Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban will look across the field on Saturday and see one of his former assistant coaches for the third week in a row. At his Monday press conference, Saban previewed the matchup and talked about the job Kirby Smart has done during his tenure at Georgia. “This is an outstanding […]

All eyes will be on the epic matchup between Alabama’s offense and Georgia’s defense in Saturday’s SEC game of the week. Former Mississippi State and Texas A&M head coach Jackie Sherrill offered his take on the two stellar units during an appearance on “SEC This Morning” on Monday. Sherrill was asked by host Peter Burns […]

Earlier this week, NASA and Northrop Grumman fired up a Space Launch System (SLS) support booster, producing more than 3 million pounds of thrust. The full-scale booster test in the Utah desert lasted a little over two minutes and provided valuable insight into the performance of boosters which will power future Artemis missions, a series […]

The Alabama-based technology solutions company DataPerk has made its third acquisition in five years. The company has acquired ByteSize, one of its competitors in the local market, according to a release from the company. Founded in 2001 by Troy Wallwork, DataPerk offers a wide range of services, including web design and hosting, network design and […]

Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd pointed to the SEC’s plan as the winning strategy for college football’s major conferences in navigating the challenges presented by COVID-19. Cowherd also spoke at length on his Tuesday radio show about his belief that unjustified panic from sports media members has made the situation more difficult. “The media too often […]

ESPN analyst Todd McShay is proposing a mini-season for draft-eligible college football players, and he wants it to be played in Mobile. McShay’s proposal is in response to what he sees as a lack of opportunity for players facing canceled college football seasons, as well as his opinion that a spring football season is unreasonable. […]

Birmingham-based HPM was ranked number 22 on ENR’s Top 50 Program Management Firms, a list of the top U.S. construction management firms. The ranking is based on agency fees for multi-project construction programs. HPM took the largest jump in the rankings of any firm during the last 12 months. “This significant jump in ENR’s rankings […]

Sorrel, a female red panda at the Birmingham Zoo, has had a tough time of it over the last year. In March, Sorrel’s fellow red panda at the zoo passed away suddenly. Parker, a four-year-old male, was found deceased one morning with no obvious physical injuries or any indication of illness.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for extreme southwest Alabama as Cristobal is expected to make landfall Sunday evening. The National Hurrican Center warns conditions will deteriorate throughout the day as coastal flooding, dangerous surf and a high risk of rip currents are expected. The environment has become favorable for brief tornadoes near the […]

It takes a lot to impress a 103-year-old World War II veteran who landed on the beaches of Normandy. Alabama head coach Nick Saban pulled it off earlier this month when he surprised the American hero with a call. WVTM 13’s Rick Karle reported Major Wooten’s encounter with Saban and posted video of the scene […]

Birmingham-based HPM recently announced the hiring of industry veteran Bruce Quisno as the company’s newest senior program development manager, according to a release from the company. Founded in 1997, HPM provides comprehensive guidance to clients on the construction and development process and offers “a one-stop approach to complete program management and owner’s representation.” HPM says […]

Formed by Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) and chaired by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), the Alabama Small Business Commission Emergency Task Force’s “Subcommittee to Reopen the Economy” on Friday released its plan to begin getting Alabamians back to work. Entitled “Reopening Alabama Responsibly Phase One,” the plan was unveiled in a press conference by […]

An Alabama retirement community shared a helpful message on social media this week amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In a video posted on Facebook, residents of Wesley Gardens Retirement Community in Montgomery joined with facility driver Lee McBryde (while practicing social distancing by staying six steps away) to dance and sing some important lyrics during […]

Auburn University on Friday announced that it has launched a website on coronavirus-related topics as a helpful resource for the public. Through the new website, Auburn researchers share their expertise regarding healthcare, the economy, community impacts and education. The site is intended to support Alabamians and people across the country as they navigate the landscape […]

Blue Origin officially opened its Huntsville manufacturing facility on Monday. The company will use the facility to manufacture its BE-4 rocket engines. The opening was lauded by numerous industry leaders and Alabama’s elected officials across social media platforms.

The No. 16 Auburn Tigers basketball team returned to its winning ways with a decisive 80-67 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday night. Auburn got a boost from small forward Isaac Okoro at the end of a strange first half when Okoro barely beat the buzzer on a tip in. After a sluggish […]

Head coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide announced the signing of 22 players to national letters of intent on Wednesday. Rivals.com and 247 Sports both currently rank Alabama’s 2020 class second in the nation. As part of a release from the athletic department, the team stated the signees came from eight states – […]

Gus Malzahn and the Auburn Tigers added even more talent to its roster by way of its 22 member 2020 recruiting class signed on Wednesday. 247 Sports ranks Auburn’s class No. 7 nationally, while Rivals.com places Malzahn’s current class as the eighth best in the country. In a release from the athletic department, the team […]

After leading the University of Oklahoma in an impressive comeback victory to defeat Baylor, Jalen Hurts expressed deep sympathy and concern for former teammate and friend Tua Tagovailoa after learning of the seriousness of his injuries.

A contentious legal dispute between the McClellan Development Authority (MDA) and defense contractor Xtreme Concepts has led to concerns that the MDA has allowed personal issues to distract them from their core mission to drive investment and economic growth for the local community, according to numerous Yellowhammer News sources involved in the dispute, including on […]

The Alabama State Port Authority has named Richard T. Clark to the position of deputy director. According to a release from the agency, Clark’s appointment will take effect July 16. “We conducted a nationwide search with one of the country’s premier maritime and port industry recruiting firms and the Port Authority received resumes from quite […]

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a regular feature on Yellowhammer News. It is a compilation of the bits and pieces of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Enjoy.

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a regular feature on Yellowhammer News. It is a compilation of the bits and pieces of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Enjoy.

The Birmingham Business Alliance will kick off its annual summer intern engagement program, Magic City Summer, Monday in downtown Birmingham. Magic City Summer is a series of free social events that connect summer interns to Birmingham’s culture, communities and influencers. Participants will enjoy a VIP summer experience, receiving discounts for some of Birmingham’s most popular […]