Historic Hotels of America on Monday announced the winners of its annual Awards of Excellence for 2020. After analyzing more than 250 member nominees, the organization has once again honored a Coastal Alabama gem for representing the “pinnacle” of industry excellence. The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa was named as the nation’s “Best […]

Congress passed on Monday a massive spending bill that included $600 stimulus checks for most Americans, and they are expected to begin arriving soon. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC on Monday that the stimulus will begin arriving “at the beginning of next week,” which would place the initial arrivals around December 28. U.S. Rep. […]

The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday released the winners of its annual awards, as well as the members of the respective All-SEC teams, for the 2020 football season. Following their historic undefeated regular season and SEC Championship Game victory, it came as no surprise that the University of Alabama Crimson Tide dominated the honors, taking home […]

Twinkle Cavanaugh voiced her support this week for a congressional challenge to the results of the Electoral College. In a conversation with Yellowhammer News, the president of the Alabama Public Service Commission emphasized the need for voters across the country to feel confident in knowing the presidential election was fairly administered. “We have to restore […]

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) on Monday announced that Miller Girvin has been named as the organization’s executive vice president of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, effective January 2021. Girvin comes to EDPA from her role as CEO at the Alabama Capital Network (ACN). Along with ACN’s five founders, she started the network in 2017 […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey received her initial dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on Monday afternoon at a Montgomery hospital. Joining Ivey in receiving doses of the vaccine Monday afternoon were State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and State Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre, two of the top-ranking officials at the Alabama Department […]

Even amid the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Christmas spirit is shining perhaps brighter than ever in Alabama. Mobile-based Fox 10 on Sunday reported about a local nine-year-old boy, Josh Cox, who reached into his own pockets this holiday season to brighten the lives of other Coastal Alabama children. The outlet reported that Josh, […]

Alabama Humanities Foundation, the Birmingham-based state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is now known as the Alabama Humanities Alliance (AHA) following an extensive rebranding effort that also includes a new logo and website and further coincides with the hiring of a new executive director. Since 1974, AHA has been committed to connecting […]

On Friday, former Gov. Robert Bentley announced on social media he received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Bentley’s announcement had its critics, including CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins, who said she was “genuinely confused” as to why the 77-year-old practicing dermatologist would be near the front of the line for the […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Monday appeared at a ribbon-cutting for a factory in Auburn that will make glass vials in which COVID-19 vaccine doses will be stored and shipped. SiO2 Materials Science, the company that built the plant, received a $143 million grant from the federal government in June to help make possible the […]

RV manufacturer THOR Industries has purchased the Franklin County company Tiffin Motorhomes for $300 million, the company announced Monday. The Tiffin family — all three generations — will retain control of day-to-day operations at the motor home manufacturing business that bears their name. Tiffin Motorhomes will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of THOR Industries. Tiffin […]

It is a celestial treat for amateur astronomers as well as those interested in tying the heavens to religious events. It’s the annual planetary conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn that should be easily viewed in the early evening sky. The event is also called the Christmas star. The planets regularly appear to pass each other […]

According to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), Gov. Kay Ivey had no choice but to use the power granted to her under a state of emergency to extend the expiration date on economic incentive packages and waive tax liabilities on CARES Act benefits. Orr, chairman of the Alabama State Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee, […]

Hello? Is there anybody out there? It’s one of humankind’s most interesting questions. Are we alone in the universe? Is Earth the singular planet supporting life among the billions and billions of planets circling stars light years away? Research by Dr. Gary Zank at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the […]

Making a major splash in the aerospace and defense world on Sunday evening, Lockheed Martin announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne. A release from Lockheed stated that the agreement represents a post-dividend equity value of $4.6 billion, while a separate release from Aerojet Rocketdyne — a leader in the propulsion […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is continuing with his effort to challenge the results of the Electoral College vote from certain states when Congress meets in a joint session on January 6. As stated, it would require one member of the U.S. House and one member of the U.S. Senate to have a chance to succeed, […]

It was announced on Sunday that the Auburn Tigers will play No. 14 Northwestern in the 75th Citrus Bowl on January 1. The bowl game, presented by Vrbo, is scheduled to be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. ABC will broadcast the matchup nationally. The Wildcats finished their regular season 6-2 after losing […]

Five years ago, Matt Graben dropped out of college. At the time, he was a junior at UAB studying finance. But he was more interested in actively launching a nonprofit than he was in his business courses, so he dropped out. During the next five years, he worked with other local self-starters to create more […]

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee announced the four teams who will compete for this year’s national championship, and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, to no one’s surprise, was seeded No. 1. Clemson came in second, followed by Ohio State and Notre Dame, respectively. This means Nick Saban’s squad will play the Fighting Irish. […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With support from Protective Life Corporation, The University of Alabama is launching an initiative to help underrepresented students get a head start on finding their potential path to a business college experience. Support from Protective, based in Birmingham, will start the Diversity in Business Bridge Program in the UA Culverhouse College of […]

By the time Madelyn Wild gets the number, the clock is already ticking. At the other end of the line is someone who has just been diagnosed with COVID-19, whether they know it or not. As the phone starts to ring, she has no idea whether that person will be terrified, grateful or convinced that […]

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chairwoman Stephanie A. Bryan on Saturday congratulated U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM), after President-elect Joe Biden officially announced his intent to nominate her to lead the Department of the Interior. Haaland, if confirmed by the U.S. Senate, would become the first Native American nominated to become a cabinet secretary in […]

Much has been made about an effort led by U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) to challenge the outcome of the Electoral College when Congress meets on January 6 to certify the vote and possibly clear a path for Joe Biden to become the next President of the United States. Brooks’ colleague U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt […]

Two Alabama-based companies and BioAlabama members – Acclinate and SiO2 Materials Science – have been recognized by Southeast Life Sciences as winners of the association’s AdvanSE Life Sciences Awards. The regional AdvanSE conference recognized Acclinate for best initial funding, while SiO2 was honored for best strategic partnership. This recognition further elevates Alabama’s growing bioscience sector, which during the COVID-19 pandemic has played an essential role […]