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 […]

The U.S. Census Bureau reported this week that throughout Alabama and much of the United States, there was a pronounced growth in new home construction for the month of November. That growth is coming at a time of a nationwide housing shortage.

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 throughout the country in the Spring of 2022. The search for the two culminated in a police chase in Evansville, Indiana and resulted in the suicide of Vicky White and the capture of Casey White.

It was not a very merry Christmas for one Tesla driver. According to the Pine Level Fire Department, its firefighters were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident on I-65 around 11 p.m.

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. The two deceased service members have been identified by the U.S. Army as Staff Sgt. Zachary Melton of Huntsville and Staff Sgt. Allen Burtram of Cleveland.

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 are preparing to undergo spinal fusion surgery.

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 […]

Porch pirating, the act of stealing packages off of someone's porch,  has become an all to common occurrence in the state of Alabama, especially during Christmas time and the holidays.One state legislator is now proposing a solution to the growing issue.

The newest branch of the U.S. military is celebrating its fourth anniversary today. The U.S. Space Force, officially established by President Donald J. Trump in 2019, was created in order to address the increasing importance of space not only for national security, but also everyday life.

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 […]

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Association, a group advocating for safe, affordable and accessible medical cannabis for Alabama patients, announced a new partnership with the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund (HWCF) and Harmon Dennis Bradshaw.  Effective immediately, qualified employers who are part of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Association can join Alabama’s homogeneous healthcare self-insured fund while providing […]

With the holiday season upon us, Alabama Power has announced that it has seen a jump in the amount of scams its customers are experiencing. According to the company, the holidays are typically a time when scammer's activities increase.