Posts by Sean Ross — Page 62

Production and testing on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) may be suspended, but progress continues virtually on the most powerful rocket ever built. While NASA suspended operations at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi and Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, remote work is still underway on the Boeing-built SLS […]

A tornado reportedly touched down in an area of Tuscaloosa during Sunday’s severe weather, and drone footage was posted on Monday showing serious property damage. The footage, posted on Facebook by Mark Murrow, lasts almost 15 minutes and surveys the NorthRiver Yacht Club neighborhood and golf course. Watch:

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused the under-construction Mazda-Toyota plant in Huntsville to delay its planned start of production in 2021, according to Monday reports. Hiring began on a rolling basis in January, with the original plan being to begin manufacturing vehicles at the facility near the beginning of 2021, with full production to begin […]

The U.S. Army has selected Alabama’s Anniston Army Depot as the de-processing site for the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, made the announcement on Monday in a release. De-processing for Army combat vehicles is a step that occurs prior to fielding vehicles for […]

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a trying time for people across the nation, and Alabamians were further put to the test on Easter Sunday when severe weather ripped through several southern states. However, after the storms passed, one incredible photo of the aftermath is now lifting up people all over the world — giving […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Thursday night hosted the first-ever Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT). The event was designed to help walk Alabama small businesses through the process of applying for coronavirus-related federal stimulus funding under the CARES Act, allowing employers throughout the state to speak to experts on a […]

As medical supply shortages continue amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Boeing employees in Huntsville are stepping up to 3D-print face shields to make sure our nation’s frontline medical professionals have what they need to fight the virus. According to a release, the company delivered its first round of 2,300 reusable face shields on Friday. Distribution […]

The Supreme Court of Alabama on Friday morning released a ruling on the remaining convictions against former House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). Hubbard was originally convicted in 2016 on 12 of 23 ethics charges brought against him by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. One of those 12 convictions was reversed by the Alabama Court of […]

In an interview with ESPN’s Maria Taylor this week, University of Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban discussed how he is coping with the temporary new normal of working remotely. In a clip posted on social media, Taylor first asked Saban if he uses FaceTime. “Yeah, we do Zoom, we do FaceTime,” Saban […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) on Thursday announced that the Alabama Small Business Commission Emergency Task Force has formed a new subcommittee on reopening the state’s economy. The subcommittee plans to present a plan to Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris by April 17. The subcommittee on reopening Alabama’s economy will […]

Birmingham-based Regions Bank on Thursday announced that it is working with EVERFI to provide more than 20 no-cost digital courses to K-12 students across the Regions footprint, including Alabama. EVERFI is known as a leader in social impact education innovation, and the latest announcement builds upon the Regions/EVERFI relationship that impacted more than 17,000 high schoolers, […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) will present the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT) tonight, Thursday, April 9. This event, as previously reported by Yellowhammer News, is designed to help Alabama small businesses applying for federal stimulus funding under the new CARES Act. BCA will bring together experts in business, banking, accounting […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is asking all Alabamians to join him in a “Ring for the Resurrection” campaign on Easter Sunday. The effort is intended to promote unity at this COVID-19 time of prolonged separation and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion. Ring for the Resurrection, which was created by Ainsworth, […]

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Wednesday is set to send a letter to President Donald Trump advocating for additional “Buy America” requirements as the nation deals with the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Aderholt is known nationally as a staunch supporter of Trump’s “America First” trade agenda, especially when it comes to manufacturing. The congressman previously […]

AlabamaWorks on Wednesday announced a new way for Yellowhammer State businesses to report how they continue to be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Alabama COVID-19 Workforce Response Survey is designed to help policymakers fully understand the impact of this pandemic on the state’s workforce, as well as provide a clear path forward for […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians this week announced a $1 million donation to Atmore Community Hospital, which serves the city of Atmore and western Escambia County, Alabama, where the tribe’s trust lands are located. The donation, which was approved by Poarch’s Tribal Council, provides funding that the hospital reportedly urgently needs to replace vital […]

In a letter sent to Governor Kay Ivey on Monday, State Reps. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) and Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) called into question the implementation of recent State Health Orders related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Yellowhammer News on Tuesday obtained the letter, which began by saying, “At the request of Speaker Mac McCutcheon, we have […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her new “Ribbons of Hope” campaign from the steps of the Alabama State Capitol. Through this campaign, Ivey is encouraging the people of the state to tie ribbons around a tree, pole, mailbox or other fixture in their front yard as a symbol to remind everyone to pray for […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) continues to be a leading resource for Yellowhammer State job creators looking to navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The BCA on Monday announced that it will present the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT) this coming Thursday night. This event is designed to help small businesses apply […]

The Alabama State Port Authority on Monday announced that its board of directors has named John C. Driscoll as director and chief executive officer for the port authority effective June 1. He will succeed the retiring James K. “Jimmy” Lyons, who will assist Driscoll in the transition and serve as director emeritus until his full […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, an online resource that will serve as a hub of information as the state continues to deal with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A release from Ivey’s office advised that the site is now the state’s official guide to coronavirus relief efforts and is intended to […]

Birmingham-based Iron Tribe Fitness has temporarily closed its five physical locations due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but the gym is still committed to making sure its members — and now anyone in Alabama — can improve their overall health and fitness. Weeks after taking their fitness services totally online during the pandemic, Iron […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) on Monday announced a new website designed to provide small business owners with a one-stop online information hub related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The resource, which is located at www.atlasalabama.gov, was created by the Alabama Small Business Commission that Ainsworth chairs and provides information related to Small Business […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) on Friday announced that it has received a $200,000 grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels and Hyundai Motor America to help expand drive-through testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The grant will support existing testing initiatives at UAB Medicine’s appointment-based downtown COVID-19 testing site, sponsored in partnership […]