Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Google Kicks Off Construction On $600m Alabama Data Center
Internet giant Google today officially launched construction of a $600 million data center in Alabama with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site in Jackson County. The project will create as many as 100 full-time jobs and create massive economic ripples. Continue reading →
Serda Brewing Is An Alabama Maker Producing Beer In The Port City
Serda Brewing Co., Mobile Continue reading →
UAB Smoking Study To Help Young Men In Alabama’s Black Belt Kick Habit
Smoky cabarets, Humphrey Bogart dragging a cigarette from his lips in “Casablanca” and the song “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” all tell people that smoking is cool. Continue reading →
Alabama Gulf Coast Nature Trail Now More Accessible To Visitors With Disabilities
Jeff Friend Trail, one of the quickest and easiest ways to connect with nature at the Gulf Coast, is now more accessible to people with disabilities. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Residential New Construction Market Continues To Expand
Sales of newly constructed homes in Alabama continued to grow in February. New construction sales increased 22 percent from January and increased 14 percent from February 2017. Statewide*, 507 newly constructed homes were sold in February, up from 416 total sales in January and up from 445 total sales in February 2017. Year-to-date, new construction sales are up 6 percent from 2017. Continue reading →
Prestigious Grant Takes South Alabama Anthropology Student To Africa
Political unrest in Ethiopia delayed Brittney Highland’s completion of a prestigious National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellowship until after she graduated from the University of South Alabama. Still, the 21-year-old persevered and recently completed her research abroad. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Aaron Broke Home Run Record
April 8, 1974: Mobile native Henry Aaron hit his 715th home run, becoming Major League baseball’s all-time home run king Continue reading →
Auburn Forestry Alum Creates Conservation Site For Endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
Charley Tarver has dedicated his life to conserving the longleaf pine ecosystem. So in 1999, when presented the opportunity to buy a plantation in southwest Georgia, he did not hesitate. Continue reading →
The Best Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is one of those simple pleasures in life that I just love. It’s probably one of my favorite pies. And to say that I’ve eaten a lot of Key Lime Pie is an understatement. I’ve eaten it in all forms and all over the place, but I can honestly say this recipe is my absolute favorite. I don’t take lightly calling something the best … so this is truly the best Key Lime Pie. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Actor Wayne Rogers Was Born
April 7, 1933: Wayne Rogers, best known for his role as “Trapper” John McIntyre in the long-running television series “M.A.S.H.,” was born in Birmingham Continue reading →
