Author Archives: Alabama News Center
D.J. Mackovets, CEO Of The World Games Birmingham 2021, Is Excited About New Role
The World Games in Birmingham in 2021 will shine the global spotlight on our city. Continue reading →
Is Fifth Time The Charm For Alabama Lake Martin Chef?
Rob McDaniel has been the executive chef at SpringHouse on Lake Martin since it opened in 2009, but he still enjoys watching the restaurant inhale and exhale with every service. Continue reading →
8 Companies Grab 2017 Alabama Trade Awards For Exporting Success
Eight companies from across Alabama were honored this week with 2017 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards for their achievements in exporting goods and services around the world. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History 3/9/1933: Congressman Pushed Through Passage Of Banking Act
On this date in Alabama history, U.S. Rep. Henry B. Steagall used his position as chair of the Banking and Currency Committee to push through the Emergency Banking Act of 1933. Continue reading →
NFL Comes To Tuscaloosa For Crimson Tide Pro Day
The University of Alabama hosted its annual Pro Day on Wednesday with 17 draft-eligible Crimson Tide athletes participating in front of 75 scouts from all 32 NFL teams. Continue reading →
A Performance By The Harlem Globetrotters, Food, Plays And Art Shows Highlight Can’t Miss Alabama
The Taste of Homewood and Harlem Globetrotters highlight this week’s edition of Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama Chef Bill Briand a James Beard Semifinalist
Salads are good for you. Sometimes they even put you on the path to the semifinals for “Best Chef: South” from the James Beard Foundation Awards. Continue reading →
Take Action: Dr. Josh Has A Simple Rule To Get You Back On Track To Your Goals
Every journey begins with a single, often small, step. But the challenge for many is getting started. Continue reading →
Equal Justice Initiative’s Stevenson, Tuscaloosa County Install Historical Marker To Bring Healing
A new historical marker in Tuscaloosa seeks to right some painful wrongs of the past. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History (3/8/1865): Novelist And Poet Mary Fenollosa Was Born
On this date in Alabama history, novelist and poet Mary McNeil Fenollosa was born in Wilcox County. Known for creating believable and complex characters and settings, Fenollosa released her first novel, Truth Dexter, in 1901 under her pseudonym, Sidney McCall. Continue reading →
