This Week’s Good News from Our Friends at Alabama NewsCenter

A football champion is crowned, an historic landmark is reborn and the next Alabama-built vehicle was unveiled to the world. Here is some of the good news from our partners at Alabama NewsCenter.

Crimson Tide national championship dominated TV ratings in Birmingham, Southeast – Ratings reveal Birmingham was top market for the national championship game.

15th game new territory for Crimson Tide team, fans – Extended playoff season takes some adjusting for Alabama and those who support team.

Dabo Swinney has earned Clemson fans in the heart of Crimson Tide country – Family, friendly bonds will have some in Shelby County pulling for the Tigers tonight.

Roll retail roll: Alabama’s national championship had fans waiting in line to buy merchandise – Stores opened after the game to meet the demand of the Crimson Tide faithful.

See the latest look of the future Powell Avenue Steam Plant in Birmingham – Birmingham Design Review Committee approves latest exterior designs for Alabama Power’s renovation project.

The Lyric Theatre in Birmingham lights up with Thursday grand opening – Historic theatre undergoes massive makeover and opens its doors for business.

UAB researcher hoping to solve mysteries of fibromyalgia, help patients break free – Research by Jarred Younger and his team at the Neuroinflammation, Pain and Fatigue Lab has revealed possible underlying causes.

Samford University celebrates 175 years of education – Milestone anniversary will include campus expansion and capital campaign.

Auburn Toomer’s Corner Oaks seedlings take root across the Southeast – Acorns from the lost trees have emerged from Missouri to Washington, D.C.

A legendary theater, classic performances and a civil rights icon highlight Can’t Miss Alabama – Musical performances and other events will brighten your MLK holiday weekend.

Nabeel’s Camel Rider is on the menu in 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die – See how this popular, flavorful sandwich is made.

Birmingham actor AJ Hunsucker brings ‘Producers’ national tour to Alabama – Vestavia Hills graduate is part of the production in Huntsville this weekend.

Honda showcases the new Ridgeline pickup to be built in Alabama – Unveiling at the North American International Auto Show reveals new design, speakers in truck bed and more.

Alabama 2015 auto production tops 1 million, setting record – Major manufacturing milestone reached for what has become a leading industry for the state.

See the new video campaign that promotes the UAB experience – The university unveiled a new series of spots aimed at attracting students, faculty to campus.

EDPA leads initiative to bring information technology jobs to Alabama – Organization is cultivating growth in an industry with tremendous upside for the state.

Jasper Maddox Middle School teacher Greg Tinker brings history to life – This Alabama Bright Light has been investing in young minds for 27 years.

Alabama Power celebrates 110 years in 2016 – Celebrating the past. Anticipating the future.

Building your brand: Elevating Alabama commercial real estate professionals to higher places – ACREcon speaker looks to lift business through personal branding.

Five takeaways from Alabama’s November residential sales report – This is what stood out from the state’s home sales in November.

‘2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers’ finds majority of Americans still use Realtors – Highlights from National Association of Realtors report reveals who is buying homes and why.

Tuscaloosa ends 2015 with strong home sales – December 2015 home sales were up more than 20 percent over the same month a year ago.

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