Author Archives: Alabama News Center
The Alabama News Center — Good Eating in Alabama: Meat Boss
When Benny Chinnis was 45, he took a leap of faith, fired up his smoker and opened a lunch counter to serve up the kind of barbecue that he liked. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Alabama bar professional advances to finals in James Beard Awards
Only one of the three Alabama culinary professionals nominated as semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards is advancing to the finals. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Mudbugs & Margaritas, Spring Swing, Mutt Strut
There is plenty to see and do this weekend. Check out what’s happening in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Rural Alabama on the rise: Billions in investment driving job creation
Rural Alabama is experiencing a surge in economic growth, with more than $7 billion in new investment since 2020 fueling nearly 9,000 job commitments across the state’s targeted rural counties. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — SEEDS grant fuels expansion of Auburn Technology Park West
A SEEDS grant totaling $2.85 million will help the City of Auburn expand Auburn Technology Park West, enhancing the East Alabama city’s attractiveness for new business and investment projects. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — 10 must-visit patios for soaking in the spring weather in Birmingham, Alabama
The wait is over — warmer days are here, and we’re all craving a perfect patio for our next meal. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association announces winner of 2025 Best Sporting Dog Photo Contest
When Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons learned about Alabama Black Belt Adventures’ Best Sporting Dog Photo Contest, she immediately knew the photo she wanted to submit. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Monster Jam, Taste of Soul, other spring outings
See what is all on schedule this weekend in this week’s edition of Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Velvet Pig offers elevated bar food, heart for service in Alabama’s Port City
The former Crystal Ice building in Mobile is cool in a whole new way these days, as the husband-and-wife team of Max Donaldson and Mackenzie Klyce are honoring the past and creating a fun, delicious future. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Alabama Power monitors bald eagles on 12 company reservoirs to help safeguard the species
There are few sights as majestic as a bald eagle soaring above shimmering blue waters, wings outstretched in flight. Continue reading →
