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.

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.

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 […]

Sand dunes, pine trees and a boardwalk filled with landowners set the stage for Alabama Landowners Conference Oct. 2-4 in Gulf Shores. A charter bus of attendees set sail for field tours Day 1. That’s where the beauty of Gulf State Park shined, said Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) board member John Gilbert. “The tours […]

Laurie Dhue discusses the state of Mental Health in Alabama and the progress made after COVID with the lady in charge: Kim Boswell, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health. In the first episode, Laurie and Commissioner Boswell get personal. Throughout the episode, you will hear Commissioner open up about her own story and […]

Laurie Dhue, former FOX, CNN and MSNBC reporter has joined the Yellowhammer News team as host of One Day at a Time, a podcast addressing the challenges and solutions facing addiction and mental health issues in Alabama. Laurie will sit down with Alabama’s influential leaders to have hard conversations about the progress being made in […]

As The University of Alabama RISE Center celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the community is invited to support RISE through its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 18 and 19 that will feature bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor. Brand-new items will be offered at deep discounts during the […]

On October 15, 1984 — 40 years ago today — President Ronald Reagan visited the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa for a re-election rally at Coleman Coliseum. During his 45-minute remarks, President Reagan made several references to the Crimson Tide football program and to his friendship with Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. He was also […]

Make-A-Wish Alabama granted its first legacy wish at Reeltown High School’s Senior Night football game in Notasulga last friday. The wish? For the entire Reeltown High School band to receive brand new uniforms. That wish came from Melody, who was an alto saxophonist with the Reeltown Band prior to her diagnosis with cancer in 2023. […]

Over the past year, numerous Alabama communities have had the chance to delve into the rich history of the Poarch Creek Indians through community screenings of The Forgotten Creeks, an Emmy Award-winning documentary. The film has resonated with both adults and school-aged children, offering a poignant look at the Tribe’s perseverance and the efforts that […]

Lovers of food, art and the outdoors alike have something to look forward to as Wetumpka gears up for its third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) on October 19. Cooking demonstrations by MasterChef Junior winner Bryson McGlynn and noted Alabama chef Ricky Albright highlight the schedule for the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA). […]