Alabama has not been an exception to the nationwide civil unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd, a man who died while in the custody of Minneapolis police. Birmingham was hit hard on Sunday night, which included the destruction of private property and attacks on members of the media by so-called protesters. According to […]

MONTGOMERY — Around 300 protesters peacefully assembled one block down from the State Capitol building on Monday night to hold a protest against police misconduct in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in Minneapolis Police custody last week. Demonstrators began assembling shortly after 8:00 p.m., and though tensions sometimes flared verbally, no physical altercations […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday night kept his promise, with the City removing the 115-year-old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors monument in Linn Park. The City methodically removed the obelisk-like monument, starting with the top. The middle piece followed next, with the bottom portion being removed shortly after midnight. A crane placed each piece, together […]

A statue of Robert E. Lee was knocked down from its pedestal at Montgomery’s Lee High School sometime Monday evening, as evidenced by pictures from the scene. When WSFA arrived on the scene, the TV outlet reported that no one was present besides police officers, who proceeded to stand the statue back up next to […]

Governor Kay Ivey’s office on Monday confirmed to Yellowhammer News that she participated in a national phone call led by President Donald Trump regarding the protests and riots that have unfolded across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. Trump, U.S. Attorney General William Barr, governors, law enforcement leaders and […]

Legendary former Auburn University head football coach and athletic director Pat Dye passed away on Monday morning, and tributes are already pouring in from across the Yellowhammer State. Dye is survived by his four children (Pat Jr., Missy, Brett and Wanda), nine grandchildren and his partner of 18 years, Nancy McDonald. In a statement, Pat […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall is prepared to again take the City of Birmingham to court pursuant to the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act. After the 115-year-old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors monument in Birmingham’s Linn Park on Sunday night was vandalized in a failed attempt to take the obelisk-like monument down, Mayor Randall Woodfin arrived on the […]

A Birmingham comedian and actor is leading an effort to help clean up his city the morning after looters damaged more than two dozen businesses. Roy Wood, Jr. first posted about his plan to try and help clean up black businesses in the city at 2:27 on Monday morning. By 10:00 a.m., more than 50 […]

One of the most cherished members of the Auburn family, former football coach Pat Dye, perished on Monday at the age of 80, according to multiple media reports. Dye has been hospitalized due to problems with his kidneys in May and tested positive for COVID-19. The exact cause of his death on Monday has not […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has declared a State of Emergency in his city following a night where a peaceful protest devolved into rioting and looting. He announced a curfew will be in place from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. until the unrest subsides. Woodfin also committed to the promise he made to protesters Sunday night […]

Following violence, looting and vandalism in the heart of downtown Birmingham Sunday night and early Monday morning, Governor Kay Ivey has authorized the activation of the Alabama National Guard. Ivey announced in a release on Monday that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to […]

Monday is Lineman Appreciation Day in Alabama, with the Energy Institute of Alabama continuing its proud annual tradition of honoring the state’s brave lineworkers. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the normal in-person celebration could not be held, however that is not stopping the Energy Institute from recognizing all of these individuals for their commitment and […]

Following violence, looting and vandalism in the heart of downtown Birmingham Sunday night and early Monday morning, Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL) issued a statement, saying, “Going forward, this cannot be tolerated.” The governor emphasized her support for peaceful protest and said that she was “shocked and angered” by George Floyd’s “senseless death.” “However, we will […]

Reporters with at least two Alabama media outlets were physically attacked as vandalism and looting ignited in the heart of downtown Birmingham on Sunday night. A livestream broadcast on Facebook captured the shocking incident, which occurred right outside of Alabama Power Company’s headquarters. During the later stages of a group of rioters vandalizing that building, […]

Alabama farmers and ranchers affected by coronavirus can apply for monetary relief through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to American agricultural producers who have suffered losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Farm and Agribusiness Management team will be […]

Randolph County Economic Development Authority Director Bryant Whaley on Wednesday announced a partnership with the East Alabama Regional Planning Development Commission (EARPDC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture to supply free meals. The USDA Farms to Families program will supply citizens a box meal of meat, fruit, and vegetables free of charge. The first day of […]

Alabama automakers have been ramping up production following the COVID-19 outbreak, with strict new protocols in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz all are implementing similar measures as employees return to work, including temperature checks, staggered shifts, frequent sanitizing and additional protective gear. The restart of operations at […]

As soon as NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley lifted off atop a SpaceX rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, reaction from all corners of Alabama was swift. Saturday afternoon’s launch set forth the commercial crew era of U.S. human spaceflight, and significant support for the mission is taking place at NASA’s Marshall […]

Dr. Brandon White has never drowned before. But after fighting the battle of his life with COVID-19, he has experienced the closest thing to it. “Just sitting on the bed, I felt like I couldn’t get my breath. While I have never drowned, that would be the best way I could describe the sensation,” White said. […]

A campaign to feed front-line health care workers caring for coronavirus patients raised more than $76,000 and served more than 16,000 meals in less than five weeks. Meals for Heroes, which launched April 1 and closed in early May, was a collaboration between the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s advancement office and the UAB Department […]

With government guidelines recommending people use protective face masks and practice safe social distancing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Company has turned to local businesses to supply its needs and protect public health while also helping support the economy. Southern Company’s partnership with HomTex, a family-owned textile company in Cullman, is one recent example. Alabama Power is a subsidiary of Atlanta-based […]

The next Alabama movie star may hail from Montgomery, have four wheels and a Smartstream engine. Hyundai Motor Company and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a new multi-movie promotional partnership Wednesday that will see Hyundai cars and technology promoted in five upcoming feature films. The announced movies include “Uncharted,” based on the popular video game of the same name […]

The whirring of helicopter blades and streets blocked by police barricades interrupted a quiet Saturday in downtown Birmingham as one of the city’s most prominent corporate residents put its new mark on the city’s tallest building. Shipt, the online grocery-delivery service founded in Birmingham in 2014 that has since grown into a nationwide force, needed […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Six projects designed to deepen understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics and positively influence society will receive seed funding from The University of Alabama. The projects come from across disciplines on campus, and were selected through the University’s Joint Institute Pandemic Pilot Project, sponsored by the UA Office for Research […]