Author Archives: Alabama News Center
USS Alabama Living History Crew Brings World War II Engagements To Life In Mobile Bay
Jim Grupczynski wouldn’t want any other job on the ship. “When you look at a battleship, what do you see – guns,” said Grupczynski, pointing back to the USS Alabama’s aft turret of 16-inch guns. Grupczynski plays the part of the gunner’s mate first class for the Alabama’s Living History Crew. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Winston County Demanded To Be Left Out Of The Civil War
July 4, 1861: Representatives of Winston County met at Looney’s Tavern to draft a declaration demanding that the “Free State of Winston” be left out of the Civil War. Continue reading →
This Alabama Maker Turns Waste Into Wooden Wonders
When some folks retire, they go home, put up their feet and take it easy. Harry Dearing went home, found some fallen trees and went to work. “I retired in 2013 when I was 75,” he says. “I realized I’d better get busy doing something.” So Dearing, who had worked in the lumber business and with preserved botanicals for nearly 50 years, turned his knowledge into works of wooden art. Continue reading →
It’s Time To Go Grill Something As Burger Costs Reach Three-year Low
With beef this cheap for the Fourth of July, you might as well invite the whole neighborhood over for burgers. Continue reading →
Use These Hacks From Top Cooks To Instantly Become Better At Grilling
A few days ago, we attempted to spoil summer with a list of foods that do not benefit from grilling, according to top chefs. On their hit list: Pizza. Salmon. Even burgers. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Grover Hall Published Editorial Condemning Ku Klux Klan
July 3, 1927: Grover C. Hall, editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, published the cornerstone editorial in a series of articles that won the 1928 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. Continue reading →
Five Recipes For Your Fourth Of July Cookout
Are you still undecided about what to prepare for your holiday cookout? We have just the menu that is quick, easy and sure to please any crowd. Continue reading →
Kiss My Grits!
July 2,1937: Actress Polly Holliday was born in Jasper. Continue reading →
International Beams To Invest $20m In Alabama Manufacturing Facility
International Beams, a producer of engineered wood products, announced this week that it will invest nearly $20 million to open a manufacturing facility near Dothan to produce innovative timber panels and beams using Southern Pine lumber. Continue reading →
This Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe Is A Sweet And Easy Way To Show Some Red, White And Blue
When you’re out at the farmer’s market this weekend, be sure to grab some fresh berries for this simple cobbler. Red strawberries and raspberries and blue blueberries and blackberries would work well with some vanilla ice cream for a patriotic-colored treat. Continue reading →
