WBMA - Talk of Alabama

Author talks about book on Apostle Paul

Ebony Hall — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Author Will Tustin dropped by Talk of Alabama today to talk about his book, "Ambushed." The book is about the life of Paul in the Bible.

Turtle Travels exhibit in Gadsden

Ebony Hall — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

The Turtle Travels exhibit at the Imagination Place Children's Museum in Gadsden will wow you and your children. It's 3000-square-feet of turtle information complete with a Critter Cam.

Do Dah Day coming up, vendor on TOA

Ebony Hall — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Visit Do Dah Day but don't forget Do Dah Eve,

Mtn. Brook eatery now offers Saturday brunch

Ebony Hall — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

The brunch runs from 11AM-4PM every Saturday and features $2 mimosas.

Hoover Library to kick off Summer Reading

Ebony Hall — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Starting Friday, May 17, 2013, at 7PM, the Hoover Library will begin signing children up for the Summer Reading Program. The program is for babies through sixth grade.

Rare Martini offers free Star Trek tickets

Ebony Hall — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Marina Von Bismark and Kody Bliss of The Rare Martini stopped by Talk of Alabama today to talk about a special event for all the Trekkies out there.

Tour de Cure coming up

Ebony Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:08:00 EDT

The event is Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Vincent's 119.

Woman turns tornado debris into art

Ebony Hall — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

After a tornado ripped through her town in 2011, Smith started making masks out of the tornado debris.

Finding "Lost Birmingham"

Ebony Hall — Thu, 9 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Author Beverly Crider stopped by Talk of Alabama today to talk about her book, "Lost Birmingham."

Organization encourages girls to run

Ebony Hall — Wed, 8 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Catherine Gregory stopped by Talk of Alabama today to talk about the group, Girls on the Run, which aims to get more girls out and running.

Dreams on WIngs to help children

Ebony Hall — Mon, 6 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Volunteer pilots will fly the children a variety of aircraft during a 45-minute flight around the city of Birmingham.

CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close.

Mary J. Blige faces $3.4M federal tax lien in NJ

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:58:00 EDT

Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien in New Jersey.

Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:08:00 EDT

Ladies? Don't make him laugh.

87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.

West Bank and romance prominent in 'Omar'

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:00 EDT

One of the more buzzed-about films at the Cannes Film Festival, "Omar," is set in the West Bank, and the Palestinian conflict is a key part of the plot.

New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:00 EDT

A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next...

Coen, Guirgis on tap at Atlantic Theater Company

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:38:00 EDT

The world premiere of Ethan Coen's first full-length stage play, a revival of "The Threepenny Opera" and a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis will highlight the Atlantic Theater Company's upcoming season.

Cannes crime: 2nd jewel theft during film festival

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT

Thieves outsmarted 80 security guards in an exclusive French Riviera hotel and made off with a necklace that creators say is worth a staggering 2 million euros ($2.6 million) - in the second such jewelry heist during this...

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:28:00 EDT

Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria's corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticize those he felt ruined his country. On Thursday, however, the lawmakers and the country's...

Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:28:00 EDT

Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

May 22 Recipe Greek Rice Salad

Nicole Allshouse — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:49:00 EDT

Greek Rice Salad Serves 4-6 3 cups mixed rice blend, cooked (about 1 ½ cups dry) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon

Recipe May 21 Dale's Burgers

Nicole Allshouse — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:38:00 EDT

You Need: 1 lb. ground round 2 Tbs. dale's Seasoning 1 Tbs honey ¼ cup oatmeal Mix ingredients together in large bowl. Form into patties and place on grill until done. Baste with dale's while coo

May 20th Recipe: BAKED OYSTERS

Nicole Allshouse — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:23:00 EDT

BAKED OYSTERS 1/2 cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 3/4 cup crushed cracker 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 4 cups shucked oysters 1/4 cup sherry wine Directions: 1 Preheat oven 375°F

May 17th Recipe: Rolled Eggplant Parmesan

Nicole Allshouse — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:13:00 EDT

Rolled Eggplant parmesan for 4-6 people. Estimated prep/cook time 20 minutes 2 large eggplant 2 cups ricotta 3 cups flour 4 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 4-6 oz Vegetable oil 3 cups shredded mozzarella

May 17th Recipe: Fried Zucchini

Nicole Allshouse — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:11:00 EDT

Fried Zucchini for 4-6 people Estimated prep/cook time 10 minutes 2 Zucchinis' 2 cups flour 4 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 cups seasoned Italian breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp.

May 16th Recipe: CHICKEN & PASTA PRIMAVERA

Nicole Allshouse — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:03:00 EDT

CHICKEN & PASTA PRIMAVERA Ingredients 1 oz. uncooked linguine or fettuccine 1 (16-oz.) jar Alfredo pasta sauce 1 lb. chicken breast strips 1/2 cup fresh baby carrots (quartered) 1/4 cup milk 1 medium

Recipe May 16th : MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SALAD

Nicole Allshouse — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SALAD Ingredients: 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil 3 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1

Recipe May 15th: Pecan Praline Chicken Sliders

Nicole Allshouse — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:24:00 EDT

Pecan Praline Chicken Sliders Makes 12 Sliders 6, 4-ounce frozen boneless chicken breasts, cut in half ¼ cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ½ cup chopped

Recipe May 15th: Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Nicole Allshouse — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:22:00 EDT

Buffalo Chicken Sliders Makes 12 Sliders 6, 4-ounce frozen boneless chicken breasts, cut in half 5 large eggs 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon Blackening Seasoning ½ cup hot sauce ¼ cup butter ¨÷ cup

Recipe May 14th:Dreamland BBQ Chicken Pizza

Nicole Allshouse — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:41:00 EDT

Dreamland BBQ Chicken Pizza 1. Sauté first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender; drain. 2. Spread dressing evenly over top of pizza crust. Arrange