Alabama’s 200th birthday celebrations continue. The Alabama Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit has been making stops across the state since March. It’s currently in Pike County. “You can spend hours in here or, of course, you can rush through it in 45 minutes if you want to,” Brundidge Historical Society President Lawrence Bowden says. Put on by the Alabama Humanities Foundation, the…
The city of Brundidge is working to bring improvements to its downtown area. The town has formed committees to help look for ways to bring business, spruce up store fronts, and add events to the calendar. “There are so many things that are unique to Brundidge, that’s special about Brundidge that we want everyone to experience,” co-chair of the Brundidge…
A major pickle manufacturer is bringing its production back home to Alabama. Sims Food, Incorporated announced it will be moving the Wickles Pickles brand from North Carolina to the Magnolia Vegetable Processors site in the city of Brundidge, which opened last year. “As of 2019, we will be making all wickles products here,” Magnolia Vegetable Processor’s Efficiency Leader Kelsi Caraway…
Peanut butter sustained the city of Brundidge during the Great Depression in the 1930’s. Each year, residents hold its annual Peanut Butter Festival to celebrate the snack that had an impact on Brundidge’s economy. Lawrence Bowden is the President of the Brundidge Historical Society. “They started making peanut butter here in Brundidge in 1928. It was one of the first…
