Author Archives: Alabama News Center
A deep dive into the dishes that define Dia de los Muertos in Alabama
Día de los Muertos, the Mexican celebration when the dead are believed to come back for a visit, is marked with ofrenda altars, traditional music, folkloric dance and a ceremonial roll call of departed loved ones. Continue reading →
Troup’s is serving its Alabama community one slice at a time
Troup’s Pizza in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood is a family business serving families while creating family, too. The husband-and-wife team of Terrill and Ashley Brazelton are known for their great food and genuine, warm hospitality, but they serve their community way more than that. Continue reading →
Commerce Secretary McNair leads Alabama delegation to SEUS-Japan joint meeting
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair led an Alabama delegation at the 46th annual Southeast U.S.-Japan (SEUS-Japan) Alliance joint meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, this week to reinforce ties with one of the state’s key economic partners. Continue reading →
Austal USA launches second growth project in Mobile, Alabama, eyes 2,000 new jobs
Austal USA, a cornerstone of Alabama’s thriving defense industry, has commenced the construction of a cutting-edge submarine module manufacturing facility (MMF3) in Mobile. Continue reading →
Anniston High School students learn there’s significant civil rights history in their own backyard
More than 115 Anniston High School students got a history lesson in their own backyard recently when they visited the Freedom Riders National Monument and the former Greyhound bus station to learn about the racist attack on a commercial bus on Mother’s Day 1961. Continue reading →
V’s Jazz Bar in Anniston, Alabama, offers 35-and-older crowd ‘peaceful atmosphere’ and ‘relaxing vibe’ without any ‘twerking’
Cornechia Vette Arnold is a 21-year veteran of the military with a ton of ideas on how she can better serve her community. The 57-year-old Milwaukee, Wisconsin, native has several businesses she co-owns with her daughters and granddaughters. Continue reading →
Halloween recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Chocolate Granola Bars
These bars were super easy to make, and the best part is that they required zero baking. I’m all about a no-bake recipe because I enjoy letting the kids help cook. Continue reading →
Refresh Clothing 2 owner celebrates decade of business in Birmingham, 25 years of entrepreneurship
Refresh Clothing 2, a Birmingham staple, celebrated its 10th anniversary Oct. 3. Owner Corey Bishop celebrated 25 years of entrepreneurship the same day. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama: ‘Disney on Ice,‘ Magic City Classic are among weekend favorites
The Magic City Classic (MCC) is the largest historically Black college and university (HBCU) football rivalry game in the country. Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University play the game annually at Birmingham’s historic Legion Field, and the winner could potentially earn a spot in the SWAC Championship game. Continue reading →
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator Startup Spotlight: dodda.ai
Our mission is to liberate customers in the energy, engineering and construction industries from growing code complexities, costly rework and burdensome processes by applying the power of AI to the $10 billion software industry that serves them. Continue reading →
