Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Priester’s Pecans Is An Alabama Maker Delighting Families For Decades
The Maker, Priester’s Pecans in Fort Deposit, AL. If you live in Alabama, you’ve likely heard of Priester’s Pecans. If you’ve never visited, you can do yourself a favor and make a trip. Continue reading →
University Of Alabama’s Chloe West: People With Pots Are Not Alone
People have a reasonable expectation when visiting a physician: a diagnosis. Then, there’s a prognosis and, hopefully, a plan for recovery. Continue reading →
Lineman Appreciates Alabama Power’s Safety Standards
Alabama Power’s safety message is hitting home with employees. State’s exhibit A could be Transmission Lineman Travis Burnett. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Gov. Lurleen Wallace Died
May 7, 1968: Alabama’s first female governor, Lurleen Burns Wallace, 41, died of cancer in Montgomery on May 7, 1968. Continue reading →
Pro Basketball Team Makes Big Investment In 5-foot-2 South Alabama Grad
Karli Sanford loves sports, in an unusual way. That passion got her a student job in promotions at University of South Alabama Athletics. Now she’s preparing to go directly from graduation to a full-time job with a big-league professional team in a city she has never even visited. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Willie Mays Was Born
May 6, 1931: The world first said “Hey” to the “Say Hey Kid” on May 6, 1931 Continue reading →
Melissa McCarthy Makes Gift To Performing Arts Center At Auburn University
The latest gift to the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University came Monday from Hollywood stars Melissa McCarthy and her husband, director Ben Falcone, with a matching gift from Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema on behalf of their upcoming film “Life of the Party.” Continue reading →
Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Salad
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. I love how, in the South, we give ourselves permission to call all kinds of things salads. This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is obviously not a salad, but as long as I have known about this dessert, it’s always been called a salad. It’s kind of like my Pineapple Walnut Salad. Again, not a salad. But I’m totally fine calling it one. I’m happy to add this salad to my menu any day.
This is a generations-old recipe that is perfect if you love that sweet and salty flavor combo. The salty pretzel crust, creamy filling and tangy sweet strawberry topping make it one of our favorite desserts. In fact, this might be Heather’s all-time favorite. She’s a huge strawberry fan. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Tornado Swept Through Helena
May 5, 1933: Early in the morning of May 5, 1933, a tornado that was at times a third of a mile wide swept through Bibb and Shelby counties. Continue reading →
University Of Alabama Researcher Helps To Understand Possible Antarctic Glacier Collapse
A joint research project between scientists from the United States and United Kingdom will be one of the most detailed and extensive examinations of a massive Antarctic glacier ever undertaken. Continue reading →
