Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Gerson’s Garden Recipe: Summer Vegetable Sandwich
Featured in the latest issue of Shorelines, Bill and Siri Wilkinson offer some of their favorite summer picnic recipes. The Wilkinsons own and operate Gerson’s Garden, a beloved restaurant in Roanoke serving vegetarian dishes. Check out Gerson’s Garden here. Be sure to grab these ingredients from your own garden or from your local farmers market. Continue reading →
Our Town: The Wonders Of Wetumpka, Alabama’s River Region Respite
A dozen ducks sleep with their heads curled into their back feathers in the early morning near the banks of the Coosa River, having made their home in Gold Star Park. One by one they awaken and waddle to the river, eventually floating near the ramp where 20 vehicles were parked earlier by fishermen who beat the big birds to the punch. Continue reading →
Maddox Studios In Dothan Is A Picture Perfect Alabama Maker
Maddox Studios (Dothan) – Jeannie Maddox loves to distort reality – and share her unique views of that world with other art lovers. Continue reading →
Air Performance To Add 18 Jobs In Geneva County Expansion
Air Performance, which fabricates a wide range of custom architectural products, announced plans to invest more than $1 million to double the size of its Geneva County manufacturing operation. The project will initially create 18 jobs, with the potential for more in the future. Continue reading →
Thunderous Echoes Of The Battle Of Mobile Bay Still Ring With Alabama Re-enactment
Shots from cannon and muskets again echoed over Mobile Bay on Aug. 5. But 153 years to the day that Admiral David Farragut led his Union ships to victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay, those sounds were accompanied by the cheers of spectators rather than the cries of dying and wounded men. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Artist William Frye Committed To State Insane Hospital
August 7, 1871 – German artist William Frye was committed to the Alabama Insane Hospital due to symptoms likely stemming from diabetes and heart disease. Continue reading →
Top Chefs Choose Their Favorite Cheese
You don’t have to forsake Stilton, manchego or camembert. But if you want to spice up your cheese plate or impress a host, we have a few suggestions to help you get creative. Continue reading →
The Overtime Line Is Finished In NASCAR And Talladega Has Taken It Off The Track
After NASCAR‘s announcement this past week of standardizing the location of the overtime line at the start/finish line of tracks for the remainder of 2017, Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch decided Friday to take matters into his own hands. Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Vulcan Gets A New Coat Of Paint
When you spend all of your time outdoors, you can use some freshening up from time to time. Especially if you’re almost 113 years old. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: State Disbanded Magic City Guards
August 6, 1887- The state government disbanded the Magic City Guards, the state’s first black militia. Continue reading →
