Author Archives: Alabama News Center

Tuscaloosa Community Business Plan Competition Goes Virtual

The University of Alabama will host the 2020 Tuscaloosa Innovates Business Plan Competition that will distribute $25,000 and in-kind support to the top ideas, pitched in front of a panel of area business leaders. Continue reading →

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Alabama’s iCUBATE® Launches COVID-19 Diagnostic Test

The company’s new iC-COVID19 Assay diagnostic test produces results within six hours. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Creole Sloppy Joes

Many of us grew up having sloppy joes as a quick and affordable meal on busy weeknights. Continue reading →

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Bayer Properties Plans a Redevelopment of Another Historic Downtown Birmingham Building

The company behind The Summit and The Pizitz is looking at redeveloping a historic steel plant along Birmingham’s Rotary Trail into new offices and entertainment space. Continue reading →

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New Design of Freshwater Fishing License Plate Now Available

The “Freshwater Fishing” distinctive license plate has been redesigned and is now available through probate offices statewide. Continue reading →

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Evonik Opens Advanced Biomaterials Facility in Birmingham with Expansion

Evonik supplies a global market with its RESOMER-brand polymers for use in implantable medical devices and parenteral drug products. Continue reading →

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Alabama Businesses Hope for a Quick Recovery After COVID-19 Pandemic, Survey Finds

Nearly half of Alabama businesses are anticipating an improved business climate in the next six months despite the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey found Continue reading →

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Alabama Barbecue Enthusiast Takes Hobby to the Next Level

Richard George of Madison has a smoker made from an old Jim Beam bourbon barrel in his backyard barbecue he dubbed “Ricky Shack.” Continue reading →

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Get into the Swing of Spring with Can’t Miss Alabama and the Virtual Cahaba Lily Festival

Shift from physical to virtual events for a safe spring weekend with this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Reschedules Talladega Superspeedway’s Geico 500 for Father’s Day

NASCAR says it will race at Talladega Superspeedway on June 21 as the sport restarts its season after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled competitions in March. Continue reading →

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