Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Shinbone Valley Fire Department hosts Kids Fire Prevention and Safety Camp
The Shinbone Valley Volunteer Fire Department hosted a Kids Fire Prevention & Safety Camp on Saturday. This dynamic event was designed to educate and empower children, and it called upon dedicated volunteers to guide young participants through a series of interactive educational stations. Continue reading →
Beulah Elementary’s new school year in Valley, Alabama, set to bloom after garden beautification project
When students return to Beulah Elementary School in Valley, Alabama, this year, they’ll be welcomed by fragrant wildflowers and fresh vegetables, thanks to a project recently headed by the Beulah Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and volunteers from the Southeast/Farley chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO). Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama: Popular theatrical performances, live concerts
There is plenty to see and do throughout the weekend, especially since the temperatures will be a little cooler. Check it out in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Black Belt Community Foundation prepares to welcome new leadership
The Black Belt Community Foundation has announced that founding CEO and President Felecia Lucky plans to step down from her role, effective Sept. 30. Continue reading →
El Barrio and Paramount restaurants create perfect bookends at new Alabama locations
El Barrio and Paramount, two of Birmingham’s most successful downtown restaurants, are showing the strength of their respective offerings with second locations bookending each other in a new development in West Homewood. Continue reading →
JPMorganChase commits $2 million to increase capital access for Alabama small businesses
JPMorganChase on Monday announced support of Alabama’s small businesses through a $2 million commitment to help companies across the state succeed by improving capital access, assisting entrepreneurs in running their businesses more efficiently and offering technical assistance for local capital providers. Continue reading →
University of Alabama fossil expeditions bring science to the people and the people to science
Several times a summer, three vans depart the University of Alabama, bound for Shark Tooth Creek. For years, the Alabama Museum of Natural History has hosted fossil expeditions to the sandy creek bed where shovels full of clay and gravel can yield prehistoric finds. Continue reading →
Recipe: Summer Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta
Looking for the best summer pasta salad recipe that’s both healthy and delicious? Summer Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta is the perfect go-to for cookouts, meal prep or a light and satisfying lunch. Continue reading →
Code Explorers program brings robotics, computer science to Alabama’s youngest learners
With robots, coding tiles and hands-on training, Auburn University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) is equipping Alabama’s early elementary teachers to bring computer science to life for their students, starting in kindergarten. Continue reading →
Fat Charles BBQ continues to build in Birmingham, Alabama
When Charles and Chris Pilot launched their Fat Charles OG Tacos in 2019, Birmingham stopped and took notice. Continue reading →
