As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

YHN Media Group is proud to honor Alabama changemakers once again through the 2025 Women of Impact Awards. Now in its seventh year, Women of Impact has become one of Alabama’s most anticipated celebrations of leadership, service, and transformative influence.  The award recognizes twenty extraordinary women from across business, government, nonprofit, and civic life. These […]

The 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron teamed with Mass Virtual last month to begin the first scans that will create extended reality training aids for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Mass Virtual is an aircraft XR training company contracted by the Air Force to provide virtual reality training aids via the Integrated Technology Platform. Extended reality is an […]

A group of children in Sumter County will sleep a little more soundly this school year, thanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations both in Sumter County and beyond. Supporters in the rural west Alabama community have launched a new initiative to provide beds to children who don’t have one of their own. The […]

From high school graduates exploring their next steps to working adults ready for a career change, students across Alabama are turning to their local community colleges to take that next step forward. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) offers a wide range of education and training options designed to meet learners where they are. With […]

Alabama educators and administrators received some very welcome news this weekend with the release of $50 million in frozen federal funds for essential education programs. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Management and Budget released $21 million earmarked for afterschool and summer programs, after freezing the funds on June 30 to […]

Auburn engineers are heading to the beach — not for vacation, but to build a better, more resilient Gulf Coast. Golden shovels turned dirt Thursday morning as the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering broke ground on the Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station, a partnership with the city of Orange Beach. The 21,000-square-foot facility, located at 4775 Walker Ave., will span […]

The University of Alabama has increased its support for military members through the UA Online Military Tuition Grant. Previously available only to undergraduate students, the grant now includes active-duty graduate students. The tuition grant helps with tuition costs not covered by military tuition assistance. It can cover up to six credit hours per semester and as […]

As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

For the first time in 22 years — and the first time ever for Alabama — two young men from the same state have captured the top two leadership positions at American Legion Boys Nation. Luke Lawson and Nick Frazier, both high school seniors from Alabama, were elected President and Vice President, respectively, during the […]

Students interested in attending the nation’s service academies, college ROTC programs, or joining the military are encouraged to attend Academy Day next month. U.S. Rep. Dale W. Strong will be hosting Academy Day for area students who want to learn more about attending one of the United States service academies after high school. “The fact […]

From high school graduates exploring their next steps to working adults ready for a career change, students across Alabama are turning to their local community colleges to take that next step forward. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) offers a wide range of education and training options designed to meet learners where they are. With […]

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Birmingham-Hoover area is one of the top metros in the U.S. for recent college graduates looking to begin their professional careers with a new, reputable job. The study, conducted by ADP Research indicated that the state’s third-largest metro has become a major destination for new graduates. The Birmingham […]

‌Today marks the beginning of my tenure as the 30th president of The University of Alabama, and I thank you for such a warm welcome. In the short time since my arrival, I have already felt the kindness and hospitality that reflect the unique pride and spirit that make UA such a special place. ‌Excellence […]

Auburn University’s College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) has received a matching gift from the You Might Be for Auburn Foundation (UMB4AU) to support a restoration project underway at Crooked Oaks, the former homestead of Auburn’s beloved former football coach Pat Dye. RELATED: The rebirth of Pat Dye’s Crooked Oaks in Notasulga, Alabama, is underway The CFWE was gifted […]

The CoachSafely Foundation will host a high-profile fundraising event at Vestavia Country Club on August 26 featuring U.S. Senator and former Auburn University football head coach Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), sports media personality Paul Finebaum, and CoachSafely President Bill Clark. The evening will raise funds in support of the Foundation’s mission to reduce preventable injuries among […]

From high school graduates exploring their next steps to working adults ready for a career change, students across Alabama are turning to their local community colleges to take that next step forward. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) offers a wide range of education and training options designed to meet learners where they are. With […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) says a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court should result in parents taking action in the Yellowhammer State. The court ruled in June that parents have a right to opt their children out of classroom instruction involving LGBT-themed books. In a 6-3 decision the justices sided with a group […]

As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

After a career dedicated to public service at The University of Alabama, Dr. Samory Pruitt, vice president for the Division of Community Affairs, plans to retire effective June 1, 2026. At the time of his retirement, Pruitt will have served the University for 40 years and led the Division of Community Affairs since its creation […]

At the year’s halfway point, the National Interagency Fire Center reported active fires in 10 states, marking the highest number of individual fires in a decade. Some of the more vulnerable homes lie at the intersection of forest and town — the wildland-urban interface. In a study funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers at the […]

Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board Chairman John Wahl is sending a message that Alabama libraries will not be places of woke indoctrination. Wahl, who is also the Alabama Republican Party Chairman, has issued a formal letter to public library directors across the state, informing them that the APLS Board will stand behind President Trump’s […]

As you plan your travels to the Gulf Coast this summer, consider making a meaningful stop at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center in Atmore, Alabama. Located just off I-65 at Exit 54, this inviting destination offers an educational and enriching experience for all visitors—whether you’re on a family road trip, a teacher […]

The Alabama State Board of Education took another step this week toward implementing a statewide policy aimed at reducing vaping among public school students. The policy comes in response to growing concerns about the health effects of vaping on young people and the increasing number of students caught using e-cigarettes on school property. According to […]