Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama NewsCenter — Five Trends Powering Alabama’s Economic Recovery and Growth in 2021
The pandemic threw a monkey wrench in Alabama’s economy last year, interrupting a golden period of substantial growth and casting doubt on whether the momentum could be regained. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Power’s Tequila Smith Recognized Among ‘Women Who Shape the State’
Tequila Smith, president of the Alabama Power Foundation and Alabama Power’s vice president of Charitable Giving, has been named one of the “Women Who Shape the State.” Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Auburn University’s Jim Barth Ranked Among Top 1% of Researchers Worldwide
A new report released by the Social Science Research Network, an online research repository, has revealed that Jim Barth, the Lowder Eminent Scholar in Finance in Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business, is among the top 1% of almost 7 million researchers whose publications were downloaded during the past 12 months. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Metformin Use Reduces Risk of Death for Patients With COVID-19 and Diabetes
Use of the diabetes drug metformin – before a diagnosis of COVID-19 – is associated with a threefold decrease in mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to a racially diverse study at UAB. Diabetes is a significant comorbidity for COVID-19. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Oyster Harvest Doubles Previous Year’s Totals
Alabama’s oyster harvest numbers in 2020 doubled the previous year, indicating the state’s ecosystem is bouncing back in a big way. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — First Graduates of FlightPath9 Begin Careers at Airbus
After a delay courtesy of COVID-19, graduates of Airbus Alabama’s first FlightPath9 class have begun their careers with the company. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Recipe: Sweet Cornbread Muffins
I’m about to get folks riled up. Like “we’re gonna revoke your Southern card” riled up. Like “no true Southerner would do that” riled up. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Wetumpka Shines, Despite the Dark Clouds of 2019, 2020
Jonathan Yarboro, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka, has found miracles in thinking over the storms that struck the city on Jan. 19, 2019. Despite significant devastation, all of the city’s residents were spared. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Hilltop Grill BBQ and Camp Stew One of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama
There is no shortage of great barbecue in Alabama and while all great ‘que can be a stand-alone meal, sometimes the sides help elevate it to another level. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Native Hank Aaron, MLB Homer King From Ruth to Bonds, Dies at 86
Alabama native Henry “Hank” Aaron, the Black baseball slugger who broke Babe Ruth’s career home-run mark in an American sports milestone imbued with racial significance and racist insults he never forgot, has died. He was 86. Continue reading →
