Following the retirement of long-time Alabama Power Company external and governmental affairs chief Zeke Smith, Clay Ryan has been elected senior vice president of External Affairs for Alabama Power, effective immediately. Ryan will be responsible for Governmental Affairs, Corporate Affairs and Charitable Giving.  Zeke Smith, who previously served as Alabama Power’s executive vice president of […]

Innovate Alabama is taking a major leap in strengthening the state’s innovation and entrepreneurial landscape. The public-private partnership announced the inaugural designees of the Innovate Alabama Network: 51 organizations across 17 Alabama counties will receive $9.3 million in supporting funds. “By providing funding and resources to our local communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions, we […]

The race to fill former State Senator and Majority Leader Clay Scofield’s seat in the Alabama Legislature is quickly heating up. On Wednesday morning, State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) announced he’s running in the Republican primary. A Marshall County native and a 5th generation resident, Colvin says he has deep roots in a region he […]

Polling results shared exclusively with Yellowhammer News suggests the race for Alabama State Senate District 9 is anyone’s game after the announcement Majority Leader Clay Scofield was stepping down for a top position with the Business Council of Alabama.  District 9, which covers all of Marshall County and parts of Madison and Blount counties, hasn’t […]

New polling from Cygnal reveals perspectives among Americans over the recent Hamas attacks on Israel and broader Jewish-Muslim relations in the aftermath of the violence. The poll, which included an oversample of Jewish and Muslim Americans, registered the impact of recent events including Iran’s involvement and President Biden’s visit to Israel. Cygnal President Brent Buchanan […]

Speaking to Dana Perino on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” this morning, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said she doesn’t support using American taxpayer money to fund Ukrainian pensions. The supplemental request submitted by President Joe Biden to Congress would send $11.8 billion to Ukraine for non-war purposes, including the backstopping of the Ukrainian public pension system. […]

State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) announced today that he will seek to fill the vacant State Senate District 9 seat that includes portions of Blount and Madison counties and all of Marshall County. Kitchens’ announcement immediately followed news that Sen. Clay Scofield, who has represented District 9 since 2010, was stepping down as Senate Majority […]

State Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) was elected as Majority Leader by the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus in an official proceeding on Monday, succeeding Senator Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville), who is stepping down from the role. “I am deeply humbled to be elected as the Republican leader in the Alabama State Senate. Having the trust of my […]

The Soul of the South was on full display last week.  SoulGrown, a publication on the forefront of the culture, beauty and ingenuity of Alabama and those who tell its story, honored a handful of the creators who make life better for everyone in the state. “These are people who love our land, grow our […]

After Alabama’s congressional map was redrawn by federal courts for effect in the 2024 election, two sitting members of the House will now run against each other in the Republican primary. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced his reelection bid for the First Congressional District last month once the map was solidified. On Monday, Rep. Barry […]

Concerns about terrorists crossing the U.S. southern border have intensified as the Israel-Hamas war unfolds. A recent Customs and Border Patrol memo alerted law enforcement to be vigilant of suspects potentially tied to groups like Hamas and Hezbollah trying to cross the Southern border. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who also chairs the National Republican […]

Earlier this year, Sen. Katie Britt debuted her dance skills on Capitol Hill with a school group from Briarwood Christian Academy. RELATED: Katie Britt: First U.S. Senator in history to hit ‘the Griddy’? This weekend at the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, she might have settled the debate on which U.S. Senator has the best […]

Big Communications, a creative and marketing powerhouse, has promoted longtime staffer Shannon Harris to lead its award-winning creative department as executive creative director. Harris has had four promotions since joining the agency in 2010 and most recently served as creative director. This marks Big’s first female executive creative director in its 28-year history. “Shannon is […]

Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter brought aboard new communications directors for their State House staff. Reed (R-Jasper) named Harrison Adams, a Selma native and graduate of the University of Alabama to the role.  Adams was president of the Student Government Association and received his […]

Alabama Power Service Organization volunteers assisted in cleaning up Noccalula Falls Park by clearing trash and erasing graffiti from rock formations. Teaming up with the Southeastern Climbers Coalition during the fall season, 25 APSO members from Alabama Power’s Eastern Division worked to improve the park’s environment, particularly for climbers. SCC’s Kate Hanes, who directed the […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville vehemently criticized the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ decision to disregard the VA Accountability Act, a bipartisan law that permitted the swift termination of VA employees for misconduct. It led to the firing of more than 4,000 VA employees found neglecting the care of veterans. Misconduct in mind by leaders who […]

Birmingham native, police officer and returning candidate Travis Hendrix locked down a high-stakes special primary runoff election on Tuesday night with 65% of the vote.  Hendrix won out against Alabama’s first openly-transgender candidate, Sylvia Swayne, who more than doubled his fundraising total. Despite being outraised and outspent, Hendrix said he’s grateful for the opportunity to […]

A highly-competitive special primary election matched Tuscaloosa attorney and former judge Brian Brinyark with Fayette County Commissioner Brad Cox in a runoff Tuesday for the Republican nomination for House District 16. Brinyark pulled away with a win, securing 52.75% of the vote. Cox, who has deep roots in the West Alabama agriculture community, conceded Tuesday […]

Accelerate Alabama, an economic blueprint that has driven ambition, strategy and evaluation for state business leaders since 2012, is set to receive an upgrade under incoming Department of Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, who has served the state in that role across 12 years and […]

In 2022, Birmingham-Southern College officials announced that the school was nearly $38 million in debt and in imminent danger of shutting down.  Since then, BSC Board Chairman Rev. Keith D. Thompson announced the school would remain open – contingent on bridge funding from state and local government.  That funding was expected to be secured after […]

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell was featured in an episode of “The Daniel Dilemma” taught by Pastor Chris Hodges of Church of the Highlands, broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The series looks at the life of the prophet Daniel and tackles an issue many Christians currently face: How believers can stay close to […]

Jackie Zeigler announced her candidacy for reelection to the Alabama State Board of Education’s District 1 seat. A former educator with 37 years of experience in Alabama public schools, Zeigler said she’ll continue bringing her experience, and understanding of the complex challenges currently facing public education in the state to the board. “Serving as the […]

A group of U.S. Senators on a visit to Israel saw firsthand the havoc being unleashed on sacred ground, now wartorn, by terrorist group Hamas. Officials held a press conference, warning Iran that the war will soon reach their front door if the regional attacks escalate.  U.S. Senator Katie Britt is among the congressional delegation […]

Longtime Madison resident and City Councilman Teddy Powell has been endorsed by the Business Council of Alabama in the House District 10 special election, the BCA announced today. The special general election is scheduled for March 26, 2024. Powell’s career revolves around service to the Department of Defense as a budget analyst and a long […]