Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Newscenter — Main Street Ministries Is an Alabama Bright Light for Winston County’s Hungry
When a client began crying onto the shoulder of James Baird, he cried with him. The director of operations for Main Street Ministries in Winston County will never forget that moment. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Michelle’s Chocolate Laboratory Is an Alabama Maker of Small-Batch Treats
Michelle Boykins was dreaming about marshmallows. While Boykins wasn’t anti-marshmallow, let’s just say it wasn’t the type of confection she thought would permeate her dreams. Boykins decided she needed to do something with marshmallows. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Can’t Miss Alabama Shoots Cupid’s Arrow for a Special Weekend of Entertainment
This week’s Can’t Miss Alabama wants you to enjoy Black History events, the World of Wheels and OWA’s springtime events. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — 10 Essential Mobile Restaurants
When folks think about dining in Mobile, fresh seafood is usually what comes to mind. While the Port City certainly has plenty of that, it’s also home to an eclectic mix of amazing restaurants that would satisfy any craving. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Partnership to Inject $130 Million Into Deep South Small Businesses Hurt by Pandemic
Hope Enterprise Corp., with a $130 million commitment from Goldman Sachs, has partnered with seven cities and nine historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the South to launch the Deep South Economic Mobility Collaborative (DSEMC). Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama’s Innovation Portal Invests in Two Mobile-Based Startups
Mobile’s Innovation Portal has announced the first investments from its Portal Fund for early stage startups. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama Actor Bradley Constant Plays Young Dwayne Johnson on NBC’s ‘Young Rock’
Though he started out as an athlete in Tuscaloosa, Bradley Constant came up with another dream when a shoulder injury sidelined him in middle school. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Innovation Depot Begins Inaugural Voltage Idea Incubator
Innovation Depot began its Voltage program today, bringing together 11 entrepreneurs selected for the inaugural cohort in the Depot’s new idea incubator. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — SAIL Delivers Strong Academic Gains in Challenging Environment
The pandemic affected the form of many Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) programs last summer, but evidence suggests it didn’t put a damper on learning. Here, volunteers with Sawyerville Day Camp pack items to fill Camp-in-a-Box boxes for SAIL campers. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama Family Aces 60 Years as Owners of Chatom’s Andrews Hardware
Since 1938, Andrews Hardware & Seed Store Inc. has served the people of Chatom, the county seat of Washington County. It’s where everyone gets their plumbing supplies, Yeti coolers and drinkware, boots and even bridal gifts. Continue reading →
