Alabama News Center — Demolitions in downtown Oxford, Alabama, signal renewal efforts
The city of Oxford is demolishing several unsafe buildings in its historic downtown, a bittersweet decision as officials press forward to revitalize the district.
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Alabama News Center tels the stories of the people and businesses powering the states of Alabama, striving to make Alabama a wonderful place to live and work.
Alabama News Center — Tourney Talk with The Next Round: Crimson Tide in the Final Four
The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and can be watched on YouTube and Facebook or heard on smart speakers and podcast streaming live weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The Next Round is part of the Disrupt Media group of digital-first sports and entertainment shows and podcasts.
Alabama NewsCenter — Major League Fishing, Alabama Power team up for Logan Martin Lake cleanup, fish habitat improvements
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Renew Our Rivers has evolved into one of the nation’s largest river cleanup campaigns. Since its inception, 16 million pounds of trash have been collected by more than 120,000 volunteers.
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Black Belt’s Big Gobbler Photo Contest returns for 2024
Hunters submit a variety of photos each year in the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s Big Gobbler Photo Contest, ranging from kids who bagged their first turkey to experienced, longtime hunters.
Alabama NewsCenter — Groundbreaking signals new life for old train depot in Oxford, Alabama
A project to turn the historic former train station in Oxford into a restaurant and event venue is now rolling down the tracks.
Alabama NewsCenter — Can’t Miss Alabama: Get Easter-ready with egg-citing family entertainment
See what’s happening around the state this weekend in this week’s edition of Can’t Miss Alabama.
Alabama NewsCenter — Being Frank: Birmingham, Alabama’s most famous chef shares his story
After four decades at the helm of Birmingham’s, and some of the South’s best-known restaurants, his biography is probably as well-known as anyone in the Magic City.
Alabama NewsCenter — Recipe: Salmon Cobb Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
As a registered dietitian passionate about creating wholesome and delicious meals, I’m so excited to share my recipe for this Salmon Cobb Salad with a homemade Creamy Dill Dressing.
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama cooks serve up 6 recipes for wings, ribs and sauces to take March Madness to the max
March Madness is the perfect setting to serve up some tasty homemade wings, ribs or both.
Alabama NewsCenter — Angling version of Iron Bowl lifts Auburn over Alabama in College Fishing Faceoff
Two of Alabama’s favorite recreational staples are college football and bass fishing. The Auburn University and University of Alabama bass fishing teams recently competed for bragging rights in their own “Iron Bowl” on Logan Martin Lake at the Abu Garcia College Fishing Faceoff Presented by This Is Alabama.
Alabama NewsCenter — Sports Business Journal: Birmingham, Alabama, a top city for sporting events
A major sports business publication has named Birmingham among the nation’s most successful cities with no “Big Five” pro team in attracting major sporting events.
Alabama NewsCenter — Can’t Miss Alabama: Celebrate the changing season at Orange Beach, Monster Jam
Tons of fun to have on this first weekend of Spring. See what you can do in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama angler Dustin Connell first to snag two REDCREST Championship titles, earns $300,000
Just about every day in the 13 months since Major League Fishing announced that Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2024 Powered by OPTIMA Lithium would take place on Alabama’s Lay Lake, Dustin Connell has thought about what it would be like to taste victory at the Coosa River reservoir where he grew up fishing.
Alabama NewsCenter — Airbus launches maritime innovation for greener sailing from Europe to Alabama
Airbus announced plans to equip a vessel it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies from Europe to Mobile with fuel-saving sails technology, cutting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by as much as 1,800 tons per year.
