CollegeCounts, Alabama’s 529 college savings fund, will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $4,000 for four years to students who attend a four-year institution and $2,000 for two years for students enrolled in a two-year college. To be considered for the scholarships the students must: Be a high school senior or first-time college freshmen […]

Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. has been indicted of felony and misdemeanor counts of voter fraud. The charges emanate from May 24 primary election and the Nov. 8 general election, according to a statement from Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill and Alabama’s Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Michael Jackson. According to […]

Alabama’s active-duty military, veterans, and their families will now have access to 30 resource workshops across the state, thanks to the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Councils. The workshops will provide information and services and programs available through the Alabama Community College System. The workshops will take place across the state Jan. […]

It happens in airports and stores. It happens with seemingly innocent text messages or emails. It happens in any neighborhood. And, it happens frequently here in Alabama. We’re talking about human trafficking – the second largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest growing. Even though overall awareness in the United States has increased, […]

Daniel and Carla Trantham were named the nation’s top young farm family Tuesday at the American Farm Bureau Federal Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The couple were thankful for the win, and what it means for the family. “From the moment I saw the state award given at a state conference, winning this contest […]

Hoda Muthana left the United States to join the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2014. Now, she wants to come back home. Muthana, of Yemeni descent, was born in New Jersey. Her family moved to Hoover, where she was raised in what the Associated Press has termed a “conservative, Muslim household.” In 2014, Muthana told her […]

UAB Hospital was rated as “high-performing” — the highest level possible — in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings. “This recognition is a full reflection of the amazing quality of care and expertise that our nurses, staff, advanced practice providers and faculty provide every day,” said Warner Huh, M.D., chair of the University […]

A pair of bills authored by U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) were signed into law today as a part of the National Heritage Area Act. The efforts by the two senators resulted in the reauthorization of the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in Northwest Alabama for another 15 years and the […]

A pair of major Southeast law firms will form a practice that stretches coast-to-coast and employs more than 550 attorneys. Birmingham-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet of South Carolina announced their merger Thursday. Maynard & Cooper specializes in financial services litigation and internet service laws. Nexsen Pruet mainly works on construction, labor, legislative […]

The annual 2023 Realizing the Dream and activities at the University of Alabama are approaching. This year’s theme, “Realizing the Dream Through Commitment and Sacrifice,” recognizes those who serve in the military. The theme was selected by the Realizing the Dream Committee with representatives from Shelton State Community College, Stillman College, the Tuscaloosa chapter of […]

Last week, 24 towns in Alabama, which had been classified as urban areas, are now rural areas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The change comes after the bureau redefined the population requirements to be considered urban rather than rural. According to the one of the new requirements, an area must have at least 5,000 […]

Alabamians can now carry a concealed firearm without a permit. The act is being referred to throughout the state as the “constitutional carry” bill. Under the new law, the only reason that anyone in the state would have to have a permit is so that they can conceal carry across state lines. The new legislation […]

A fire that has been burning for more than a month at a landfill close to Moody, has caused the St. Clair County Commission to issue a State of Emergency declaration. Commission Chairman Stan Batemon told reporters the declaration gives the county more authority to fight the fire. “That resolution (state of emergency declaration) literally […]

Last night, during the Monday Night Football game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed with 5:58 remaining in the first quarter. The game with the Cincinnati Bengals was suspended. This morning, the Bills said Hamlin had cardiac arrest on the field and is hospitalized in critical condition. Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a […]

Birmingham, already the murder capital of Alabama, has joined a list of cities throughout the U.S. that have the highest homicide rate per capita. The city, over the last few years, has repeatedly landed in the top five of this group. Law enforcement officials in these cities and throughout the state believe that there has […]

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has announced $1.1 million in grants to restore and enhance aquatic habitats and improve populations of imperiled native freshwater aquatic species in watersheds in the Southeast, including Alabama. The grants will leverage $1.1 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of nearly $2.2 million. The grants were […]

As this year comes to a close, the team at Yellowhammer News takes a look at the stories that led the news cycle in Alabama. Going ‘Green’ Alabama officially went green this year. Not green energy, although the Yellowhammer State has recorded a record number of green energy jobs this year. This green is medical […]

Recent funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has served to enhance the quality of life in several Alabama communities and create value for local economies. To demonstrate the impact ARC has had in Alabama, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLTA) produced a video highlighting first-hand accounts, including that of Nick Saban, speaking to […]

Valentina’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Madison has already set itself apart by having a pizza that was recently crowned the “Best Traditional Pizza in the World.” Now, the restaurant has created a stir for another reason. Valentina’s has a mural of Barstool Sports founder and owner Dave Portnoy that caught some attention. Portnoy, who […]

The subfreezing cold over the weekend took its toll as far south as Montgomery. Along with homes and businesses around the state, pipes burst in the Alabama Statehouse, causing offices to be flooded. Secretary of the Senate Pat Harris was not surprised by the event. “I’ve said it many times, but this is an old […]

North Alabama law enforcement and emergency officials are asking motorists to use extreme caution this morning due to the potential of black ice. If you do not have to be out on the roads this morning, please stay home. Travel on roads and highways from Cullman County to the Tennessee state line has been deemed […]

MONTGOMERY – Due to excessive water loss being experienced by many public water systems in the state, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is requesting that residents and businesses discontinue dripping faucets once temperatures are above freezing. Water utilities across the state are struggling to keep up with increased consumer demand, exacerbated by leaks from […]

The number of Alabamians showing signs of flu-like illness is rising with every passing week, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show Alabama to be one of three states with the heaviest flu outbreak. Homes, classrooms and workplaces are breeding grounds for germs and bacteria. Experts at […]

Due to the continued increased demand on the electric system caused by the extremely cold temperatures, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has initiated mandatory electric load reduction. This extraordinary situation may temporarily impact power to homes and businesses. The curtailment impacts all 153 local power companies of TVA across the entire Tennessee Valley. The forthcoming […]