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The Alabama News Center — The Rawls Restaurant in Enterprise, Alabama, focuses on elevated cuisine, hospitality

The Alabama News Center — The Rawls Restaurant in Enterprise, Alabama, focuses on elevated cuisine, hospitality

| February 25, 2025 @ 8:36 am

The Rawls Restaurant in Enterprise is known for its steaks, oysters and creative cocktails crafted with seasonal ingredients. As of 2023, the eatery has new chefs and a new focus on elevated cuisine. But it’s in an old building.

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The Alabama News Center — Longtime Montgomery staple Shashy’s surges into supper selections

The Alabama News Center — Longtime Montgomery staple Shashy’s surges into supper selections

| February 24, 2025 @ 7:36 am

There’s an old adage that applies to lawyers, gas stations and restaurants that might seem counterintuitive: If you’re the only option in town, you’ll go broke. But if you have some competition, everyone will do well.

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The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Food festivals, Mardi Gras, Black History

The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Food festivals, Mardi Gras, Black History

| February 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm

By: Shirley Jackson Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show Buckle up, rev your engines and bring the whole family out to enjoy a festival where gleaming classic and hot rod vehicles meet coastal charm. Savor the seafood, live music, entertainment stages and arts and crafts vendors. There will be multiple entertainment options in the […]

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The Alabama News Center — University of Alabama grants unprecedented access to Crimson Tide for new docuseries ‘The Tides That Bind’

The Alabama News Center — University of Alabama grants unprecedented access to Crimson Tide for new docuseries ‘The Tides That Bind’

| February 20, 2025 @ 9:03 am

The University of Alabama has granted exclusive, unrestricted access to the Crimson Tide football program for a new docuseries, “The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football,” premiering today on FOX Nation. This series offers fans an inside, behind-the-scenes look at Alabama football.

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The Alabama News Center — A Match Made in Service: Mississippi Air Guardsman’s Kidney Donation Finds Unexpected Recipient in Alabama Airman

The Alabama News Center — A Match Made in Service: Mississippi Air Guardsman’s Kidney Donation Finds Unexpected Recipient in Alabama Airman

| February 19, 2025 @ 9:43 am

Master Sgt. Ron Bohl didn’t hesitate. His brother, Matthew, was battling stage 5 kidney disease, and time was running out. When he learned the wait for a donor kidney could take up to six years, he knew he had to act.

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Alabama News Center — Alabama State Parks celebrates winners of 2025 Eagle Awards

Alabama News Center — Alabama State Parks celebrates winners of 2025 Eagle Awards

| February 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Alabama State Parks honored this year’s Eagle Award winners Feb. 1 during Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park.

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The Alabama News Center — Recipe: Spicy Smoked Gouda & Sausage Hasselback Potatoes

The Alabama News Center — Recipe: Spicy Smoked Gouda & Sausage Hasselback Potatoes

| February 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Are you a potato lover? I would definitely consider myself one. I think I may be more in love with the different varieties; I mean, there’s potato chips, potato cakes, potato soup — I could go on and on.

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Recipe: Creamy Roasted Potato & French Onion Soup

Recipe: Creamy Roasted Potato & French Onion Soup

| February 15, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

One of my favorite things to do on a cold winter day is to enjoy a nice, warm bowl of soup. There’s just something about a bowl of soup that makes me feel so warm and cozy inside.

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Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with festive ideas

Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with festive ideas

| February 14, 2025 @ 11:02 am

Romantic gatherings are taking place across the state… See what you can do with your special someone this weekend in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.

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Alabama News Center — 10 restaurants to spend a romantic date night in Alabama

Alabama News Center — 10 restaurants to spend a romantic date night in Alabama

| February 12, 2025 @ 7:26 am

Looking for the perfect date night spot? Alabama is home to some of the most romantic restaurants perfect for a memorable date night. From cozy candlelit spots to fine dining with breathtaking views, these 10 restaurants are sure to impress.

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Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Popular musicals, concerts, other shows

Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Popular musicals, concerts, other shows

| February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am

From the electrifying beats of Six the Musical to the comedic brilliance of Katt Williams and enriching Black History Month experiences, Alabama is brimming with must-see events this February!

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Alabama News Center — Growth Alliance supports Alabama Development Fund to supercharge economic development with no new taxes

Alabama News Center — Growth Alliance supports Alabama Development Fund to supercharge economic development with no new taxes

| February 7, 2025 @ 8:18 am

The Alabama Growth Alliance, a public-private partnership dedicated to advancing the state’s economic priorities, has endorsed the creation of the Alabama Development Fund to provide a source of sustainable funding for economic development without increasing taxes or cutting existing programs, Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced.

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Where to shop for vintage clothing in Alabama

Where to shop for vintage clothing in Alabama

| February 4, 2025 @ 10:09 am

Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just starting your journey into retro style, the state boasts an eclectic mix of shops that offer everything from vintage tees to funky statement pieces.

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How some University of Alabama faculty are embracing AI in teaching

How some University of Alabama faculty are embracing AI in teaching

| February 3, 2025 @ 5:22 pm

The University of Alabama Ethics Bowl faculty adviser and a scholar of privacy rights may seem like unlikely advocates for the use of generative AI in the classroom.

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