Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Sweet Grown Alabama gift boxes make shopping at home easy this holiday season
Want to keep your hard-earned dollars in Alabama this holiday season? You can support your community and local farmers by giving those on your list a Sweet Grown Alabama gift box. Continue reading →
Stillman College reception announces $3.2 million in donations during 30 Days of Giving campaign … so far
A Community Giving Reception held on Nov. 6 celebrating the significant contributions of Stillman College to the West Alabama community highlighted more than $3 million in donations from an array of supporters, including corporations, community leaders, college leadership, staff, students and alumni. Continue reading →
Recipe: Cranberry, Sausage and Cream Cheese Crostini
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting super excited about Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving means a lot to me because it brings my family together. We cook, laugh and, of course, eat. Continue reading →
How Google Maps led an Irish novelist to smalltown Butler, Alabama
Butler, Alabama, has found itself as the unlikely setting of a psychological thriller novel after an author from Ireland fell in love with the small town despite never actually having been there. Continue reading →
Mobile Airport Authority receives $2M grant for Brookley Aeroplex expansion
The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) recently received a $2 million grant from the state Industrial Development Authority’s SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, which supports industrial site development across Alabama. Continue reading →
Fun for fall, fun for all: APSO and Energizers support accessible Hueytown-based pumpkin patch
Four years ago, Jennifer Dobson and her family left a Birmingham-area pumpkin patch in tears. Her daughter, Lily, uses a wheelchair, and the pumpkin patch the Dobson family had visited didn’t have the accommodations Lily needed, so Lily had to be carried through the patch. Continue reading →
Alabama and Japan forge stronger economic bonds at JASA event
The flourishing economic relationship between Alabama and Japan was on full display as the Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) hosted its 2024 Annual Dinner and Business Forum at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. Continue reading →
Coca-Cola announced as naming partner of the new Birmingham amphitheater set to open summer 2025
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED on Tuesday announced it will be the name in title partner of the new Birmingham Amphitheater in the city’s Northside area. Continue reading →
The Rougaroux spices up Birmingham, Alabama’s food scene
The Magic City’s versatile food scene enjoys a nice bit of spicing up with the Cajun-inspired flavors of The Rougaroux restaurant in downtown Birmingham. Continue reading →
Dr. Ann says you should say YES to sardines, one of the most underrated superfoods
Today, I want to strongly encourage you to say YES to sardines! In my view, they are one of the most underutilized superfoods out there. Continue reading →
