Author Archives: Alabama News Center

Cultivate a Green Thumb and Reap Family Rewards for a Lifetime

Working together in the garden is a good way to bond with your children. Kids can use their math skills by figuring the correct distance to sow seeds or dig holes for planting. Continue reading →

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Alabama Recipes: Soups and Stews

One day Robby Griffiths was trying to find a use for a can of hominy and some vegetables. The product of his experiment, Hominy Stew, has become a favorite in his house, and now he’s sharing the recipe. Continue reading →

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Remembering Alabamians And All Who Served On National Vietnam War Veterans Day

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs said the Sunday, March 29, observance is “a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.” Continue reading →

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Marquette Jones Is Bringing Moviemaking Magic To Alabama

Marquette Jones left a career as a lawyer to become a filmmaker. She teaches at the University of Alabama and hosts a podcast, “Directing Magic.” Continue reading →

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Cultivate A Green Thumb And Reap Family Rewards For A Lifetime

Working together in the garden is a good way to bond with your children. Kids can use their math skills by figuring the correct distance to sow seeds or dig holes for planting. Continue reading →

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Alabama Native Living In Greece Offers Perspective On Coronavirus

Gina Billy Kraft said Greeks are confined to their homes without government permission to get out. Greece is a several days ahead of most of the U.S. in dealing with COVID-19. Continue reading →

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Maize Kraize: Lifelong Friends Invent Genius Farming Device In Alabama

Jason Spiller, left, and Ben Burleson invented the first NTEP-certified automatic corn dispenser, which is now available in four locations in Marion and Franklin County. Continue reading →

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Is It Safe To Order Food Delivery During COVID-19 Outbreak? CDC, UAB Experts Say Yes

By Adam Pope Feel free to order that pizza or call in for curbside pickup at your favorite local restaurant: The risk of contracting COVID-19 through food delivery or pickup – the packaging or the food itself – is low, … Continue reading →

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Birmingham AIDS Outreach Adapts To Serve Clients During COVID-19 Crisis

The nonprofit gets creative to serve a vulnerable population during coronavirus emergency. Continue reading →

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Lakeshore Foundation Weighs In On Postponed Olympics, Paralympics

Joe Delagrave is captain of the U.S. Paralympics wheelchair rugby team, which trains at Lakeshore Foundation in Homewood. Continue reading →

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