Spend a few minutes talking with Kenneth Paschal, and it quickly becomes evident that the man loves his home state of Alabama. When it was time for Paschal to conclude his 21 years of service in the U.S. Army, there was no doubt he wanted to return to his native state. “Alabama has so much […]

On Wednesday, AL(dot)com ran a report warning low COVID-19 vaccination could lead to another lockdown in Alabama. The report from Sarah Whites-Koditschek cited UAB’s Division of Infectious Diseases director Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who at a press conference warned Alabama’s 33% vaccination rate, low relative to other states, may lead to an increase in hospitalizations because […]

Gov. Kay Ivey currently occupies her strongest position among Alabama Republicans since taking over the governor’s office, according to a recent poll. A summary of polling data obtained by Yellowhammer News shows Ivey receiving a lofty 86% favorability rating among likely Republican primary voters. Ivey became Alabama’s 54th governor in 2017 when she was sworn […]

The State Senate meets only a few dozen feet above the House of Representatives at the Alabama Statehouse. Yet, Rep. Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) announced Thursday that he is committed to nearly a year of campaigning to ride the elevator two extra floors when he goes to work in Montgomery. Jones became the first candidate to […]

The race for the Republican nomination for Alabama’s upcoming U.S. Senate race got a little more crowded on Thursday morning. Jessica Taylor, a 2020 candidate for Alabama’s second congressional district, announced her intentions to run for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat up in 2022. Taylor announced her intentions in a video she had posted on social […]

As policymakers continue to grapple with finding a feasible solution to Alabama’s prison woes, some suggest a legislative approach could prove to be too high of a hurdle in the fourth year of the quadrennium, which historically has been a year with a more low-key regular session given approaching elections. Last week, State Rep. Steve […]

The nearly-hundred-year saga of overcoming challenges for southwestern Alabamians crossing from the Mobile side of the bay to the Baldwin County side of the bay seems to be at somewhat of a standstill as policymakers debate the best path forward. While reported discussions are ongoing about what to do next, a debate continues about whether […]

Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has been selected to participate in United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Student Rocket Launch. ULA’s Student Rocket Launch is a program in which the rocket company’s intern volunteers design, build and launch three 19-foot high-power sport rockets. Dolly Ridge students were selected by ULA to provide payloads to be flown aboard […]

The continued and aggressive growth of the Von Braun Center as an entertainment venue and a destination for conferences in downtown Huntsville is drawing the attention, and investment dollars, from commercial real estate developers. Huntsville leaders have established a target of 1,300 downtown rooms that can be part of the community’s efforts to bid for […]

Legislation aimed at increasing voter participation in municipal elections is among the state’s new laws this year. A bill sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) and Rep. Jim Hill (R-Moody) has moved nearly all elections in Alabama’s cities and towns off the presidential election cycle where they have resided on the calendar since 1984. […]

Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Joseph Martin recently spoke with leaders and experts from several commands and industry partners to learn more about current readiness and modernization initiatives at Redstone Arsenal. Martin said being able to meet directly with people, and see and touch things firsthand, is incredibly valuable to furthering his […]

Resolving to hold the line for Alabama against the Biden administration’s radical shift in energy policy, Chip Beeker is seeking reelection to the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). In a recent conversation with Yellowhammer News, Beeker declared his intent to run for another term and the reasons why he feels called to continue his public […]

Four Alabama counties will receive a total of $1.4 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the award to Chilton, Dale, Henry and Winston Counties on Tuesday. The grants are administered through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). More than $40 million has been […]

If the Madison County Commission was given a grade for the management of its finances, it would have earned a grade point average of 4.0. According to the most recent Department of Examiners of Public Accounts summary report, the examiners did not turn up any weaknesses or deficiencies in the county commission’s internal controls over […]

Some students at the University of North Alabama are demanding UNA Student Government Association President Jake Statom resign from his position for an Instagram post that included a T-shirt with a rainbow that read, “Born this way? You must be born again.” A Change.org petition was circulated demanding Statom’s resignation. The argument petition-backers offered was […]

Last week, Mountain Brook City Schools faced a backlash from parents as the system had intended to use the left-leaning Anti-Defamation League “No Place for Hate” program. One concern was the lack of transparency about the ADL’s program for parents, who were refused some details under the claim of the subject matter being proprietary. However, […]

If receiving contributions from Alabama voters shows a candidate’s strength in a race, then Katie Britt’s bid to become the state’s next U.S. Senator has harnessed never-before-seen horsepower. Britt, a first-time candidate for public office, raised a whopping $2.24 million during the most recent fundraising period, according to her campaign. More than 90% of her […]

Although it is just under 500 days until Alabama voters determine who will serve in the constitutional statewide offices, the first full month of fundraising ended for candidates competing for those offices up for grabs next year. Both Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and Gov. Kay Ivey reported big fundraising hauls for the early stages of […]

On Monday, the Alabama Policy Institute released the finding of its legislative scorecard, called the API Watchlist. According to a release from API, the scorecard graded legislators on criteria that included “key votes, attendance, public accessibility and a consideration of local bills which raise taxes.” “API is proud to release lawmakers’ scores for the 2021 […]

On Jan. 25, severe weather rolled through Mississippi and Alabama, destroying homes and causing severe damage in several communities. In Fultondale, the Hernandez family waited in their home for the storms to pass. But when an EF3 tornado touched down close by, Arnoldo Vasquez Hernandez realized his family could be in danger. After waking their […]

Traffic crashes on Independence Day can be more severe and deadlier than most other days, according to an analysis of state traffic records by researchers at the University of Alabama. During the past five years, the July 4 holiday averaged 2.2 fatal crashes per year, or a total of 11 fatal crashes in Alabama over the […]

Safety First is Alabama Power’s No.1 value. This principle guides employees to make every decision, every day, in the right way. Workgroups throughout the company regularly hold training exercises on a variety of topics to enhance the safety of employees and communities. Alabama Power’s Hydro Services team recently held a training exercise simulating what would happen […]

Sunday, to commemorate America’s independence and founding, the First Baptist Church of Huntsville featured a discussion between church senior pastor Travis Collins and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Sessions explained the challenges the country faced as there had been a move to demonize America’s founding within the culture. In his remarks, he highlighted the […]

Rural Alabama high school students and recent graduates are participating in annual programs this summer at the University of Alabama, where they learn about the need their communities have for more doctors and health care professionals. Through the Minority Rural Health Scholars Program and Rural Health Scholars Program, both part of the UA College of Community Health Sciences, […]