Prices for a gallon of gasoline across Alabama have plummeted amid a glut of supply from overseas coupled with a lack of customers due to coronavirus precautions. According to data collected by AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded in Alabama was $1.689 on Wednesday, the lowest since 2016, and one of […]

Ed Farm has hired Waymond Jackson Jr. as its first CEO. Short for “education farm,” the tech-focused education and workforce development initiative backed by Apple and the Alabama Power Foundation is already showing its value in the COVID-19 crisis. Jackson told Alabama NewsCenter he is looking at ways Ed Farm can build on its current work and what it looks like after the […]

A blood drive is Wednesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Talladega Superspeedway. The blood drive will be inside the track’s International Motorsports Hall of Fame FOX Sports 1 dome located at the main entrance. Track officials said the goal is to help increase a healthy and reliable blood supply for the American Red Cross to provide […]

As of late, there has been a tremendous amount of turmoil in the U.S. Navy at a very critical time in the country. In the wake of the USS Theodore Roosevelt coronavirus outbreak and the dismissal of Capt. Brett E. Crozier, as the ship’s commanding officer, came Tuesday’s resignation of acting Secretary of the Navy […]

The behavior of the People’s Republic of China amid the coronavirus pandemic has left much to be desired. The government of the nation of an estimated 1.4 billion people has not been transparent and they have threatened punitive actions against nations that call them out for this behavior. That is to be expected, according to […]

The latest models from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) now predict far fewer hospitalizations and deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama. Often cited by health professionals and government officials across the country, the research group at the University of Washington at one time predicted nearly 8,000 deaths in Alabama […]

Greg Keeley, a Birmingham resident and regular Fox News contributor, told Yellowhammer News that there was no doubt in his mind there would be long-term ramifications for China’s role in the coronavirus outbreak. A combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Keeley is frequently sought after for his expertise on matters of national security. […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians this week announced a $1 million donation to Atmore Community Hospital, which serves the city of Atmore and western Escambia County, Alabama, where the tribe’s trust lands are located. The donation, which was approved by Poarch’s Tribal Council, provides funding that the hospital reportedly urgently needs to replace vital […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has delayed the deadline by which the two competing developer groups must submit their proposals for how they would build the three new prisons the state has called for. “Given the unforeseen circumstances associated with COVID-19, it is in the best interest of the state of Alabama to grant this extension […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected to begin enrolling patients in an international study assessing the use of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) to improve outcomes for COVID-19 patients with severely damaged lungs. Currently, there are no approved treatment options available against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, although many medications are currently being tested to […]

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions has unveiled the second plank of his “Bet on America” plan that outlines how he believes America should go about standing up to China. This piece of the plan would have the United States government take steps towards establishing a robust supply chain for medical supplies inside America’s borders. “The […]

In a letter sent to Governor Kay Ivey on Monday, State Reps. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) and Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) called into question the implementation of recent State Health Orders related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Yellowhammer News on Tuesday obtained the letter, which began by saying, “At the request of Speaker Mac McCutcheon, we have […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her new “Ribbons of Hope” campaign from the steps of the Alabama State Capitol. Through this campaign, Ivey is encouraging the people of the state to tie ribbons around a tree, pole, mailbox or other fixture in their front yard as a symbol to remind everyone to pray for […]

The Red Cross is asking for anybody who was diagnosed with the coronavirus and recovered to give blood plasma as soon as possible. The organization believes the donations may help those currently fighting the virus. According to the Red Cross’ website, the plasma of a recovered patient “will have antibodies in their blood plasma that […]

Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) CEO Brandon Farmer said Monday that the Yellowhammer State has 31 nursing homes where someone has tested positive for coronavirus. In some of the homes, it was a staff member who tested positive, and in others, it was a resident of the facility. Farmer said the cases were “both at […]

In recent days, there has been a push for House Democrats to launch an investigation into President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The media and even some congressional Democrats have not been shy about the possibility of convening a panel for such an inquiry. However, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said such a […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) continues to be a leading resource for Yellowhammer State job creators looking to navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The BCA on Monday announced that it will present the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT) this coming Thursday night. This event is designed to help small businesses apply […]

The Alabama State Port Authority on Monday announced that its board of directors has named John C. Driscoll as director and chief executive officer for the port authority effective June 1. He will succeed the retiring James K. “Jimmy” Lyons, who will assist Driscoll in the transition and serve as director emeritus until his full […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After University of Alabama classes unexpectedly moved online due to COVID-19, and students left campus for the remainder of the semester, many of the University’s fraternity and sorority houses were left stocked with food and supplies. To ensure the food and supplies went to good use during this time of crisis, the […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, an online resource that will serve as a hub of information as the state continues to deal with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A release from Ivey’s office advised that the site is now the state’s official guide to coronavirus relief efforts and is intended to […]

Birmingham-based Iron Tribe Fitness has temporarily closed its five physical locations due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but the gym is still committed to making sure its members — and now anyone in Alabama — can improve their overall health and fitness. Weeks after taking their fitness services totally online during the pandemic, Iron […]

Mayor Walt Maddox and the City of Tuscaloosa are urging residents to join together at 3:00 p.m. on Monday to make sure their support for those fighting COVID-19 is heard. Maddox is calling on everyone who lives in the city to use their car horns, musical instruments or even just their voice as part of […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) on Monday announced a new website designed to provide small business owners with a one-stop online information hub related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The resource, which is located at www.atlasalabama.gov, was created by the Alabama Small Business Commission that Ainsworth chairs and provides information related to Small Business […]

The Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator is pushing back its application deadline and start date amid COVID-19 pandemic concerns. Managing Director Nate Schmidt said companies interested in being a part of the accelerator will now have until May 10 to apply. “The economic and community development initiatives specific to our program are best suited for the […]