The topic of artificial intelligence has become widely discussed over the past few years, drawing condemnation and worry from some, and praise and excitement from others. Now, Auburn University has created a course that will give direction to other Southeastern Conference schools’ faculties on implementing AI effectively in the classroom. As a member of the […]

Lindsay Shiver was, by all outside appearances, a happy wife and mother of three. According to the several reports, however, Shiver allegedly began an affair in the Bahamas with a 28-year-old man she met at a bar a few months ago. Eventually, her husband Robert Shiver, a former Auburn football player, learned of the affair […]

One Alabama man’s road to the NFL was almost ended after a confrontation at a parking lot party. DeMarcus Ware played football for Auburn High School, eventually going on to play at Troy University where he was a two-time All Sunbelt Conference selection. During the 2005 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Dallas Cowboys […]

Alabama Power has a familiar face on its board of directors. Bobbie Knight, president of Miles College, has been named to the board of the utility company. She retired from Alabama Power in 2016 after 38 years with the company. “We are pleased to welcome Bobbie back to Alabama Power and appreciate her willingness to […]

It wasn’t too long ago when Alabama seemed to matter little in the national political landscape in comparison to some of its neighbors. However, that could be changing. The first and maybe primary reason for this recent political growth and change on the national level is that Alabama’s representatives in Congress are in positions to […]

Former President Donald Trump spoke to a sold-out audience Friday at the annual Alabama Republican Party summer dinner in Montgomery. Trump, who launched his reelection campaign last November, picked up the endorsements of Sen. Tommy Tuberville and every Republican congressman in the state on the day of his arrival in the Yellowhammer State. “Eight years […]

Alabama is known to be one of the most pro-veteran states in the entire U.S. Today, the state, the Department of Labor, and specifically, the Opelika Career Center received national recognition for significant efforts with veterans in the prestigious Mark Sanders Award. “The Opelika Career Center has worked tirelessly to help assist veterans and military […]

Six executives whose business acumen ranges from finance to manufacturing to the culinary arts will be the newest inductees for the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is Nov. 9 at Haven in Birmingham. The class of 2023 members are Herman E. Bulls of McLean, Va.; Tom Hough of Atlanta; C. Phillip McWane […]

Alabama Launchpad, the state’s most active early seed funding source, has announced 11  finalists for its Cycle 2 2023 competition. The finale, which will be open to the public, is set to take place Aug. 17 in Auburn. The program is made possible through a partnership between Alabama Launchpad and Innovate Alabama. “We’re thrilled to […]

The Alabama Republican Party and Alabama Education Association leadership have become increasingly at odds with one another over rules and legislation that has been proposed recently. The rule change at the center of the latest debate has been suggested by ALGOP Chairman John Wahl. The new rule, if enacted, would prohibit campaign contributions from state […]

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is replacing Dr. Anthony Fauci as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, UAB announced. The institute is a division of the National Institutes of Health. “This is a great opportunity for Dr. Marrazzo to make a big difference to the country, […]

Most people know that Bryce Young was a superstar at the University of Alabama. They also may know that he has signed one of the highest-paying NFL rookie contracts ever. One thing that doesn’t come to mind, however, when you think of the quarterback, is DoorDash. No, he didn’t score some major NIL deal with […]

Like much of Alabama and other parts of the country, SEC college towns have experienced a sharp increase in the cost of rent, according to a study conducted by three universities, including the University of Alabama. In fact, rent prices across the 14 cities with SEC universities rose 8.22% on average over the past year, […]

The Alabama congressional delegation will be hosting information sessions for the U.S. service academies this month, Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced. The sessions, taking place around the state, will also include participation from Sen. Katie Britt and other members of the Alabama delegation. Congressional staff and service academy representatives will be on hand to discuss each […]

Jerry Seinfeld, one of the most successful comedians of all time, is taking the stage in Alabama for just the second time in eight years. The Emmy and Golden Globe winner is scheduled to perform Sept. 14 at the BJCC Concert Hall. Known best for the iconic, award winning show named after him, Seinfeld has […]

When KD Hill, a former Eufaula High and Ole Miss football player, was in a car crash last month, it wasn’t immediately clear if he would walk again. Now, in just little over a week and after having part of one of his legs amputated, Hill has begun the process. It’s a little blurry, but […]

Vantage Point Solutions has been named the engineering firm of record for the Fiber Utility Network, the company announced Monday. FUN is a coalition of eight electric co-ops, their subsidiaries, and key partners who want to expand the 3,000-mile network of fiber infrastructure across Alabama. “The Fiber Utility Network has spent countless hours conceptualizing how […]

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is playing a critical role in the upcoming Artemis III mission. The mission’s goal, according to NASA, is to place a crew on the moon for the first time in over 50 years. However, before that can happen the newest piece of technology from ULA has to be transported. The […]

“I’m just proud to be from Alabama.” Those were the words of Ardmore native Lee Hodges after capturing his first PGA Tour win Sunday. Hodges, who played golf at Ardmore High School, took home the win at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., in a commanding fashion, finishing at 24-under-par. He led all four rounds […]

A new version of a tried and true helicopter will soon be flying over Fort Novosel. The newly upgraded model of the Apache attack helicopter is known as the AH-64E Version 6.5 and possesses an advanced software program that will help to increase its survivability, lethality, and situational awareness on the modern battlefield. The Apache […]

One of Alabama’s most prominent transportation and logistics companies has formed a partnership with a Florida trucking and brokerage company. Birmingham’s P&S Transportation, a subsidiary of PS Logistics, recently acquired Rinaudo’s  transportation assets in a push to expand its own logistical capabilities, particularly the freight network. “We are proud to welcome Rinaudo to the PS […]

Orange Beach heads a trio of small towns on the Alabama Gulf Coast that have been nationally recognized for their scenic beauty. Orange Beach, according to travel experts at North Carolina Travel Guides, is the third most-picturesque small town in the country. Coming in at Nos. 118 and 119 on the publication’s list of the […]

Gearing up for his upcoming Farm Tour in Alabama next week, Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced two pieces of agricultural-related legislation Wednesday. The first bill, the bipartisan-backed Farm Board Act, would make changes to requirements for representation on the Federal Crop Insurance Corp. (FCIC) board. The legislation would give increased representation on the board to farmers […]

The assault at Rock the South in Cullman last weekend could have ended much worse had it not been for the courageous actions of one man. When Chase Brown of Muscle Shoals went to the country music festival, he didn’t know he would possibly be saving Reid Watts’ life. Brown spoke to Yellowhammer News and […]