Good News From Our Friends at the Alabama News Center

A major economic development announcement, an Alabama film’s national premiere and the opening of a new hospital area among our favorite stories this past week from Alabama NewsCenter.

Yorozu Automotive to build $100 million plant, create 300 jobs in Jasper.  Global auto supplier chooses 50-acre site in Jasper Industrial Park.

Football preview: Wait and see for Auburn QB; Bama travels to ‘Aggieland’.  All of the college games and select high school football games being played in Alabama this week.

‘Woodlawn’ movie’s Birmingham premiere will have special guests in audience.  Author of book that inspired the movie will also attend red carpet event at Patton Creek.

Can’t Miss Alabama: Spend a night at the movies, enjoy a concert or participate in other family-friendly entertainment.  Here’s a quick guide to help plan your weekend entertainment.

From patience to patients, Grandview Medical Center finally a reality.  Modern hospital opens to the public Saturday.

Cancer can hear them ROAR.  Birmingham women are making a difference in cancer research at UAB.

A breast cancer survivor before age 30: ‘Genetic testing saved my life’.  Tiffany Brown’s family history made her especially vigilant about her risk of developing breast cancer.

Survivor Stories: Karen Jones relied on support system in breast cancer fight.  Stories told in the words of breast cancer survivors.

Marcell Dareus provides his own cheering section to see Buffalo Bills defeat Tennessee Titans.  Former Crimson Tide star pays for 400 people from Birmingham to attend his NFL game in Nashville.

Mobile rebranded: ‘Born to Celebrate’ aims to boost tourism, amp up Alabama fun.  New slogan pays homage to Azalea City’s “spirited, soulful sense of hospitality.”

Alabama Wildlife’s new NaturePlex all about hands-on learning.  Nature is the focus of the new $6 million center.

Alabama’s Roland Cooper State Park and Millers Ferry Reservoir as seen from a canoe. Precursor to Southeastern Outdoors Press Association meeting features eagles, egrets and good eating.

Holding onto hope in the face of adversity in Syria. One family’s story provides a simple reminder of the privilege of true freedom.

Survey: Hiring, boosted wages expected into 2016 for Alabama business owners. Twenty percent of state businesses plan to add full-time staff in the coming months.

Alabama Power CEO tells students to “be prepared to turn left” in their careers. “Strategic Leadership Through the Eyes of the C-Suite” program hosts business leaders.

Alabamians among the pilgrims who traveled to see Pope Francis during first U.S. visit. “The Mass and the experience filled you with hope and with peace.” Sally Springrose, Birmingham area resident.

Bicycle parade to mark rollout of Birmingham’s Zyp public bikeshare system. See what important distinction this system holds.

Birmingham’s Zyp bikeshare program is up and rolling. Kiosks, solar energy and pedal assist bikes make Birmingham program unique.

Classic car club collects for charity. Camp Smile-A-Mile benefits from motorists’ passions.

Alabama’s Lake Homes Realty talks Texas expansion. Lone Star State is seventh in growing footprint for real estate company.

Tuscaloosa September home sales up 16 percent from 2014. Year-to-date sales through September are up 10.2 percent from 2014.

Jaylen Callins: Recognizing an artistic calling at a young age. This is what happens when art becomes more than just a hobby.

Alabama Bright Lights: Changing lives in the Wiregrass. Tami Culver uses Dothan Education Foundation as a bridge in the community.

100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die: Crawmama’s crawfish. Secret seasonings and a steel kettle make for mouthwatering mudbugs in Guntersville.

Students enter a world of work and fun. “Students have the chance to see what a future career could look like.” Mark Crews, Alabama Power Western Division.

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