Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama’s Five Mile Creek Greenway now the longest multiuse trail in Jefferson County
Outdoor enthusiasts and local officials gathered on Friday, the eve of National Trails Day, to cut the ribbon on the latest addition to Jefferson County’s Red Rock Trail System: a 2-mile extension to the Five Mile Creek Greenway. Continue reading →
Volunteers from Alabama Power’s Plant Miller beautify Baptist Children’s Home in Gardendale
In the spirit of ‘family helping family,’ several members of the Plant Miller Chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization joined hands with the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home & Ministries to help clean up after a storm and to beautify the grounds at the Gardendale residence. Continue reading →
Bill Berry builds a legacy to last in Mentone, Alabama
As a Mentone native and a retired teacher and principal at the town’s Moon Lake Elementary School, Bill Berry was a natural choice to lead the planning for repurposing the campus when the school closed in 2021. The campus is now home to a center for artists with a restaurant and public outdoor space. Continue reading →
4 creative chef teams set to compete in 8th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
Alabama Gulf Seafood announced its judges’ panel selection of four Alabama chef teams set to compete in the 8th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off on Monday, June 12, at Zeke’s Restaurant in Orange Beach. Continue reading →
4 elements kids need to swim safely this summer
Attention, proximity, continuity and competency are four key ways to keep children safe in the water this summer. Continue reading →
Recipe: Easy Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttermilk Biscuits are perfect for any breakfast. This easy recipe combines just three ingredients in a simple approach to this beloved Southern staple. Continue reading →
Mexican airline takes delivery of Airbus jet in milestone for Alabama facility
In 2015, Mobile became home to Airbus’ first U.S.-based commercial aircraft manufacturing facility. Growing from an initial workforce of around 250 producing A320 Family aircraft, today the facility employs more than 1,600 and produces both A320 and A220 Family aircraft. Continue reading →
Five female-founded companies the focus of Prosper HealthTech Accelerator’s Spring 2023 Premier Night in Birmingham
Birmingham’s Prosper HealthTech Accelerator (PHTA) is showcasing five female-owned companies on June 6 as part of its Spring 2023 Premier Night at the city’s Avenue D event space. Continue reading →
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport kicks off construction of new Air Cargo Facility
With the ceremonial turning of dirt, the Birmingham Airport Authority is preparing to start construction of a $27 million Air Cargo Facility at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama: Vulcan’s Birthday Bash, Alexander City Sun Festival, summer-like events
In this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama… Festivals, fireworks, and birthday cake, to go along with several concerts. Continue reading →
