Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Recipe: Slow Cooker Beanless Butternut Squash Chili
I am a busy mommy and wife. I work full time, tend to my two boys, help my husband find his “lost” items, tend to the dog, wash, clean … oh, yeah, and find time to cook wholesome meals for my family. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama: Kick off the weekend with Veterans Day celebrations, entertainment
Join us in honoring our heroes at the 77th National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham on Nov. 11, or enjoy the arts at the Beethoven and Blue Jeans concert Nov. 9-10 in Mobile, and the Fairhope Film Festival Nov. 7-10 for world-class cinema! Continue reading →
2024 Elevate Conference unites Alabama nonprofits and the Alabama Power Foundation to spark positive change across the state
More than 250 nonprofit leaders from all corners of Alabama came together in Birmingham recently to attend the 2024 Elevate Conference, hosted by the Alabama Power Foundation. This annual event is a chance for nonprofit trailblazers to connect, exchange ideas and get reenergized as they work toward making a bigger impact in communities across the state. Continue reading →
Recipe: One-Skillet Sesame Chicken & Broccoli
As a full-time working wife and mommy of two boys, my free time is scarce these days. I pride myself on providing healthy and wholesome meals for my family, but I can honestly say that sometimes it’s a struggle. Continue reading →
After 31 years, Etheridge Senior Car Wash closes in historic Black Birmingham, Alabama, business district
After being in business for more than three decades, a staple of the historic downtown Fourth Avenue Business District has closed. Continue reading →
Perennial restaurant opens in Montgomery with a community focus
Perennial, a new restaurant that opened in August in Montgomery, is looking to bring a menu of dishes made with locally sourced ingredients to the capital city and prove everything has a purpose in the process. Continue reading →
Forecast: Holiday spending in Alabama to closely match last year
Holiday spending in Alabama should be on par with or slightly under last year – $18.5 billion, the Alabama Retail Association predicts. Continue reading →
Early signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children
As students move through the fall semester, it is crucial to recognize that, for some, the classroom presents special challenges. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama: Celebrate Halloween, Moss Rock and a harvest of festivals
This weekend offers a mix of spooky Halloween festivities across the state, including haunted attractions, parades, and family activities, along with the upcoming Christmas Village Festival starting next week and the Moss Rock Festival celebrating nature and creativity on Nov. 2-3. Continue reading →
What’s old is new again: Anniston, Alabama, officials look forward to opening former federal courthouse as new City Hall
Construction crews are on the home stretch of renovating the former U.S. courthouse on Noble Street in Anniston so that it will once again be a landmark in the public life of the city. Continue reading →
