Tamika Reed’s recent move into the world of investment banking was a natural progression from her many years working to bolster Alabama’s education system. A lawyer with more than a decade of experience practicing in the area of education, Reed decided to chart a new path for her career while maintaining the same goal of […]

The second video in the Our Yellowhammer 360 series was released on Wednesday and features Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. Our Yellowhammer 360, announced at the beginning of this month, is a partnership between Yellowhammer News and Our 360 News created in an effort to bring the people of our great state together, regardless of […]

Auburn is proud to celebrate the recent confirmation of Auburn alumnus Gen. Lloyd Austin as our nation’s secretary of defense. We applaud your incredible achievement and thank you for your continued service to protect our country. See the full story here.

Auburn is proud to celebrate the recent confirmation of Auburn alumnus Gen. Lloyd Austin as our nation’s secretary of defense. We applaud your incredible achievement and thank you for your continued service to protect our country. See the full story here.

President Joe Biden has already succumbed to the wishes of liberal environmentalists and gone against his calls for unity, according to Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh. In a conversation with Yellowhammer News, Cavanaugh reacted to Biden’s executive orders canceling the Keystone XL oil pipeline and placing the United States back in the Paris climate […]

Auburn University’s decision to continue in-person learning for the spring semester received affirmation on Tuesday when the school’s faculty failed to take action on a no-confidence vote on Provost Bill Hardgrave. Faculty member Michael Stern, a professor of economics, had moved for the vote to express his own displeasure at the university’s decision to return […]

At least 40 Auburn University professors have now stated their opposition to a no-confidence vote directed at Provost Bill Hardgrave. The vote had been called by one of the school’s faculty members to express his personal discontent with Auburn’s decision to continue offering in-person classes this year. While the university’s COVID-19 safety protocols for on-campus […]

The first video in the Our Yellowhammer 360 series was released on Tuesday and features Governor Kay E. Ivey. Our Yellowhammer 360, announced at the beginning of this month, is a partnership between Yellowhammer News and Our 360 News created in an effort to bring the people of our great state together, regardless of individual […]

Auburn University has drawn praise in recent months from national health officials for its COVID-19 safety protocols for on-campus activities. But that has not stopped one faculty member from calling for a vote among his colleagues to express opposition to in-person classes. Last summer, Auburn joined the University of Alabama System (UA System), Troy University […]

Yellowhammer News is pleased to partner with Our 360 News in presenting a new series: Our Yellowhammer 360. Between a global pandemic, monuments toppling and a heated national election cycle, 2020 saw Alabamians spending a lot of time divided. Our Yellowhammer 360 was created in an effort to bring the people of our great state […]

While the white-tailed deer rut has come and gone in a few areas in Alabama, hunters in the majority of the state are dealing with the December doldrums, waiting for the breeding season to begin in earnest. Alabama native Chuck Sykes, Director of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, said the whitetails in […]

There’s no “Grinch” in Mobile – 10 nonprofits and more than 411 happy children are proof of that. Thanks to members of the Barry Chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO), several nonprofits and Mobile-area families will have a merrier Christmas. Employees and contractors at Barry Electric Generating Plant “dug deep” to ensure nonprofits and other […]

It was seasonally appropriate that Darryl Fuhrman and his son Miller motored from Homewood to Huntsville in a red 2016 Dodge Charger. Like Santa and an elf riding in his sleigh, the two were delivering holiday cheer in the latest project of Lettermen of the USA. Of course, the Fuhrmans weren’t the only ones. And their […]

Twinkle Cavanaugh voiced her support this week for a congressional challenge to the results of the Electoral College. In a conversation with Yellowhammer News, the president of the Alabama Public Service Commission emphasized the need for voters across the country to feel confident in knowing the presidential election was fairly administered. “We have to restore […]

Renewed by the Alabama Legislature in 2017, the Historic Tax Credit is a set-aside of $100 million in tax credits spread over five years (2018-2022) for the rehabilitation of historic properties throughout the state. The tax credit is split between urban and rural counties, with $60 million to urban counties and $40 million to rural […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide just completed the greatest regular season in college football history with a first-ever 10-0 record in SEC play. The Tide dominated each of its opponents, and no game seemed even remotely in doubt. On the offensive side of the ball, Mac Jones has put together the greatest season of any quarterback […]

Renewed by the Alabama Legislature in 2017, the Historic Tax Credit is a set-aside of $100 million in tax credits spread over five years (2018-2022) for the rehabilitation of historic properties throughout the state. The tax credit is split between urban and rural counties, with $60 million to urban counties and $40 million to rural […]

Alabama rocket builder United Launch Alliance (ULA) continued its service to the nation with the successful launch of another national security space mission. A ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 8:09 p.m. local time on Thursday. The NRO is […]

Renewed by the Alabama Legislature in 2017, the Historic Tax Credit is a set-aside of $100 million in tax credits spread over five years (2018-2022) for the rehabilitation of historic properties throughout the state. The tax credit is split between urban and rural counties, with $60 million to urban counties and $40 million to rural […]

Nick Saban’s absence from the sidelines of the Iron Bowl may only add to the legend of what is unfolding as the best season ever played by a college football team. Similar banter occurred last year in the midst of LSU’s run to the national title. It seemed legitimate to at least consider it given […]

Last week, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced a $60 million settlement with Terminix over its termite treatment practices in Mobile, Baldwin and Monroe Counties. The settlement stems from Terminix’s business practices in coastal counties where they did not provide annual termite inspections as required in their contracts and then drastically increased annual premiums to […]

Alabama’s favorite Instagram account is giving away a weekend for two in Birmingham! With over a $600 value, the package includes a two night stay at the premiere Elyton Hotel (@elytonhotelbirmingham); dinner for two at Le Fresca (@lefresca); brunch for two at The Yard (@theyardbirmingham); and dinner for two at East West (@eastwestbham). To enter, […]

Last week, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced a $60 million settlement with Terminix over its termite treatment practices in Mobile, Baldwin and Monroe Counties. The settlement stems from Terminix’s business practices in coastal counties where they did not provide annual termite inspections as required in their contracts and then drastically increased annual premiums to […]

Alabama rocket builder United Launch Alliance (ULA) continued its 100% mission success rate when it launched another national security space mission on Friday evening. Carrying the NROL-101 mission for that National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), ULA’s Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with 1.8 million pounds of thrust. The NRO is […]