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.

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 […]

The Ainsworth-led plan has been presented to Governor Kay Ivey, who ultimately controls when Alabama's economy can reopen.

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.

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 […]

“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.

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“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.

In an apparent act of defiance toward Alabama policymakers, Hollywood actress and model Emily Ratajkowski has removed her clothes for everyone to see. In response to the recent passage of a law outlawing abortion in the state, and employing what can only be described as an “I’ll show them” approach, Ratajkowski posted a naked photo […]

Several dozen high-paying jobs hang in the balance as a defense contractor and local economic development authority square off over the future of an aging military base in northeast Alabama. In 2009, then-Alabama Governor Bob Riley authorized the creation of local “development authorities for the purpose of developing real and personal property of closed military […]