Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Newscenter — Three Georges Chocolates Are on the List of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama
When you’ve been in business doing something for more than 100 years, it’s safe to say you’re making something special. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Guy Fieri’s Bacon-Wrapped Danger Dogs Are a Ticket to Flavortown
In late May, Guy Fieri signed an $80 million, three-year deal with the Food Network. That made him not just TV’s highest paid chef, but also one of cable’s best compensated hosts. And he continues to pay it forward. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Auburn’s David Housel Tackles More Than Sports in ‘From the Backbooth at Chappy’s’
Auburn legendary athletics director David Housel has written a new book based on his post-retirement meetings at Chappy’s Deli. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Archers Take Aim Against Breast Cancer in Weekend Tournament in Cullman
Cameron Mitchell helped put the “bull’s-eye” on the back of breast cancer. This weekend on June 12-13, more than 150 archers – experienced and amateurs – will compete in the Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament, which is Mitchell’s brainchild. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Birmingham Homeless Men Get Free Haircuts as Part of BABJ Outreach in Linn Park
Quincy Moore of Concierge Mobile Barbershop provided free haircuts Saturday as the Birmingham Association of Black Journalists (BABJ), in partnership with Brother Let’s Talk and the Birmingham Barber Coalition, hosted “Choppin’ It Up” at Linn Park downtown. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — This City Calls Itself the ‘Best Small Town in Alabama’
With a population of nearly 6,100, Jackson is technically defined as a city, but the folks who live and work here will quickly tell you otherwise. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Wheelchair Football League Team Comes to Lakeshore Foundation
Wheelchair football has been around for more than two decades, but the USA Wheelchair Football League was formed just last year with backing from the NFL and the Bob Woodruff Foundation. The Birmingham Hammers will be one of nine teams in the league. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama Power Retiree and Recent College Grad Vivian Cunningham Awarded Gift, Scholarship on NBC’s ‘Today’ Show
Vivian Cunningham’s graduation from Samford University was so inspiring that the university is paying for her to pursue her master’s degree and has established a scholarship in her name. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — UAB’s Saag: Alabama Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases After Memorial Day as Residents Lag Behind in Vaccinations
There’s good news and bad news about COVID-19 in Alabama. While cases have lowered over the past few weeks, about 70% of Alabama residents still are not fully vaccinated against the disease. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama’s University of Montevallo Wins 2021 National Fishing Championship
The University of Montevallo’s bass fishing team outfished more than 200 other collegiate fishing programs this season and reeled in the national championship for 2020-21. Continue reading →
