Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: First Blood Shed In Miners’ Strike
May 20, 1894: The first bloodshed of the 1894 miners’ strike occurred when a strike breaker was killed May 20 by striking miners near Birmingham Continue reading →
UAB Offers Tips For Preventing Kidney Stones
It has been said that experiencing a kidney stone is the closest a man will get to experiencing childbirth, though the pain of a stone is alarming for both sexes. One in 10 people will form a kidney stone in their lifetime. Continue reading →
Recipe: Summer Succotash Pico De Gallo
Clifton Holt, the executive chef and owner of Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar in Birmingham shared this quick and easy blend of fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs. Holt demonstrated this dish at the Market at Pepper Place this morning (though he did change it up with different ingredients from the market), which you can watch below. Best of all, these are ingredients you can pick up at the market and make yourself all summer long. Continue reading →
Brian Peters: Summertime Weather Pattern To Hold For Alabama
Brian Peters: Summertime Weather Pattern To Hold For Alabama Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Cuba Burned To Prevent Capture
May 19, 1863: The first of three moderately successful steamships to “run the blockade” out of Mobile Bay were the Alabama, Cuba and Fox, a captured ship renamed the Fanny Continue reading →
Those Involved Offer Behind-the-Scenes Look At How Mercedes Came To Alabama
In late September 1993, 18-wheelers loaded with Mercedes-Benz vehicles left New Jersey bound for … somewhere. Continue reading →
Oakman High Teacher Leading Holocaust Education In America
Jeremy Brown wants to bring history alive for his students — one personal account at a time. Continue reading →
Zambia Utility Executives Tour Alabama Power’s Lay Dam
In the utility businessd, risk is part of the job – and surprise is a four-letter word. Successful utilities achieve safety and reliability because they identify and manage risk well. Continue reading →
At 4 Years Of Age, Austin Perine Is A Young But Super Alabama Bright Light
Most 4-year-olds live with only a few things on their minds: Mom, Dad, siblings, play, eat and drink. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Natchez Trace Parkway Created
President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially signed the Natchez Trace Parkway into law on May 18, 1938. Continue reading →
