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Good News Stories from Our Friends at Alabama NewsCenter

| May 6, 2016 @ 11:17 am

From pine beetles to quesadillas, from Honda to Highlands and from Nike to concertinas, our friends at Alabama NewsCenter were busy this past week reporting good news.

Nike signs Crimson Tide’s Derrick Henry, many more from NFL draft

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Bo Bikes Bama cyclists pedal again, raising money for a good cause

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Rain couldn’t keep crowds away from the action at the Talladega Superspeedway

 

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Former Crimson Tide football walk-on now on pit crew for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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At Talladega Superspeedway, Bret Holmes goes from hearing the roar to being the roar

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Airbus supplier to add 260 jobs with $30 million Alabama expansion

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Launch Party: Honda starts Ridgeline mass production

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Mercedes SUV gains help widen U.S. sales lead over Lexus, BMW

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Bob Tedrow builds concertinas for people to ‘take care of and treasure’

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Southern Makers in Alabama keep it real by showcasing local, high-quality products

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Alabama Power among companies targeting future workers at Skills USA Career Expo

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Hundreds of children learn golf, life lessons from pros at Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic junior clinic

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Jessica James and McKemie Place provide shelter . . . and hope

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Alabama Power teams up with the Birmingham Zoo to repurpose tree trimmings

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Alabama foresters focus on fighting the dreaded pine beetle

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Battle plan to reduce pine beetles also a path to healthier Alabama forests

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When a storm strikes, Alabama Power line crew chief Willie Turner is first on the scene

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Birmingham’s Highlands Bar and Grill recognized among nation’s top restaurants

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Omar Cunningham: Recording music is just one of many talents for this Alabama native

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Treat Mom like a queen: Enjoy lovely gardens, festivals or the zoo with Can’t Miss Alabama

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Marble City grills up a marvelous quesadilla in 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die

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University of Alabama’s Capstone Agency launches ‘What Powers You?’ campaign

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Rosa Parks Museum’s ‘Resilient’ by Alabama artist Mike Howard opens

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Alabama Power air emissions continue to drop in 2015

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Cyclists gear up for The Dam Ride

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Alabama Power wins FUSION Award

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Birmingham’s gkhouses.com makes move to Nashville, plans future expansion

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Alabama March home sales see 7 percent rise over last year

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Montgomery March home sales rise 23 percent over last year

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Rocket City home sales up 9 percent in March over last year

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Tuscaloosa March home sales up 22 percent over last year

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Calhoun County year-to- date home sales up 10.4 percent in March

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Athens March home sales see 21 percent growth over previous year

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Phenix City year-to- date home sales in March up 6 percent over last year

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Marshall County home sales see 18.6 percent March boost from a year earlier

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