Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences recognized internationally renowned Birmingham-based Dr. James R. Andrews at the 26th annual International Quality of Life Awards (IQLAs) on December 9 in New York City. The IQLA’s were launched in 1994. According to their webpage, an IQLA “honors people and partnerships who have made significant and lasting contributions to […]

A college town in Alabama has proposed temporarily halting construction on any new student housing developments amid concerns the number of existing facilities exceeds the amount of students in the city. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders proposed an ordinance at last week’s city council meeting that would stop new student housing developments for about 90 days […]

An academic report released Tuesday by one of Alabama’s preeminent economists outlines a litany of positive news for the state's coal industry.

Secretary of State John Merrill Tuesday met with representatives from Facebook and Twitter to ensure the state is prepared for the 2020 election cycle...

In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth endorsed State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) for Supreme Court Place 1. Ainsworth confirmed his tweet constituted an endorsement in a message to Yellowhammer News. Ward is running to unseat GOP incumbent Justice Greg Shaw. Shaw is seeking reelection to the court for what would be his […]

A poll conducted this month by the Alabama Farmers Federation shows a tight race between Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville in Alabama's 2020 Republican...

Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) recognized George Washington Carver’s “heroic, lasting legacy of scientific advancement and personal achievement made in the face of countless racist hurdles he had to overcome” on Tuesday during a speech from the House Floor. Brooks’ speech comes a little less than a month before the George Washington Carver historic marker unveiling […]

Former State Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) released his first campaign ad of the 2020 election cycle Tuesday. Moore is running to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) in Alabama’s Second Congressional District. In the ad, Moore touts his 2015 endorsement of Donald Trump at a rally in Mobile which he claims made him the […]

Several Alabama politicians have spoken up to praise the actions and mourn the death of Navy Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson. Watson, a native of Enterprise, AL, was one of three American sailors killed by Mohammed Alshamrani, a Second Lt. in Saudi Arabia’s armed forces. Alshamrani had been training with the sailors at Naval Air Station […]

Former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville caused a stir on Monday when he took a shot at the annual Opelika Christmas parade for featuring a drag queen show of characters from the movie “Mean Girls.” Tuberville, who has been reliably conservative in his stance on social issues throughout the campaign, vented his frustration with […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a group of 13 states to defend the Trump administration’s efforts to reform the implementation of the...

"In the 1960's, we kicked God out of schools. No more prayers," Tuberville lamented. "We replaced God with metal detectors. That's how far we've gone."

A survey conducted by a nationally respected pollster on behalf of former Attorney General Jeff Sessions' 2020 U.S. Senate campaign shows Sessions...

Congressman Bradley Byrne participated in an education roundtable discussion at the White House with President Trump and the likes of Vice President...

During the business session of the Alabama Farmers Federation's 98th annual meeting on Monday, nearly 500 voting delegates representing all 67 counties...

Three scientists at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville have been included on the Web of Science Group’s list of the world’s most highly cited researchers. A highly cited scientist is one whose work is frequently referenced as noteworthy in other academic works. According to the report, “Of the world’s population of scientists and […]

Governor Kay Ivey has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, on the day of interment, for Huntsville Police Officer Billy Fred Clardy, III.

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey took part in the 11th annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at the capitol on Monday. The service is part of a nationwide effort designed to help Americans remember and honor their fallen defenders during the holiday season. Joining Governor Ivey at the event were Major General Sheryl Gordon, Blue Star […]

Congressman Bradley Byrne delivered a powerful primer on how the future USS Mobile will eventually play a vital role in defending our nation.

The Alabama Farmers Federation on Sunday presented U.S. Rep. Martha Roby with the organization's highest honor -- the Service to Agriculture Award.

At Austal USA's world-class shipbuilding facility in its namesake city, the future USS Mobile (LCS 26) was christened on Saturday in front of thousands.

TUSCUMBIA — The sleepy county seat of northwestern Alabama’s Colbert County was a hotbed for politics early Saturday morning. Around two dozen protesters showed up at the Helen Keller Public Library to voice their disapproval of former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, a candidate for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat up next year, who […]

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Samuel Associated Tube Group today announced plans to invest $29 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Jefferson County, an expansion project that will create new jobs and prepare for future growth. The company, which manufactures small diameter, electric-resistance-welded and fabricated carbon steel tubing, is teaming with a developer to build […]

A 20-year veteran Huntsville Police Department officer on Friday evening was shot and killed in the line of duty.