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The Alabama News Center — Alabama gets first of two future assault aircraft virtual prototypes

The Alabama News Center — Alabama gets first of two future assault aircraft virtual prototypes

| June 28, 2025 @ 9:43 am

The Army has accepted its first MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototype (VP) at Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal.

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The Alabama News Center — The Ginger Root is a dining draw to this small Alabama town

The Alabama News Center — The Ginger Root is a dining draw to this small Alabama town

| June 27, 2025 @ 7:37 am

If you’re not from Alabama’s Wiregrass region, there is a good chance you’ve never heard of the town of Samson in Geneva County. It’s not on an interstate or even a main road to the beaches.

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The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Coca-Cola Amphitheater welcomes Thomas Rhett, Jason Isbell to the concert stage

The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Coca-Cola Amphitheater welcomes Thomas Rhett, Jason Isbell to the concert stage

| June 26, 2025 @ 12:20 pm

There are plenty of things to see and do this weekend to get you ready for the Independence Day festivities next week. Check it out in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.

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The Alabama News Center — Grand opening of Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama, kicks off with nod to Northside community

The Alabama News Center — Grand opening of Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama, kicks off with nod to Northside community

| June 25, 2025 @ 7:16 am

From Janet Maycock, Druid Hills Neighborhood Association president, to Mike Suco, president and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, the grand opening of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on June 20 included an homage to the city’s Northside community, which comprises five neighborhoods: Norwood, Druid Hills, Evergreen, Fountain Heights and Central City.

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The Alabama News Center — The rocket fleet: ULA’s seafaring path to the stars flows through Alabama

The Alabama News Center — The rocket fleet: ULA’s seafaring path to the stars flows through Alabama

| June 24, 2025 @ 8:04 am

In the vast waters of the Gulf of Mexico, fishing boats skimming the waves and cargo ships charting global courses are joined by a unique vessel — part ocean freighter, part spacefaring accomplice.

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The Alabama News Center — Recipe: Honey Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes

The Alabama News Center — Recipe: Honey Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes

| June 23, 2025 @ 8:30 am

Sweet potatoes were always a staple in my home. My mom would cook them with lots of butter, brown sugar and nutmeg.

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Can’t Miss Alabama: Tina Turner Musical, Blueberry Festival

Can’t Miss Alabama: Tina Turner Musical, Blueberry Festival

| June 21, 2025 @ 9:00 am

There is plenty to see and do this weekend. Find out what’s going on in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.

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The Alabama News Center — Birmingham schedules Juneteenth parade and BCRI celebrations

The Alabama News Center — Birmingham schedules Juneteenth parade and BCRI celebrations

| June 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am

When Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation marking Juneteenth as an official Alabama state holiday on June 19, Brenda Ward was on hand.

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The Alabama News Center — Art meets culinary arts in Birmingham Restaurant Week exhibit honoring Frank Stitt

The Alabama News Center — Art meets culinary arts in Birmingham Restaurant Week exhibit honoring Frank Stitt

| June 18, 2025 @ 8:26 am

For the first time, Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW) will include a special art exhibit featuring work celebrating the city’s vibrant culinary culture.

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The Alabama News Center — ‘Made in Alabama’ presence strong at Paris Air Show with industry leaders

The Alabama News Center — ‘Made in Alabama’ presence strong at Paris Air Show with industry leaders

| June 17, 2025 @ 9:17 am

At the world’s most prestigious aerospace event, two Alabama companies are taking center stage to showcase their expertise and expand their global reach.

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The Alabama News Center – 5 brunch recipes every Alabama cook can use

The Alabama News Center – 5 brunch recipes every Alabama cook can use

| June 16, 2025 @ 9:39 am

Nancy Sites Sizemore of Gulf Shores says she’s been making her Green ChiIe Cheese Squares “forever.” The original recipe was printed in a newspaper many years ago, but Sizemore has changed it up a bit by adding more green chiles.

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The Alabama News Center —  Miss Alabama: Father’s Day ideas, Peach Jam Jubilee, Sun Festival

The Alabama News Center — Miss Alabama: Father’s Day ideas, Peach Jam Jubilee, Sun Festival

| June 15, 2025 @ 10:26 am

Check out this week’s edition as there is plenty to see and do around the state this weekend and into next week.

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Diverse cultural influences shaped Bow & Arrow restaurant in Auburn, Alabama

Diverse cultural influences shaped Bow & Arrow restaurant in Auburn, Alabama

| June 13, 2025 @ 11:37 am

Bow & Arrow serves a variety of fajitas, including the slow-smoked and sliced brisket, wood-grilled chicken and skirt steak.

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The Alabama News Center — New Port Birmingham warehouse strengthens Alabama’s logistics and manufacturing backbone

The Alabama News Center — New Port Birmingham warehouse strengthens Alabama’s logistics and manufacturing backbone

| June 10, 2025 @ 11:34 am

Officials gathered to mark the grand opening of a new 25,000-square-foot warehouse at the Port Birmingham terminal — a milestone development poised to significantly elevate the storage and logistics capabilities of Alabama’s inland waterway system.

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