For students eyeing their next big leap into college life, Regions Bank’s “Extra Credit: College Life Money Skills” is more than advice — it’s a genuine head start. Extra Credit itself got its own start at Regions’ Riverchase Operations Center in Hoover, where students gathered for interactive, high-energy guidance on how to build budgets, establish […]

Yellowhammer News proudly presents the 2025 edition of the Power & Influence Top 50 list – the most candid and comprehensive annual index of who is moving the needle in Montgomery. This year marks the thirteenth installment – and the stakes have never been higher. With a monumental 2026 election cycle already taking shape, the […]

Visitors to Downtown OWA now have a new way to enjoy the water thanks to the opening of an outdoor attraction featuring glow-in-the-dark kayaking and other family-friendly water activities. Aura Adventures officially opened last weekend and is already drawing attention for its nighttime kayaking experiences on the lake at OWA. Guests can paddle across the […]

Legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer that will undo the Biden administration’s eleventh-hour ban on tankless natural gas water heaters has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Congressman joined the President for a signing ceremony in the Oval Office late last week. “I am honored to witness President Trump sign my […]

Businesses based in countries around the globe continue to find a welcoming home in Alabama, as the state’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $3.5 billion last year, driving job growth in several key industries. Communities across the state attracted 50 FDI projects during 2024, resulting in more than 3,700 job commitments in automotive manufacturing plants, […]

Yellowhammer News proudly presents the 2025 edition of the Power & Influence Top 50 list – the most candid and comprehensive annual index of who is moving the needle in Montgomery. This year marks the thirteenth installment – and the stakes have never been higher. With a monumental 2026 election cycle already taking shape, the […]

A  new vision is emerging in Northport as developers propose a $350 million mixed-use resort. The project aims to transform a 77-acre site near the Tuscaloosa National Airport into a regional destination for both residents and visitors. The University Beach Resort project includes plans for a 10-acre lagoon, water park, event center, residential neighborhoods, and […]

Projects at two North Alabama airports will soon take off, thanks to grants from the Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt announced Wednesday that Cullman and Albertville regional airports have received more than $1.9 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Grants to support critical infrastructure improvements. Cullman Regional Airport – Folsom Field was awarded $1,011,708, […]

When returning to civilian life, military personnel often find the adjustment difficult for a variety of reasons. While possessing skills and knowledge, many veterans’ resumes don’t easily translate to the civilian workforce, leading to underemployment. At the same time, they desire the camaraderie and purpose they once had in uniform. Helmets to Hardhats, an organization […]

Combining compassionate care with science, two Huntsville institutions are partnering to revolutionize the treatment of psychological trauma. Under the agreement, a new test developed by iXpressGenes will be used to measure Kids to Love therapy clients ages 18 and older for trauma levels and assess the effectiveness of their treatment. “This partnership with Kids to Love is […]

As the Class of 2025 prepares to celebrate graduation, a new report from the Mortgage Research Center warns that Alabama’s newest degree holders could be waiting until June 2032 to buy their first home, largely due to student loan debt and modest starting salaries. The state-by-state analysis, released Thursday, examines how long it would take […]

Yellowhammer News proudly presents the 2025 edition of the Power & Influence Top 50 list – the most candid and comprehensive annual index of who is moving the needle in Montgomery. This year marks the thirteenth installment – and the stakes have never been higher. With a monumental 2026 election cycle already taking shape, the […]

Governor Kay Ivey today recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the State Capitol. The awards honor companies whose global achievements are elevating Alabama’s economy and extending the reach of the “Made in Alabama” brand. In addition to the honorees, […]

America’s economic future hinges on energy—its reliability, affordability, and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama. While much of the country debates how to adapt to growing energy demands, Alabama is acting. With foresight and purpose, our state is building a foundation of energy strength that is not only fueling […]

As the nation celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, North Alabama is marking a significant milestone in its tourism industry. According to a report released by the Alabama Tourism Department, travelers spent over $4.9 billion in the 16 counties of the North Alabama region in 2024, representing a 3.9% increase over 2023. Travel-related earnings in […]

Business Facilities magazine has named the Alabama Department of Commerce to its 2025 class of “Economic Development Organizations of the Year,” highlighting the $30 million Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Center currently under construction by AIDT, the state’s workforce development agency. The EV Technology Center is a cornerstone of Alabama’s strategy to lead in electric vehicle manufacturing and advanced […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is moving forward with the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Widening Project, a major infrastructure effort designed to expand traffic capacity, improve safety, and reduce congestion across Mobile Bay. The project includes the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge over the Mobile River and the widening of I-10. […]

From small towns in Alabama to large cities in California, the rising cost of prescription drugs is a concern that crosses state lines and political divisions. The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is working to elevate national awareness about the financial burden high drug prices place on American families. According to the PRA, Americans often pay significantly […]

Putting a pen to paper, Gov. Kay “High Stepper” Ivey signed legislation Monday addressing the statute governing the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. “My signature on House Bill 1593 names the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission, giving it the proper name it deserves and setting it up for […]

Lineworkers are the superheroes of the utility industry, often working in unpleasant weather conditions and difficult terrains. At Alabama Power, lineworkers start their careers as apprentices where they learn the fundamentals of electricity as well as the skills needed to safely work on power lines. After undergoing intensive training, they are ready to tackle the hard […]

Emondre Johnson, owner of The Bark Park in Birmingham, knew he made the right decision to open his own business, but it wasn’t until he won the 2023 Birmingham Small Business Week Pitch Competition that he got an additional boost.   “Winning the pitch competition set the trajectory for where I am now,” Johnson, 26, said. “It […]

The Alabama Trucking Association presented its highest annual honor, the H. Chester Webb Award for Distinguished Service, to Birmingham business leader and industry veteran Susan Kirkpatrick of Buddy Moore Transportation during the 2025 Alabama Trucking Convention, held on April 24-26, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort. Tim Frazier, last year’s recipient and ATA Senior […]

SSAB plans to invest approximately $74 million to expand its heat treatment capacity at its steel production facility in Mobile County, the company announced on Friday. The project will include construction of a new building and installation of a state-of-the-art tempering furnace at the SSAB plant in Axis. Company officials said the expansion will increase […]

Governor Kay Ivey today signed into law legislation creating the Alabama Development Fund, a groundbreaking initiative that will provide a sustainable, long-term funding source to power Alabama’s economic development efforts. “Today, we are taking a bold step to secure Alabama’s economic future,” Governor Ivey said. “The Alabama Development Fund will allow us to strengthen our […]