(Video Above: World War II Alabama veterans formed lifelong friendship from Alabama NewsCenter.) By Donna Cope The Bible says “there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Those words ring true for Alabama Power retirees John Taylor and Buddy Alford, who met during World War II and forged a friendship that’s endured 70 years. […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP3MEMEo720 By Alabama NewsCenter Staff On July 18, 1965, U.S. Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton took off from the aircraft carrier USS Independence leading a 28-plane mission over the city of Thanh Hoa in North Vietnam. Denton’s plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire during the attack, and for the next eight long years, he would battle […]

By Freddy Padilla The stretch of land that spans across lower-central and west Alabama is known for its dark, fertile soil. Officials are finding creative ways to put the Black Belt’s economy in the black. This region is home to some of the best hunting in the world. It is estimated that hunting and fishing […]

By Kelli M. Dugan Imagine foregoing your rheumatoid arthritis medication because it costs more than your rent, and your insurance provider won’t even consider kicking in on it until an astronomical annual deductible has been met. Or maybe your financial situation isn’t that dire, but more often than not you skip your heart medication for […]

(Video Above: Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham appear to have found a better way to grow shrimp that is also less expensive) By Katherine Shonesy Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham appear to have found a better way to grow shrimp that is also less expensive, and the new process could […]

(Video Above: Making monsters in Montgomery with Jonathan Thornton from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.) By Bernard Troncale In a modest East Montgomery neighborhood, a single-level home holds secrets no one passing by could ever imagine. Random human body parts are displayed as if they were library books on shelves. Heads without bodies, hands, feet and […]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. Caleb Castille, star of “Woodlawn,” said he was asked recently if he’s still playing football. After last week’s premiere, he can say, yes. In theaters everywhere. The youngest son of former University of Alabama football standout Jeremiah Castille portrays Tony Nathan in the independent film that tells of the faith and unity […]

(Video Above: Dr. Kirby Bland talks about the improvements in breast cancer survival) By Donna Cope “You have breast cancer,” is the heart-dropping statement many women dread hearing, and rightly so: One in eight women will be diagnosed with this disease during her lifetime. Thanks to new treatments and continuing research, the medical field continues […]

(Video Above: Former University of Alabama star Marcell Dareus busses in 400 people from Birmingham to watch him take on the Tennessee Titans.) By Alabama NewsCenter Staff Knowing that he won’t play an NFL game in his home city of Birmingham, former University of Alabama football star Marcell Dareus decided to bring Birmingham to his […]

By Freddy Padilla There is a new way to learn about the birds and the bees in Alabama. From “An Original DUCKumentary” showing in its theater to a giant beehive among its many hands-on exhibits, the NaturePlex is creating plenty of buzz after its recent grand opening. “This is a dream that we have been […]

(Video Above: Superhero window washers at Children’s of Alabama from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.) By Michael Tomberlin The sway of the ropes outside the 15-story building was a clue. Patients, family and staff at Children’s of Alabama were anticipating the appearance of superheroes they heard were just outside. The ropes tapped the glass, some legs […]

It’s taken four decades, but Birmingham now has its own permanent Alabama Workforce Training Center (AWTC) and it’s unlike any in the state. AIDT held an open house earlier this month, declaring the 56,000-square-foot former warehouse at 3500 Sixth Ave. S. open, although it is already training workers for construction, manufacturing and other industries. Ed […]

By Beena Thannickal Numerous University of Alabama at Birmingham cancer physicians and specialists were named to the Newsweek Top Cancer Doctors 2015 list. Newsweek Top Cancer Doctors 2015 is a list of more than 2,600 leading cancer specialists across the country arranged by location and specialty. The list was compiled through peer nominations and extensive […]

By Donna Cope Sept. 23 ushered in the first day of autumn, and temperatures seemed to follow suit as Alabamians awoke to chillier mornings. It’s officially time to pull those sweaters and blankets from the cedar chest for added comfort during cooler days and nights. It’s also the right time to consider how to keep […]

By Kelli M. Dugan Nearly two decades of planning, construction and anticipation culminated Saturday with the public debut of GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico, a $62 million venture projected to attract 300,000 visitors a year to Mobile’s waterfront. Tony Zodrow, executive director of the hands-on museum and the former chief executive […]

(Video Above: Horizons School is spotlighted by the Alabama NewsCenter) By Michael Tomberlin The recent first day of the new school year at Horizons School in Birmingham was much like what you would find at any preparatory school or even small college. Students were moving into their rooms, parents of first-year students were more nervous […]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. In all his years of handling concessions at Legion Field, Robbie Yarbrough said he had never seen what he saw Sunday before the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team beat Haiti 8-0 in a friendly match. “I’ve never seen lines this long,” he said. “There were thousands of people at every gate […]

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff More details emerge on the expansion of the Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa. 300 new jobs will be created as production increases. “In the next years we invest $1.3 billion into the expansion of our SUV production and turn the Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa into a high-tech location,” says Markus Schäfer, Member of the […]

By Kelli M. Dugan In a move one official called “classic economic development,” MAAS Aviation received tax abatements totaling nearly $2.2 million Wednesday for construction of a proposed $13 million second paint facility at Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley. News of Dublin, Ireland-based MAAS’ plans to expand its footprint in Mobile broke during the second day […]

By Jacki Lowry The U.S. Army played taps to Fort McClellan years ago, but the property may be on the verge of a new type of reveille. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Fort McClellan is known mostly for its long run as an Army training camp, producing soldiers and officers of the […]

(Video Above: Researchers at UAB find differences between how men and women experience pain) By Donna Cope Robert Sorge and medical colleagues believe men and women experience pain differently and that women suffer chronic pain more often than men. Sorge may have discovered the reason. The University of Alabama at Birmingham researcher and assistant professor […]

By Kelli M. Dugan With enough real estate under lease to expand at will, a locally-recruited workforce garnering high praise from veteran European employees and a $600 million final assembly line set to debut as the most efficient in the world, Airbus confirmed Sunday an unyielding commitment to Mobile and the U.S. aircraft market. “Mobile […]

(Video Above: Alabama Power uses UAVs to access dangerous and difficult locations) By Ike Pigott Who knew that such a small motor could generate so much buzz? Alabama Power’s newest equipment might look like a toy. In fact, it very much resembles unmanned aircraft that many purchased as gifts for children. But the implications are […]

(Video Above: Airbus’ U.S. A320 Family final assembly line in three dimensions) By Kelli M. Dugan With a new on-site chief and grand opening ceremonies set, Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile is ready for takeoff, concluding three years of planning, construction and community buy-in. Airbus Americas spokeswoman Kristi Tucker confirmed two A321 aircraft are […]