Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Auburn’s SiO2 Facility Plans $163M Expansion to Ramp Up Production of Vaccine Vials
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that SiO2 Materials Science plans to invest $163 million in an expansion at its Auburn facility after securing a major contract to supply the federal government with vials to support the COVID-19 vaccine effort. The project will create 220 jobs. Continue reading →
Freshwater Land Trust Focuses on Conservation, Stewardship to Benefit Alabamians
From the ever-expanding Red Rock Trail System to protecting the habitat of the endangered vermilion darter on Turkey Creek, the Freshwater Land Trust both cares and caretakes. Continue reading →
Fairhope’s Bill-E’s Small Batch Bacon is Music to Your Mouth
The harmonious balance of pure pork flavor, moderate salt and modest smoke in a bite of Bill-E’s Small Batch Bacon will make your taste buds dance. Continue reading →
Songstress Sherri Brown Takes Center Stage, Even in Pandemic
What Sherri Brown misses most about entertaining since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has nothing to do with the pay. Continue reading →
Catfish and Cole Slaw at Ezell’s Among 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama
There are other restaurants where “fish camp” is part of the motif. At Ezell’s Fish Camp in Lavaca, it’s part of its history. Continue reading →
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship Plans for Growth with Fresh Funding
Alabama’s apprenticeship effort is primed for additional growth after the U.S. Department of Labor awarded the state a $450,000 grant to expand registered apprenticeship programs. Continue reading →
Auburn University Veterinarian Offers Tips for Adopting a Cat
Summer is a great time to consider adding a feline friend to the household. Dr. Diane Delmain of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says cats are delightful, playful companions that can provide years of loving friendship, but there are several things to consider to help find the right cat. Continue reading →
Bama Bug Fest Goes on the Web to Entertain and Educate
Bama Bug Fest: On the Web, a collaboration by the University of Alabama Museums, UA Libraries, and the Tuscaloosa Public Library, will provide interactive videos, interviews with experts, and storytelling for all ages every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through July 25. Continue reading →
Black Lives Matter Murals Paint Alabama in a Different Light this 4th of July
Red, white, and blue will forever be the colors we associate with the Fourth of July. But Independence Day 2020 in Alabama is coming with some other vibrant and vital hues. Continue reading →
Recipe: White BBQ Sauce Grilled Pork Tenderloin
A few weeks back, we went to this great restaurant at the beach that had a similar dish on the menu. Now, when I’m at the beach, I usually opt for something seafood-related, but this pork dish really got my attention. Continue reading →
