HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, announced the six startup companies selected for the Fall 2024 cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator powered by gener8tor. The accelerator began earlier this month and invests up to $100K in each of six startups at the forefront of the agriculture technology […]

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl expressed high optimism about the GOP’s chances in tonight’s high-stakes election while he joins the election night crowd at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Wahl reported an “electric” atmosphere among attendees and noted growing optimism as voter turnout appeared favorable in key battleground states. “There’s a lot of excitement. […]

The day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election has arrived at long last and the betting odds have taken shape. According to numbers from ElectionBettingOdds, as of Tuesday early afternoon, former President Donald Trump has seen his chances climb back up to 57%, still down almost 6% from what they were a week ago but […]

The University of Alabama has achieved another record-breaking year in fundraising for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, with more than $261 million in charitable gifts and pledges from over 60,000 donors. This year eclipsed the $226 million mark set in 2023 by 15% and has helped propel The Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign past 90% of […]

Jimmy Holley, a native of Coffee County, a former state lawmaker passed away peacefully at the age of 80. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives for twenty years, beginning his first term in 1974. In 1998, following his time in the House, Holley was elected to six terms representing District 31 in the […]

Today is election day, a day that Americans have the opportunity to make important decisions through their vote. But in one part of Tuscaloosa County, when it comes to issues involving county and city school board elections and property taxes, residents are being denied that opportunity. Local Amendment 1 was designed to restore that right […]

Celebrations of agriscience students and agricultural stakeholders took place during the 97th National FFA Convention Oct. 23-26 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell and Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) received the Honorary American FFA Degree during the fourth general session Oct. 25. This degree is awarded to individuals who […]

Election Day is here and the State of Alabama wants to make sure that residents understand the process of obtaining and checking their general election sample ballots. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website,” said Allen. “I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they […]

Governor Kay Ivey made an official proclamation Monday calling on Alabamians to pray for the state and the nation ahead of the 2024 elections being held on Tuesday. Ivey writes in her proclamation that prayer is important because those elected to office need God’s guidance. “Whereas in Alabama, we devoutly recognize the supreme authority and […]

Pollster for Washington-based Cygnal Intelligence and former Alabama political operative, John Rogers, provided insight on the pivotal factors that may influence the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. He also appraised Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District contest as a race that Democrats nationally had to pour more money into than initially expected. Rogers painted a picture in an […]

Last week in Alabama, CSX Corporation announced that RailPort Logistics Mobile, a 500+ acre industrial development in Mobile, has achieved the esteemed Platinum CSX Select Site designation. This distinction highlights the site as development-ready and ideal for industrial expansion due to extensive pre-approvals and proximity to transportation hubs. Select Sites are strategically chosen along the […]

During a campaign stop for Republican nominee for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Governor Kay Ivey briefly received medical attention on Sunday night after becoming dehydrated. Ivey, Dobson, Dick Brewbaker, who also vied for the GOP nomination earlier this year, were joined by campaign supporters at SweetCreek Farm Market in Pike Road, which is owned and […]

Though their state capitals are several hundred miles apart, Alabama and Virginia joined forces to combat the fentanyl epidemic ravaging communities across the country. In a historic partnership, Gov. Kay Ivey and the state of Alabama partnered with the state of Virginia to participate in Operation Free, an enforcement initiative which began Sept. 15 and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) on Friday sounded off on the Kamala Harris campaign’s closing message, which has largely focused on denigrating Americans who don’t support the Vice President’s candidacy. In recent days, Harris herself has called President Donald Trump a “fascist” while her running mate Tim Walz compared Trump supporters to Nazis. President Joe Biden called Americans voting […]

With landfills reaching capacity, what could be a better way to repurpose decommissioned equipment than using it to build habitat for Alabama’s great offshore fisheries? Alabama Power Company recently teamed up with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) to take end-of-life concrete poles and tower segments to build […]

The Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston now boasts seven new artificial bat roosts, courtesy of a partnership between the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust and Alabama Power and funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Partners Program and a grant from the Alabama Power Foundation. On Wednesday, representatives from both organizations rolled up their sleeves and mounted the seven habitats, each resting at the top […]

Former President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind Shomari Figures, endorsing his former aide in Alabama’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District race. In a recorded statement, Obama said Alabama has played a leading role in the American civil rights movement and urged voters to cast their ballots for Figures to continue the effort. “By […]

On October 31, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter returned to his hometown of Rainsville to welcome Governor Kay Ivey to the Tom Bevill Center as she made one of her final stops of the Rebuild Alabama Road Tour. There, a large group of community members met to greet the Governor and celebrate the announcement […]

In a historic moment for the Poarch Creek Indians, Chris Rutherford, a Tribal Citizen, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Poarch Creek Tribal Police Department. Rutherford is the first citizen of the tribe to ever lead the organization. He began his career with it 32 years ago as a mechanic and eventually […]

As of November 1, 2024, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Authority has assumed ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in central Alabama. After thorough study and due diligence, UAB announced in June that the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Ascension to seek the necessary approvals and work toward satisfying closing […]

Alabama’s Veterans Memorial Park in Mountain Brook will be the host site for a ‘Veteran Tribute’ ceremony this Sunday. The event will pay homage to the 11,000 Alabamians who have died defending the United States of America and also offer guests the chance to see stories, letters, artwork, and inscriptions about Alabama veterans, including the […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Azzie Oliver as Montgomery County District Attorney on Thursday, who brings to bear an extensive career in Alabama’s criminal justice system. Effective today, she will succeed DA Daryl Bailey following his retirement and step into the role of top prosecutor for Alabama’s capital city. Oliver previously served as […]