During times of unimaginable uncertainty in the restaurant industry, Full Moon Bar-B-Que continues to cook. Low and slow, of course. But steady, too. Even during a pandemic, it seems, people still want their ‘que. In the 23 years since the Maluff brothers — David and Joe — purchased Full Moon Bar-B-Que from Pat James, they have grown […]

The University of Alabama football program on Thursday afternoon released a video featuring several players and head coach Nick Saban voicing their support for racial equality and justice. Written by Alex Leatherwood, the Crimson Tide’s All-American offensive guard, the video is just over two minutes long. Players and Saban speak directly into the camera throughout, […]

Citizens from around the Gardendale area turned out Monday morning for a parade to honor local World War II veteran Walter Jones, who is turning 104 years old. The event was highlighted by U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-Homewood) and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Birmingham. “Happy 104th birthday to Mr. Walter Jones of Gardendale! Mr. […]

As part of its longstanding commitment to Alabama communities, the Alabama Power Foundation is accepting applications for the 2020 Good Roots and Gateway grant programs. “Good Roots and Gateway grants represent an investment in the communities we serve,” said Myla Calhoun, president of the Alabama Power Foundation. “These programs not only contribute to the economic and cultural […]

An Alabama teacher who inspires her students to succeed will receive $10,000 from the National University System as part of its Sanford Teacher Award program. On June 17, teachers across the country joined a surprise Zoom meeting in which Michael Cunningham, the system chancellor, announced they had been chosen as state finalists for the award.

It was a simple conversation – well, as simple as a conversation can be between a black person and a white person about the subject of the Black Lives Matter movement. Kaitlin Allen Walden, an African American, had the conversation with an older, white female co-worker and friend. It was open, honest and frank, like […]

The U-pick opportunities in Alabama abound — strawberries, blueberries, sunflowers, muscadines, tomatoes, pumpkins and even Christmas trees. Now add fragrant lavender to that fun list. Lavender Wynde Farm in Harvest, located in the rolling foothills north of Huntsville, is inviting the public to the farm to pick their own lavender Friday and Saturday, June 12 and […]

The City of Birmingham on Thursday afternoon unveiled a massive “Black Lives Matter” street mural ahead of Juneteenth on Friday. Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, is recognized annually on June 19. The Birmingham Black Lives Matter painting now runs alongside Railroad Park on First Avenue […]

The OWA amusement park in Foley and the Alabama charity Magic Moments have again partnered for their second annual “Beyond the Moment” event that will take place Friday, June 19. Magic Moments is a charity that grants kids in Alabama ages four through 18 who have been diagnosed with chronic life-threatening illnesses a special experience […]

A portion of First Avenue South in Birmingham will soon read, “Black Lives Matter,” ideally just in time for Juneteenth on Friday. Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, is celebrated annually on June 19. Per the City of Birmingham, Cara McClure of Black Lives Matter Birmingham […]

Sorrel, a female red panda at the Birmingham Zoo, has had a tough time of it over the last year. In March, Sorrel’s fellow red panda at the zoo passed away suddenly. Parker, a four-year-old male, was found deceased one morning with no obvious physical injuries or any indication of illness.

Ervin “Jock” Allen spent 32 days at UAB Hospital battling COVID-19, including 24 of those days on a ventilator. Today, Allen breathes on his own. And he went home this week to continue his recovery. The 28-year-old Jasper native is lead technician for Steve Johnson Racing, a Birmingham-based National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) team. Allen has captured the […]

Many travelers along Interstate 65 in southwest Alabama recognize Atmore as home of the Wind Creek Casino, but travel just five more miles to find the pride of the community – the historic downtown district. On June 6, Main Street Alabama announced that Atmore had been selected as a new Main Street Alabama Designated Community. […]

Jeff and Bethany Meadows are opposites when it comes to their taste in hot sauce. But they agree on one thing: No family dinner is complete without it. Jeff is what his wife calls a “serious chili head.” “I’ve always loved hot sauce, and over the years I’ve built up a tolerance for a lot […]

Ron Brown has gone viral — multiple times — for his love for the Yellowhammer State. Now, he wants to give back through serving the residents of Hoover as their newest councilman. Brown on Thursday held a press conference at Hoover City Hall announcing his candidacy for City Council Place 2. The municipal elections will […]

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Church of the Highlands, Alabama’s largest church. The Housing Authority of Birmingham District (HABD) board of commissioners earlier this week voted to stop receiving assistance from the church, citing Church of the Highlands Pastor Chris Hodges following and “liking” social media […]

The president’s eldest son on Tuesday weighed in after the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) board of commissioners the previous day voted to stop receiving assistance from the Church of the Highlands, Alabama’s largest church. The Church of the Highlands has reportedly since 2017 had a memorandum of understanding with HABD for resident […]

KBC are the initials of Kelsey Bernard Clark, the winner of the 16th season of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and the chef and owner of KBC restaurant in Dothan. What began as a butcher shop and grocery evolved into a restaurant based largely on the popularity of the sandwiches Clark started serving customers. “Some of the sandwiches on our menu are […]

A mom’s reaction to being reunited with her lost child – found by Küsse, a German Shepherd rescue dog – was to smother both with kisses and hugs. Indeed, the name Küsse – German for “kisses” – fits Corey Speegle’s rescue dog to a “T.” With her innate ability to find lost people, Küsse has earned huge praise during her […]

Due to concerns about the weather, country music legend Alan Jackson is postponing his two Alabama drive-in concerts to next week. The Cullman performance will now occur on Friday, June 12, and the Baldwin County concert will be on Saturday, June 13. The news was announced on the official Alan Jackson Facebook page on Wednesday […]

While many reports have only focused on the grim news associated with the coronavirus, there have been many stories of perseverance and survival that have flown under the radar. One miraculous case in Birmingham, Alabama, is a prime example of how inspiration can be drawn from this unprecedented time in American history. The University of […]

What was a stain upon Birmingham on Sunday night ended up showing the best of Alabama — and humanity — on Wednesday. As previously reported on by Yellowhammer News, ABC 33/40’s Stephen Quinn was reporting live in downtown Birmingham Sunday night, where looting, vandalism and arson was occurring. The scene quickly turned violent, with a […]

Birmingham pastor Mike McClure, Jr.’s recent album spent 10 weeks on the Billboard Gospel chart, and he is now using some of the proceeds to help those around him. He partnered with RIP Medical Debt, a charity that buys large bundles of medical debt hospitals are not sure they can collect on for a small […]

A Birmingham comedian and actor is leading an effort to help clean up his city the morning after looters damaged more than two dozen businesses. Roy Wood, Jr. first posted about his plan to try and help clean up black businesses in the city at 2:27 on Monday morning. By 10:00 a.m., more than 50 […]