Recent Articles from the Alabama NewsCenter

Our partners at Alabama NewsCenter have been telling the good news of Alabama.  Here are some of our favorite recent stories.

Back-to-school shoppers get a break this weekend!  Retailers are making last minute preps as the sales tax holiday is just hours away.

Alabama Road Trips: Find serenity at Fort Morgan Beach – Sink your toes into the deliciously warm sand at Fort Morgan Beach and you’ll be convinced you’ve found your own little piece of paradise.

Birmingham hosts regional small business program with Harvard-level guidance – Small businesses and entrepreneurs in Alabama and across the Southeast learn from Harvard professors and other experts.

Fruits of Giving Garden helping feed Elba community – Since its inception in 2011, the Elba Community Food Bank has helped more than 18,000 people.

Scrollworks unrolls musical talents of Central Alabama youths – When CEO Jeane Goforth started the program in February 2008, her original concept was to make lessons available to anyone who showed up.

Demopolis native is Alabama Strong – Demopolis native Ray Williams is making a name for himself across the globe.

When will The Lyric Theatre light up for good?  Here’s an inside look at the renovation!

Freedom Rider Park: From a burning bus to fanning the flames of progress – Alabama Power and other groups and individuals are hoping to transform the site of the tragic 1961 event into a potential national park.

Dothan entrepreneur’s invention makes playing the guitar easy – When Travis Perry introduced his revolutionary invention on the ABC TV show “Shark Tank” in 2012, he had no idea it would become a nationwide success.

Pitch Perfect: Voices of the South makes a joyful noise – Based in Birmingham, Voices of the South is an a cappella barbershop-style singing group.

Ms. Alabama Nursing Home: Alabama’s most experienced pageant participants share life’s lessons

Alabama shucks! Oyster means world for Gulf Coast farmers – Officials want to see oyster farming grow alongside increases in reef harvesting to boost oyster production in Alabama to new heights.

Don’t miss these other recent articles at the Alabama NewsCenter:

From poultry to pine trees, agribusiness is big business in Alabama – Agriculture, agribusiness, forestry and forest products industries combined contribute $70.4 billion to the state’s gross domestic product.

Rural economic development remains a challenge in Alabama – New incentives, workforce initiatives could provide new spark in parts of the state.

UAB’s Paul Dunne recalls British Open experience, looks to turn pro – “This year, I was a lot more comfortable,” according to Paul Dunne, former UAB golfer.

Blues State: Crowds jazzed for Handy Festival – Here’s why this annual Alabama festival keeps growing each year.

Meet Rick Hall: Founder of Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals – Rick Hall, 83, is a music producer and the creator of the “Muscle Shoals Sound.”

Waving a wand in Alabama’s Magic City – How a construction company’s unique view of Birmingham is being shared through video.

Alabama Communities of Excellence boosting fortunes of small towns across the state – “Reunion, Renewal and Resources” event shares ideas from tourism to healthcare.

Crowds, performances electrified 2015 CityFest in Birmingham – Railroad Park hosted hours of music from big-name acts.

Team USA faces Japan in wheelchair rugby at Lakeshore Foundation – Team USA wheelchair rugby team takes on Team Japan at Lakeshore Foundation from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

These Alabamians are doing great things:

Alabama Bright Lights: Belinda Ringpfeil teaches next generation about marine life – Her heartfelt passion birthed this oceanic treasure.

Alabama Bright Lights: Cathy Sloss Jones is living in and loving Birmingham – Cathy Sloss Jones has vigor for revitalization.

There are Alabama road trips we want to take:  In addition to the Gulf Shores beaches, presented above, Alabama offers a variety of road trips!

Alabama Road Trips: Roll along Alabama River from Selma to Stockton – This alternate route to the Gulf Coast is full of natural Alabama beauty.

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