Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Marie Bankhead Owen Was Born
September 1, 1869: Marie Bankhead Owen was born into a prominent Alabama family on Sept Continue reading →
Water Level To Stay Higher At Alabama’s Lake Martin Until Mid-october
Because of substantial rainfall this summer, Alabama Power will keep the water level higher for a few more weeks at Lake Martin. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Largest County Looks To Continue Economic Development Momentum
With the recent announcements of thousands of jobs coming into Jefferson County in connection with Amazon’s advanced robotics fulfillment center, DC BLOX’s data center and Shipt’s decision to keep its corporate headquarters in Birmingham, local officials are working from a playbook that has four steps, they say. Continue reading →
Gumbo From Dauphin’s Restaurant Makes List Of 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
Great food and beautiful views – Dauphin’s Restaurant in Mobile is a customer favorite. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Albert Lee Smith Jr. Was Born
August 31, 1931: Albert Lee Smith Jr., a Birmingham native who graduated from Ramsay High School and Alabama Polytechnic Institute (present-day Auburn University), was born on Aug Continue reading →
Les Dames d’Escoffier Takeover Coming To Birmingham’s Market At Pepper Place In September
The second annual Women in Food Month at the Market at Pepper Place kicks off this weekend as ladies from Les Dames d’Escoffier’s Birmingham Chapter take over cooking demonstrations for the month of September. Continue reading →
Auburn Takes On Washington, Alabama Lines Up Against Louisville To Kick Off Seasons
There’s an expression that suggests that you make a fool of yourself when you assume. Nick Saban didn’t cite that quote when he responded to a comment in his weekly press conference before the season-opener. But he came close. Continue reading →
Alabama Drone Pilot Airs It Out For Espn’s College Gameday
For Dave Smith, a one-off equipment installation job turned into the chance of the lifetime. Continue reading →
Get Great Ideas From Can’t Miss Alabama For Labor Day Trips And Tips
Thrill-seekers still have the chance to enjoy amusement park rides at Alabama Splash Adventure. The park will close on Labor Day at 6 p.m. but will reopen for its fall festival every weekend in October. Expect fall-themed fun and access to the amusement park from noon to 6 p.m. Season passes for the 2019 season are available for $65 or for $72, with $20 bonus cash that can be spent in the park on merchandise, restaurants and locker rentals. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Bama Theatre Added To Historic Register
August 30, 1984 : The Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa opened as a movie theater in 1938, and has also been a home for artistic and musical events and community and school gatherings Continue reading →
