Chicken Shack in Luverne, Alabama. (Ike Morgan/imorgan@al.com) The Chicken Shack 665 Forest Avenue in Luverne While a restaurant called The Chicken Shack might not sound like the kind of place where you can find traditional comfort food, you’d be surprised by its diverse menu. In additi...
His innovative use of the organ's capabilities, combined with his blues-infused playing style, created a unique musical experience that captivated audiences and inspired countless musicians. Smith's classic recordings, such as "Back at the Chicken Shack," "The Sermon," and "Midnight Special," ...
With the dog packed away in the hotel, and my father gone over to Huntsville for the day, my mother and I were driving out in search of rockets. Just before we left for Alabama, I’d promised a friend, an English boy called Jack, who loved military history certainly more than I di...
but history has shown that coming from an HBCU does make him underestimated. The NFL says it's trying to fix that. This year, it held its first HBCU combine in January. Glass was unable to attend the event in Mobile, Alabama, because he had...
The Chicken James Brown 1960's The Chair George Strait 1980's That's What I Like Bruno Mars, Silk Sonic 2010's That's the Way Love Goes Merle Haggard 1980's That's the Way I Like It KC & The Sunshine Band 1970's That's How Strong My Love Is Otis Redding 1960's That...
James is the director of a number of short films, including “Crowe’s,” which was selected for the 2018 Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham, Alabama. The short documentary chronicles a beloved chicken shack in James’ hometown of Troy, Alabama. ...
Rodney has embarked on a successful business career as a senior program manager with tech giant Amazon, as a real estate broker and property manager, and as owner with his wife, Karmen, of a recently opened Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchise in Trussville, Alabama. ...
Alabama: Chicken and White Barbecue Sauce Barbecue sauce takes many forms within Alabama. But the state’s unique contribution to the art form is a creamy, mayonnaise-based white sauce served over smoked chicken. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone: A huge number of...
Alabama: Pulled chicken sandwich with white barbeque sauce Alabama's pulled chicken sandwich features tender, slow-cooked pulled chicken drenched in a tangy white barbecue sauce made with mayo and served on a bun. This sandwich originated in Northern Alabama, with the signature sauce created by Big...
Alabama: Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q DecaturWhen you're in Alabama, you've got to get your hands on some white barbecue sauce. It's a regional specialty made from mayonnaise, spices, and vinegar, and usually goes on smoked chicken or turkey. Head to Big Bob Gibson's for a smoked chicken...