Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Blackberries: 7 recipes that feature the state fruit of Alabama
When Beverly Davis makes her Blackberry Pepper Jelly, she recommends serving it with a block of cream cheese. Continue reading →
Eat this, not that: 8 tips for packing healthier school lunches
School lunches and after-school snacks are important parts of a child’s daily routine. With a little creativity, you can help make certain your child’s routine is based on healthy choices. Continue reading →
Recipe: Fall Pasta Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash & Maple Dressing
Fall Pasta Salad brings together the best of the season’s bounty, with a delicious combination of roasted butternut squash, bowtie noodles, dried cranberries, pecans, feta and spinach — all delicately drizzled with a homemade maple dressing. Continue reading →
Alabama National Guard soldier awarded for heroic action at Fruitdale gas station
U.S. Army Spc. James Hollomon, a supply specialist for the Alabama National Guard’s 127th Medical Company, received a hero’s recognition during a community event Aug. 31, 2024, after voluntarily placing himself in harm’s way to prevent a potential catastrophe. Continue reading →
From tailgate to touchdown | UAB
Prepare for the ultimate UAB football season with this ultimate game-day itinerary. From pre-game activities to delicious food and lively tailgating, here’s how to make the most of your Blazer football experience. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama: Welcome autumn at the Birmingham Food + Culture Festival, state fair
Celebrate “the year of Alabama” featuring guest chefs from out of town at the Birmingham Food + Culture Festival Sept. 19-22. Continue reading →
University of Alabama honors military at game featuring Fort Novosel flyover
The crimson and white had a good dose of green – and not just from the opposing team – at the University of Alabama’s football game Sept. 7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. Continue reading →
Talladega Chamber and United Way partner with nonprofit and army of volunteers to exceed goal of building 75 beds for area children
Not even a soaking rain could stop the volunteers from coming out this past weekend to help build beds with the Greater Talladega/Lincoln/Munford Area Chamber of Commerce to benefit children throughout the area. Continue reading →
Report: Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama, generates nearly $70 million for area
Miles College, the historically Black college and university (HBCU) based in Fairfield, Alabama, generates nearly $70 million in total economic impact for its local and regional economies and creates hundreds of on- and off-campus jobs, according to a recently released report. Continue reading →
Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama breaks ground in Rainbow City
After two years of planning, the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama broke ground on Tuesday. The center will be a state-of-the-art STEM center in Rainbow City serving middle-school students in northeast Alabama with space-themed missions and learning activities that complement classroom instruction. Continue reading →
