Author Archives: Alabama News Center
With Recipes, The Key To Making Millions Is Not About The Food
In 2017, the team from Sir Kensington’s made an estimated $140 million for their ketchup recipe when they sold it to Unilever. Continue reading →
Southern Research Prosperity Fund Works To Boost Fayette Small Businesses
As the point man for the Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce, Danny White sees the hopes and struggles of small business owners in this northwest Alabama town, and he knows they sometimes can use a helping hand. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Fannie Motley Graduated
May 29, 1956: On May 29, 1956, Fannie Motley graduated from Spring Hill College, becoming the first African-American student to graduate from a previously all-white college in Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Lineman Tradition Goes Back Generations
With 6,600 employees across the state, sometimes employment at Alabama Power is a family affair. Continue reading →
Blankenship Farms Pottery Is An Alabama Maker Putting Its Stamp On Ceramics
Blankenship Farms Pottery, Pelham Continue reading →
This Memorial Day, Alabama Remembers
This Memorial Day weekend, members of the American Legion Lake View Post 2011 fanned out across parts of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties to place flags on the gravesites of former military members. Continue reading →
A Family’s Quest: Col. Pete Stewart, Shot Down In Vietnam 52 Years Ago, Finally Coming Home
When Marnie DeHaven met Pete Stewart on a blind date in 1944, she was engaged to another man who was in the Navy and away at sea. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Miss Baker Flew Into Space
May 28, 1959: The Alabama Animal Hall of Fame has a famous eagle, two horses and lots of other animals but among the inductees is just one monkey: Miss Baker Continue reading →
Whew! James Spann Has A Few Reminders About Summer Weather In Alabama
It’s that time of the year when I need to remind everyone how the weather works around here in summer. From now through mid-September, this is what we deal with in Alabama, generally speaking: Continue reading →
April Condo Sales In Baldwin County Rise 10 Percent From Last Year
Click here to view or print the entire monthly report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet. Continue reading →
