Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Company Gives $500k To Support Poultry Research At Auburn University
A $500,000 gift to Auburn University’s College of Agriculture from Crossville, Alabama-based D&F Equipment Sales Inc. and its founding Fortenberry family will support ongoing development of the Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center, based at the North Auburn campus. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Boxer Joe Louis Was Born
May 13, 1914 : Joe Louis, nicknamed the “Brown Bomber,” was born near LaFayette Continue reading →
GE Aviation Opens Alabama Factory Complex To Produce Unique Materials For Jet Engines
GE Aviation opened a factory complex in Alabama this week that will be the only U.S. location to produce unique materials used to manufacture ceramic components poised to revolutionize jet propulsion. Continue reading →
Recipe: Easy Lemon Cream Cake
Mother’s Day is this weekend, and for a couple weeks I’ve been struggling with the right thing to write about my dear mom. There are so many happy times, so many lessons, so many stories I could share. But none seems to be worthy of the celebration she deserves. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Kennedy Sent Troops To Birmingham
May 12, 1963: After bombs damaged the Gaston Motel and the home of A.D. King, riots broke out across 18 blocks in Birmingham, injuring more than 50 people. Continue reading →
Gone Fishin’, Not Just Wishin’ Reels In Big Smiles And Fish
Hundreds of students take over Oak Mountain State Park for this event each spring. And it not only brings the students pure joy, but the volunteers who assist them, too. Continue reading →
Parker High School Teacher, Huffman High Student Win Nextgen Competition
Kaleena Watts, who teaches American literature in A.H. Parker High School’s English Department, and Jarvis Prewitt, a 16-year-old Huffman High School junior, won the teacher and student categories, respectively, in the NextGen Pitch Competition at the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama building in downtown Birmingham. Watts and Prewitt each won a $5,000 first prize. Continue reading →
Carolita Smiley Lester Remembers Son Rickey Smiley Before He Became Famous
This weekend mothers will be celebrated and honored by their families. Mother’s Day is observed Sunday, May 13.
The mother of one Birmingham, star comedian recalls her joys and challenges in raising her children. Continue reading →
Durbin Farms Market’s Peach Ice Cream Makes List Of 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
For many, it’s a sweet tradition. Durbin Farms Market peach ice cream has rated as a customer favorite for years. Many will attest to its creamy goodness. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: State’s First Newspaper Was Published
May 11, 1811: The first newspaper in Alabama, The Mobile Centinel, was published at Fort Stoddert in Mobile. Continue reading →
