Alabama Power Company on Wednesday announced that it will offer significant matching funds for a new State of Alabama grant program intended to spur the construction of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging infrastructure along portions of Interstates 20 and 459. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) recently launched a grant program that […]

Conservative media icon Rush Limbaugh passed away on Wednesday morning following a battle with Stage IV lung cancer. The announcement was made by Limbaugh’s wife at the beginning of his namesake daily talk radio show, which is heard by about 27 million people every week. Whether one agrees with his ideological beliefs or not, media […]

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has been announced as the co-chair of a new commission that is attempting to identify best practices in election administration and share them with state officials. The commission is being created in partnership with the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC), a national campaign committee dedicated to electing conservatives at […]

The Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act was introduced this week in the U.S. House of Representatives, with all Alabama Republicans in the chamber supporting the pro-life bill for the 117th Congress. Congressmen Jerry Carl (AL-01), Barry Moore (AL-02), Mike Rogers (AL-03), Robert Aderholt (AL-04) and Mo Brooks (AL-05) are listed as original cosponsors on […]

State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris) on Wednesday announced that he will introduce legislation to create new crimes and penalties for individuals who incite or participate in riots. The legislation, which can officially be introduced as soon as this coming Tuesday, would also provide additional protections for police officers and other first responders when riots take […]

Earlier this month, Gov. Kay Ivey signed leases for two of the three facilities for new prison construction as part of an effort to address a lawsuit from the Department of Justice that accused the state of Alabama of violating the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution’s “cruel and unusual punishment” provision. That, along with other actions […]

There have been instances of transgender athletes competing in athletics of their chosen sex around the country, which in some circumstances may afford them an advantage given their biological sex. State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) seeks to prevent that from happening in Alabama’s public school athletics at the K-12 level. During an appearance on Tuesday’s […]

The numbers have been crunched, and Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District supported then-President Donald J. Trump in the 2020 election more than any other district in the United States. Daily Kos, a left leaning political website, has been conducting a calculation of the presidential election results broken down by each of the nation’s 435 congressional districts. […]

State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has an ally in his colleague State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) in working toward comprehensive gambling legislation that could bring more casino gaming as well as a lottery to Alabama. During an appearance on Mobile radio’s FM Talk 106.5, Whatley, recently named the chairman of the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee, […]

The state of Texas experienced widespread electricity outages following this week’s winter storm that left much of the nation in a deep freeze. Reacting to news of the energy emergency, Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh believes the situation was made worse by choices Texas made in building its energy policy. “Texas pursued policy […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday was appointed to three subcommittees on the Senate Armed Services Committee: Strategic Forces; Emerging Threats and Capabilities; and Personnel. This comes after his assignment to this influential committee was announced in recent weeks. Strategic Forces has important responsibilities related to nuclear forces and programs, missile defense, and space […]

Both an example of mutually beneficial public-private partnerships and how innovation has been especially key amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabama’s Hi.Ed continues to find new ways to utilize its unique online platform to connect students to 21st-century jobs. Yellowhammer News in the fall reported that Hi.Ed, which stands for Hyper-Individualized Education Design, had recently joined […]

The Valley Hotel opened on Tuesday in the heart of Homewood, minutes away from downtown Birmingham. The 129-room upscale boutique hotel is the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, blending Southern charm and contemporary lifestyle with nods to local history across its spacious rooms and suites and public art offerings, chef-driven dining venues and […]

The aftermath of election losses can be messy as measures are taken to prevent a repeat in the future, and according to a report in Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is already considering remedies. WSJ’s Siobhan Hughes reports McConnell has “signaled his willingness to get involved […]

Auburn University announced Tuesday that its new autonomous vehicle research facility has begun operations and is set to provide valuable data for the future of automated transport. The facility will be an outpost of Auburn’s nationally known GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (GAVLAB), a project of the university’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. Comprised a […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) continues to be a strong advocate for border security during his first full month in office. Tuberville on Tuesday sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas expressing concern over the discrepancy between Homeland Security’s COVID-19-related health and safety guidelines for migrants entering at or between ports of […]

As more of the COVID-19 vaccinations become available, there is a fear the vaccine could be compulsory as government works toward eradicating the virus’ threat. State Rep. Ritchie Whorton (R-Owens Cross Roads) seeks to limit local and state government authority mandated vaccinations through his legislation HB278, co-sponsored by State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant). During an […]

An estimated 30 jobs are coming to Selma after a private aircraft company announced that it will lease a facility for aircraft maintenance and move some dispatch operations to Craig Field. City Jet and Turbine Worx, both controlled by businessman Ron Mays, announced Monday the plan to establish the new maintenance operation. “City Jet and […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) has confirmed the full list of his committee assignments for the 117th Congress, which he has announced will be his final in Washington, D.C. Shelby’s committee assignments remain unchanged from the previous Congress, albeit with Republicans now in the Senate minority. As Yellowhammer News reported Friday, Shelby continues his unprecedented […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce on Monday announced the launch of a digital marketing campaign showcasing rural Alabama as a great place for doing business and the source of valuable, globally demanded products. The new “RurAL” campaign’s centerpiece already features an online website rich with content that highlights the tangible business advantages of the Yellowhammer State’s […]

The University of Central Florida (UCF) confirmed Monday the hiring of former Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn as the Orlando-based school’s next head football coach. “I’m thrilled to be the head coach at UCF, and I’m truly looking forward to being part of Knight Nation,” said Malzahn in a release. Malzahn was let go from […]

The ZeroZero Foundation on Monday announced that it will launch this week, serving the Birmingham area. Founded last year to address perceived gaps in the sports industry, the ZeroZero Foundation will provide children with sports-related enrichment and educational opportunities through several key programs and events. A release outlined that the ZeroZero Foundation was founded by […]

For the first time in this young millennium, Alabama is approaching a breakthrough on gaming that has had its share of ups and downs dating back to the rise and fall of Phenix City, a haven in the mid-1900s for vice, including gambling. Alabama last came close to a lottery in the late 1990s under […]

Innovation Depot began its Voltage program recently, bringing together 11 entrepreneurs selected for the inaugural cohort in the Depot’s new idea incubator. Voltage supports entrepreneurs who have an idea for a tech or tech-enabled business as they translate that idea into a prototype. The nine-week program held outside of traditional 9-to-5 working hours enables would-be founders […]