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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.

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 freshman class this fall at Alabama is the largest ever to enroll, and includes a record number of National Merit Scholars, one indication of the academic quality of students.

Nancy Kane is a 2021 Woman of Impact

Nancy Kane's journey has set ablaze a trail of business excellence and charitable service every step of the way.

Jackie Graham is a 2021 Woman of Impact

Jackie Graham is the person tasked with maintaining order within the State Merit System which covers approximately 30,000 state employees.

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 it's Community Leadership Award in recognition of the agency's partnership in the U.S. Cyber Camp.

Lindsay Rane Carter is a 2021 Woman of Impact

With a passion for her community, her state and the company she works for, Lindsay Rane Carter regularly makes an impact across Alabama.

Alabama A&M University President Andrew Hugine Jr. recently announced plans to retire, ending more than a decade of leading the historically Black college and university in Huntsville.

The Alabama League of Municipalities has selected 30 communities to participate in its newly-formed Economic Development Academy.

Lynn Troy is a 2021 Woman of Impact

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.

Community leaders, elected officials and medical professionals have joined the fight to address the opioid epidemic.

Linda Sewell is a 2021 Woman of Impact

Alabama is blessed with an abundance of out-of-state professionals who have come to call the Yellowhammer State their home. Among this list of professionals is Linda Sewell.

Kendra Scott is offering two unique ways to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama.

Merceria Ludgood is a 2021 Woman of Impact

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.

Faculty and graduate students with Alabama are seeking to address the root causes of low vaccination rates among the state's citizens.

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 […]

Melissa Morrison-Ellis is a 2021 Woman of Impact

Spend just five minutes in conversation with Morrison-Ellis, and her own confidence and self-assurance will overflow to empower you as well.

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.

Rita Cowell is a 2021 Woman of Impact

Rita Cowell, Ph.D., has always had an interest in neuroscience and behavior.

According to the FDA, monoclonal antibody treatment is recommended for those with mild to moderate COVID symptoms.

There will be no shortage of adrenaline at the 4th annual Kids to Love fundraiser this weekend at the Regions Center in downtown Huntsville.

The decision drew the ire of Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, whose city is adjacent to Gulf Shores and will also bear some of the impact.

Patti Yancey is a 2021 Woman of Impact

Patti Yancey has well exceeded her intention of addressing a critical need facing today's youth by enacting real change.

Auburn University has announced a new scholarship and financial aid initiative designed to make obtaining a college education more affordable