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The Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed former State Rep. April Weaver for Alabama Senate District 14, which includes portions...
Boeing will support the International Space Station’s growing research capabilities and commercial opportunities with half a dozen solar...
More than $45 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects across Alabama.
The first video in the Our Yellowhammer 360 series was released on Tuesday and features Governor Kay E. Ivey.
A novel sensor network using glass fibers to safeguard drinking water supplies is being developed under a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant in a cross-campus collaboration at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System. The grant is through the EPA’s P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition […]
According to a report from The Gadsden Times’ Donna Thornton, over 1 million people have called a hotline designated by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to schedule appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Jan. 18. State Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) argues that effort by the ADPH leaves much to be desired. During […]
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named winner of the North American Car of the Year award by the North American Car, Utility and Truck...
The Jefferson County Department of Health is conducting its own vaccine distribution process, separate from the rest of the state, with a web portal and phone hotline for use only by citizens of the county. Officials from the county provided an update on the effort via a live-streamed press conference on Monday. Jefferson County Health […]
In the case that continues to shake the conscience of Alabama, petitioners have now filed for adverse actions against a dead woman.
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Resource Fiber, a national leader in efforts to manufacture commercial bamboo products, plans to establish its first full-scale production plant in Alabama as part of a project that will create 111 jobs in Sulligent. Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility, where […]
Congressmen Robert Aderholt (AL-04) and Troy Balderson (R-OH) have announced a wager of home state delicacies on the result of the big game.
Birmingham-headquartered HPM has been selected as the program manager for Buffalo Rock’s recently announced $75M expansion in the Magic City.
MONTGOMERY — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Monday a new alliance of law enforcement groups and victims’ services organizations designed to fight human trafficking in Alabama. Officially titled the Alabama Anti Human Trafficking Alliance, the group aims to enhance the effectiveness of human trafficking prosecutions and better provide for victims by giving them […]
Auburn University has drawn praise in recent months from national health officials for its COVID-19 safety protocols for on-campus activities. But that has not stopped one faculty member from calling for a vote among his colleagues to express opposition to in-person classes. Last summer, Auburn joined the University of Alabama System (UA System), Troy University […]
Per the study, Alabama’s system of 80 public airports are economic engines for their communities and key contributors to the state's economy.
Outgoing State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) warns against the “anti-establishment” streak in American politics, part of which he blames President Donald Trump. During an appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Marsh reacted to the events in Washington, D.C. earlier in the week, which may have been driven by the anti-establishment sentiment. […]
Rep. Terri Sewell announced her support for a new article of impeachment to be introduced against President Donald Trump...
Governor Kay Ivey, following a proclamation by President Donald Trump, has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday.
The Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) is hosting several virtual Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month events statewide throughout January. Led by the initiatives of the JLB’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee, the free, educational events seek to promote awareness of the issue and debunk common myths surrounding it. Alabamians are invited to participate in the “Human Trafficking Awareness: What You Need […]
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the first university in the United States to adopt the Okanagan Charter and become an internationally recognized Health Promoting University, said UAB President Ray Watts. Health Promoting Universities (HPU) form an international community that aspires to transform the health and sustainability of current and future societies, strengthen communities and contribute to the well-being […]
Alabama suffered its worst yet week of coronavirus numbers over the last seven days, as many hospitals report a significant strain on their ability to provide care two weeks out from the Christmas holiday. As of Friday afternoon, there were 3,046 COVID-19 patients in Alabama’s hospitals, a new high and a 20% increase from the […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, announced today that Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) presented the UAH College of Business (COB) with a $100,000 gift as part of a continuing effort to support UAH SAP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), SAS, BA, and Information Systems (IS) programs. […]
State of Alabama revenues reached an all-time high in the midst of the pandemic, with $12.2 billion collected in 2020, an increase of more than $2.3 billion from five years ago, state officials said in a report released this week. “No doubt, 2020 has offered its share of challenges, but the department uncovered many opportunities […]
The SHOWA Group, which has been located in Fayette for over 50 years, is hiring new people every week to keep up with the increase in demand for their gloves brought on by COVID-19. SHOWA is the only American manufacturer of single-use nitrile gloves that have become an in-demand form of personal protective equipment (PPE) […]

