HUNTSVILLE — Aerospace giant Teledyne Brown Engineering on Wednesday held a ribbon cutting ceremony as the company revealed its new high bay manufacturing facility. The new facility, which adds 40,000 square feet to Teledyne Brown’s manufacturing operations, will support work relating to supplying the defense, energy and space industry with hardware and systems which will […]

The Alabama Medical Association, during its weekly COVID-19 webcast, will host former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin to discuss issues relating to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Medical Association president Dr. Aruna Arora and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris will join the former U.S. surgeon general in discussing ongoing mitigation efforts to combat […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Wednesday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) in his bid for reelection to the Alabama State Senate, serving District 27. Whatley’s ties to Lee County span several generations, with his family first moving to the area in 1832. The senator is a graduate of Beauregard High […]

Drake State Technical & Community College has emerged as an incubator of skilled talent and a crucial hub for workforce development. It is through the vision and determination of the institution’s leader, Dr. Patricia Sims, that the school has solidified its position as a vital contributor to economic growth in North Alabama. Sims holds an […]

HUNTSVILLE — NASA officials on Wednesday offered a glimpse into the inner-workings surrounding the Artemis mission and Space Launch System (SLS) program, which will return Americans to the lunar surface and eventually lead to the exploration of unchartered frontier. The ambitious Artemis mission is set to forge a new era of human space exploration and […]

Mobile-based firms Myer Marine Services and Hargrove EPC have signed a memorandum of understanding with Guyanese firm GAICO construction solidifying a partnership aiming to tap into the nation’s newfound petroleum industry. The collaboration seeks to undertake the development of new projects in the South American country. According to Oil Now, the partnership will make possible […]

European auto supplier REHAU announced plans to expand its Cullman plant in support of the company’s recently-awarded contract to build exterior polymer-based components for Mercedes-Benz SUV models. State and local officials joined company leaders in celebrating the expansion and mark REHAU’s 25-year presence in the North Alabama city. Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic […]

Auburn University student Stephen Morris says he is the latest victim of “cancel culture” due to his appointment to serve in student government being derailed over concerns about his past tweets expressing conservative views. In July, Morris was appointed to serve as chief justice of the school’s Student Government Association (SGA). When his appointment came […]

Campaign activity is ramping up for candidates seeking election to Alabama’s statewide offices. Candidates are looking to galvanize support from the electorate and gain momentum as they attempt to boost fundraising numbers headed into the last month of the third quarter. Many view some of the state’s top officer positions as being uncompetitive. However, some […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) this week took its “Back the Blue” tour to the Northwest corner of the Yellowhammer State. On Wednesday, State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) and State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) joined the AFA in Russellville where they thanked and fed around 300 first responders from Colbert and Franklin Counties. AFA members […]

The Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee (ACJRC) on Friday announced its endorsement of Attorney General Steve Marshall in his bid for a second term as the state’s chief law enforcement officer. ACJRC chairman Tom Dart praised what the committee sees as Marshall’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. “Steve Marshall has the integrity and […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Friday announced the reallocation of $12.3 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the recruitment of out-of-state travel nurses to temporarily serve in Alabama hospitals as the state contends with widespread nursing shortage. The governor praised the state’s recent uptick in vaccinations but cited the need for increased hospital staff […]

Prisoner of War and Purple Heart recipient Mike Durant is exploring the possibility of entering Alabama’s 2022 race for the U.S. Senate. Sources say a poll was conducted that included Durant, which he later confirmed to Yellowhammer News. Durant served as a special operations pilot for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) from 1988 […]

Three Huntsville public works employees were installing a storm pipe at John Hunt Park on Thursday when a trench collapse left one dead and two injured. According to city officials, the two injured workers were taken to the hospital where they were treated with non-life-threatening injuries. The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Bobby Green. […]

From the rolling foothills of lower Appalachia to the region’s unique and culture-rich attractions, North Alabama has solidified itself as a prime destination for tourists across the nation. The region is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and folksy natives who strictly adhere to the values of old-fashioned southern hospitality. North Alabama is a […]

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday announced that is has launched its “KICK COVID” campaign, which will promote vaccinations and education regarding vaccine efficacy. The statewide campaign will offer COVID-19 vaccinations and testing in prominent locations at select home games for each football program this fall. Each school will have its own […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Wednesday joined Steve Bannon’s “War Room: Pandemic” podcast, where he and the former chief White House strategist discussed issues relating to election integrity. Brooks repeated his popular assertion that if only eligible American citizens cast ballots in the 2020 presidential election, former President Donald Trump would have been reelected […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R-AL) is doubling down on his call for President Joe Biden’s impeachment as Facebook on Wednesday removed a critical post he made of the president. The social media platform cited a violation of “community standards on violence and incitement.” During the August 21 “Save America” rally in Cullman, which played host […]

AlabamaWorks has announced that it is hosting a virtual conference with workforce partners to address issues facing the state’s workforce and will discuss innovative next steps as the economy advances in the post-pandemic era. As the economy continues to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19, the state’s workforce is seeking to meet the increased […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Thursday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) in his reelection campaign for the Alabama State Senate, serving District 3. Orr is a sixth generation Alabamian and native of Danville. AFA touted the senator’s work ethic and pointed to the jobs he held in his youth while […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow” on Wednesday to address the state of the American economy and offer alternative policy solutions to those being implemented by the Biden administration. Alabama’s freshman senator contrasted the free-market-oriented Trump-era policies to those of the current administration, which have paved the way for an increased […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) on Wednesday took a critical posture toward President Joe Biden’s withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan and his administration’s handling of the recent hardship that has taken place in the beleaguered country. The Biden administration on Tuesday estimated that roughly 90% of Americans who sought evacuation from the fallen country […]

Many have expressed concerns regarding the mental health status of U.S. military veterans due to the ongoing crisis unfolding in war-torn Afghanistan. In the wake of recent tragedies, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is calling on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) chairman Mark Takano to reconvene the committee’s business immediately so it can address the […]

According to the Alabama Medical Association, more children were hospitalized with COVID-19 in August than any other time since the pandemic began in early 2020. During its weekly live-streamed COVID-19 update, physicians with the Alabama Medical Association will discuss how the community spread of the Delta variant is affecting Alabama’s youth. Alabama State Superintendent of […]