Author Archives: Alabama News Center

Doc’s Seafood Gumbo Is One Of 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die

Doc’s Seafood Shack has become one of those popular, consistently good places to eat when visitors are in the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area, something we’ve highlighted on Alabama NewsCenter before. Continue reading →

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Winning Ways Return To Alabama High School

It was the 1960s and teenagers were rocking to the Beatles. On the east side of Birmingham, head coach George O. “Shorty” White was winning the first of three state football championships at Banks High School. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: David Satcher Was Born In Anniston

March 2, 1941: Physician and public health administrator David Satcher was born in Anniston Continue reading →

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Aerostar Plans $2 Million Alabama Expansion, Doubling Workforce

Mobile-based AeroStar unveiled plans March 1 to more than double its workforce and nearly triple its footprint at Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley by year’s end. Continue reading →

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Alabama Power Named Tree Line USA Utility For 17th Consecutive Year

For the 17th consecutive year, Alabama Power has earned a Tree Line USA designation for its commitment to tree planting, pruning and care. Continue reading →

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Can’t Miss Alabama: Reach For The Stardome, The Mobile Chocolate Festival & Other Great Entertainment

Reach For The Stardome, The Mobile Chocolate Festival and other great entertainment in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →

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Alabama Power, Renew Our Rivers Volunteers Focus On Stewardship, Conservation This Spring

Alabama Power and Renew Our Rivers volunteers will be busy this spring working with community partners on cleanups and other events focusing on environmental stewardship, education and conservation. Continue reading →

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Faith & Politics Institute To Meet In Birmingham This Week

The Faith & Politics Institute will convene in Birmingham this weekend to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Pilgrimage, and recognize the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Authority Granted To Mississippi Territory

March 1, 1817: The federal government granted authority to the Mississippi Territory to create a state government for its western lands, leading to the creation of the Alabama Territory two days later Continue reading →

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New Alabama Lumber Manufacturing Facility Will Create 110 Jobs

Gov. Kay Ivey announced today that Rex Lumber Co. plans to build a state-of-the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Pike County, creating more than 110 jobs and providing a significant economic boost to the region’s forest products industry. Continue reading →

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