Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: Dixiecrats Held Convention At Birmingham’s Municipal Auditorium
July 17, 1948 – The Dixiecrats, formally known as the States’ Rights Democratic Party, held their first and only convention at Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham. The Dixiecrats emerged in 1948 in opposition to President Harry Truman’s widespread civil rights program, which included racial integration, repealing poll taxes and making lynching a federal crime. Continue reading →
Anthony Tavis Is An Alabama Maker Producing Southern, Soulful Art
Anthony Tavis Folk Art, Helena – His first booth wasn’t fancy – but folks still came by to buy.“I’d just graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010, and they were having the Druid City Arts Festival on campus,” Anthony Tavis remembers. “I’d never participated in anything like that, but the entry fee was only $10, so I thought I’d give it a shot.” Continue reading →
Get Saucy With This Barbecue Baked Ribs Recipe
One thing we’re known for in the South is our barbecue. Stretching from the Carolinas to Texas, barbecue brings people together over their love of this Southern staple. Southern love of barbecue has brewed plenty of discussions. Even down to the sauce. Whatever sauce you’re slathering, whether ketchup-based red or tangy vinegar-based, Southerners not only know their barbecue, they’re passionate about the flavoring. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alexis Herman Was Born In Mobile
July 16, 1947 – Alexis Margaret Herman, the only African-American to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Labor, was born in Mobile. Herman’s political career began in 1977 when President Jimmy Carter appointed her to head the Department of Labor Women’s Bureau. Continue reading →
Auburn Head Coach Gus Malzahn Believes This Year’s Team Can Achieve Greatness
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn didn’t shy away from the talk that his Tigers can unseat Alabama as the top team in the Southeastern Conference. Continue reading →
Tuskegee University Aerospace Engineering Program Ascends With Industry
Tuskegee University has made significant contributions to the U.S. aerospace industry, and that influence is poised to grow. Continue reading →
Southern Bite Has The Recipe For The Best Strawberry Sheet Cake
Best-seller cookbook author Stacey Little of Southern Bite shares his favorite recipe for Strawberry Sheet Cake! Take advantage of fresh strawberries as you make your trip to the farmer’s market this weekend. Read more about Stacey here. Continue reading →
L’Chaim Event To Honor Cathy Friedman With The Birmingham Holocaust Education Center
At age 10, Cathy Friedman learned about the Holocaust at temple. She was shocked and asked her mother how something that horrific could happen. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: John Stallworth Was Born In Tuscaloosa
July 15, 1952 – Former National Football League wide receiver John Stallworth was born in Tuscaloosa. Considered one of the best wide receivers in NFL history, Stallworth started his career at Alabama A&M University and played 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Continue reading →
An A-To-Z Look Back At SEC Media Days
Coaches, players, writers and broadcasters have gone home and the college football season is just 48 days away. Continue reading →
