “We want […]

Birmingham-area leaders on Monday announced the launch of Prosper, an initiative focused on creating a more prosperous and equitable Birmingham by investing in opportunities that grow the area’s economy in an inclusive way. Prosper intends to be the table where everybody has a seat, setting regional priorities for job growth and retention, job access and job […]

The Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity is encouraging those who need assistance with their energy costs to apply for help. JCCEO, the community action agency for all of Jefferson County, received $1 million in federal funding specifically to help low-income residents affected by COVID-19. The new funding is available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which has […]

Dr. David Hicks readily admits that he looks younger than he is. But it doesn’t take long to realize that he brings to his job a wisdom that extends beyond his 42 years. As the deputy health officer at the Jefferson County Department of Health, Hicks plays a key role in organizing COVID-19 testing at […]

Childersburg High School principal Dr. Quentin Lee has posted another YouTube video imploring students to follow CDC guidelines for staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This one – Germ Busters – is a parody of the 1984 earworm “Ghostbusters,” by Ray Parker Jr. The video begins with Lee cruising into his school parking space driving a clean BMW X5 with […]

A national movement in protest of racial injustice is providing a timely launch of a digital platform that aims to highlight the positive work that young people across the country are doing in their communities, hoping to inspire others to do the same. “Shape the Culture” is the brainchild of 17-year-old Jordyn Hudson, a senior […]

A principal’s parody of an MC Hammer video emphasizing COVID-19 guidelines has captured the heart of America and much of the world over the past three weeks, garnering more than 5.8 million views so far. After conducting almost 30 national and international interviews (and counting) in the past two weeks, Quentin Lee, the Childersburg High School principal […]

While educators are figuring out how to safely return to school, one principal wants to make sure kids remember to laugh and enjoy life, even during a worldwide pandemic. Dr. Quentin Lee, principal at Childersburg High School, recently created a video parody of MC Hammer’s “Can’t Touch This” song, complete with dance moves and warnings to sanitize […]

Lynn Morris of Talladega was especially motivated to be among the first customers at the Presbyterian Home for Children’s inaugural three-day summer sale today. She and her husband, Terry, have served as foster parents for children taken in by the Home’s program for homeless children and know firsthand the value of the ministry. “It’s concern about […]