I didn’t always know what career path I wanted to take, but I knew I needed a strong foundation to get there. Bevill State Community College gave me that foundation—first as a student and now as an instructor. My journey is a testament to how Alabama’s community colleges are the workforce solution for our state, […]

A report from the Alabama Policy Institute released Monday showed that more than 200 employees at the Alabama Department of Education have an annual salary exceeding $100,000. The high level of pay stands in stark contrast to the average Alabamian, who typically makes less than half that sum yearly. In the analysis, the Institute’s President […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is among several institutions now under investigation for allegedly awarding race-based scholarships in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. The investigation follows a Dear Colleague Letter issued by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on February 14, which reiterated that educational institutions receiving federal funding must […]

Alabama education officials were temporarily unable to access nearly $9 million in federal education funds Wednesday morning due to an unexpected shutdown of the U.S. Department of Education’s online funding portal. The brief closure, which affected the department’s “G5 portal,” delayed routine reimbursements and raised concerns about potential disruptions in federal education funding. State Superintendent […]

The Alabama State Board of Education voted Thursday to assume control of Dallas County Schools due to financial and academic concerns. With this decision, Dallas County becomes the third school system currently under state intervention, joining Sumter County and Bessemer City Schools. According to the resolution passed by the state board, the local board consented […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education has announced the names of three finalists competing to become the next superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools (MPS). The three candidates advancing to the next stage of interviews are: Dr. Constance Evelyn – Former Superintendent of Valley Stream 13 School District in New York. Dr. Harold Wright – Deputy […]

As a psychologist in private practice who retired from the Alabama Department of Mental Health, Beverly Bell-Shambley knows the impact that the environment can have on mental health. She knows that spending time in nature can decrease anxiety and help people battling depression. “And communing with nature can help with dealing with the chaos that […]

 A Pleasant Grove High School student received the surprise of a lifetime when the nonprofit organization Magic Moments gifted him a dream vacation to Orlando. Kenneth Spencer, who battles sickle cell anemia, a chronic genetic disease, will spend a week in May visiting Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld.The surprise took place at R.F. Bumpus […]

When Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO and executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, was growing up in Birmingham, a NASA female astronaut came to her high school to present her with an award. “The astronaut said she got her engineering degree and went to work for NASA and applied for the astronaut corps,” […]

In response to a mass shooting that occurred on campus in November 2024, Tuskegee University has announced the completion of several security upgrades aimed at enhancing campus safety and controlling access to university grounds. Related: Tuskegee University remains on lockdown after mass shooting during homecoming festivities According to a statement from the university, new badge-activated […]

Samford University has announced plans to redevelop a 27-acre site along Lakeshore Parkway in Homewood into a dynamic mixed-use development known as Creekside District-West. The initiative is part of the university’s broader vision to create a vibrant, community-focused space that integrates residential, commercial, and recreational facilities, benefiting not only Samford students and faculty but also […]

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have continued their partnership to offer additional scholarships for residents interested in pursuing careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. Applications for the $4,000 individual scholarships are now open to students enrolled in an eligible program at an Alabama community college. The […]

Alabama Power recently provided more than 2,000 Wiregrass 10th graders an immersive career fair experience during the 2025 Southeast Worlds of Work (WOW) event. The event was held at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama, and hosted by Southeast AlabamaWorks. Alabama Power has supported this annual event for a decade, providing a sponsorship toward this year’s festivities to […]

The University of Alabama has again been recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students, a distinction that UA has now earned eight times in the last 10 years. The Fulbright Program is an international academic exchange program with the goal of increasing mutual understanding and supporting friendly and peaceful relations between the people […]

Backed by a recent $11.4 million Department of Defense  (DOD) contract through the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park is establishing a cutting-edge radiation hardening, or rad hardening, facility — the only university-led facility of its kind in the nation — to help ensure the reliability of military […]

A long-serving Shelby Elementary cafeteria worker has lost her job after an emotional hearing over her efforts to raise money for the school’s PTO lunch fund. Related: Shelby County cafeteria worker faces termination after raising donations for student lunches ABC33/40 reported that on Monday night, after a six-hour deliberation, the Shelby County School Board voted […]

Most of the coverage of the fired lunch lady in Shelby County leaves out some key details. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

Auburn city leaders gathered on February 20, 2025, to recognize Abbie Stockard, a nursing student at Auburn University, following her historic win as Miss America 2025. Stockard made history in January by becoming the first Auburn student to claim the prestigious title and the fourth from the state of Alabama. This week, Abbie returned to […]

The Alabama Senate approved SB1 on Tuesday, a bill that will establish a workers’ compensation program for public education employees. Sponsored by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), the bill aims to establish a workers’ compensation program specifically for K-12 and higher education employees, ensuring they receive financial and medical support in the event of a […]

Auburn City Schools (ACS) has announced an extensive 10-year Facilities Master Plan aimed at accommodating the district’s rapid growth while modernizing its educational infrastructure. The $383 million initiative, approved by the Auburn Board of Education in January 2025, will fund multiple large-scale projects, including the construction of a second high school, a new middle school, […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down Alabama and Auburn’s latest basketball matchups as Auburn prepares to host Arkansas and Alabama faces a tough road test at Missouri in frigid conditions! They also walk through Alabama football’s recruiting struggles under DeBoer, who faces criticism for losing top in-state talent to […]

The Prattville Police Department reported that $30,000 was allegedly stolen from the Marbury Football Booster Club account. Officials with the club alerted police shortly after making the discovery. According to law enforcement, Melanie Morrison, who was the club’s treasurer at the time, transferred the money to her account over two years. Allegedly, this transfer took […]

The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is addressing problems associated with childhood trauma and the impact it has on a child’s success by launching a pilot program designed to better equip providers to address childhood trauma. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to expand trauma-informed care to every provider working with adolescents across […]

57 high school seniors from across Alabama recently received nominations to U.S. service academies courtesy of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville (R-Auburn), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Personnel for the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the nominees late last week. It is the Senator’s fourth round of nominations since taking office in 2021. “Our young […]