The City of Blountsville, Alabama is set to receive some overdue upgrades to a portion of its municipal water system. Originally constructed in 1941, the section of the water line, will be modernized as part of a $250,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the Blountsville Utilities Board, administered by the Alabama Department […]

Starting January 1, hourly workers who perform work in excess of 40 hours per week, overtime, will take home a larger portion of their wages as a new policy goes into effect. The bipartisan idea was proposed by Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels. Rep. Daniels’ (D-Huntsville) bill to eliminate state income tax on overtime […]

Just in time for the new year and some possible winter weather in parts of the state, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released recommendations to help keep drivers on Alabama’s roadways safe and prepared going into 2024. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor stressed the importance of drivers prepping their vehicles before getting out on the […]

In the midst of a nationwide housing shortage, home construction showed a pronounced growth in Alabama and the nation last month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. “Single-family home starts hit a 19-month high of 1.145 million units in November,” said Jeremy Walker, CEO of Alabama Realtors. “That was up 18% from October and 9.3% […]

On Friday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) will issue all but five of the medical marijuana licenses to applicants awarded licenses by the Commission on December 1 unless a court intervenes in the process. The issuing of the licenses means that business entities awarded licenses can begin building facilities, planting Alabama’s first legal medical marijuana crop, […]

The escape and manhunt of Lauderdale County corrections officer, Vicky White, and escaped inmate Casey White made headlines across the world in 2022. The couple, who bare no relation to one another, formed a romantic partnership while Casey White was detained in the Lauderdale County Jail in Florence. Vicky White assisted the inmate’s escape in […]

According to the Pine Level Fire Department, its firefighters were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident Christmas night on I-65 around 11 p.m. Pine Level is about 20 miles north of Montgomery. Upon arrival, first responders found an unoccupied Tesla Model Y on fire. However, authorities found the driver, Michael Sherrill of […]

On Thursday the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) is scheduled to meet virtually. This meeting is the next step in the issuing of licenses to business entities allowing for the legal production of Alabama grown and produced medical cannabis. The Commission is scheduled to meet at 1:00 p.m. Prior to that meeting, plaintiffs in lawsuits […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed that a young kitten in Autauga County developed rabies and subsequently died. Dr. Dee W. Jones is the State Public Health Veterinarian. “This is another reminder to get your pets vaccinated against rabies regardless of where you live,” Dr. Jones said. “We have found rabies […]

Assistant Professor Andre da Silva is conducting cutting-edge research on ways to grow hops in Alabama within Auburn University’s Department of Horticulture in collaboration with faculty, industry leaders and students. As an Alabama Extension vegetable specialist, da Silva also shares his research findings with growers and brewers. “Our goal is to provide information from the bine to the tap reaching […]

A new report by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) suggests that a gambling expansion would have negative repercussions. API commissioned Dr. John Hill to prepare an in-depth report on gambling and the effects of expanding legalized gambling in the state. His twenty-page report detailed the potential pitfalls that come with the expansion of legalized gambling in […]

This week, the U.S. Senate passed a year-end executive branch nominations package, confirming key appointees to a number of federal agencies. Bachus served as a U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District from 1993 to 2015 as a Republican. During that time, he played a leading role on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee as […]

YHN Media Group, LLC is proud to announce the 6th Annual Woman of Impact Awards – a celebration of the powerful women who propel Alabama. Women of Impact has historically and continues to recognize the women in Alabama whose contributions have earned the authority and power to move the needle in their industry. Our mission […]

There was no shortage of luminaries as Leidos celebrated delivery of its first Enduring Shield launchers at the company’s Chase facility in Huntsville on Wednesday. Company officials, military representatives and Huntsville-based employees gathered to mark the milestone. The Enduring Shield program supports the Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 program, which is a critical […]

The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation has routinely made the Christian faith shared by most Alabamians the focus of lawsuits against small towns, school systems and the state itself. This time, just days before Christmas, their most recent demand is over “snacks and water” at Southside High School in Etowah County. According to the out-of-state […]

Fort Jackson is mourning the loss of two drill sergeants after both were found dead just days apart on base. They have been identified by the Army as Staff Sgt. Zachary Melton, 30, of Huntsville and Staff Sgt. Allen Burtram, 34, of Cleveland. Burtram was found dead on the South Carolina base Dec. 8; Melton […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Engineering has teamed up with Children’s of Alabama to bring an exciting new piece of equipment to young patients, particularly those who have undergone spinal fusion surgery. The halo traction walker was produced by senior UAB design students in Dr. Alan Eberhardt’s class as a part of […]

Though the state’s housing market is stagnant, there is good news on the horizon for potential homeowners, according to the Alabama Association of Realtors. “While Alabama’s housing market remains down overall, we have witnessed growth in key areas in recent months,” said association President Senia Johnson. “As we go into 2024, it is important that […]

If you’re among the four in ten Americans who have had a package snatched from your porch this year, Alabama State Sen. April Weaver has a message of justice for you. Sen. Weaver (R-Briarfield) announced she’ll file a bill in the upcoming state legislative session that would turn porch pirates into felons — in jeopardy […]

The newest branch of the U.S. military is celebrating its fourth anniversary today. The U.S. Space Force, officially established by President Trump in 2019, was created to address the increasing importance of space, not only as a domain of national security, but everyday life. The branch is a part of the Department of the Air […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the biggest of big tech, Google, has agreed to a massive $700 million settlement involving Alabama and 52 other states. The settlement comes after a lawsuit was filed by the various states’ attorney generals alleging that Google was engaging in anticompetitive conduct with its Google Play Store. “Our settlement […]

State Rep. Christopher England (D-Tuscaloosa) has pre-filed legislation for the 2024 state legislative session to raise Alabama’s online sales taxes to generate additional funding for public education in the state. HB17 proposes to raise the tax rate Alabamians pay on online purchases from 8%to 9.25%. The online sales tax, known as the simplified sellers-use tax […]

A year ago this weekend, the Tennessee Valley was cast into darkness during a historic winter storm.To help ensure this won’t be a winter to remember, the Tennessee Valley Authority has invested nearly $123 million in the last three months alone to harden its system and enhance the reliability and resiliency at its coal, gas […]

On Tuesday, the Colorado State Supreme Court narrowly voted four to three to deny former President Donald J. Trump access to appearing on the primary ballot in the 2024 Colorado Republican Primary. The Justices found that the January 6, 2021 protests that at the U.S. Capitol Building was an “insurrection” and thus Trump is barred […]