MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Monday began debate on new congressional, legislative and state school board district maps redrawn in accordance with 2020 U.S. Census Bureau statistics. In addition to the legislature initiating the redistricting process, lawmakers are also poised to take up debate on two anti-vaccine mandate bills which passed through committee in […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Monday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) in his reelection bid for the Alabama State Senate, District 29. Chesteen is a lifelong resident of Geneva County and a graduate of Troy University. He formerly served as head football coach and athletic director at Geneva High School. […]

State Rep. Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville) on Monday announced that he will not seek another term in the Alabama House of Representatives. Sanderford, who assumed office after winning a special election in 1989, has served nearly 33 years in the legislature’s lower chamber. “Representing the citizens of Huntsville and Madison County for almost 33 years has […]

Former State Sen. Paul Sanford on Monday announced his intentions to seek the Republican nomination to represent Alabama’s fifth congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The congressional seat is becoming vacant as U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is seeking election to the U.S. Senate. Sanford’s family is widely known for their years of […]

Birmingham officials are finalizing agreements to bring Fox Sports’ United States Football League (USFL) to Alabama’s Magic City. Within the past month, local leadership held discussions debating the appropriate amount of funding to contribute toward the proposal to offset expenses that will be absorbed by way of Protective Stadium serving as the league’s main venue. […]

The state of Alabama has officially filed suit against the Biden administration in an effort to shield federal contractors from the president’s vaccine mandate. Issued by the White House in early September, Executive Order 14042 dictated that certain federal contractors mandate their respected workforces to become vaccinated against COVID-19. Alabama has joined six other states […]

The University of North Alabama’s student enrollment has topped 8,800 students, which breaks all previous enrollment records of the institution’s 191-year history. Fall 2021 registration marks UNA’s 11th consecutive term of record enrollment, solidifying the school as being the fastest-growing university in the state, according to the institution. UNA president Dr. Ken Kitts attributes the […]

The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA) recently launched an innovative tool in the organization’s effort to promote registered apprenticeship expansion in Alabama. As part of the Yellowhammer News Connect to your Future series, the following serves as information from series sponsor Alabama Works regarding a first-of-its-kind interactive dashboard created to promote the vast apprenticeship offerings […]

Concerns raised by pro-life students at Samford University resulted in a scheduled speech to be postponed over the speaker’s affiliation with Planned Parenthood. Jon Meacham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, was slated to speak at the university’s inaugural ceremonies for its new president, Dr. Beck Taylor. Upon receiving widespread criticism from the student body, […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Thursday issued a proclamation designating the official recognition of Lights On Afterschool Day. A project of the nonprofit Afterschool Alliance, Lights On Afterschool was launched in 2000 to promote the importance of afterschool programs for the nation’s youth. It is the project’s mission to ensure that children across the country […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Friday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) in his bid for reelection to the Alabama State Senate, District 30. Chambliss graduated in 1992 from the University of Alabama with a degree in civil engineering. In 1996, he was elected to his first of three terms on […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall (R-AL), along with state appropriators and the State Personnel Department, on Thursday issued an advisory to Alabama employers regarding medical and religious exemptions to vaccination. In the joint advisory, Marshall noted that that numerous public entities, consisting of universities and state agencies, had received notice that they fall under the guidelines […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) joined a handful of his fellow GOP colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to convey their dissent over President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for Border Patrol agents. In the letter, congressional Republicans suggested that the DHS head should consider alternatives to […]

As the supply chain crisis continues to plague the nation, many have urged the federal government’s swift action to mitigate the issue. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is calling upon the Biden administration to address the issue of food shortages, which he said has had a direct impact on school cafeterias in his district. In […]

The University of Alabama, by way of micromobility company Veo, is providing 300 ebikes to its Tuscaloosa campus students. Veo earlier this year brought its product to Alabama’s Magic City through the Birmingham Shared Micromobility Program. The Illinois-based company is now taking its services to Tuscaloosa. Three hundred of the company’s Cosmo ebikes will provide […]

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on Thursday announced that Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) had awarded $4.85 million in grants toward new and continuing innovation-focused research. Awarded from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, the grants will be allocated to five Alabama universities and one research institution. The state-funded program was […]

A free, at-home kindergarten readiness program has been launched in Alabama to tackle the issue of reading deficiency. Waterford.org, a Utah-based nonprofit created by its state legislature in 2009, for over a decade has brought cost-free early education opportunities to young learners. Upon experiencing success in Utah, the organization is now bringing its no-cost offerings […]

Thanks to funding from Lockheed Martin, Space Foundation is presenting its Space in the Community Program to two Huntsville schools. From November 3 through November 5, the nonprofit global space ecosystem advocacy organization will present its program to engage students about space-focused, STEM-related career fields to New Century Technology High School and the Alabama School […]

Bipartisan congressional efforts are underway to allow unspent pandemic relief funds to be appropriated toward infrastructure improvements. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) has cosponsored legislation to accomplish this. The State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act allows various investments to be made using unspent COVID-19 relief funds. The legislation […]

The Biden administration’s energy policies have come into focus of late as consumers nationwide have seen costs rapidly increase. According to AAA Gas Prices, Alabamians on average are paying $3.20 per gallon for regular gasoline, representing a 69% increase from last year’s average cost of $1.89 per gallon during the same time period. As consumers […]

Vaccine mandates for federal defense contractors will adversely impact national security, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). Alabama’s junior senator on Tuesday penned a letter to President Joe Biden urging the commander-in-chief to halt the implementation of vaccine mandates for federal defense contractors. The senator said that should Biden’s vaccine decree stay in place […]

Breeze Airway’s new Airbus A220-300 aircraft was on display at the company’s U.S. manufacturing facility in Mobile on Tuesday. The A220-300 aircraft is the first of 80 that Breeze has ordered from Airbus. The unveiling held at the Airbus A220 final assembly line in Mobile showcased the aircraft’s sleek modern features. The A220-300 cabin is […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) on Wednesday announced its second slate of endorsements for lawmakers seeking reelection to the state legislature. An endorsement from ALFA is widely seen across the state as being one of great significance. The influential agriculture advocacy organization holds a membership roll of over 340,000, which includes representation from all 67 […]

The Joint Legislative Reapportionment Committee on Tuesday kicked off the state’s redistricting process as it advanced proposed map changes. Lawmakers will begin debate on the proposed congressional, legislative and school board district map changes beginning Thursday when they meet during Gov. Kay Ivey’s (R-AL) called special session of the state legislature. Released by State Rep. […]