Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Dothan’s Peanut Festival Officials Confirm Cancellation of 2020 Fair
The Festival, City, and County considered all aspects of holding the Festival including CDC recommendations, guidance from the State Health Department and potential impact on the community and feel this decision is in the best interest of the community Continue reading →
Alabama’s L’Chaim 2020 Goes Virtual With Madeleine Albright, Bruce Pearl
Special guests Madeleine Albright, former U.S. secretary of state, and Bruce Pearl, Auburn University basketball coach, headline L’Chaim 2020, which is virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →
Auburn University Peanut Breeding Program Works on Drought-Tolerant Plant
Researchers in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture are using a $490,000 grant to accelerate efforts to breed a drought-tolerant peanut plant, a development that would be a game changer for the industry. Continue reading →
Auburn Football Players Taking COVID-19 Seriously
A return to football practice was not a complete return to normal at Auburn. When it was apparent that some players weren’t taking the COVID-19 guidance to heart, team leaders made sure they got the message. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Automatic Seafood and Oysters Forever a James Beard Award Finalist
In a year of unimaginable challenges for the restaurant industry, there were a few reasons for owners and fans of Alabama restaurants to be hopeful. Continue reading →
Breast Cancer Research Is the Target for Alabama Bow-Up Archery Event
Hitting the bull’s-eye is never so satisfying as when the arrow’s aim is to defeat breast cancer. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Urges Customers to Prepare for Hurricanes
Alabama Power is urging customers to prepare for the possibility of severe tropical weather early next week as the company’s crews prepare to quickly and safely respond following the storm. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Sidewalk Film Festival 2020: A Tale of Four Short Films
This year’s short films, as in years past, are an eclectic group, from documentaries to music videos to narrative films revolving around COVID-19, ghost stories, amateur detectives, and much, much more. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Lay Lake to Host Rescheduled Bassmaster Eastern Open
Lay Lake, the same storied fishery that has hosted four Bassmaster Classics, will host the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open Dec. 3-5, 2020. Continue reading →
Must-Visit Attractions in Can’t Miss Alabama With Ideas for Fine Dining to Food Trucks to Curbside Pickup Options
Find out about all of the great events and performances that are happening all around the state in this week’s edition of Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
