Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Clara’s Loom Is An Alabama Maker Adding Color, Texture To Ancient Craft
Clara’s Loom Fiber Studio & Arts Gallery, Foley Continue reading →
Watch Birmingham’s Vulcan In A New Light (or Lights) With This Video
New lighting for Vulcan Park and Museum made its debut during Fourth of July fireworks, and the light show has continued after Independence Day. Continue reading →
Boeing Investing In Future Growth At Its Alabama Operations
While aerospace giant Boeing grabs headlines with major deals at the Farnborough International Airshow, its Alabama operations are having a far-reaching impact on the company’s global business. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Died
July 23, 1999: Haleyville native Frank M Continue reading →
Samford Economist Studies Connection Between Walmart And Food Insecurity
New research by Art Carden, associate professor in Samford University’s Brock School of Business, and a team of economists suggests that proximity to a Walmart Supercenter reduces food insecurity. Continue reading →
Hyundai Enlists Amazon To Bring Car-buying Into The Digital Age
Hyundai Motor Co. said it’s modernizing its retail operations with a “digital showroom” on Amazon.com that lets shoppers arrange test drives, check inventory, compare pricing and read owners’ reviews. Continue reading →
Baldwin County Median Condo Sales Price Up 23 Percent From A Year Ago
Sales: According to the Baldwin County Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, Baldwin County condo sales, which include condos along the Gulf Coast, totaled 139 units during June, down 23.2 percent from 181 sales in the same month a year earlier. June sales were down 9.2 percent compared to 153 sales in May. Results were 8.7 percent below the five-year June average of 152 sales. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Rousseau’s Raid Ended As One Of Civil War’s Most Successful Campaigns
July 22, 1864: There were many battle sites important to the Confederacy war effort in Alabama in July 1864 Continue reading →
Kaishan Group To Open Alabama Manufacturing Facility With 62 Jobs
Kaishan Group, a worldwide manufacturer of industrial air compressors, announced plans to invest $11 million to build a new U.S. corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Baldwin County. Continue reading →
Recipe: Creamy Coconut Pie
I’m super excited to share another cool, tasty treat that’s perfect for these hot summer days (or any day for that matter). This Creamy Coconut Pie has a decadent creamy, dreamy coconut filling and is topped with crunchy toasted coconut. If you love coconut, you’re going to flip over this one. It has all the great flavor of a traditional cream cheese pie, but with tons of coconutiness. Is that a word? It is now. Continue reading →
