Late Sunday, reports surfaced that Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes had been indicted for multiple charges and had turned himself in at the Lee County Jail in Opelika before being released on a $31,000 bond over the weekend. According to a statement from Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office, the allegations include “using his office […]

The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States and in Alabama has increased over the past few weeks. With Thanksgiving and the December holidays around the corner, health care experts are urging people to continue to stay vigilant when it comes to reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Suzanne Judd, Ph.D., an epidemiologist […]

It probably doesn’t take a poll to gauge public opinion on political polling right now. Pollsters have been roundly criticized for a steady stream of data that missed the mark in reflecting voter attitudes in the 2020 election cycle. Dr. Thomas Shaw, associate professor of political science and director of the USA Polling Group, talks […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has announced former Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer has made a gift of $10,000 to the UAH Charger hockey program. This commitment was made in person on the UAH campus. “We are so grateful for Ms. Spencer and her gift to […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has announced Bryant Bank has made a gift of $100,000 to the UAH College of Nursing for this year. This current disbursement to the college is an annual gift as part of a total pledge of $3 million over 30 […]

Alabama’s business climate ranked near the top of the states in a comprehensive analysis released today by “Site Selection,” a national publication that focuses on economic development. In the magazine’s 2020 analysis, Alabama ranked No. 7, tied with Arizona, and up two spots from the previous year. Georgia and North Carolina share the top spot, followed […]

Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill (R-AL) on Friday commented at length on the current state of the 2020 general election nationwide, as the results of the presidential race hang in the balance. With results still unclear in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona, legal challenges have been filed and allegations of impropriety […]

University of Alabama redshirt freshman running back Trey Sanders on Friday morning was involved in a car accident, UA Athletics said in a release. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said, “Trey Sanders was involved in a car accident this morning and is in stable condition after sustaining non-life threating injuries.” “We are in direct […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Friday announced the composition of his transition committee, which will be led by Stan McDonald as chairman. McDonald, a lawyer from Huntsville, chaired Tuberville’s campaign during the final stage of the Republican primary and then runoff before serving as campaign co-chairman during the general election contest. McDonald was chair […]

The rate of new COVID-19 cases continued to rise in Alabama over the last week, while the rate of new hospitalizations stayed steady and the percentage of tests coming back positive began to drop. Over the last week, 1,104 Alabamians per day were confirmed to have a case of the COVID-19, up 12% from the […]

Jim Martin, a WWII veteran and one of the first prominent post-reconstruction Republicans in Alabama, is the subject of a new documentary from Jacksonville’s State University’s Longleaf Studios that will be broadcast Monday, November 9, on Alabama Public Television. Officially titled Forever Wild – The James D. Martin Story, the film documents the life story […]

Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) president and CEO Kenneth E. “Kenny” Coleman has resigned after just three full months on the job, the organization announced on Friday in a release. Coleman has accepted a new position as a senior executive for a utility company in Texas, BBA explained. His resignation will be effective November 16 after […]

In a statement to Yellowhammer News on Friday morning, Governor Kay Ivey commented on the uncertain status of the 2020 presidential election results. With respective results still unclear in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona, legal challenges have been filed and allegations of impropriety made; to make matters worse, certain jurisdictions have limited or […]

Over the last few days, what had appeared to be a lead in vote totals in some battleground states that would be enough to secure President Donald Trump’s reelection has evaporated. The presidential election has since gone from uncertain to leaning in Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s favor. Some are questioning how that has come […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) on Thursday afternoon interviewed with WVNN’s “Afternoons with Yaffee and LT,” discussing the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 presidential election results and the need for transparency when it comes to counting votes. The Republican from North Alabama began by explaining that certain states utilizing “en masse” mail-in voting are partially responsible for […]

Secretary of State John H. Merrill has worked with local election officials to provide unofficial results from Alabama’s 2020 general election, and the numbers show which counties had the most lopsided results in the presidential race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. “I am proud to report that Alabama has continued […]

As the result of the 2020 presidential election hangs in the balance, U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) are sounding the alarm bell as five remaining states have yet to be called. With respective results still unclear in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona, legal challenges have been filed […]

Automotive parts supplier Mobis is building a plant in Jefferson County that will employ 120 workers. Mobis, a wholly-owned subsidiary of car manufacturer Hyundai, is investing $15.8 million in the project. It is Mobis’ second location in Alabama. The other is located near the Hyundai plant in Montgomery. “Mobis is excited about opening its second […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Mobile County District Attorney Ashley Rich announced Thursday that a $60 million settlement has been reached between the State of Alabama and the pest control company Terminix. Terminix has admitted to both gouging consumers for the costs of their services, and in many cases, not even providing […]

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Alabama State Director Rosemary Elebash on Thursday released a statement in response to Governor Kay Ivey’s announcement that emergency occupancy restrictions on certain businesses will be lifted effective November 8. “This is great news,” stated Elebash. “Small businesses are doing everything they can to get through this crisis, but […]

Amazon Logistics on Thursday announced it has signed a lease in an effort to open two new delivery stations in the Birmingham metropolitan area. The stations, both expected to open in 2021, will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers in and around Alabama’s largest city, according to a release from […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that she is altering the state’s Safer-at-Home order to put fewer restrictions on businesses, but is also extending the mask mandate until December 11. Ivey held a press conference in the State Capitol alongside State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris to brief the public on the state […]

Governor Kay Ivey will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. CT on Thursday at the Alabama State Capitol. She is expected to provide an update on COVID-19 and announce whether she will extend or modify the current State Health Order, which is set to expire on November 8.

As of late Wednesday, no winner had been formally declared the winner of Tuesday’s presidential election matchup between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Regardless of who the winner is, there are signs that divided government will remain a part of Washington, D.C. During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s […]