When officials at the UAB School of Engineering launched a new Peer Tutoring Lab in late 2019, they had no idea how critical such services would soon become. The service was established prior to the spring 2020 semester as an in-person tutoring facility in the Education-Engineering Complex. Funded by a grant from Alabama Power, the lab employed several highly qualified […]

The Alabama-based National Carbon Capture Center has completed a successful “first fire” of its new natural gas infrastructure. The event paves the way for the first test runs of carbon capture technologies at the facility using natural gas-derived flue gas. It’s a significant milestone for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)-sponsored facility adjacent to […]

A well-trained workforce is essential to the future of Alabama’s economic growth. An Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) kicks off in Mobile on March 1, 2021, to develop building trade skills in the area. The eight-week program, hosted by Bishop State Community College, will expose participants to union crafts and the construction industry before they select a specific career […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Saturday confirmed he will vote to reject certain states’ Electoral College submissions on January 6. Tuberville signed onto a joint statement led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and including nine additional Republican senators/senator-elects: Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Kennedy (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and […]

For 30 days within a period of 105 calendar days, the Alabama State House at 11 South Union Street in Montgomery is the busiest building on Goat Hill as lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, media, tour groups and activists all converge for the annual legislative session. The actual building, constructed in 1963 to serve as offices for […]

The Auburn University School of Nursing has created a commemorative book featuring stories from some of its alumni who have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The free book, “Auburn Nursing — Living the Creed During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” can be ordered online at the Auburn University Bookstore. Limited quantities are available. […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital has received the 2021 America’s Best Hospitals designation from Women’s Choice Award for the practice areas of obstetrics, orthopedics, heart care, stroke care, cancer care and breast care. These areas were awarded based on the hospital’s outstanding achievement in clinical excellence and patient experience and satisfaction. By appearing […]

Yellowhammer News is pleased to partner with Our 360 News in presenting a new series: Our Yellowhammer 360. Between a global pandemic, monuments toppling and a heated national election cycle, 2020 saw Alabamians spending a lot of time divided. Our Yellowhammer 360 was created in an effort to bring the people of our great state […]

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard that will make it easier for the public to find information. The dashboard, which details the number of vaccines shipped to Alabama and dispensed, can be viewed at https://arcg.is/OrCey. The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard can also be accessed on the newly […]

In her end-of-the-year address to Alabamians, Gov. Kay Ivey reaffirmed the unprecedented nature of 2020 while expressing optimism for 2021. “Throughout it all, with everyone’s help, our state has found a way to keep pushing forward,” Ivey said. The governor quoted Isaiah 40:31: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Thursday announced that the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has received “suspect positive” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results for two hunter-harvested bucks from Tippah and Alcorn counties in northeast Mississippi. A release advised that these are the first CWD-positive detections for those counties. […]

The Supreme Court of Alabama on Thursday released a 6-2 decision ruling that a group of Alabama hospitals’ lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers will remain in Conecuh County Circuit Court. The suit was filed in September 2019 by 21 Yellowhammer State hospitals against more than 40 companies who produce, distribute and/or sell opioids […]

One of south Alabama’s oldest conservation groups has changed its name. Weeks Bay Foundation is now South Alabama Land Trust (SALT). Diana Brewer, Development and Communications coordinator for SALT, said planning the name change began two years ago when the board decided the old name did not accurately reflect the organization’s growing geographic concerns for the land […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 73. This seat was held by State Rep. Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo), who was elected to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on November 3. HD-73 represents portions of Shelby County. Ivey has set the house district’s special election […]

State Rep. Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery) has tested positive for COVID-19, he tweeted on Wednesday evening. “This is just another reminder of the seriousness of this pandemic and the need to ensure that we do everything we can to protect our family and friends until we can distribute a vaccine to everyone,” Hatcher added. “Meanwhile, please […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Wednesday evening announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. “COVID-19 has made its way to my doorstep. I’ve tested positive but my symptoms are currently mild,” the mayor tweeted. “Remember, everyone – COVID is real. Please be safe and protect yourselves and your loved ones this holiday weekend,” […]

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Wednesday afternoon announced that he is quarantining after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. “[M]y wonderful running mate Louise tested positive so I am quarantining & taking care of her,” Alabama’s junior senator wrote on Twitter. “She’s not feeling too good but is ok, as am I with a […]

Three Alabama groups have partnered to create the Invest Early Alabama Film Festival, an event focused on early childhood education that will run digitally during January 2021. Invest Early is a joint project of the Alabama School Readiness Alliance, the Alabama Association of School Boards and the Business Council of Alabama. PNC Bank is the chief financial sponsor […]

Travel departments within The New York Times and the Smithsonian Institute are marketing escorted tours to civil rights landmarks in Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma and Tuskegee during 2021, Alabama state tourism director Lee Sentell announced on Wednesday in a press release. The release advised that groups will begin arriving as early as March with more tours […]

Small business owners in Alabama will soon be able to apply for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) again after the federal government recently approved a new round of funding for the program along with changes to how it is administered. Businesses that received a loan in the first round of the program will […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Wednesday announced another round of appointments to his Capitol Hill staff. The latest hires round out his Washington, D.C.-based team and again include strong Alabama ties. “Alabamians can rest assured that they will be well represented by an experienced and conservative team in Washington,” Tuberville said in a statement. […]

Earlier this year, at the very end of the 2020 regular session, State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) along with several other co-sponsors pushed SB334, legislation that limits the powers of the State Health Officer and puts a 14-day limit on the length of time the governor can declare a state of emergency under the Alabama […]

The number of COVID-19 patients in Alabama hospitals continued to break records this week, and one of the state’s foremost experts on infectious diseases is warning the state’s largest hospital may need to enter “crisis mode” if numbers keep spiking. Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of UAB Hospital’s Division of Infectious Diseases, briefed reporters on the […]

Walker County-based Jasper Lumber Company has formed a partnership with the Canadian business Tolko Industries that will facilitate a $45 million expansion creating 60 new jobs. News of the partnership was announced Tuesday by the Office of Governor Kay Ivey. Jasper Lumber’s sawmill will see its capacity triple with the new investment, which will include […]