Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama’s State Health Officer, has been named president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the group announced Wednesday. Harris will serve as the 82nd president of the national nonprofit, which represents public health agencies across the United States. ASTHO, which advocates for public health policies and supports the […]

After talking politics in an interview this morning, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was put to several interesting questions on a topic he also has strong expertise in: Coaching. Tuberville took stock of how several college football coaches are fairing at this point in the season on “The Dale Jackson Show” on WVNN. Tuberville addressed the […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated over $7.2 million in new Growing Alabama funding to four economic development organizations across the state, accelerating the development of industrial and agricultural center sites. These funds are designed to boost site readiness, a critical factor in attracting new industries and supporting […]

A Montgomery Circuit Judge has appointed a retired circuit judge to be a mediator in the litigation-ridden process by which companies are licensed to cultivate, sell, handle, issue and everything in between for medical cannabis in Alabama. The prolonged conflict stems from companies contesting the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission’s process of awarding licenses to grow […]

A Baldwin County man has won a $2 million jackpot from the Triple 777 Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced. 49-year-old Jeremy Smith of Lillian purchased the winning ticket from the CEFCO Convenience Store (5330 Gulf Breeze Parkway) in Gulf Breeze and chose to receive his payout in one lump-sum of of $1,280,000.00 after taxes […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong toured three sites this week to get a first-hand look at the TVA’s vital role in providing energy to the region. The stops are part of Strong’s effort to personally assess that TVA’s infrastructure is maintained and able to meet the rising demand of consumers in the area. “As one of […]

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) announced the promotion of Harrison Adams to a new post on Wednesday. Reed tapped Adams to serve as his Director of Policy and Communications. Adams has served as Communications Director in Reed’s office for more than a year. “Harrison has done an outstanding job in the role of […]

The Saban Center, a cutting-edge, forthcoming educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, has announced an exciting partnership with Stillman College in Tuscaloosa to ‘enhance and promote STEM and arts education throughout Alabama. Stillman becomes the third educational institution along with Shelton State Community College and The University of Alabama to join with the […]

When a stroke hits, time is of the essence. The longer the time to treatment, the longer brain cells are deprived of oxygen and the higher the risk for poor outcomes, including disability and death. The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Alabama Department of Public Health have launched a new system aimed at improving Alabama’s stroke […]

Against the backdrop of an Amtrak train, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and other dignitaries Tuesday in a groundbreaking ceremony marking the construction of the Amtrak layover track and platform for the Gulf Coast Corridor Improvement Project. The ceremony celebrated a bipartisan effort to bring passenger rail service back to […]

The City of Jasper announced Tuesday that Mayor David O’Mary, 72, has died. O’Mary was first elected to the office in 2016 and after a successful first term ran unopposed in 2020. The Jasper native is being remembered for his tireless advocacy which significantly advanced the city and its residents’ interests, leaving a lasting impact […]

Governor Kay Ivey exercised her executive authority Tuesday afternoon to immediately remove Kent Davis as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) after the State Board of Veterans Affairs declined to do so in its meeting earlier in the day. After a 90-minute meeting, the board voted down Ivey’s request to remove Davis […]

Former Alabama TV anchor Mel Showers, who broke racial barriers in television news and became a beloved and trusted newsman along the Gulf Coast, has died. WKRG-TV, the station where he worked for 50 years, announced his passing. Showers started working part-time at WKRG in 1969 and retired in 2019 as the lead anchor. Mel Showers […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt said Israel’s elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is proof that the Jewish state was right to ignore Vice President Kamala Harris’ objections to a ground invasion into Rafah. She joined Rightside Radio on Monday and discussed her support of Israel’s right to self-defense and its use of hardline tactics in […]

The Alabama Association of Realtors announced the state’s housing market slowed during the month of September and that increases in key areas created more options for potential homebuyers. According to the September 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, Alabama recorded 5,340 home sales in September, a decrease of 10.6% over last month and 8.2% […]

As Alabama gears up for another year of legislative debate when lawmakers reconvene for the 2025 state legislative session, one topic that refuses to disappear is Medicaid expansion. For years, Alabama has been one of the few states to hold out. 41 states have now expanded, North Carolina and South Dakota being the most recent. […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) faults the Biden-Harris administration and the current military leadership for recruitment shortages witnessed in recent years — as well as the related vulnerabilities to defend against China. Tuberville discussed the current problems in the military during an appearance on the “Roger Stone Show.” “It all starts with leadership,” Tuberville argued, […]

Today, Monday, October 21, is the last day for Alabamians to register to vote for the upcoming November 5, 2024 election. Secretary of State Wes Allen issued a reminder to Alabama’s residents. “Alabama citizens can rest assured that the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and local election officials are well-equipped to handle voter registration in […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is arguing against the narrative pushed by some Democrats that the state needs stricter gun control to combat a rise in crime. The issue resurfaced this year after Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin called for more gun control in response to a mass shooting in his city that killed 4 people. […]

In this episode of the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, host CJ Duncan welcomes special guest Quentin Riggins, a former Auburn University linebacker, current Senior Vice President at Alabama Power, and member of the Auburn University Board of Trustees. The duo recaps last week’s games, including South Carolina vs. Alabama and LSU’s upset of Ole Miss, before […]

There was mixed news for workers and the state last month. Wages are up, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. But so is the number of unemployed Alabamians. Total private average weekly wages in Alabama hit a record high, rising to $1,061.20 in September. This is an increase of $40.90 over the year, and […]

The new Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Workforce Development Skills Training Center officially opened its doors on October 3, marking a major milestone for the region’s education and economic landscape. Hundreds of community members gathered for the grand opening celebration of the new 55,000-square-foot facility, built to address the area’s workforce training needs. NACC President […]

Governor Kay Ivey has declared the third week of October “Alabama Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week. October 20 – 26, 2024, is a week-long celebration to promote the state’s forest products industry’s professionals, resources, companies, and environmental and economic impact. This year marks the fourth year Governor Ivey has […]

Auburn Tigers fans who remember their previous athletics director, Allen Greene, got a blast from the past on Friday when news broke that Greene had been hired at Pittsburgh from his role as Senior Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer at Tennessee. Greene, the man who infamously hired Bryan Harsin to The Plains after […]