On This Day In Alabama History: First Nighttime Flight Made Near Montgomery
May 25, 1910: The first ever nighttime airplane flight was made at Orville Wright’s flying school near Montgomery
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NOAA Predicts Near-Normal 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center says the Atlantic basin should experience a near-normal hurricane season this year.
On This Day In Alabama History: Reggie Jackson, Hall Of Famer Who Played In Birmingham, Was Born
May 18, 1946: Baseball superstar Reggie Jackson, whose career included a stint with Birmingham’s minor league team, was born near Philadelphia
Alabama Legacy Moment: Daniel Pratt
Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in December 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments” are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association.
On This Day In Alabama History: Mary Ward Brown, Acclaimed Fiction Writer, Died
May 14, 2013: Mary Ward Brown, whose collection of short stories, “Tongues of Flame,” earned her widespread fame relatively late in life, died in Marion at the age of 95
On This Day In Alabama History: War Hero Was Born
May 10, 1912: Laurie Calvin Battle was born in Wilsonville on May 10, 1912
Matt Might’s Personal Quest Sparks UAB Precision Medicine Revolution
Medicine is undergoing a sea change driven by data, Might says.
Aerospace, Automotive Summits Heading To Birmingham This Week
About 200 companies will exchange information on technology and innovation.
Follow Carrie Underwood’s “Cry Pretty Tour” In Can’t Miss Alabama
Great outdoor festivities are happening all around the state.
Georgia-Pacific To Invest $120 Million In Choctaw County Mill
The new investment is the latest in a series of projects to modernize the operation.
Alabama Officials Applaud Bell’s Plans To Build Navy Helicopter In Ozark
Bell will build the 407 GXi helicopter at its facility in Ozark if it wins a competition for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation training aircraft.
Alabama Legacy Moment: The First 911 Call
The universal emergency telephone number has its roots in this Alabama town.
Alabama Power Lineman Spotlight: Chris Jackson
This lineman took skills honed in the military and applied them to life and line work.
Giant Golfer Signals Regions Tournament Back In Birmingham
Colored lights create the image of a golfer on the Regions Center building, marking the time of year for the Regions Tradition PGA Tour Champions tournament.
