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Saban contract extended through 2028 season

As national championship trophies continue piling up in Nick Saban’s office, so do the years on his contract. The Crimson Tide announced this morning that it has extended its head football coach’s contract through the 2028 season. Coming off his sixth national championship at the helm of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Saban now has eight […]

The men and women who brave tough conditions and work long hours to keep Alabama’s lights on were recognized by several of the state’s elected officials on Monday. “This past year with the devastating tornadoes and hurricanes throughout our state, we were reminded all too often of the incredible commitment and service from Alabama’s linemen,” […]

UAB meets needs of campus, community, state and beyond during pandemic

A day after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the University of Alabama System made immediate plans to transition to online or alternative instruction and remote work at all three campuses. Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency, and UAB Hospital prepared patient surge plans and implemented visitor restrictions. At the […]

Nick Saban hosts annual Nick’s Kids Golf Tournament in Alabama

Nick Saban relishes a return to normal. The coach of the Crimson Tide football team is glad players are coming back to camp, back on campus doing normal workouts. Thursday, Saban was off campus but back on familiar grounds as he welcomed participants in the 15th Nick’s Kids Golf Tournament. The annual fundraiser returned to normal operations after […]

UAB meets needs of campus, community, state and beyond during pandemic

A day after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the University of Alabama System made immediate plans to transition to online or alternative instruction and remote work at all three campuses. Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency, and UAB Hospital prepared patient surge plans and implemented visitor restrictions. At the […]

I’ve seen plenty of disturbing things happen during the time I’ve spent in and around politics and the legal system. Few are as disturbing or heartbreaking as the rampant scourge of guardianship and conservatorship abuse. It’s not a red state or a blue state problem. Nor is it unique to any one region of the country. From coast to coast, […]

UAB meets needs of campus, community, state and beyond during pandemic

A day after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the University of Alabama System made immediate plans to transition to online or alternative instruction and remote work at all three campuses. Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency, and UAB Hospital prepared patient surge plans and implemented visitor restrictions. At the […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced Tuesday that Katie Boyd Britt is resigning from her position as president and CEO. Britt has been at the helm of the organization for more than two years and has led it through some of the most challenging days for Alabama businesses in recent memory. BCA chairman Gary […]

Beat the Alabama heat with cool summer décor

Alabama summers can be brutally hot and humid, but embracing summer décor can be an easy and inexpensive way to beat the heat. The goal is to incorporate nature-inspired colors, fabrics, and textures to either make you feel cooler or to embrace the sun’s vitality. Here are some soon-to-be favorites to quickly transition your home […]

Beat the Alabama heat with cool summer décor

Alabama summers can be brutally hot and humid, but embracing summer décor can be an easy and inexpensive way to beat the heat. The goal is to incorporate nature-inspired colors, fabrics, and textures to either make you feel cooler or to embrace the sun’s vitality. Here are some soon-to-be favorites to quickly transition your home […]

Beat the Alabama heat with cool summer décor

Alabama summers can be brutally hot and humid, but embracing summer décor can be an easy and inexpensive way to beat the heat. The goal is to incorporate nature-inspired colors, fabrics and textures to either make you feel cooler or to embrace the sun’s vitality. Here are some soon-to-be favorites to quickly transition your home […]

A successful launch from Alabama’s United Launch Alliance (ULA) has positioned the United States to strengthen its intelligence gathering efforts. On Tuesday afternoon, ULA’s Atlas V rocket powered the Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (SBIRS) Flight 5 mission for the U.S. Space Force. Launched from Cape Canaveral, the Atlas V carried the fifth […]

Birmingham-based Hoar Construction has appointed Seth Sargent to serve as its vice president of Healthcare, according to a release from the company. The company cited changing conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and new building innovations in the sector as reasons for its increased focus on health care under Sargent’s leadership. Sargent joins Hoar […]

5 things to consider when upsizing your home

The past year has taught us a lot about how multi-faceted our homes can be. From housing our personal classrooms, offices, gyms, and our very own entertainment districts – there is a lot that can be happening at one time under our roof. When space starts to feel tight, the desire to upsize typically follows. […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Thursday, starting at 8:00 a.m., will meet to consider two controversial topics: medical marijuana and gambling. Read more about the day’s agenda here. You can watch the proceedings live below:

The Yellowhammer 15 announced for 2021-2022

Yellowhammer Multimedia on Tuesday released the second class of the Yellowhammer 15, the preeminent honor for those in the private sector that are moving Alabama forward to better days. The class of 2021 follows the inaugural class of the Yellowhammer 15, which was launched in 2019. Unlike Yellowhammer’s annual Power & Influence 40 list, a […]

5 things to consider when upsizing your home

The past year has taught us a lot about how multi-faceted our homes can be. From housing our personal classrooms, offices, gyms, and our very own entertainment districts – there is a lot that can be happening at one time under our roof. When space starts to feel tight, the desire to upsize typically follows. […]

It would stand to reason that one of Alabama’s most influential media outlets would have a keen sense of which state political figures fit the same bill. That’s why Yellowhammer Multimedia, once again, is publishing its Power and Influence 40. Taking into account countless conversations with political insiders, as well as the most recent developments […]

5 things to consider when upsizing your home

The past year has taught us a lot about how multi-faceted our homes can be. From housing our personal classrooms, offices, gyms, and our very own entertainment districts – there is a lot that can be happening at one time under our roof. When space starts to feel tight, the desire to upsize typically follows. […]

As workforce demands surge, ACCS delivers solutions to meet business needs

With the lowest unemployment in the Southeast, Alabama’s workforce demands continue to grow. Job creators all over the state are working diligently to hire and train new employees as their workforce needs surge. What is great news for the booming Alabama economy also creates new challenges for employers seeking skilled job applicants. The Alabama Community […]

As workforce demands surge, ACCS delivers solutions to meet business needs

With the lowest unemployment in the Southeast, Alabama’s workforce demands continue to grow. Job creators all over the state are working diligently to hire and train new employees as their workforce needs surge. What is great news for the booming Alabama economy also creates new challenges for employers seeking skilled job applicants. The Alabama Community […]

Two community college presidents say critical workforce development programs will be enhanced if a proposal to streamline the education construction process is approved by the Alabama State Senate. In addition to saving what an Alabama lawmaker estimates will be “millions” of taxpayer dollars, the presidents of Bevill State Community College and Jefferson State Community College […]

As workforce demands surge, ACCS delivers solutions to meet business needs

With the lowest unemployment in the Southeast, Alabama’s workforce demands continue to grow. Job creators all over the state are working diligently to hire and train new employees as their workforce needs surge. What is great news for the booming Alabama economy also creates new challenges for employers seeking skilled job applicants. The Alabama Community […]

United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) next-generation Vulcan Centaur is now set to compete for future NASA launches. Vulcan Centaur, the newest addition to ULA’s fleet of rockets, is manufactured at the company’s 1.6 million square foot plant in Decatur. Its inclusion in NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP) is the result of meeting specific criteria and capability […]