New $5.1M welcome center coming to Africatown in Mobile
The project will honor the legacy of Africatown and the story of the Clotilda, serving as a community center + educational experience for visitors.
#Africatown #history #alabama ct
Education
Which Alabama colleges received the most NIH funds in 2024?
Wondering how cuts to NIH funding could impact Alabama? See which institutions received the most money in 2024.
#NIH #alabama ct
Cahaba lilies are in season—how to find one of Alabama’s natural wonders
Want to learn more about one of the state's most majestic flowers? See where to find them + why they're important.
#cahaba #alabama #nature ct
Emmy-winning actor surprises Talladega College with $1M donation
While speaking at Talladega College's 150th Commencement, S. Epatha Mekerson announced she would be donating $1 million to Alabama's oldest private HBCU.
#talladega #hbcu #alabama ct
Shaquille O’Neal makes unexpected Alabama announcement
🏀 SHAQ COMING SOON: The Hall-of-Famer plans on attending this Alabama college—can you guess which one?
#shaq #basketball #alabamastate #hornets #montgomery #bamabuzz tb
4 Alabama authors to add to your ‘to-be-read’ list
Looking for more Alabama authors to check out? Here's a quick roundup of four writers with ties to our state + some of their most popular works.
#alabamaauthors #books #literature ew
Black Belt schools get increased digital access through two new spaces
Two projects in the Black Belt region are expected to provide students with more opportunities for technical + digital learning.
#STEM #alabama #BlackBelt ct
Juneteenth officially declared a state holiday for the first time
Juneteenth National Independence Day, which was created to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S., will now be officially recognized as a state holiday.
#juneteenth #alabama #history ct
Wetumpka completes pocket park project, reveals Fall Line Overlook [PHOTOS]
![Wetumpka completes pocket park project, reveals Fall Line Overlook [PHOTOS]](https://wp.fifu.app/thebamabuzz.com/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGViYW1hYnV6ei5jb20vd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUvMDUvRmFsbC1saW5lLW92ZXJsb29rLTEtZTE3NDY1NDIxNzIxMTUtMTAyNHg2NDUuanBn/3520c50bad22/wetumpka-completes-pocket-park-project-reveals-fall-line-overlook-photos.webp?w=768&h=0&c=0&p=1236680 "Wetumpka completes pocket park project, reveals Fall Line Overlook [PHOTOS]")
The new Fall Line Overlook provides residents and visitors of the small town a scenic stop with a quick educational experience.
#alabama #wetumpka #CoosaRiver ct
Alabama Shakespeare Festival announces shows for 2025-26 season
ASF's lineup for its 54th season includes a Shakespeare comedy, a popular rendition of an Agatha Christie novel + a popular Disney film.
#shakespeare #theater #montgomery ct