Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Updated Alabama Launchpad Competition Spotlights Entrepreneurs
Alabama’s entrepreneurs have a growing list of opportunities to showcase their innovative ideas. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama is expanding its successful startup competition, and the newest site is Auburn. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: First Treaty Of Washington Was Signed
November 14, 1805: The First Treaty of Washington was signed between the United States and the Creek Nation Continue reading →
Doc’s Seafood Shack A Favorite Culinary Coastal Landmark In Alabama
Fun in the sun and delicious fried shrimp are signs of a great beach vacation. The fun part can happen at any of our state’s sugary sand beaches. “The best fried shrimp in the entire civilized world” might be found at Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar. Continue reading →
Research Paper Identifies Early Ice Age Shark Teeth In Alabama
Sharks have been swimming the oceans for about 400 million years, 200 million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Continue reading →
Critical Care Transport Lauded For Consistent Reaccreditation
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Critical Care Transport program was reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems for the seventh straight review period. Continue reading →
Stephen Black Is An Alabama Bright Light Turning Poverty Into Possibility
Stephen Black is convinced that the best way to help others is to teach them to help themselves. Continue reading →
Don’t Be Salty About Your Health: 1,500 mg Is Ideal For Most Adults
Sodium intake continues to be a major issue for many Americans. While the American Heart Association recommends an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults, recent findings showed that, from 2013-2014, the average daily U.S. sodium intake was 3,409 mg – excluding salt added at the table. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Meteor Shower Filled The Alabama Sky
November 13, 1833: A dramatic meteor shower filled the sky with about 30,000 meteors an hour in an event remembered as the night stars fell on Alabama Continue reading →
America’s Suv Thirst Hits Luxury Brands With Hidden Hangover
Luxury carmakers benefiting from red-hot demand for lucrative SUVs are dealing with a behind-the-scenes headache because of just how swiftly demand has shifted away from their sedans. Continue reading →
Recipe: Ooey Gooey Autumn Spice Cake
Y’all know I’m all about quick, easy, no-fuss cooking. So it frustrates me to see folks making things way more complicated than they have to be. I saw a post last week where someone was talking about how you can spread peanut butter between two sheets of plastic wrap and then freeze it and cut it into squares so it’s easier to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with it. Well, as far as I’m concerned, that’s just too much sugar for a dime. (Have y’all ever heard that expression?) Continue reading →
