NASA on Thursday announced that the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has been awarded a contract to continue providing a state-of-the-art suite of freezers to maintain a controlled temperature environment for science samples aboard the International Space Station (ISS), as well as during travel to and from the orbiting laboratory. Cold Stowage II is […]

Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) on Friday announced the launch of FlashFiber, a top-notch fiber optic internet project that will soon give residents in Morgan and Lawrence Counties access to the fastest, most reliable internet technology available. Joe Wheeler EMC is a member-owned electric utility cooperative and a member of the national network of […]

More than 4,000 health care workers in Alabama received the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine this week, though next week’s shipment of more Pfizer vaccine doses was reduced by nearly half. A total of 4,489 from line health care workers have received a dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine — a treatment that requires two […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has made national headlines in recent days with his vow to challenge the results of the Electoral College vote from certain states when Congress meets in a joint session on January 6. The effort would require one member of the U.S. House and one member of the U.S. Senate to […]

MONTGOMERY — A study group on gambling in Alabama released its findings on Friday. The group estimates full gambling legalization could generate significant annual revenues for the state, and an included poll showed strong public support for legalization. Chaired by former Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, the Governor’s Study Group on Gambling Policy was commissioned in […]

Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in November, according to figures released Friday by the Alabama Department of Labor, a sizable drop from the 5.7% unemployment rate the state experienced in October. “The rate is not calculated based on how many people are receiving unemployment benefits. It’s based on how many people in the workforce […]

Earlier this year, in the wake of the rise of the so-called Black Lives Matter protest movement, responding to the death of George Floyd while in custody of the Minneapolis police, the cities of Birmingham and Mobile moved to take down Confederate memorials, which was an apparent violation of the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of […]

The United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) this week announced that its 2020 campaign raised a total of $36 million, which was a record-breaking $1.5 million over the goal amount. This total reflects pledge estimates and not the final results of companies still conducting campaigns or individuals who have not renewed pledges in writing, so the […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Thursday announced the first series of appointments to his staff, sending a strong signal that “Team Tuberville” will be well-equipped to advance the interests of the people of Alabama in Washington, D.C. The key staff hires made Thursday come after Tuberville recently announced that Capitol Hill veteran Stephen E. […]

ATLANTA, Ga. — In a phone interview with Yellowhammer News on Thursday, U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke about his thoughts on the planned effort by some U.S. House Republicans to challenge the Electoral College votes of certain states on January 6. The effort is being led by Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05), however the formal […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that she has granted $1,903,790 in CARES Act money to aid a PTSD relief program for soldiers impacted by COVID-19. Running the program is the Birmingham-based nonprofit Priority Soldier that focuses on helping veterans deal with the stresses of readjusting to civilian life. The state received $1.9 billion […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) on Thursday tweeted that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “This morning I tested positive for COVID-19,” the East Alabama congressman wrote. “I immediately consulted with the Office of the Attending Physician and am currently self-isolating.” “I am experiencing mild symptoms but otherwise I am in good spirits and looking […]

Birmingham-headquartered The Sanders Trust on Thursday announced that two of its longtime leaders have earned the Healthcare Real Estate Insights 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. According to a release, The Sanders Trust president and CEO Rance Sanders and the late Bart Starr were selected for their significant and unique contributions to the development of the health […]

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson recently paid off all layaways at a Birmingham Walmart location in celebration of the Christmas season. The story was first reported by NOLA.com. The Pelicans’ G-League affiliate is locating to the Magic City in 2022 when Legacy Arena will be ready for use, and Benson already is […]

KBR announced that it has won a $49 million recompete to provide system acquisition support and reliability improvements on the Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter and other select aircraft for the Cargo Helicopter Project Management Office within the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation. The publicly-traded company was awarded the cost-plus, fixed-fee task order under […]

The COVID-19 outlook for 2021 has cast some doubt on the ability of the Alabama Legislature to meet in 2021, given the threat the virus could pose to some of the body’s vulnerable members. However, State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) said he anticipates many in the legislature having been inoculated for the coronavirus or having […]

Dynetics is continuing many company volunteerism and philanthropic traditions this holiday season, even during the unique challenges of 2020. A wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, Dynetics has been headquartered in Huntsville since its founding in 1974. This year, the company’s pre-Christmas giving — as part of “The Twelve Days of Dynetics” — included employees choosing five […]

COVID-19 numbers in Alabama remain close to the highest they have ever been as experts fear a further increase in cases may be on the horizon due to travel over the Christmas holiday. The continuing bad news for coronavirus transmission in Alabama comes as health care workers received the first shots of Pfizer’s vaccine this […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce on Wednesday announced that Canadian National Railway (CN) is collaborating with Alabama Export Railroad and Ray-Mont Logistics to launch the first phase of a new, state-of-the-art logistics park in Mobile. Expected to open in late 2021, phase one of the facility will be utilized to bag plastic pellets for containerized […]

Editor’s Note: The information published in this story is accurate at the time of publication. Always refer to uab.edu/uabunited for UAB’s current guidelines and recommendations relating to COVID-19. More than 120 undergraduate, graduate and faculty members of the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will soon begin working in UAB Hospital to support the fight against COVID-19. The faculty and […]

State Rep. Kirk Hatcher secured on Tuesday night the Democratic nomination for Alabama Senate District 26, a Montgomery-area seat vacated earlier in 2020 by former Sen. David Burkette. Per the Secretary of State’s unofficial results, Hatcher earned 3,961 votes to former State Rep. John Knight’s 1,374, meaning Hatcher was supported by almost 75% of the […]

Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey announced she would exercise 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. Those actions taken had broad support from members of the legislature, as Ivey had pointed out in a tweet. However, […]

Dr. Kimberly Robinson, a 31-year veteran of NASA, has been named the chief executive officer of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. The hiring was announced Tuesday by the Alabama Space Science Exhibition Commission, the state agency that oversees the operation of the center. She will begin her new role on Feb. 15, 2021. Her […]

U.S. Rep-elects Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) on Tuesday joined 24 of their fellow Republican members-elect in signing on to a letter asking Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to open an investigation of alleged irregularities in the 2020 presidential election. As reasons for the investigation, the letter cites litigation brought by multiple states and […]