Author Archives: Alabama News Center
The Alabama News Center — Yo’ Mama’s brings new soul to food in historic Birmingham, Alabama, district
Yo’ Mama’s restaurant is forging its own history in the Fourth Avenue Historic District of downtown Birmingham. This restaurant is the only Black-owned, sit-down eatery in one of the few surviving Black Business Districts in the Southeast still operating with a majority Black-owned business ecosystem. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Jackson County Schools partners with Simvana Anesthesia to get virtual reality training into the classroom
Jackson County Schools recently hosted a Simvana Demo Day at the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy (KDCIA), showcasing the impact of industry-education partnerships. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — The Rawls Restaurant in Enterprise, Alabama, focuses on elevated cuisine, hospitality
The Rawls Restaurant in Enterprise is known for its steaks, oysters and creative cocktails crafted with seasonal ingredients. As of 2023, the eatery has new chefs and a new focus on elevated cuisine. But it’s in an old building. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Longtime Montgomery staple Shashy’s surges into supper selections
There’s an old adage that applies to lawyers, gas stations and restaurants that might seem counterintuitive: If you’re the only option in town, you’ll go broke. But if you have some competition, everyone will do well. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Food festivals, Mardi Gras, Black History
By: Shirley Jackson Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show Buckle up, rev your engines and bring the whole family out to enjoy a festival where gleaming classic and hot rod vehicles meet coastal charm. Savor the seafood, live music, … Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — University of Alabama grants unprecedented access to Crimson Tide for new docuseries ‘The Tides That Bind’
The University of Alabama has granted exclusive, unrestricted access to the Crimson Tide football program for a new docuseries, “The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football,” premiering today on FOX Nation. This series offers fans an inside, behind-the-scenes look at Alabama football. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — A Match Made in Service: Mississippi Air Guardsman’s Kidney Donation Finds Unexpected Recipient in Alabama Airman
Master Sgt. Ron Bohl didn’t hesitate. His brother, Matthew, was battling stage 5 kidney disease, and time was running out. When he learned the wait for a donor kidney could take up to six years, he knew he had to act. Continue reading →
Alabama News Center — Alabama State Parks celebrates winners of 2025 Eagle Awards
Alabama State Parks honored this year’s Eagle Award winners Feb. 1 during Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Recipe: Spicy Smoked Gouda & Sausage Hasselback Potatoes
Are you a potato lover? I would definitely consider myself one. I think I may be more in love with the different varieties; I mean, there’s potato chips, potato cakes, potato soup — I could go on and on. Continue reading →
Recipe: Creamy Roasted Potato & French Onion Soup
One of my favorite things to do on a cold winter day is to enjoy a nice, warm bowl of soup. There’s just something about a bowl of soup that makes me feel so warm and cozy inside. Continue reading →
