FORT PAYNE — Local and state officials joined Fort Payne City Schools to break ground on the school system’s new BEAT (Building, Electric, and Aviation Technology) Center. The BEAT Center will offer vocational training for students interested in construction, electric vehicles and aviation technology. The construction of the new BEAT Center is supported by a […]

Yellowhammer Network News has announced the appointment of Scott Chambers to serve as the organization’s news director. Chambers, a 22-year veteran of broadcast news, previously served as anchor and director of network operations. The Alabama-raised news professional is a successful voice actor appearing in national TV commercials for some of the most nationally-recognized brands. He […]

The freshman class this fall at the University of Alabama is the largest ever to enroll, and includes a record number of National Merit Scholars, one indication of the academic quality of students. There is also a record number of graduate students enrolled this fall as part of the university’s mission to provide a premier undergraduate and graduate […]

From the Ivy League to the Yellowhammer State, Nancy Kane’s journey has set ablaze a trail of business excellence and charitable service every step of the way. Her story begins in New York, where she describes her career path as being “non-traditional.” From an early age, Kane vividly recalled an important piece of advice her […]

State government in Alabama is home to an intricate web of employment rules, regulations and requirements. Jackie Graham is the person tasked with untangling that web and maintaining order within the State Merit System, which covers approximately 30,000 state employees. Graham currently serves as director of the Alabama State Personnel Department, a position she has […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Birmingham Division, in a formal presentation at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration, bestowed the U.S. Space & Rocket Center with its Community Leadership Award in recognition of the agency’s partnership in the U.S. Cyber Camp. Last year, the Rocket Center entered into a memorandum of understanding […]

With a passion for her community, her state and the company she works for, Lindsay Rane Carter regularly makes an impact in her small town of Abbeville, as well as across Alabama. Currently the director of External Affairs at Great Southern Wood Preserving, where she began her professional career in 2012, it was a traumatic […]

Alabama A&M University President Andrew Hugine, Jr. recently announced plans to retire, ending more than a decade of leadership at the historically black college and university in Huntsville. Hugine, the 11th president in the 145-year history of the university, said his retirement will take effect at the end of 2021. Hugine leaves a university which […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) has selected 30 communities from across the state to participate in its newly-formed Economic Development Academy. ALM created the academy in July as part of its effort to assist local communities with their business and industry recruitment practices. Greg Cochran, ALM executive director, outlined his group’s intent in establishing […]

As a 2021 Woman of Impact honoree, Lynn Troy’s career journey from 18-year-old entry-level employee to co-founder & CEO of her very own aerospace engineering corporation exemplifies what it means to be fearless. Just like the Troy 7, Inc. website describes the corporation as “a small company making a large impact,” Lynn Troy is one […]

The state of Alabama has long suffered in the nationwide battle against the devastating opioid epidemic. Community leaders, elected officials and medical professionals have joined the fight to address the issue. According to a new report, newly-implemented measures have proven successful in combating the state’s opioid-related deaths. The American Medical Association on Tuesday issued a […]

Alabama is blessed with an abundance of out-of-state professionals who have come to call the Yellowhammer State their home. These individuals contribute day in and day out to the state’s economy and serve a variety of charitable, community-oriented causes. Among this list of caring, hard-working professionals is Linda Sewell. Within the organizational operations of every […]

Kendra Scott is offering two unique ways to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama. Custom necklaces designed by four special “guests of honor” from Children’s of Alabama are available for purchase. For every customized necklace purchased in September, Kendra Scott will donate 20% of the proceed back to Children’s of Alabama. Shopping for these […]

The story of Merceria Ludgood’s impact on her community and her state is that of a journey, in the truest sense of the word. As an accomplished lawyer and current president of the Mobile County Commission, Ludgood has built a catalog of personal experiences and knowledge which have uniquely prepared her to serve. A native […]

Faculty and graduate students with the University of Alabama are seeking to address the root causes of low vaccination rates among the state’s citizens, particularly within the Black community. In a report issued this week as part of a national effort aimed at ensuring equal access to COVID-19 vaccines, a seven-person team consisting of the […]

Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in August, according to new data released on Friday by Gov. Kay Ivey’s office. That number is down from both the July rate of 3.2% and the August 2020 rate of 7.1%. “Alabama continues our streak of dropping unemployment, getting more of our people back to work and able […]

As a first chair violinist is to an orchestra so is program director Melissa Morrison-Ellis to Raytheon Technologies, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies. Spend just five minutes in conversation with Morrison-Ellis, and her own confidence and self-assurance will overflow to empower you as well. With an infectious personality, it’s clear why […]

Physician experts with the Alabama Medical Association during Thursday’s live-streamed COVID-19 update will answer questions surrounding the use of monoclonal antibody treatment. According to the association, monoclonal antibody treatments have been credited with reducing hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients. Earlier this week, the Medical Association raised concerns that the federal government is taking steps to limit […]

Rita Cowell, Ph.D., has always had an interest in neuroscience and behavior. From a young age, she knew she wanted to do research related to neurodegeneration primarily because she found the process by which people lose their personalities hard to handle on an emotional level. She has devoted her entire career to discovering ways to […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama continues to support the health, safety and well-being of its members and has taken comprehensive steps to ensure they have access to the health care they need during the pandemic. This includes providing coverage for the latest therapies, including the FDA-authorized COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment. The U.S. Food […]

There will be no shortage of adrenaline at the fourth annual Kids to Love fundraiser this weekend at the Regions Center in downtown Huntsville. More than 100 “Edgers” will rappel 160 feet down the side of the Regions Center to raise money for youth in foster care. Each Edger secured their slot by committing a […]

Earlier this week, the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and Annual National Shrimp Festival Committee announced it was canceling its 49th Annual National Shrimp Festival that was set for next month in Gulf Shores. “After weighing many factors surrounding this 4-day event, it has been decided that the health risks to our volunteers in particular; but […]

Leaders have the foresight to spot an issue and implement effective solutions to address it. For Patti Yancey, she has well exceeded her intention of addressing a critical need facing today’s youth by enacting real change that will foster the next generation of community leaders. For years, many have recognized the longstanding need for children […]

Auburn University has announced a new scholarship and financial aid initiative designed to make obtaining a college education more affordable for students who otherwise would not have the means to live the Auburn experience. The newly-announced scholarship program, called Ever Auburn, will make attending Auburn more accessible to deserving students who have the intellect, the […]