MONTGOMERY — While still collecting their taxpayer-funded salaries, the Alabama House Democratic Caucus — with only one defector — on Monday refused to show up to work as the 2020 regular session of the legislature resumed. State Rep. Rod Scott (D-Fairfield) was the sole Democratic member to answer roll call. At least 65 Republicans were […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) on Monday announced the donation of $150,000 to the American Red Cross, enabling the purchase of a new Bloodmobile. In a statement, PCI Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie A. Bryan said, “The American Red Cross is an incredible community partner and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is proud […]

Protective Life Foundation has made a $1 million commitment to support both immediate and longer-term coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts. The contribution, announced in a release last month by Protective Life Corporation, will be directed to community partners across its company footprint, providing relief, support and recovery solutions for those who need it most. Protective Life […]

Lamar County Sheriff Hal Allred on Sunday said his department will not enforce the State of Alabama’s current health order. Governor Kay Ivey last week announced her “Safer-At-Home”order, which went into effect on Thursday, April 30, at 5:00 p.m. CT. That order continues to shutter in-person church services, as well as onsite dining and several other […]

State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy) on Sunday called on the Ivey administration to allow in-person church services and close contact businesses to reopen. In a video, Allen called on State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris to immediately rescind aspects of the current “Safer-At-Home” order, which went into effect on Thursday, April 30, at 5:00 p.m. […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) on Saturday called on Governor Kay Ivey’s administration to reopen the state. Ainsworth has been an outspoken leader on prudently reopening Alabama’s economy, with his Alabama Small Business Commission Emergency Task Force’s “Subcommittee to Reopen the Economy” weeks ago releasing its “Reopening Alabama Responsibly Phase One” plan that would have seen […]

Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill is continuing to be outspoken against what he sees as environmental activists promoting their “political agenda by threatening the economic livelihood of Alabama businesses” during the ongoing pandemic. Earlier this week, Merrill penned an op-ed lamenting that California-based Sierra Club, along with the Birmingham-based liberal environmental group GASP, […]

An 80-megawatt solar project is another major step closer to reality after receiving an important vote of confidence by the Covington County Commission this week. Tax abatement policies needed to support the large scale Wing Solar Project in southern Covington County by Origis Energy were approved by a 4-0 vote. Once completed, the Wing Solar […]

The U.S. Navy on Thursday snubbed Mobile-based Austal USA, instead choosing Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin for a massive contract to build the Guided-Missile Frigates FFG(X) that replaces the current LCS design. The contract will be at least worth $795 million, however between the lead ship and options for up to nine others that total would be […]

According to information released by the Alabama Department of Labor on Thursday, 74,966 Alabamians filed initial unemployment claims last week alone. This means that a total of 419,347 Alabamians have filed initial unemployment claims since February 8. Governor Kay Ivey declared a State of Emergency due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on March 13.

Alabama is already set to play leading roles in landing the first woman and the next man on the surface of the moon through NASA’s Artemis program, and a major announcement Thursday only reinforced that reality. Huntsville-based Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), was named as one of three prime contractors awarded […]

The Regions Foundation on Thursday announced 11 additional grants supporting small business recovery amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The grantees from the Regions Bank nonprofit initiative included the Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham and the Small Business Relief Fund from the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce. Regions in a release detailed the following:

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced the suspension of international mail services to many foreign countries, however Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Thursday confirmed that eligible uniformed and overseas voters registered in the state will still be able to vote through the use of the Alabama electronic ballot delivery and […]

The Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association (ARHA) on Tuesday issued a statement after Governor Kay Ivey the same day announced that eateries in the state will not be able to reopen for onsite dining in the first phase of her plan to get the economy back up and running. Ivey’s new “Safer At Home” order […]

MainStreet Family Care and KidsStreet Urgent Care are now offering coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody tests. A Tuesday release outlined that the available antibody test is performed by drawing a blood sample from the patient and sending it to the lab to be processed. Any patient interested in being tested for COVID-19 can walk into a MainStreet or […]

Following Governor Kay Ivey’s press conference on Tuesday announcing the initial phase of her plan to reopen Alabama’s economy, leaders in the state legislature released statements generally framing the announcement as a step in the right direction. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) was a member of the executive committee of Ivey’s coronavirus task […]

Without corrective action, Congress’ coronavirus stimulus package could crash the mortgage industry across the nation. As reported by Fox Business, “a series of missteps and outright errors in judgment by federal regulators are turning a bad situation in housing into a calamity that may lead to a U.S. debt default.” The CARES Act, as explained […]

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) recently told Alabamians not to “listen to the politicians” regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, before specifically referring to President Donald J. Trump. A video posted recently to YouTube and just discovered by Yellowhammer News captured a short portion of an event that Jones attended with the likes of U.S. Senator […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Monday announced that Medical Place, a BCA member based in Montgomery, has donated $100,000 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) for coronavirus (COVID-19) related research. This came after Medical Place approached BCA for help facilitating the donation to a group working on long-term coronavirus relief. “My […]

Governor Kay Ivey is set to make an announcement Tuesday, April 28, regarding how the state will reopen its economy, according to the majority whip of the Alabama House of Representatives. State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) tweeted that the governor told this to legislators on a Monday morning conference call. Alabama’s current State Health Order […]

While UAB Hospital has cared for the most coronavirus (COVID-19) patients out of all in-patient facilities in the state, monetary losses to the hospital are expected to be huge due to elective procedures and many other clinical activities not occurring as usual. In a video statement, UAB Medicine CEO Will Ferniany explained that UAB Hospital […]

Former University of Alabama star quarterback Jalen Hurts on Friday was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 53rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, which is being conducted remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hurts, who played his final college season at the University of Oklahoma as a graduate transfer, said […]

The state of Alabama had a big night Thursday during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which is being conducted remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Four players from the University of Alabama heard their names called, beginning with star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as the fifth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins. […]

A column published Thursday by National Review suggested U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) as a long-shot candidate to be the 2020 Democratic nominee for vice president of the United States. Senior National Review writer Dan McLaughlin referred to Sewell as a potential “proverbial ‘dark horse’ candidate nobody saw coming.” “Don’t be surprised if she ends […]