Author Archives: Alabama News Center
The Alabama News Center — Good Eating in Alabama: Zack’s Family Restaurant
Zack Whaley worked in the restaurant business before opening his first eatery in 1995, Zack’s Steak and Seafood in Cottonwood, Alabama. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Alabaster CityFest, Steel City Smooth Jazz Fest, Festa Italiana
In this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama, catch chart-topping performances at Alabaster CityFest, mule-drawn parades at Gordo’s Mule Day and Chickenfest, smooth jazz in downtown Birmingham, and a one-of-a-kind penny-a-pour beer tasting at the Birmingham Zoo. Plus, don’t miss The Temptations live in concert, a taste of Italy at Sloss Furnaces, and Disney’s Frozen on stage at Red Mountain Theatre. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — ‘Made in Alabama’ hat goes national, now available for purchase
What started as a proud moment for one Alabama family has turned into a wave of statewide pride – and some unexpected national buzz. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Atlanta Falcons, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation further support girls flag football in Alabama
By: Alabama News Center Staff This spring, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, in partnership with the Atlanta Falcons, provided grants to 10 Alabama high schools to establish a girls flag football program for the upcoming season. Given the enthusiasm … Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — University of Alabama unveils new collegiate license plate
The University of Alabama’s vehicle tag features a new look this week as the classic Vault A Alabama logo makes a comeback on the collegiate license plate. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — The Purple Bakery in Montgomery, Alabama, is a sourdough lover’s dream
Like many folks, Lissette Dasinger of Montgomery took up the hobby of making sourdough bread during the 2020-21 pandemic. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Tuskegee University football to play first home night game thanks in part to Alabama Power
The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers will take the field under the lights during their first-ever home night football game on Saturday, Sept. 6, when they host SIAC rival Central State University at Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Aura Adventures, Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ ‘Kudzu Calling’
As we finish up May and head into June, this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama shows you what you can see and do. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — What it is like being a judge of the Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
We gave you a preview of the Sweet Grown Alabama Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at Orange Beach earlier this month and we even told you who won. Continue reading →
The Alabama News Center — From housing to health care, Alabama’s Rod Lemon Foundation is transforming veterans’ lives
Months ago, the home of Pelham resident R. Roman was in such a state of disrepair that he didn’t feel it was safe for him or his children. Continue reading →
