As we approach Veterans Day this Monday, we are reminded of the profound sacrifices made by millions of men and women who have served our nation in both war and peace. This day serves as both a time for reflection and gratitude and as an opportunity to address the pressing mental health needs of our […]

In this episode of One Day at a Time, Laurie sits down with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to hear about the state of addiction in Alabama from his professional, and very personal, perspective. It’s no secret that AG Marshall has a passion for fighting to create funding and solutions in the fight against drug […]

DeKalb County educator and University of West Alabama adjunct professor Dr. Brandon Renfroe spoke at the recent National Forum to Advance Rural Education, held in Savannah, GA, on a topic dear to his heart: improving the lives of students suffering from very low food security (VLFS). At the forum, Dr. Renfroe presented information on the […]

When the United States Supreme Court handed down its 5-4 opinion on Allen v. Milligan last summer, ruling that Alabama’s congressional map was likely in violation of the Voting Rights Act, the Alabama State Legislature was called back to Montgomery for a special session by Governor Kay Ivey to come up with a new map […]

The Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston now boasts seven new artificial bat roosts, courtesy of a partnership between the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust and Alabama Power and funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Partners Program and a grant from the Alabama Power Foundation. On Wednesday, representatives from both organizations rolled up their sleeves and mounted the seven habitats, each resting at the top […]

In a historic moment for the Poarch Creek Indians, Chris Rutherford, a Tribal Citizen, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Poarch Creek Tribal Police Department. Rutherford is the first citizen of the tribe to ever lead the organization. He began his career with it 32 years ago as a mechanic and eventually […]

On October 31, 1912 — 112 years ago today — murder was committed inside the Alabama Capitol Building after a Bibb County man named Will Oakley confronted his stepfather, P.A. Woods of Odenville, in a dispute over some family land. The two men met in the office of Will’s uncle, J.G. Oakley, who served as […]

Terry and Candace Stevens of Mobile never thought that a small springtime planting project would put them on the brink of a world record. The couple planted a few okra seeds in their backyard last March, hoping for a decent harvest for summer. What they didn’t expect was for one of their plants to soar […]

The Birmingham Police Department hosted a swearing-in ceremony last week for its newest honorary deputy chief – a determined, 12-year-old boy battling terminal cancer. Officials from 33 law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the FBI, presented D.J. with badges, resolutions, and more during the ceremony. D.J. also rode […]

The Roberts family from Pike Road in Montgomery County has completed a six-year adventure visiting Alabama from border to border, making memories all along the way. Matthew and Jessica Roberts, along with their children Addison and Marshall, demonstrated remarkable perseverance in achieving their goal of visiting all 67 Alabama counties over the last six years. […]

In this episode of “One Day at a Time” by Yellowhammer News, host Laurie Dhue interviews Colin Harris, CEO of Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, who shares his personal journey in recovery and his motivation for establishing recovery centers in Alabama. Harris, who has been sober for over six years, talks the transformative power of finding […]

homas G “Tom” Claxton and retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major Bryan B. Battaglia were recognized as Mobile Bay Area Veteran and Patriot of the Year respectively by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission and the Mobile County Commission during Monday’s County Commission meeting. “It’s an honor to have both of these men up here because […]

An Auburn University alumnus has made a $10 million pledge that will provide an estimated more than 300 scholarships to Auburn Engineering students during the next 20 years, making it the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history. Jeff Hills, ’93 BSCE, recently established the Jeffery S. Hills Scholarship in Auburn’s Samuel Ginn […]

It’s a long way from a battle with cancer at age 5 to Homecoming Queen at the University of Alabama. That is the journey made by Hannah Adams of Birmingham. Hannah was announced at the Friday night Homecoming Pep Rally as the Capstone’s new Homecoming Queen. She will be crowned at halftime of the Alabama […]

The newest dish at Helen, the lauded Southern grill in downtown Birmingham, embodies chef-owner Rob McDaniel’s dedication to serving the best seasonal ingredients he can find, sourced as locally as possible. It utilizes grits and eggs from Wilsonville, foraged mushrooms from a Birmingham purveyor, artisanal country ham from Tennessee, and redeye gravy made with Non-Fiction coffee […]

For the past two decades, the alligator population in Baldwin County has been steadily growing. Eighteen miles north of Gulf Shores, Wes Moore’s 160-acre Summerdale property – home to Alligator Alley – now boasts more than 700 primitive reptile residents whose distant ancestors once roamed the planet with dinosaurs. While many were born into captivity at […]

Earlier this week, sixteen-year-old Lulu Gribbon of Mountain Brook accomplished a feat many people would not attempt. In June, Lulu survived a bull shark attack that left her as a double amputee. During her recovery period, Lulu persevered, anchored by her faith and supported by her family. She healed, returned to school, and even returned to […]

Nine college students competed in the Alabama Farmers Federation’s inaugural statewide Collegiate Discussion Meet Oct. 18 in Opelika. The event hosted by the Federation State Young Farmers Committee was designed to simulate a committee meeting where participants discuss solutions to issues facing agriculture and Alabama farmers. The competition was open to full-time undergraduate students ages […]

Reading a work email. Navigating corridors between meetings. Walking to and from your vehicle. Most of us give little thought to these basic building blocks of a workday. However, for people with disabilities, these activities can present unique daily challenges. On Oct. 8, Regions Bank associates in Birmingham, Ala. learned more about the experiences of […]

An 11-person Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) along with a chaplain and a chaplain assistant from the Alabama National Guard have assisted with the challenges created by Hurricane Helene and flooding in North Carolina. “Hurricane Helene left warzone-like devastation in its path, and Alabama is here to lend a helping hand as our neighboring states begin […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association coordinated a trip for female members of the Alabama Legislature to experience the third annual Airing of the Quilts and visit the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center in Camden. Five legislators, all House members – Marilyn Lands of Huntsville; Tashina Morris of Montgomery, and three members of the Baldwin County delegation […]

A Baldwin County man has won a $2 million jackpot from the Triple 777 Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced. 49-year-old Jeremy Smith of Lillian purchased the winning ticket from the CEFCO Convenience Store (5330 Gulf Breeze Parkway) in Gulf Breeze and chose to receive his payout in one lump-sum of of $1,280,000.00 after taxes […]

The University of Alabama will host a drone light show for fans attending Friday night’s annual homecoming pep rally and bonfire. The pep rally is being held at 6:30 p.m. CST and the drone show will be held immediately after at 7:30 p.m. CST according to a post on the school’s official social media pages. […]

Prevention of drug use and mental illness can feel impossible for parents, caregivers, and professions. But in this episode, Laurie discusses how it’s possible with Deputy Director of the Addiction Prevention Coalition, Nichole Dawsey. Nichole and the APC mission is to begin at a young age by developing character skills and teaching kids the social […]