The father of modern rocketry and the first director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Wernher von Braun, famously said, “I have learned to use the word ‘impossible’ with the greatest caution.” As the 15th director of Marshall Space Flight Center — and the first woman ever to serve in that position — […]

The Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology issued findings of a recent poll conducted by the group which shows voters do not support changing the current laws governing eye surgeries. The medical group commissioned a statewide survey of 500 likely voter respondents. The poll found that 79.6 percent of those polled opposed the performance of surgery by […]

Of the total annual revenue created by Rebuild Alabama, the project to expand the Port of Mobile will only receive 3.6% of revenue or $11.7 million. The funding will go towards a bond issuance that cannot be financed for more than 20 years. Once the bond debt service is paid off, then those dollars will […]

There is no such thing as a routine space launch. Every successful launch is the end result of years of research, engineering and precision manufacturing. Each payload is of a highly-sensitive nature. And it is never cheap. Cindy Nafus’ company has delivered more than 130 satellites to orbit for important purposes such as national security […]

Some people would prefer not to contend with the robust issues of public policy which are so important to the maintenance of our free society. Criminal justice, constitutional law, ethics and national security are issues of critical importance and the gravity of which can seem overwhelming for most people. Katherine Robertson is not most people.

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) is planning to petition Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson to maintain the military’s commitment to its national security space launch program. Fearing derailment of the Air Force’s plan to implement the second phase of the established program, Brooks has penned a letter to Wilson urging her to continue as […]

The indexing provision included in the Rebuild Alabama plan is based on the annual change in construction costs and can only be adjusted every two years. If Alabama’s gas tax had been indexed using this method in 2003, it would have resulted in a net increase of one cent to date. Learn the facts. #fixALroads

The aim of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) broadband program is to bolster economic development in rural areas. And, now, Alabama will be one of only five states in the country to host a technical workshop to help stakeholders better understand the fundamental aspects of the program. Under USDA’s ReConnect Program, this regional […]

According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Alabama currently ranks 50th in state and local tax collections.  With the 10-cent gas tax increase, Alabama’s per-capita total state and local tax burden will STILL rank 50th in the nation.  Learn the facts.  #fixALroads

Former Trump aide and Yellowhammer News founder Cliff Sims has announced his next move. Sims announced Monday that he would be joining Birmingham’s Telegraph Creative as partner and president of the firm. Yellowhammer News first mentioned Sims’ imminent move in its Rumors and Rumblings feature last month.

When Vice President Mike Pence gathered the National Space Council last month to announce the Trump administration’s goal of a lunar mission within five years, it was no coincidence the meeting took place in Alabama. Home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal and countless manufacturers and suppliers to the aerospace industry, Alabama will […]

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question that we often playfully ask an elementary school student, not often expecting an informed or final answer. But what if the student is in the eighth grade and preparing for high school where apprenticeships, co-op programs and other training opportunities could shape […]

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh’s political career began in high school, continued through college and then took off for good not long after she graduated from Auburn University. Cavanaugh is close to finishing her second term as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, and, yet, the story of her impact on the state continues to be […]

Join Sean Ross for the inside scoop on all the latest from Goat Hill to Capitol Hill as he hosts “The Insider,” a brand-new podcast on the Yellowhammer Podcast Network. Sean Ross is quickly becoming the go-to source for all things political in Alabama. Whether breaking news in the statehouse or tracking the Yellowhammer State’s […]

At its meeting this week, the Alabama Ethics Commission gave the board members of one nonprofit a reprieve from having to file quarterly reports – at least until June. The commission granted the board members of the Birmingham Airport Authority an extension from having to file quarterly reports required of those designated as principals under […]

Alabama-based NASCAR team Xtreme Concepts Racing saw Kyle Busch drive the iK9 No. 18 into victory lane at Texas Motor Speedway. Busch took the checkered flag in the Xfinity Series race on Saturday. It was Busch’s 95th overall win in the series and third this year in the iK9 car.

More than eight years after the Alabama legislature passed a major overhaul of the state’s ethics laws, some important aspects of it continue to get ironed out. Among those are the requirements imposed on nonprofit board members. The Alabama Ethics Commission, however, could provide some clarity for them when it issues an advisory opinion for […]

A bill viewed as essential to keeping Alabama competitive with other states in recruiting jobs will be introduced in the Alabama legislature this week, according to the bill’s sponsor. Representative Alan Baker (R-Brewton) told Yellowhammer News he intends to file legislation aimed at “clarifying the process” for professionals who help locate sites to build and […]

The Yellowhammer Podcast Network is excited to announce its second series is now available. Host Erin Brown Hollis invites you to grab a cup as she toasts the good in life, love and motherhood on the new ‘Cheers to That’ podcast. Hollis is an author, speaker, lawyer, and mother of two. In addition to building […]

It’s here! The new and improved Yellowhammer News App is ready to deliver your favorite content straight to your smartphone. Sleek and user-friendly, the app is yet another platform from Yellowhammer Multimedia keeping our loyal consumers informed on the topics that matter most. The app enables users to select specific categories for content notifications. Whether […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia is proud to announce the second annual Women of Impact Awards, a celebration of strong women who shape and propel Alabama. This year’s class of honorees is stacked with respected leaders, advisers and mentors who empower others through the lives they devote and trails they blaze. From rocket scientists to philanthropists, soldiers on […]

A study published recently shows the Hangout Music Fest on Alabama’s Gulf Coast has a massive impact on the region’s economy every year. The study by Auburn economics professor Dr. Keivan Deravi outlines how the three-day, premier entertainment event generates a $45 million annual economic impact on the area.

With Vice President Mike Pence announcing earlier this week that the Trump administration wants to return American astronauts to the moon within five years, the CEO of an Alabama rocket builder feels certain this new era of space exploration will put the nation’s might on full display. United Launch Alliance (ULA) CEO Tory Bruno sat […]

A panelist at a recent discussion on ethics reform at Cumberland School of Law mentioned that he saw value in “leaving some of the lines a little bit fuzzy” when it comes to how the law applies. The Alabama Ethics Commission may have adopted the same approach when it comes to charities and non-profit organizations […]