Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Newscenter — University of Alabama Receives Study Abroad Award to Investigate Water Access, Quality
A new grant supports the study of water quality, access, expansion and cultural diversity in Alabama and Barranquilla, Colombia. Students from the University of Alabama, Tuskegee University and Colombia’s Universidad del Norte will participate in the project. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Attend A Three-Decade Tradition At This 100-Year-Old Alabama Restaurant
When you’ve been around for well over a century, a 32-year-old tradition might seem triflingly short. But the annual multiday culinary affair, “A Night in New Orleans,” is a big deal at The Bright Star restaurant in Bessemer, which was founded in 1907 and has been run by the Koikos family for 96 years. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama’s Southern Research Wins Grant to Advance Study of Parkinson’s Disease
Southern Research has received grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, including $3.3 million to study Parkinson’s and $594,000 for research related to frontotemporal dementia, a disease similar to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Lakeshore Foundation Is an Alabama Bright Light Helping People With Disabilities
Lakeshore Foundation is home to training and competition for a number of sports like wheelchair rugby. It is an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Recipe: Tomato Cobbler with Pimento Cheese Biscuits
A meatless delight fresh from the garden. Homegrown summer tomatoes are preferred, but store-bought or farmer’s market tomatoes are delicious any time of the year. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — People of Alabama: Sam Intraboona of Hanceville
Intraboona is a missionary to Thailand, Cambodia and China. He’s retired and said he likes traveling, taking pictures and sharing the Gospel with people. He said that Lake Guntersville is one of his favorite places in Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Growing Alabama Credit Spurs $5.5 Million in Rail Improvements at Baldwin Mega Site
The Growing Alabama Commission approved the South Alabama Mega Site for an investment of $5.5 million for rail improvements at the shovel-ready 3,000-acre tract in Baldwin County. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama Retailers Anticipate More Shoppers This Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
With schools and colleges back to in-person learning in the fall, more Alabama parents are expected to take advantage of the savings associated with the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — 5 Must-Try Alabama Doughnut Shops
A great doughnut can really hit the spot when you’ve got a hankering for something sweet, and Alabama has plenty of bakeries and shops serving delicious doughnuts that’ll do just that. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — It’s Fiesta Ball Week in Can’t Miss Alabama
Support cancer research during Fiesta Ball Week July 17-24 at a participating Mexican restaurant. Continue reading →
