A man accused of hacking the Security Exchange Commission’s X page to post false and misleading information about bitcoin was arrested by federal authorities in Athens on Thursday. According to the indictment released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, on January 9, 2024, Eric Council Jr., 25, conspired with other individuals […]

A pre-filed bill in the Alabama House received the endorsement of the National Police Association, the group announced this week. The bill, introduced by State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), makes failing to disclose knowledge about a concealed weapon when an officer asks a Class A misdemeanor. Additionally, the crime is punishable by a maximum of […]

As Alabama continues to face the challenges of drug misuse and overdose deaths, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama is once again encouraging residents to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications on Saturday, October 26 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Held in April and October each year, this […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide will host the iconic annual homecoming game next week when the Missouri Tigers come to town and face off against the Tide in a premiere SEC matchup. There will be a very special grand marshal of the parade this year, legendary former Alabama running back Shaun Alexander. Starring at Alabama from […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is fighting back against a mandate from the  Environmental Protection Agency that he believes has the potential to stifle the production of heavy-duty vehicles. The rule effectively forces manufacturers to produce more electric trucks and fewer internal combustion models. In a brief filed recently in the U.S. Court of Appeals […]

A man convicted of brutally killing five, including a pregnant woman, with an axe and firearm in Citronelle in August of 2016 has been put to death by lethal injection. Derrick Dearman pleaded guilty to five counts of murder made capital due to the murders being committed during a burglary and five counts of murder […]

Mayor of Trussville, Buddy Choat, announced that he will not seek a third term in office at his annual State of the City address on Thursday. Choat told the crowd at the Trussville Civic Center that he had made the decision during a vacation in Nova Scotia last year. “When we got back, I had […]

Alabama State Rep. Margie Wilcox was presented with the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD) Public Service Award in Montgomery on Thursday. The event recognizes the contributions and successes of people with disabilities, as well as businesses that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve through competitive, integrated employment. During […]

Alabama’s $1.4 billion proposal to expand high-speed internet has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) proudly reported on Thursday. The funding, which comes through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, or BEAD, was initially announced in 2023. As part of the federal […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said tougher penalties should be in place against operators of illegal gambling if lawmakers want to prevent it from taking place in Alabama. Despite the nearly successful attempt to authorize certain forms of legal gambling while cracking down on illegal operations during the 2024 state legislative session — illegal gambling […]

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Miller Girvin as its next president, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The transition follows the retirement of Greg Barker, who will step down as EDPA’s president at the end of the year, after more than four years at the organization’s helm. The announcement follows a […]

Dr. Florencia Behn, a 15-year employee of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, has been named vice president for research administration and development. She will begin her role Nov. 1. Behn will lead the development and oversight of all research administration policies and procedures and will cultivate and shepherd strategic partnerships with external organizations, HudsonAlpha said in […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) has announced the death of his mother, Mary Frances Brown Aderholt. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in her hometown of Haleyville last Saturday. In a statement released Wednesday, Aderholt’s mother was called a ‘true Southern lady.’ “Her life was rooted in faith. Mary Frances grew up […]

The Alabama broadcasting community is in mourning after the passing of a beloved Alabama broadcaster. Brett Elmore, owner and radio personality from YHN affiliate WJLX 101.5 in Walker County passed away unexpectedly late Monday evening. In addition to WJLX in Jasper, which Elmore had owned since 2008, he was known for his work at radio […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt authored an op-ed published in the American Banker on Tuesday warning of the growing politicization and regulatory overreach of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In her feature, Britt called on Congress to limit the agency’s excesses and ensure it adheres to strict governmental oversight. According to Britt, the organization currently […]

Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs Vice Chairman Scott Gedling called on Commissioner Kent Davis to step down in a letter to fellow board members, saying he has “manipulated” the board and irreversibly damaged its relationship with state lawmakers. The letter, dated Tuesday, comes after the board’s unanimous vote last week to ask Davis to […]

As the race for Alabama’s re-drawn 2nd Congressional District enters its final weeks, Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson have released their latest fundraising reports. Figures, the Democratic nominee, reported raising $1,105,000 during the third quarter, which accounts for July 1 through September 30 of this year. According to the campaign, that could account for the […]

A Tennessee law enacted in March of 2023 bans healthcare providers in the state from providing sex change procedures in the form of hormone therapy or puberty blockers to children. Since being put in place, the legislation has enjoyed support from elected officials in Alabama including Attorney General Steve Marshall. On Tuesday, in response to […]

Aerostar has announced a $4.7 million expansion of its facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile, adding 50 new jobs over the next three years and more than doubling its total employment to 110. Aerostar, established in 2011, is a FAA/EASA 145 Certified Repair Station that specializes in affordable Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electromechanical and […]

Sand dunes, pine trees and a boardwalk filled with landowners set the stage for Alabama Landowners Conference Oct. 2-4 in Gulf Shores. A charter bus of attendees set sail for field tours Day 1. That’s where the beauty of Gulf State Park shined, said Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) board member John Gilbert. “The tours […]

Laurie Dhue, former FOX, CNN and MSNBC reporter has joined the Yellowhammer News team as host of One Day at a Time, a podcast addressing the challenges and solutions facing addiction and mental health issues in Alabama. Laurie will sit down with Alabama’s influential leaders to have hard conversations about the progress being made in […]

A student at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama has tested positive for tuberculosis. Officials have said that school will continue as normal and that any potential contact received a letter Friday providing testing instructions. Madison City Schools learned of the case from the Madison County Health Department late last week. “Madison City Schools […]

Downtown Mobile will soon be home to a new upscale waterfront entertainment and hospitality development. The site, River Walk Plaza, will feature a luxury hotel, condos, Class-A office space, and multiple food and beverage, retail, and entertainment options. The project, which is in its early stages of development, aims for a groundbreaking in 2025 but […]

As The University of Alabama RISE Center celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the community is invited to support RISE through its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 18 and 19 that will feature bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor. Brand-new items will be offered at deep discounts during the […]