Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Bama loves burgers: 16 Alabama joints that get it right
Many Alabama towns boast at least one dedicated burger joint, and plenty of other restaurants — even those devoted to other culinary categories like barbecue — feature a hamburger on their menus. Every day, thousands of Alabamians file into these eateries and fill their bellies with burgers, evidence of the state’s affection for the staple sandwich. Continue reading →
5 places to celebrate Oktoberfest in Alabama
Strike up the oompah band and break out the lederhosen. It’s time to tap into the world’s best beer party, Oktoberfest. Continue reading →
Renew Our Rivers fall cleanup season revs up Sept. 18 at Smith Lake
With temperatures dropping slightly, volunteers are returning to Alabama lakes to help with Renew Our Rivers (ROR) cleanups for fall. Continue reading →
Taking it easy: Opportunities abound for calm-water paddling in Alabama
On a midsummer morning at dawn, the eastern sky brightens with first light, and the sounds of night creatures begin to give way to the first chirping of birds and stirring of squirrels. Continue reading →
National publication ranks Regions’ reputation among top 20 banks nationwide
Regions Bank was recently ranked as one of the top 20 banks nationally for its reputation among customers. Continue reading →
Birds, snails, turtles and more: Scot Duncan protects Alabama’s amazing creatures
When you think of birdwatching, you may think of older folks with binoculars, quietly observing nature in all its feathered glory. But Scot Duncan, Ph.D., the executive director of Alabama Audubon, is on a mission to change that image. Continue reading →
Opelika, Alabama’s Botanic restaurant offers a feast — edible and visual
There’s a lot of good stuff going on at Botanic. Everywhere you point your eyes at this combo nursery, garden shop, home decor store and café-bar-restaurant in Opelika, there’s a visual feast waiting. Continue reading →
5 ways to prioritize your mental health this election season
As election season ramps up, Megan Hays, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said it is common to feel overwhelmed by the constant influx of political news, debates and campaign rhetoric. Continue reading →
Immersive simulator drives research at University of Alabama’s TRIP lab
At the Translational Research Injury Prevention (TRIP) Laboratory, a research participant opens the door of a Mercedes GLE 63S AMG and slides into the driver’s seat. She buckles her seatbelt, starts the car and then the virtual experience begins. Continue reading →
Robin Kramer is helping Alabamians in need take the next step
Robin Kramer is the heart and soul behind Next Step Farms, a nonprofit in Madison County that helps adults with special needs learn life skills through farming. Continue reading →
