Author Archives: Alabama News Center

How To Pick The Best Chocolate For Your Money From The Growing Options

By now you’ve probably noticed the increasingly crowded shelves of chocolate at U.S. grocers and specialty food shops, not to mention Amazon.com, ABC Carpet & Home, and Target. Continue reading →

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Facebook, Amazon Become Weapons In Restaurant-Ordering Arms Race

The cutthroat U.S. restaurant industry is getting increasingly aggressive about technology, enlisting Facebook and Amazon.com in the race to make it easier for customers to order and pay for food. Continue reading →

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Gov. Kay Ivey Activates State Emergency Operations Center, Alabama National Guard In Advance Of Irma

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey prepared the state’s response to Hurricane Irma today by opening the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Clanton and activating members of the Alabama National Guard. Continue reading →

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Alabama Power Is Monitoring Irma’s Approach Into The State, Prepared To Respond

Alabama Power’s weather center has been monitoring Hurricane Irma, now Tropical Storm Irma, for several days and crews are prepared now that the storm is entering the state. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Newly Reformed Alabama Symphony Orchestra Debuts

September 11, 1997: The newly reformed Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO) made its debut performance. Continue reading →

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Montevallo Puts The Pieces Together As An Alabama Community Of Excellence

Separately, the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle are nothing more than bits of randomly shaped cardboard. But when the pieces join through a coordinated effort, they transform into a beautiful picture. Continue reading →

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Birmingham Conference Brings Together Power Generation Industry Experts

As Birmingham celebrated Innovation Week, some 1,400 Southern Company employees gathered in the city to learn about the latest advancements and technologies in generating electricity safely and efficiently. Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irma Fills Football Dance Card Of Birmingham’s Old Gray Lady

The Old Gray Lady is suddenly the belle of the football ball. Continue reading →

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Tim Alexander’s UAB Game-Ball Delivery One Step On A Long, Inspiring Journey

A viral video introduced University of Alabama at Birmingham alumnus Tim Alexander to the world when the paralyzed former football player stood from his wheelchair to deliver the game ball in the Blazers’ return to action… Continue reading →

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Recipe: Jala Jala’s Mean Green Deviled Eggs

Our friends at Jala Jala Foods, the Alabama Maker who wants you to “know the glow,” have given a boost to a Southern classic. This recipe originally appeared on Jala Jala’s website. Continue reading →

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