Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Segregated Buses Ruled Unconstitutional
The handwriting was already on the wall, but on Nov. 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court essentially put an end to segregated public transportation, declaring invalid an Alabama law and a Montgomery city ordinance requiring separation of the races on buses. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Joins With Other Utilities To Raise Alertness About Scams
Criminals posing as utilities cost Americans nearly a quarter of a billion dollars a year. Knowing their tricks is the best way to avoid getting scammed. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: UA Football Lost 5-4 To Birmingham Athletic Club
November 12, 1892 – Most die-hard University of Alabama football fans have heard about the team’s first game, on Nov. 11, 1892. The Cadets (“Crimson Tide” came later) beat an all-star team of Birmingham high school students 56-0. Continue reading →
UAB Wins DOE Grant For Superconductor Work To Boost Energy Efficiency
Energy is both a commodity and a necessity for developed nations like the United States, and the always-growing energy needs here at home and around the world demand improvements in how efficiently it is used. Continue reading →
Check Out Winners Of Alabama Grocers Association’s Food Industry Finest Luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) held its annual Food Industry Finest luncheon Nov. 1 honoring wholesaler and vendor of the year award winners. Continue reading →
Shortcut Barbecue Stew
With the arrival of cooler weather, my cravings for hearty soups and stews return. I love hunkering down on a big bowl of deliciousness with a piece of piping hot cornbread in hand. And one of my absolute favorite stews this time of year is Brunswick Stew, or sometimes called Camp Stew around these parts. Continue reading →
‘Bells Of Peace’ To Commemorate 100th Anniversary Of WWI’s End
When the “War to End All Wars” ended on Nov. 11, 1918 at 11 a.m., one London newspaper began its story: “Bells burst forth in joyful chimes.” Continue reading →
Samford-Commissioned Opera, ‘The Ghosts Of Gatsby,’ To Make World Premiere
Samford University and Samford’s School of the Arts have commissioned a new opera, “The Ghosts of Gatsby,” examining the marriage of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Continue reading →
Alabama, Auburn football greats lead team of former NFL standouts against ALS
By any measure, the football team assembled at Birmingham’s Florentine building Thursday night would be a formidable one to beat. Continue reading →
Tanner’s Pecans & Candies Cracks List Of 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
It’s a safe bet that if you’re having Thanksgiving dinner in the South, the dessert table has at least one pecan pie on it. Continue reading →
