Author Archives: Alabama News Center
The Swampers Return To Their Sweet Home Thanks To Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine
Standing in front of 3614 Jackson Highway, it’s easy to believe that this small brick building was once a coffin factory. It’s a little harder to imagine that it was once one of the most important and prolific recording studios in the world. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Mervyn Sterne Was Born In Anniston
August 2, 1892: Financial adviser Mervyn H. Sterne was born in Anniston. Sterne advised businesses and government entities for more than 50 years while encouraging them to pay their “civic rent.” Continue reading →
Birmingham’s Goldfarb Gets The Gold (Again) Coaching The U.S. Team In Israel’s Maccabiah Games
Preston Goldfarb had made his triumphant ride into the sunset. The man who built the Birmingham-Southern College men’s soccer program from scratch had retired from leading the Panthers program and had led his final BSC youth camp. Continue reading →
Robert Hill Custom Tailors Is An Alabama Maker With A Classic Sense Of Style
Robert Hill Custom Tailors, Birmingham: Forgive Robert Hill if he doesn’t care for casual Fridays. Not only are they bad for business, but, well, they just lack class. Continue reading →
Ballard House Project Aims To Preserve Birmingham’s Black History
History is at root “his story.” Someone must tell it and have it recorded for others to have access to it, share it and know it. The Ballard House Project held its “Gather for Community Conversations” July 28 as part of such a discovery. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Hunley Destroyed Test Target With Floating Torpedo
July 31, 1863 – The H.L. Hunley submarine successfully destroyed a test target in Mobile Bay with a floating contact torpedo. Continue reading →
Educational Conference For Youths Features Historical And Current Lessons
For six weeks, the Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute’s (SYLDI) summer program teaches intensive education around all aspects of successful living for its student participants. Continue reading →
Dill Pickle Dip Can Cool Down A Summer Day
Whether you’re heading to the lake, hanging out by the pool or spending some time with friends before summer is over, this dip is a crowd-pleaser you can put together in 20 minutes. Continue reading →
Business Facilities Gives High Rankings To Alabama, Cities
Business Facilities magazine gives Alabama high rankings for its workforce training programs, auto manufacturing strength and overall manufacturing employment, while touting the economic growth potential of Mobile and Huntsville. Continue reading →
Mayonnaise, The Centuries-Old Technological Wonder
Mayonnaise is a wondrous thing. It consists of eggs, vegetable oil and an acidic liquid, usually vinegar or lemon juice, but in its finished form is nothing like any of those three. Continue reading →
