Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. has made a $35 million gift commitment to The University of Alabama to name the College of Arts and Sciences. The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences enrolls over 9,000 students across 80 majors, minors, concentrations and graduate programs. It is now one of only two colleges at the […]

Sloss Tech, the Southeast’s premier technology conference, is expanding its Next in Tech initiative to provide more students and early-career professionals with free admission and access to professional development resources during this year’s event. RELATED: Zack Kass announced as keynote speaker for Sloss Tech 2025 in Birmingham Now in its third year, the Next in […]

A small project begun at Auburn in 2019 to quickly return injured Auburn football players to the playing field may soon return injured soldiers to the battlefield. XO Armor, a company pioneering on-site 3D printing for custom-fitting protective orthotics for dozens of professional and college-level sports teams, has been named to the inaugural cohort of the Montgomery TechLab’s (MTL) Defense […]

This article is a pleasure to write because it honors two of the most deserving people I know: Bill and Judy Ayers of Rainsville. To me, they will always be Mr. and Mrs. Ayers because of the respect and love I have for them. I have known the couple since my early days at Plainview […]

 The 83rd session of the American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State will take place June 1–6 on the campus of The University of Alabama, welcoming the largest delegation in the program’s history. More than 400 rising high school seniors from across the state are set to attend this year’s session, which offers a hands-on, week-long […]

The Alabama Community College System hosted a graduation of the inaugural class of its Customer Service Professional Training Program last Thursday. Ten graduates completed the eight-week program, which was taught at Jefferson State. “The program is amazing, and just the feedback from the candidates that I’ve received already makes me aware that this is a very beneficial […]

The University of Montevallo added to its historic record by capturing a fifth consecutive Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia title following the season-ending 2025 Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship event May 22-23 at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. The Falcons overwhelmed the field after seniors Dalton Head […]

Limestone County is the fastest growing in the state and its schools are nearly busting at the seams. To help meet the educational demands that are coming, Limestone County Schools broke ground Wednesday on an expansion of the Limestone County Career Technical Center. RELATED: Heman Drummond Center of Innovation breaks ground in Jasper This $12 […]

A new report from Niche has revealed the top-performing school districts in Alabama for 2025. The rankings took into account 143 systems statewide based on a comprehensive evaluation of academic performance, teacher quality, graduation rates, and overall student experience. Homewood City Schools claimed the top spot, followed closely by Madison City Schools and Auburn City […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation Board has announced that Birmingham-based construction company, Brasfield and Gorrie, has been selected to build the new ASHS campus in Demopolis. According to leadership within the organization, the general contractor is expected to have the new facilities and campus open by the fall of 2027. ASHS will be […]

With construction industry fatalities reaching more than 1,000 in 2023, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama is taking proactive steps to ensure worker safety through hands-on training and emergency preparedness. As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce on-site risks and reinforce safety protocols, ABC of Alabama partnered with the University of Alabama, […]

The Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon & White Band has once again earned national recognition, securing a spot in the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands. The event is Aug. 23 at NRG Stadium in Houston and marks the third appearance by the Marching Maroon & White at the event, which honors the musical excellence and cultural […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed two Auburn University (AU) College of Agriculture seniors as summer interns May 20. Cohen Luker and Jonathan Parten will help guide the organization’s grassroots efforts through policy development and legislative affairs.   Talladega County native Luker will work with the Governmental & Agricultural Programs (GAP) Department to assist commodity directors with […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt returned to her hometown to deliver the 2025 commencement address to the graduating class of Enterprise High School, the same school where she earned her diploma 25 years ago. Speaking at Wildcat Stadium, Britt (R-Montgomery) addressed the Class of 2025 with a message of gratitude, perseverance, and the enduring strength of […]

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation (HDCI) was held this week at 3515 Industrial Way, signaling the launch of a pioneering educational facility aimed at transforming workforce development for high school students in Alabama. Set within Jasper’s Industrial Park, the HDCI is strategically located to foster student-industry partnerships and is expected […]

As candidates begin announcing their bids to seek open seats in the Alabama Legislature in the May 19, 2026 primary election, lifelong Walker County resident, educator, small business owner and conservative Republican, Mike Elliott, kicked off his campaign on Tuesday. Elliott is running for Alabama House District 13, State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) — soon-to-be […]

With the help of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s profile and prestige is continuing to grow on the national stage. UAB, an R1 research intensive university and leading academic medical center, is also the largest employer in Alabama with more than 35,000 employees. When asked for comment about an […]

First-grade teacher Katie Collins of Bluff Park Elementary received a high honor — and a new ride — during a celebratory assembly Tuesday after being named Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. As students and colleagues erupted in cheers of “Mrs. Collins!”, Alfa Insurance and Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell handed Collins the keys […]

Screams echoed through the grounds surrounding Helderman Hall and Bevill Hall on Gadsden State Community College’s Wallace Drive Campus recently, but they weren’t real. The chaos was part of a large-scale, planned mass casualty simulation designed to give nursing and paramedic students vital hands-on experience before they enter the workforce. RELATED: Former Gadsden State student, […]

The University of Alabama Early College has significantly reduced tuition costs for high school students enrolling in its dual enrollment program. Starting this fall, tuition will be $33 per credit hour, making college-level courses more accessible and affordable for students across Alabama. UAEC gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high […]

Located in the heart of Decatur, Alabama, the Cook Museum of Natural Science is more than a museum—it’s a place of discovery, curiosity, and inspiration. Designed to spark a passion for the natural world in visitors of all ages, the museum is especially impactful in how it engages young learners through hands-on experiences, immersive exhibits, and live […]

A contribution from the state Senate majority leader has been called a “vital step” toward completing a major facility for the Land Trust of North Alabama. Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) made a $50,000 contribution to support the Land Trust’s planned Nature Discovery Center, a future hub for environmental education and community engagement. “We are […]

In recognition of tonight’s annual Power of Service event and the release of the final Power & Influence Top 50, Yellowhammer News is proud to award our most distinguished lifetime honor to Jabo Waggoner.  RELATED: 2025 Power & Influence: Who’s Next? RELATED: 2025 Power & Influence: 50-41 / 40-31 / 30-21 / 10-1 When historians, political observers, and public officials across […]

“Veritas” That Latin word meaning “Truth” has been the motto of Harvard University since 1643, so here are some hard truths about our nation’s most famous institution of higher learning. Harvard has a history of condoning antisemitism. Harvard seeks to silence speech with which it does not agree. Harvard is openly hostile to conservative ideas, […]