Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Birmingham District Brewing Co. Is An Alabama Maker Giving A Stout Nod To History
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How Tuskegee University Educates 70% Of African-American Veterinarians In The U.s.
Not far from the main campus of Tuskegee University are four large barns that house horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs—“common farm-animal species”—awaiting checkups and exams. The barn is about a 10-minute walk from a small animal hospital that provides emergency and critical care, dentistry, surgery, and other veterinary services. Outside the barn, slightly up the hill, stretch approximately 40 acres of pastureland for horses and cattle. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Montgomery Newspaper Changed Name
April 1, 1833: The Montgomery Advertiser began publishing in 1829, with the roots of the newspaper it would become tied to the founding of the Montgomery Republican and the Planters Gazette Continue reading →
Cullman’s Sprawling Mary Carter Store Prepares Customers For Almost Any Eventuality
“People ask me when I am going to retire, and I say, ‘I retired 14 years ago,’” said Raymond Young, owner of Mary Carter Store in Cullman. Continue reading →
8 Alabama Firms Claim 2019 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Kay Ivey last week announced the winners of the 2019 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards, which recognize companies that fuel Alabama’s robust export business and sell their innovative designs and products in markets worldwide. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Banker Harry Brock Jr. Was Born
March 31, 1925: Harry Brock Jr Continue reading →
Homes In Morgan County Selling Much Faster Compared To One Year Ago
Sales: According to ValleyMLS.com, Morgan County residential sales totaled 100 units during February, up 11.1 percent from 90 sales in the same month a year earlier. February sales decreased 2.9 percent from 103 sales in January. Results were 7.1 percent above the five-year February average of 93 sales. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and the Annual Report. Continue reading →
4 Alabama Firms Tapped For Work On New Airbus A220 Assembly Line
Birmingham-based HPM, which is overseeing the construction of a second assembly line at Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Mobile, announced that four other Alabama firms will play major roles in the project. Continue reading →
Recipe: Skillet Chops With French Onion Gravy
I often get asked about the best way to cook pork chops to keep them from drying out. The truth of the matter is that it’s more about how long you cook them rather than how you cook them. Continue reading →
Marshall County Homes Selling Much Faster On Average Than A Year Ago
Sales: According to ValleyMLS.com, Marshall County residential sales totaled 66 units during February, up 24.5 percent from 53 sales in the same month a year earlier. February sales were up 37.5 percent from 48 sales in January. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and the Annual Report. Continue reading →
