The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Jewish Food and Culture Fest, Birmingham Folk Festival, other outings
Plenty of food, music, and fun activities to check out in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.
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The Alabama News Center — Alabama Power retiree Vivian Cunningham receives master’s degree at 82
If a 78-year-old earning her bachelor’s degree from Samford University made for an uplifting story, imagine the jubilation now that Vivian Cunningham has added a master’s at age 82.
The Alabama News Center — Get to know the protocol pros at Alabama’s Maxwell Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jamilla Newberry, Holm Center protocol noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates itineraries and lodging for distinguished visitors and oversees promotion and retirement ceremonies, graduations and change of command events.
The Alabama News Center — FOOD+Culture Festival reveals new name and expanded dates
The Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival, which was named the No. 3 best new festival by USA Today after its inaugural year of 2023, is rebranding as Southbound Food Festival and expanding its run to 10 days.
The Alabama News Center — Recipe: Berry Breakfast Toast
Breakfast toasts are so simple to make and come with a variety of options. Berry Breakfast Toast will satisfy your sweet tooth and help to get your Mother’s Day started off right.
The Alabama News Center — Fort Novosel volunteers support soldiers and Alabama’s Wiregrass
More than 250 volunteers from Fort Novosel are out getting things done both on post and in surrounding communities, helping to maintain good relations and support the installation needs for its mission.
The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Mother’s Day ideas, Regions Tradition
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Alabama with Regions Tradition golf, Logan Martin Lakefest, “Beetlejuice” on stage, zoo visits, art festivals, cultural events, and Birmingham sports.
The Alabama News Center — Recipe: Simple Strawberry Galette
A galette is a freeform French pastry that’s much easier to make than a traditional pie. Think of it as a laid-back cousin to the pie — no need for a pie dish, precise crimping or complicated lattice work.
The Alabama News Center — For Alabama Power’s Marquis Marbury, safety presentation at elementary school has special meaning
Before talking about Alabama Power’s role in storm response and the importance of being prepared, Marbury acknowledged his youth sports connection with several of the students or his long acquaintance with some of their parents or other relatives.
The Alabama News Center — Birmingham’s Small Business Week supports local entrepreneurs May 4-10
Emondre Johnson, owner of The Bark Park in Birmingham, knew he made the right decision to open his own business, but it wasn’t until he won the 2023 Birmingham Small Business Week Pitch Competition that he got an additional boost.
The Alabama News Center — Exceptional Anglers event set for Oak Mountain State Park May 7-9
Exceptional Anglers events at Oak Mountain State Park teach basic fishing skills to students with disabilities from Alabaster and Pelham city schools and the Shelby and Jefferson County school systems.
The Alabama News Center — Sweet Grown Alabama hosts Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at Orange Beach May 5
Some of the South’s most delicious seafood dishes will be available for the tasting at The Wharf in Orange Beach May 5, where top chefs will vie for top honors during the 10th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off.
The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Beetlejuice, Salsa Showdown, Indy Grand Prix
It’s another jam-packed weekend of activities around the state. See what’s going on in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.
The Alabama News Center — University of Alabama research takes step closer to better Parkinson’s treatment
A compound that showed early promise in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in fruit flies has also shown neuroprotective effects in mice, according to researchers at the University of Alabama.
