A new graduating class of Alabama community college students is ready to hit the job market with skills that will put them in-demand to support the utility industry. Bishop State, Lawson State, Trenholm State and Jefferson State community colleges are investing in the future by offering technical training programs to prepare students for careers in the skilled trades. As part […]

A well-trained workforce prepared for current and future jobs is essential for continued growth in Alabama, and Alabama Power is among utilities partnering with community colleges across the state to train students to work as electric lineworkers. Applications are being accepted for the January 2022 and March 2022 sessions. The application period ends Sept. 1, 2021. Some […]

Every year, utilities across the country celebrate National Lineman Appreciation Day in April to express gratitude for lineworkers and field representatives. Alabama Power recognizes these employees’ hard work and dedication to the company and the communities they serve. Lineworker contributions are even more noteworthy this year as their commitment to safely providing Alabama reliable energy has not wavered even […]

A well-trained workforce is essential to the future of Alabama’s economic growth. An Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) kicks off in Mobile on March 1, 2021, to develop building trade skills in the area. The eight-week program, hosted by Bishop State Community College, will expose participants to union crafts and the construction industry before they select a specific career […]

As part of this year’s campaign supporting the United Way of Central Alabama, the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) hosted a book drive benefiting United Way partner agency Better Basics. Employees donated 178 books by ordering from a preapproved Amazon wish list. “We’re so grateful to APSO for including this book drive as part of the United Way campaign […]

Across the country, people enjoy lighting fireworks to celebrate our nation’s birthday each Fourth of July. While gathering in large groups to watch fireworks shows may not occur this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families and socially distant groups can still safely enjoy the holiday. Follow these tips to stay safe while using fireworks:

It’s an honor to serve, and every year the men and women who answer that call are honored for their service to their country. The Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) recently recognized military veterans who have made an impact both in their military careers as well as their business careers. These Veterans of Influence include CEOs, […]

Downtown Birmingham serves as the backdrop for the latest action thriller. Familiar sites around the city can be seen in the first trailer for “Line of Duty.” The film stars Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight”) as officer Frank Penny, who goes on a rogue mission to find the chief of police’s abducted daughter. After killing the police’s only […]

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is the latest can’t-miss television star. A&E’s most-watched series, “Live PD,” will begin this week airing episodes on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight featuring Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Filming started Monday.

Water is one of the world’s greatest natural resources and students from the Tallassee school system recently received hands-on experience to appreciate its value and importance. The Tallassee City School Water Festival hosted more than 125 sixth grade students from Southside Middle School at the Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook on Sept. 20. Students learned […]

As Renew Our Rivers celebrates its 20th year, longtime volunteers are remembering the early days of the campaign and how it has changed Alabama’s waterways for the better. Many of the earliest Renew Our Rivers volunteers got plugged into the program through civic groups and home owner and boat owner associations (HOBOs). The organizations provide a solid […]

Two Alabama-built vehicles earned top spots in their categories in Car and Driver magazine’s list of the best trucks. The Alabama-build Honda Ridgeline was named the best mid-size pickup truck while the Mercedes-Benz GLS450 was named the best large SUV in Car and Driver “10 Best Trucks and SUVs for 2019.” Car and Driver tested […]

(Video above: Yellowhammer’s Cliff Sims interviews Indiana Gov. Mike Pence) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — News began to leak Thursday morning that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will likely be announced as Donald J. Trump’s running mate during a Friday morning press conference. With over a decade of experience in Congress and a full term as Governor of […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – General Electric Aviation broke ground on two new facilities in Alabama this week that will work together in a partnership that is not found anywhere else in the world. The $200 million project will mass-produce silicon carbide (SiC) materials used to manufacture ceramic matrix composite components (CMCs) for jet engines and land-based […]

Looking for a fun place to visit for the summer? Well look no further than Sweet Home Alabama. The Yellowhammer State is home to one of Forbes’ 20 best summer destinations, but it’s not where you might think. While Alabama’s beaches are some of the best in the world, Forbes listed Birmingham among the 20 […]

PHENIX CITY, Ala. – An emotional image of a grandfather and his infant grandson that is taking the internet by storm was photographed right here in Alabama. Allan Halstead and his grandson Kolbie Gregware share a special bond. Though one of them is 67 and the other is less than a year old, they’ve both […]

Saturdays in the fall are practically religious holidays in Alabama. Thousands of fans make weekly journeys to Tuscaloosa or Auburn to cheer on their favorite team. Many fans will even follow their teams around the country as they travel to other stadiums. All those trips to Auburn and Tuscaloosa, along with the national exposure both […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker has filed a federal lawsuit against the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission to block his potential suspension from the bench. The JIC has been investigating Justice Parker on the basis that comments he made on gay marriage violated judicial canons of ethics. The Southern Poverty Law Center filed […]

The Daily Show with Trevor NoahGet More: The Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook,The Daily Show Video Archive (Video above: The Daily Show takes on Alabama politics) Last night, Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” weighed in on the current state of Alabama politics – and it didn’t hold back. During […]

HUNTSVILLE – A huge 1,252-acre property outside Huntsville is the newest “mega site” for the Tennessee Valley Authority and is ready to welcome new business to the state, officials from the City of Huntsville and Limestone County announced today. The new mega site certification will help Huntsville compete internationally to bring large-scale industrial and manufacturing […]

(Video above: Jason Mraz performs for patients at Children’s) BIRMINGHAM — Two-time Grammy award winner Jason Mraz played a special concert for patients at Children’s Hospital on Monday before his sold-out concert at Iron City. The performance was part of a new partnership between Iron City and Children’s Hospital. Mraz performed a few songs for […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) had a background name drop in the first episode of CBS’s new summer political/sci-fi drama, “BrainDead.” In the final minutes of the first episode, a closed door can be seen in the background with a name card for “Senator Richard Shelby – Alabama” on the wall. Shelby is never mentioned […]

AUBURN, Ala. — Before he was convicted on 12 felony ethics charges, Mike Hubbard used his position as Speaker of the House to support his home city of Auburn and Auburn University. His impact on the city and the university was so great, that many buildings and roads there now bear his name. But the […]

Jefferson County’s long-time sheriff Mike Hale is currently battling prostate cancer, but he isn’t letting it slow him down. “I’m kind of tired. I come back to the office, eat an early lunch, have a nap. I don’t think citizens will begrudge me that,” Hale told WBRC last week. The JeffCo sheriff found out he […]