The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this month notified state health agencies that efforts to expand monoclonal antibody therapy locations have been placed on hold, leading many to question the decision which they believe will lead to supply shortages of the life-saving COVID-19 treatment. Additionally, HHS announced that it was limiting […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Friday sent a letter to lawmakers declaring her intentions to call a special session of the Alabama State Legislature in order to address issues relating to the state’s prison infrastructure. In the letter obtained by Yellowhammer News, Ivey says that the state “face[s] an urgent need to address Alabama’s longstanding […]

Friday marks the 234th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. On a day that is set aside to celebrate the nation’s supreme legal document, many have taken exception to the National Archives Records Administration’s (NARA) decision to place warning labels on the nation’s founding documents. U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), chairman of the […]

State Treasurer John McMillan (R-AL) tendered his resignation to Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) as the longtime public servant will take on the role of executive director for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. In May, the governor signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana and established the commission which will regulate the use of medicinal cannabis in the […]

Faculty and graduate students with the University of Alabama are seeking to address the root causes of low vaccination rates among the state’s citizens, particularly within the Black community. In a report issued this week as part of a national effort aimed at ensuring equal access to COVID-19 vaccines, a seven-person team consisting of the […]

The Biden administration earlier this week began the process of notifying states on the number of Afghan nationals that are slated to arrive in their communities as part of the first group of around 37,000 refugees that are to be resettled in the United States. Alabama is set to take in 10 Afghan refugees who […]

Walker County Commissioner Keith Davis has announced his candidacy to represent House District 13 in the Alabama Legislature’s lower chamber. Davis announced his campaign at a meeting of the local Republican Party, during which he touched on what he calls his “unwavering commitment” to the GOP and his years of “proven leadership.” Davis served as […]

State Rep. Debbie Hamby Wood (R-Valley) on Thursday announced her intentions to seek reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives, serving District 38. Wood was first elected to the legislature in 2018. Prior to her service in the legislature’s lower chamber, she served on the Chambers County Commission for 16 years. She also served as […]

After serving over half a year as Austal USA’s interim president, Rusty Murdaugh has been named permanent head of the Mobile-based shipbuilder. The company announced that the promotion became effective September 9. Murdaugh, a long-time veteran of the defense industry, joined the company in 2017 as chief financial officer. In announcing the hire, Austal USA […]

U.S. Army General and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, without the knowledge of former President Donald Trump, on a phone call told his Chinese counterpart that he would warn the communist regime if the commander-in-chief were to order a preeminent military strike before it took place, according to “Peril,” a book […]

Small business owner Matt Woods has announced his intentions to seek election to the Alabama House of Representatives, serving District 13. The seat for which Woods is seeking is currently occupied by State Rep. Connie Rowe (R-Jasper), who has announced that she will not seek reelection due to her recent appointment to serve as senior […]

State Rep. Connie Rowe (R-Jasper) has announced that she will not seek reelection to the state legislature and instead will be taking on the role of senior advisor to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R-AL). Rowe tells Yellowhammer News that she looks forward to her new role, which she will be assuming once her work in […]

U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt on Thursday released her campaign’s first digital advertisement featuring her husband, 2000s-era University of Alabama football star and former New England Patriot, Wesley Britt. The football-themed spot, titled “Toughness,” displays the former Crimson Tide All-American offensive tackle touting his wife’s willingness to take aim at President Joe Biden and his […]

Physician experts with the Alabama Medical Association during Thursday’s live-streamed COVID-19 update will answer questions surrounding the use of monoclonal antibody treatment. According to the association, monoclonal antibody treatments have been credited with reducing hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients. Earlier this week, the Medical Association raised concerns that the federal government is taking steps to limit […]

The Birmingham community gathered Tuesday night for a celebratory drone show at Protective Stadium to unveil new lighting at the multi-use venue. Employees, elected officials, business and community leaders, and project partners joined together in celebration as the Protective Stadium identification signage was officially turned on for the first time at Protective Stadium. Last week, […]

There will be no shortage of adrenaline at the fourth annual Kids to Love fundraiser this weekend at the Regions Center in downtown Huntsville. More than 100 “Edgers” will rappel 160 feet down the side of the Regions Center to raise money for youth in foster care. Each Edger secured their slot by committing a […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) has named State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne) as its 2021 Legislator of the Year. Elliott represents Senate District 32, which covers Baldwin County and serves on the Senate’s Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee as well as vice chairman of the Government Affairs Committee. AFA said Elliott played an integral role […]

Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held a Tuesday press conference in which the senators railed against the actions taken by the Biden administration, which they believe led to the crisis in Afghanistan. The committee’s GOP members spoke to the press after holding a classified briefing with Gen. Scott Miller, former commander […]

Huntsville-based Dynetics, along with four industry partners, has been tapped by NASA to assist the agency in enabling a consistent pace of manned excursions to the moon’s surface as part of the Artemis program. NASA said the companies will make advancements toward sustainable human landing system concepts, conduct risk-reduction activities, and provide feedback on NASA’s […]

HPM on Tuesday announced that it has appointed Ryan Austin to serve as the firm’s new president, ushering in a new era of leadership for the firm which consistently ranks among the industry’s global giants. The newly-announced appointment becomes effective October 1, 2021. Austin currently serves as HPM’s chief operations officer and executive vice president. […]

Leaders have the foresight to spot an issue and implement effective solutions to address it. For Patti Yancey, she has well exceeded her intention of addressing a critical need facing today’s youth by enacting real change that will foster the next generation of community leaders. For years, many have recognized the longstanding need for children […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to tout the contributions of Alabama’s HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and the impact the schools have had across the nation. According to a recent study, the Yellowhammer State’s HBCUs have delivered more than $1.5 billion of economic impact, played a significant […]

Auburn University has announced a new scholarship and financial aid initiative designed to make obtaining a college education more affordable for students who otherwise would not have the means to live the Auburn experience. The newly-announced scholarship program, called Ever Auburn, will make attending Auburn more accessible to deserving students who have the intellect, the […]

The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU) on Tuesday commended Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation for opposing an IRS proposal which it says would undermine consumers’ privacy protections. Four GOP members of Alabama’s congressional delegation cosigned a letter authored by U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) which seeks to protect financial institutions from […]