A Sunday evening release from Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill’s office called for the upcoming March 31 primary runoff to be postponed, however it is still up in the air whether that will — or actually can — happen. The release outlined that following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state and […]

As Alabama — and much of the world — deals with the coronavirus, New York Times best-selling author and internationally acclaimed speaker Andy Andrews has shared some powerful words of hope and encouragement. An Alabama native, Andrews is known as a world-class storyteller, which he displayed last year at Yellowhammer Multimedia’s 2019 Women of Impact […]

Starting 8:00 a.m. CT on Saturday, March 14, Alabamians have a central place to call with questions about being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19). The new helpline number from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is 1-888-264-2256. The number is primarily for Alabamians who do not have a healthcare provider to call.

The U.S. House on Friday evening passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in a 363-40 vote. In a tweet on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump praised Democrats and Republicans for coming together to pass the important legislation in a resoundingly bipartisan manner. Good teamwork between Republicans & Democrats as the House passes the big […]

The University of Alabama Athletics Department on Friday announced that the Crimson Tide’s spring football practice has been suspended “until further notice.” The program’s spring practice was scheduled to begin on Friday. More information was not immediately released from UA. Additionally, Auburn University on Thursday announced the postponement of its football spring practice, which was […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday evening passed an 86-page bill that would legalize medical cannabis, i.e. medical marijuana, in the state. However, passage in the upper chamber was not a simple process, just as the legislation itself is complex and laden with little-known details. The Senate ultimately passed SB 165 as substituted on […]

After the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday morning confirmed the first coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the state, Secretary of State John H. Merrill issued an update on the upcoming March 31 runoff election. Merrill expressed his confidence in the ability of the ADPH to monitor the potential spread of the virus and […]

The University of Alabama System announced Thursday that its three campuses will be transitioning to online cases due to COVID-19. The system published an updated interim emergency policy regarding the coronavirus. “Based on recent developments, discussions with leadership on our campuses and with other institutions, and advice of the University of Alabama System Task Force, […]

Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville on Thursday afternoon released the latest video ad in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Tuberville, who was endorsed by President Donald J. Trump this week, is running in Alabama’s Republican primary runoff against former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. That endorsement, as well as Sessions’ tenure […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama on Thursday issued a release regarding COVID-19. The release stressed that BCBS of Alabama “cares first and foremost about the health and well-being of our customers” and assured that the company “will continue to meet the needs of groups, members and providers with the sustained spread of a […]

The Alabama State Port Authority announced on Thursday that the largest bulk carrier to ever call on the Port of Mobile loaded over 133,000 short tons of metallurgical grade coal at its McDuffie Coal Terminal. The Newcastle Max class bulk carrier, “MARAN COURAGE,” reportedly measures 984.2 feet (300 meters) in length overall and has a […]

Auburn University announced Thursday that all of its classes will move online from March 16 until at least April 10 to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus. As of Thursday at 1:00 p.m., there were no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Yellowhammer State. Samford University on Wednesday became the first university in Alabama […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday morning passed HB 186 as substituted, a supplemental appropriations bill sponsored by State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) and carried in the Senate by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). The vote was 29-0. The substitute version introduced on the floor by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) would […]

Samford University has become the first higher education institution in Alabama to move all of its classes online due to the coronavirus. As of Thursday at 10:00 a.m., there were no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Yellowhammer State. However, Samford on Wednesday afternoon announced that it “is taking measures to protect the health of […]

In a blistering statement released on Thursday, Secretary of State John H. Merrill responded to an opinion piece published earlier this week by Alabama Media Group’s Kyle Whitmire regarding the coronavirus and how it could impact elections in the state. As of Merrill’s statement, and of this writing, there have been no confirmed cases of […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Thursday announced its endorsement of former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in Alabama’s 2020 U.S. Senate race. Sessions is facing former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville in the Yellowhammer State’s March 31 Republican primary runoff. The GOP nominee will face U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) in November. […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday advanced a “born-alive” bill that would be known as “Gianna’s Law.” HB 248 by State Rep. Ginny Shaver (R-Leesburg) was given a favorable report as amended on a voice vote. The bill must next be considered by the full House. The legislation is named after a survivor of an attempted […]

In two tweets on Tuesday night, President Donald J. Trump endorsed former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville in Alabama’s 2020 U.S. Senate race. Tuberville is facing Trump’s former attorney general, Jeff Sessions, in the Yellowhammer State’s March 31 Republican primary runoff. The GOP nominee will face U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) in November. […]

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) on Tuesday afternoon took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to speak in favor of the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, which he introduced last year with Congressman Ted Budd (R-NC). Approximately 12 of Byrne’s colleagues also were set to speak in support of the bill. According […]

The respective U.S. Senate campaigns of former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday each released internal polling with three weeks to go until the March 31 Republican primary runoff. Sessions’ campaign publicly released his internal polling in a press release. Tuberville’s campaign responded a couple […]

Small business owners, including those in Alabama, continued to show high levels of optimism through February, according to the latest NFIB Optimism Index released on Tuesday. The index showed slightly higher levels of optimism in February than January, up 0.2 points to 104.5 — a reading that is among the top 10% in the survey’s […]

MONTGOMERY — Liberal activists once again have traveled from around the state — and the nation — to protest at the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Ahead of the beginning of a hearing on Monday morning regarding a proposal by Alabama Power Company pending before the PSC, protesters were bussed in to make their environmentalist […]

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl is out with the first video ad of his Republican primary runoff campaign against former State Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) in Alabama’s First Congressional District. The spot, lasting 30 seconds, hits Hightower on four issues and comes after the Washington, D.C.-based Club for Growth’s political arm on Thursday released an […]

Auburn University head men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl on Friday was announced as a semifinalist for the Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year. The Atlanta Tipoff Club administers the award annually and made the announcement. This marks the second time in the last three seasons that Pearl has been named a semifinalist […]