Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Tornado Nearly Wipes Out Brent
May 27, 1973: In 1973, a massive tornado hit Brent, destroying 90 percent of the buildings in the central Alabama town and killing five people Continue reading →
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State Of Emergency In Anticipation Of Alberto
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 6 a.m. Sunday for several Alabama counties in preparation for Subtropical Storm Alberto. Continue reading →
April Sales Of Calhoun County Homes Increase 19 Percent From 2017
Click here to view or print the entire monthly report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet. Continue reading →
Auburn University Named Alabama’s First Bee Campus USA
Bee Campus USA recently announced Auburn University as the first university in Alabama to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators. Continue reading →
Recipe: Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa
The chef from Cantina Tortilla Grill shares his take on seafood tacos with a sweet salsa that is growing in popularity. The chef prepared the recipe at the Market at Pepper Place this morning. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Birmingham Founder Josiah Morris Was Born
May 26, 1818: Born in Maryland, Josiah Morris got his first job at a mercantile in Columbus, Georgia, at age 15 Continue reading →
Rural Studio Builds Community In Alabama’s Hale County
Since 1993, Rural Studio has been educating the next generation of architects while building up the Hale County community through innovative architectural projects. The Alabama Power Foundation was an early supporter of Rural Studio. Continue reading →
Alberto, Year’s First Named Storm, Takes Aim At Alabama
Meet Alberto, the Atlantic’s first named storm of 2018. Continue reading →
Mill Street Deli Chicken Salad Rates As One Of The 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
Smooth, creamy chicken salad is a customer favorite at Mill Street Deli in Boaz. In fact, customers rate the dish so highly, the State Tourism Department has taken note and rated it as one of the top dishes to eat in Alabama. Continue reading →
Here Are Some Alabama And National Statistics Worth Noting This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in military service. It traces its roots back to observances and Decoration Day events after the Civil War. Continue reading →
