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University HQ, an independent educational resource organization, has ranked Spring Hill College's bachelors and masters degree programs as some of the best in the state of Alabama.

Another key figure weighed in on a new I-10 Mobile Bay and River proposal unveiled last week unanimously approved by the Mobile and Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).

Join the Yellowhammer News team on Wednesday, February 2, for a “Yellowhammer Connection” event in Montgomery. The gathering will offer a reception followed by a live interview with Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia).

The on-again, off-again saga of a new proposed Interstate 10 Mobile Bay Bridge and Bayway got new life on Wednesday as the chairmen from both the Mobile and Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) offered the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) a framework for a new bridge and bayway. Without the approval of the MPO, […]

Officials with the University of North Alabama and Drake State Community and Technical College on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding which will serve to benefit the educational needs of transfer students.

Town

Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town, who was serving in the Justice Department when it initiated its actions against the State of Alabama for alleged Eighth Amendment violations, urged state policymakers to consider "creative ways" to fix the problem.

Auburn University and the University of Alabama System have paused enacting their COVID-19 vaccine mandates after courts halted the mandate.

Leaders across Alabama's River Region met in Montgomery on Monday to formulate a plan of action to increase the number of children reading proficiently by the end of the third grade.

In terms of growth among teacher education major graduates and filling in-demand teaching positions, the University of North Alabama's College of Education and Human Sciences is leading the state.

Nine innovative startups bring the future of energy to Birmingham

On Dec. 7, startup founders with Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator present their ideas.

Beating the supply chain blues

While it’s tempting to focus on the causes of all these delays, here are a few ideas for beating the supply chain blues.

Kendra Scott is recognizing Donna Dukes and her philanthropic efforts with The Maranathan Academy by partnering with her during Kendra Scott’s 12 Days of Joy. From December 1-12, mention The Maranathan Academy at Kendra Scott Birmingham or shop online using code GIVEBACK-MARANATHAN upon checkout to donate 20% of your proceeds back to The Maranathan Academy. For 27 years, Donna […]

Wallen

MOBILE -- Last month's Morgan Wallen concert at the Mobile Fairgrounds, branded "The Grounds," was declared a "tremendous success" by the event's organizers, 46 Entertainment.

Friday during his Birmingham Talk 99.5 morning show, long-time Alabama radio host Matt Murphy announced he was departing the Magic City's airwaves.

Dailey

On Tuesday, Alabama Public Television formally announced long-time "Capitol Journal' host Don Dailey would be retiring at the end of 2021.

A University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) student team has placed fifth out of 120 teams in nationwide virtual competition at the recent three-week-long U.S. Department of Energy CyberForce Competition.

UA student chosen as a Rhodes Scholar

A student at The University of Alabama earned the most prestigious academic award for American college graduates and the oldest award for international study.

AARP releases the Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator

While Alabama military families and veterans do have access to the U.S. Department of Veterans affairs or Department of Defense health benefits, the options can seem endless and endlessly confusing, but not anymore. The Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator, makes access to health care simple. Whether a single mother, the spouse of a […]

Tuesday, veteran Alabama beat writer Cecil Hurt passed away at age 62 at the UAB Hospital in Birmingham due to complications from pneumonia.

AARP just made Alabama veterans and military families lives so much easier

The Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator, makes access to health care simple. Whether a single mother, the spouse of a retiree, a son or daughter inquiring for an elderly parent, AARP has thought through complex scenarios and combined its valuable information and resources into what is essentially a 22-page digital assistant.

Based on global and regional reputation alongside academic research performance, U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the top 10% of higher-education institutions globally.

Chuck Karr, the former dean of engineering at the University of Alabama, is expected to be named interim president of UAH.

Darren Dawson stepping down as UAH president

Dr. Darren Dawson today announced his plan to retire as president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

UNA's student enrollment has topped 8,800 students, which breaks all previous enrollment records of the institution's 191-year history.