Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered key Integrated Battle Command System components for Poland’s medium-range air defense program. The recent delivery of the IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network relays supports the WISŁA program’s fielding schedule, which is the first foreign military sale of IBCS, the company said in a news release. “Northrop Grumman is transforming decision […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville notched a record $169.5 million in research and development expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022, a 13% increase over FY21, the university announced. This announcement accompanies the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey findings which cover FY21. This marks the 10th year in a row UAH […]

Oak Mountain State Park unveiled its newest multi-use trail, as officials from Alabama State Parks joined local officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.   The new trail – known as the Lunker Lake Trail – circles the lake and provides breathtaking views of the water as it meanders along the shoreline and through the forest. The […]

A 14-foot great hammerhead shark was found dead in the Gulf of Mexico off the shore of Orange Beach on Thursday.  The female was discovered to be pregnant with 40 pups. Coastal Resources were called immediately by passers by who found the shark in the shallow waters and brought it to shore. Dr. Drynom from […]

Golfers, it’s time to swing into action for a great cause! The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is gearing up for the Drive-Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament, their signature fundraising event, taking place on Monday, May 15, at the picturesque Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Since its inception in 1996, the […]

This story was updated at 5:40pm Dadeville is mourning after four people were killed and 28 were wounded in a shooting at a Sweet 16 party Saturday night. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials, the shooting occurred at approximately 10:35 p.m. during a birthday celebration in the 200 block of Broadnax Street. At a […]

HUNTSVILLE – Aerojet Rocketdyne has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to produce additional solid rocket motors and control systems for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense weapon system. The contract includes interceptor propulsion for the U.S. and foreign military sales.. “For more than two decades, Aerojet Rocketdyne has powered THAAD, a missile defense […]

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings said Thursday its stockholders voted to approve the company’s proposed acquisition by L3Harris Technologies. The vote was 99.7% in favor of the transaction. “The shareholder vote represents a key milestone in the acquisition process, and integration planning is underway,” said L3Harris Chair and CEO Christopher E. Kubasik. “We continue to respond to […]

HUNTSVILLE — As company investments enable significant increases in production, Aerojet Rocketdyne has delivered the 830,000th Attitude Control Motor for the Patriot missile system variants, the company said. “We take great pride in our role powering the PAC-3 MSE (Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement) air defense missile system, and this milestone comes at a […]

Nucor Corp. is increasing its presence in Alabama with an investment of approximately $125 million for an advanced manufacturing facility in Decatur, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The company’s new business unit, Nucor Towers & Structures, will produce transmission towers. The company has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs at the facility, the governor said. The […]

Citing a desire to continue her fight against the Biden administration’s energy policies, Twinkle Cavanaugh announced today she is seeking another term as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission. Cavanaugh was elected to her current term in 2020, a race in which she received more votes than any other non-presidential candidate in Alabama history. […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces that a third case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a hunter harvested, white-tailed deer has been confirmed in Lauderdale County in northwest, Alabama. The first two cases of CWD in Alabama’s deer herd were detected in Lauderdale County in early 2022. After the initial […]

Due to the high demand for tickets, the Alabama Republican Party is changing the venue for its upcoming Winter Dinner featuring special guest Governor Ron DeSantis. The March 9th dinner has been moved from the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel to the nearby Finley Center in Hoover to accommodate a larger crowd. The decision to relocate the ALGOP Winter […]

HUNTSVILLE — General contractors Brasfield & Gorrie won “Project of the Year” for its work on the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. The award from the North Alabama chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors was presented at the annual Excellence in Construction awards competition in Huntsville. The ASCTE project was also recognized […]

HUNTSVILLE — Robert La Branche has been named vice president of external affairs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. His responsibilities include engaging with local, state, and federal leaders to build awareness of the Rocket Center and its programs, and to build partnerships to support them. “It is a high honor to have the […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has selected Kristina Hendrix to fill the newly created position of Vice President for Strategic Communications. UAH’s newest VP officially began her new role on Feb. 1. She reports directly to UAH President Charles L. Karr, and her focus will […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) remains well-positioned to continue advocating for Alabamians’ best interests after announcing he will continue to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; and Senate Help, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in the 118th Congress. “Making sure Alabamians have a […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama’s economy will likely contract in 2023, but just barely, according to researchers at The University of Alabama. Persistent inflation, labor shortages, lingering supply chain bottlenecks and international effects from the war in Ukraine will continue to drag national and state economic growth, according to the annual economic forecast from the Center for Business […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a change in leadership at the Republican National Committee (RNC), Fox News reported Thursday. And Alabama’s GOP national committeeman agrees that the stakes of the chairman’s race are high. “It appears Governor DeSantis is fully aware of our current plight, and he sees what Republicans in Alabama and […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama, together with a statewide advisory committee, will present the 15th Annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference Jan. 26-27 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa. Attendees also have the option to attend the conference online. The event will bring together a multi-disciplinary group of experts who will share research […]

As this year comes to a close, the team at Yellowhammer News takes a look at the stories that led the news cycle in Alabama. Going ‘Green’ Alabama officially went green this year. Not green energy, although the Yellowhammer State has recorded a record number of green energy jobs this year. This green is medical […]

MONTGOMERY – Due to excessive water loss being experienced by many public water systems in the state, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is requesting that residents and businesses discontinue dripping faucets once temperatures are above freezing. Water utilities across the state are struggling to keep up with increased consumer demand, exacerbated by leaks from […]

Due to the continued increased demand on the electric system caused by the extremely cold temperatures, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has initiated mandatory electric load reduction. This extraordinary situation may temporarily impact power to homes and businesses. The curtailment impacts all 153 local power companies of TVA across the entire Tennessee Valley. The forthcoming […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announced Friday that it will be supporting a contract awarded to TriWest Healthcare Alliance to administer the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) next generation TRICARE program, known as “T-5,” for its 26-state West Region territory. TRICARE is the uniformed services health care program for active duty service members […]