There are leaders in state government who seek no spotlight, tirelessly working behind the scenes to deliver for the citizenry. For Judy Miller, this has been her life’s work. Miller was tapped in 2019 to serve as chief of staff for Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, becoming the first woman to serve in such capacity as […]

The Alabama Medical Association is pushing back against the federal government for taking steps to limit access to monoclonal antibody treatment, which it says is proving to help reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations. Dr. Aruna Arora, president of the Medical Association, expressed displeasure with a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), […]

River Region United Way (RRUW) is working to increase reading proficiency rates among Alabama children, according to a recently launched campaign. A virtual forum consisting of regional leaders was held this week as RRUW announced the initiative, which aims to increase the number of students across the River Region reading proficiently by the end of […]

No step in Natalie Kelly’s career path has been taken with a plan in mind. From entrepreneur to corporate difference-maker, she is a hard worker who has made a living by pursuing her passions. Prior to becoming the director of Corporate Responsibility at Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the nation’s largest construction firms, Kelly owned […]

The Alabama Medical Association, during its weekly COVID-19 webcast, will host former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin to discuss issues relating to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Medical Association president Dr. Aruna Arora and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris will join the former U.S. surgeon general in discussing ongoing mitigation efforts to combat […]

Drake State Technical & Community College has emerged as an incubator of skilled talent and a crucial hub for workforce development. It is through the vision and determination of the institution’s leader, Dr. Patricia Sims, that the school has solidified its position as a vital contributor to economic growth in North Alabama. Sims holds an […]

“A place where people are welcome.” Without hesitation, Kelsey Barnard Clark is confident in what she wants the legacy of her life to be. Spend just five minutes with the Top Chef winner and she’ll prove her southern roots run deep with down-to-earth and comforting conversation. Whether it be at her restaurant, KBC, in historic […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Friday announced the reallocation of $12.3 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the recruitment of out-of-state travel nurses to temporarily serve in Alabama hospitals as the state contends with widespread nursing shortage. The governor praised the state’s recent uptick in vaccinations but cited the need for increased hospital staff […]

Three Huntsville public works employees were installing a storm pipe at John Hunt Park on Thursday when a trench collapse left one dead and two injured. According to city officials, the two injured workers were taken to the hospital where they were treated with non-life-threatening injuries. The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Bobby Green. […]

From the rolling foothills of lower Appalachia to the region’s unique and culture-rich attractions, North Alabama has solidified itself as a prime destination for tourists across the nation. The region is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and folksy natives who strictly adhere to the values of old-fashioned southern hospitality. North Alabama is a […]

Raised in West Alabama, residing in South Alabama and still growing multiple businesses in Central Alabama, Lindsey Miller has her hands full but hasn’t missed a beat. Entrepreneur, partner, mother, friend and mentor, Miller is queen of being and doing “all the things.” It’s her ability to do a lot and to do a lot […]

According to the Alabama Medical Association, more children were hospitalized with COVID-19 in August than any other time since the pandemic began in early 2020. During its weekly live-streamed COVID-19 update, physicians with the Alabama Medical Association will discuss how the community spread of the Delta variant is affecting Alabama’s youth. Alabama State Superintendent of […]

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) has received approval from the Alabama Public Charter School Commission and is slated to open in the fall of 2022. The aviation-focused public charter school will prepare a diverse student population for future careers in the aerospace and aviation field. AAHS founder Ruben Morris says the school will […]

Prior to former President Donald Trump’s arrival for the event staged by the Alabama Republican Party at York Family Farms near Cullman, both local and national media outlets forewarned of the event as a potential “superspreader.” In a tell that the media were almost too eager for their prediction to come true, outlets ran headlines […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia is proud to announce the fourth annual Women of Impact Awards, a celebration of strong women who shape and propel Alabama. This year’s exemplary class of honorees is stacked with respected leaders, advisers and mentors who empower others through the lives they devote and trails they blaze across non-profit, business and governmental sectors. […]

A group of University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) students with the school’s Atmospheric & Earth Science Department have arrived in Louisiana to collect critical data on Hurricane Ida as the Category 4 storm on Sunday made landfall in the Gulf state. The release says the team is working closely with colleagues from the University […]

Dr. Danny L. McCarty, assistant professor at the University of South Alabama, recently wrote an article that is now the third most-read article ever published in the Journal of Constructivist Psychology. McCarty’s article, titled “Experiential Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Reflective Process,” also has been cited 11 times since publication. “I find it hard […]

Charles Barkley is urging Alabamians to get stuck with Chuck. The Leeds native and Auburn and NBA basketball legend brings his plea for widespread vaccination against COVID-19 to a vaccine rally on Saturday, Aug. 28. The event, presented by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center (MHRC), will provide walk-up and drive-in vaccines at Legion Field on Aug. […]

The Alabama Medical Association will host a Facebook Live webcast to discuss physicians’ efforts to increase access to monoclonal antibody treatment. Monoclonal antibodies help the body build rapid immunity to COVID-19 and prevent hospitalization in about 70% of COVID-19 patients. Dr. Aruna Arora, president of the Medical Association, encourages those who contract the virus to […]

According to research conducted by the University of Alabama, Alabamians face many structural barriers to the treatment of opioid addiction. The findings show Alabamians face hurdles relating to access and transportation to treatment facilities as well as other social factors that stand in the way of individuals seeking assistance. The study also finds that hostile […]

Drake State Community & Technical College’s Health Sciences department announced on Monday that it has secured nearly $75,000 from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to strengthen and expand its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. According to the release, the grant will be utilized to create additional career pathways for practical nursing students who hold […]

Last week, Alabama ICU bed count reportedly trended into negative territory, which drew alarm from many throughout the state. According to the Alabama Hospital Association’s Dr. Don Williamson, while that was an unfortunate development, a more important indicator was the “direction” of ICU bed numbers. During an appearance on this week’s broadcast of Alabama Public […]

The days of having to wait for a train to pass to get to and from the University of Alabama campus are in the rearview mirror since the Second Avenue overpass opened Aug. 4. The new overpass connects 15th Street to Paul W. Bryant Drive near the east side of Coleman Coliseum, the Capstone Parking Deck and the Bryant Conference Center. […]

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports a significant increase in pediatric cases of COVID-19 at this time of year, compared to the same time in 2020. Coupled with this increase in cases, ADPH notes that at least 50 children are hospitalized statewide and as many as nine children have been on ventilators in a single day. “I […]