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From The Archives: Alabama Power Employees Serving In World War II Write Back To Coworkers

From The Archives: Alabama Power Employees Serving In World War II Write Back To Coworkers

| June 7, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Letters from Europe and Asia were sent to Powergrams editor back home.

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On This Day In Alabama History: Maud Mcknight Lindsay Died

On This Day In Alabama History: Maud Mcknight Lindsay Died

| May 30, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The childhood friend of Helen Keller established Alabama’s first free kindergarten.

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Alabama Legacy Moment: Gen. Joseph Wheeler

Alabama Legacy Moment: Gen. Joseph Wheeler

| May 29, 2019 @ 5:00 am

He was the only Confederate commander to later hold the same position in the U.S. Army.

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Daimler’s Dr. Z Hands Over Reins With Need For Deep Savings

Daimler’s Dr. Z Hands Over Reins With Need For Deep Savings

| May 23, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Bidding farewell to the company he led for more than a decade, Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche urged sweeping cost cuts to prepare the carmaker for unprecedented industry upheaval.

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$1.4 Million Grant To University Of Alabama Establishes Alabama Power Innovation Fund

$1.4 Million Grant To University Of Alabama Establishes Alabama Power Innovation Fund

| May 22, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The University of Alabama has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Alabama Power Foundation to support business innovation, entrepreneurship, small business growth and talent retention in the state.

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Tallulah Brewing Is An Alabama Maker Mixing Passion With Business

Tallulah Brewing Is An Alabama Maker Mixing Passion With Business

| May 20, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Tallulah Brewing Company (Jasper)
The Makers: Drew Gilbert and Josh Bagwell

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Young Dog’s Legacy Brings Joy To Palliative Care Patients

Young Dog’s Legacy Brings Joy To Palliative Care Patients

| May 17, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Rodney Tucker, M.D., and Billy Connelley knew that Anna, their Shih Tzu puppy, was unique the moment they brought her home.

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Hyundai Marks Opening Of $388 Million Engine Facility In Montgomery

Hyundai Marks Opening Of $388 Million Engine Facility In Montgomery

| May 15, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC today celebrated the grand opening of its cylinder head manufacturing plant, a $388 million project that spurred the creation of 50 jobs.

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Alabama Peanut Company Is An Alabama Maker Keeping A Southern Tradition Alive

Alabama Peanut Company Is An Alabama Maker Keeping A Southern Tradition Alive

| May 13, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Alabama Peanut Company (Birmingham)

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Trent Richardson Returns To Regions Tradition For Celebrity Pro-Am

Trent Richardson Returns To Regions Tradition For Celebrity Pro-Am

| May 12, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Former Alabama and NFL running back Trent Richardson hopes to get back to the league after rebooting his career in the Alliance of American Football, which he led in scoring. In a quick interview with the Doing More Today crew, Richardson talked about what brings him to the Regions Tradition.

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Greg Mcelroy Talks Golf In Alabama And His Top College Football Picks For 2019

Greg Mcelroy Talks Golf In Alabama And His Top College Football Picks For 2019

| May 11, 2019 @ 5:00 am

College football analyst Greg McElroy talks about golf’s place in a football-crazed state.

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Hackathon Teaches Students Innovative Problem-solving Skills

Hackathon Teaches Students Innovative Problem-solving Skills

| May 10, 2019 @ 5:00 am

More than 100 Birmingham middle schoolers offered their solutions to some difficult energy problems during a “Hackathon” in Hoover.

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Make Mom Sparkle At A Celebration In Can’t Miss Alabama

Make Mom Sparkle At A Celebration In Can’t Miss Alabama

| May 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The Montgomery Zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum are free to all moms on their special day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See animals from Africa to Australia at the zoo. Touch the furs and antlers of some of the animals on display at the museum. All the displays are assembled from natural material and actual plants, rocks, trees, small critters, dirt and sand collected from the site where displayed animals live. The last admission is at 4 p.m. and guests must exit the park at 5:30 p.m.

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On This Day In Alabama History: William Richardson Was Born

On This Day In Alabama History: William Richardson Was Born

| May 8, 2019 @ 5:00 am

William Richardson (1839-1914) was born on May 8, 1839 and would go on to represent the 8th Congressional District of Alabama from 1900 to 1914.

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