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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Alabama’s near-total abortion ban from taking effect next month, saying the law, part wave of new abortion restrictions by conservative states, is clearly unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued an expected preliminary injunction temporarily blocking Alabama from enforcing the law that would make performing […]

Blind spots on Alabama’s Workforce Super Highway

Have you ever been traveling down the highway, about to change lanes when you look over your shoulder and see there is a car in your blind spot? How long was it there? Why didn’t you notice it before? It’s critical to the situation at hand, and all it took was a different perspective to […]

6 takeaways from Auburn's loss at LSU

No. 9 Auburn went on the road to Baton Rouge and lost 23-20 to No. 2 LSU on Saturday. Here are six takeaways from yesterday’s game:

Among the easiest things media in the SEC footprint can take away from Paul Finebaum’s success are that making fun of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh and beating up on Clemson is good for business. In addition, whether you are counting on readers, listeners or viewers, the home team doing well naturally increases engagement. Which […]

Blind spots on Alabama’s Workforce Super Highway

Have you ever been traveling down the highway, about to change lanes when you look over your shoulder and see there is a car in your blind spot? How long was it there? Why didn’t you notice it before? It’s critical to the situation at hand, and all it took was a different perspective to […]

The Alabama Association for Justice (ALAJ) this week held the latest in its series of events celebrating the Seventh Amendment to the Constitution. The ALAJ, one of the state’s largest legal organizations, hosted events in Montgomery and Lee Counties to celebrate the anniversary of the Bill of Rights and to honor judges, lawyers and judicial […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday. Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith told a news conference that the remains of Kamille McKinney were located in a trash bin that […]

Celebrate the Seventh Amendment tomorrow in Montgomery

The Alabama Association of Justice and its members invite all courthouse employees and judicial staff to celebrate 230 years of the Seventh Amendment guaranteeing the right to a civil jury trial.  Join the fun: Monday, October 21, 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm, 251 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL in the Jury Assembly Room on the […]

Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) believes restoring a sense of community in our society should be one of this nation’s overarching priorities moving forward, with faith guiding the process. Palmer outlined that view and others recently when he sat down with Matt Wilson on his Living Life on Purpose podcast.

Auburn-Arkansas postgame -- Quick hits

The No. 11 Auburn Tigers cruised to a 51-10 win over Arkansas earlier today. Here are a few quick takeaways in the immediate aftermath of the win:

Celebrate the Seventh Amendment in Montgomery

The Alabama Association of Justice and its members invite all courthouse employees and judicial staff to celebrate 230 years of the Seventh Amendment guaranteeing the right to a civil jury trial.  Join the fun: Monday, October 21, 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm, 251 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL in the Jury Assembly Room on the […]

Celebrate the Seventh Amendment in Montgomery

The Alabama Association of Justice and its members invite all courthouse employees and judicial staff to celebrate 230 years of the Seventh Amendment guaranteeing the right to a civil jury trial.  Join the fun: Monday, October 21, 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm, 251 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL in the Jury Assembly Room on the […]

Is your business prepared for a cyber attack?

Every business or organization, no matter the size or focus, is at risk of a cyber attack. Did you know: -43% of all cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses (Source: Small Business Trends) -91% of attacks are started with a phishing email (Source: Verizon) -38% of malicious attachments are masked as one of Microsoft […]

With week seven of the college football season in the books, here are the top five teams in the Yellowhammer Power Poll: Sign-up now for our daily newsletter and never miss another article from Yellowhammer News.

Alabama-Texas A&M postgame -- Quick hits

In front of a near record crowd in College Station, Texas, the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide dispensed with the No. 24 Aggies of Texas A&M, 47-28. The machine that is Alabama’s offense continued to roll. Here are a few of quick takeaways in the immediate aftermath of the win:

Alabama’s workforce superhighway

Alabama’s workforce programs have undergone several changes in the past couple years and to say that this has caused some confusion would be a huge understatement! I liken it to the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act which created the beginnings of the Interstate system that focused on building a system of connected roads that would funnel […]

Your data is everywhere, is it secure?

Operating in the digital information age, the capabilities of bad actors to do grave and sometimes irreparable damage are numerous. Gray Analytics wants to help our country, its businesses and organizations improve security in the cyber realm. Each day during National Cyber Security Awareness Month Gray Analytics will be posting new information to better arm […]

2019 POWER & INFLUENCE: Who’s next?

Yellowhammer News on Wednesday released the 2019 “Power & Influence: Who’s Next?” list. Our team has spent weeks talking with key operatives and analyzing recent developments in public policy and politics, and today, we’re taking a look at a new group of Alabama leaders poised to be part of the next generation of power and […]

Alabama’s workforce superhighway

Alabama’s workforce programs have undergone several changes in the past couple years and to say that this has caused some confusion would be a huge understatement! I liken it to the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act which created the beginnings of the Interstate system that focused on building a system of connected roads that would funnel […]

Is your business prepared for a cyber attack?

Every business or organization, no matter the size or focus, is at risk of a cyber attack. Did you know: -43% of all cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses (Source: Small Business Trends) -91% of attacks are started with a phishing email (Source: Verizon) -38% of malicious attachments are masked as one of Microsoft […]

With Alabama employers continuing to grapple with the workforce shortages that come with a booming economy, Birmingham-based Hoar Program Management (HPM) announced it had made a series of new hires with that challenge specifically in mind. HPM announced in a recent release it has made a series of new hires in its Program Development Group […]

Auburn-Florida postgame – Quick hits

No. 7 Auburn got handed its first loss of the season against the No. 10 Florida Gators Saturday in Gainesville. While the quality of play did not exactly live up to the hype surrounding this meeting of two top-10 teams, here are a few takeaways in the immediate aftermath: Auburn PD probably received a few […]

2019 POWER & INFLUENCE 40

Yellowhammer Multimedia on Saturday introduced the 2019 Power & Influence 40. Our team has spent weeks talking with key operatives and analyzing recent developments in public policy and politics, and this list is meant to recognize the top individuals in government and politics who leverage their power and influence to better the Yellowhammer State. The […]

Alabama Power recognized nationally for commitment to skilled trades

Alabama Power will be the focus of a national campaign promoting Apprenticeship Readiness Programs (ARPs). North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) recently announced it has selected Alabama Power CEO Mark Crosswhite as spokesperson for its upcoming national public relations campaign to promote workforce development through ARPs in local communities.