The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the area. It has been over a decade since the Clydesdales have visited Opelika/Auburn. The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed and hitched to the famous red beer wagon and paraded through Historic Downtown Opelika […]

Ed Castile What began several years ago as a vision for developing a skilled workforce and ensuring continued industry success is now a reality. In November 2016, AlabamaWorks officially launched, bringing together all the components of Alabama’s workforce development system under one brand. AlabamaWorks unites Alabama businesses and industries with our education, workforce training and […]

Earlier today President Trump announced that he will be in Huntsville next Saturday in a show of support for Sen. Luther Strange’s Senatorial campaign. Sen. Strange and Roy Moore are currently caught up in a highly contested election for Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Senate seat. After President Trump was elected, he announced that Sessions would […]

In an exclusive interview with the National Rifle Association (NRA), Yellowhammer has learned that the pro-gun group is going all in for Luther Strange in advance of the Sept 26th Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate. The NRA—the country’s largest Second Amendment advocacy organization—told Yellowhammer today that it is launching a seven-figure ad campaign across […]

According to The Washington Examiner, a new poll indicates that Alabama’s senate race could come down to a photo finish. The poll has Roy Moore leading Luther Strange by only one percentage point, 41 percent to 40 percent. Previous polls have shown Moore with a more larger lead. The RealClearPolitics average shows Moore on top with 44.4 percent, […]

As reported by the Alabama News Center, Conecuh Ridge Distiller has announced its plan to open a $13.6 million distillery in Troy, Alabama. The company is the maker of the popular whiskey brand Clyde May’s, and it plans to build an interactive distillery designed to attract tourists. The announcement for the new building project came […]

Yellowhammer’s 3rd annual Power of Service reception was held last night at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, and it was a tremendous success, as several hundred people packed the Grand Ballroom. Yellowhammer’s new owner and publisher, Allison Ross, presented Alabama Power CEO Mark Crosswhite with the Power of Service Award from […]

As reported by the Tuscaloosa News, an Alabama city is looking to boost its economic viability by converting city hall into retail space. Northport, Alabama, a small town on the outskirts of Tuscaloosa, is preparing to take a vote Monday to decide whether it should turn its city hall into a retail shopping space. Citing […]

Judge Christy Edwards is running for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals as a Republican, seeking the seat that will be vacated by retiring Judge Craig Pittman. Currently, Edwards serves as a Judge on the Alabama Tax Court, a position she came to after serving in the Alabama Revenue Department and as an Assistant Attorney […]

The United States Army Ranger School is a 61-day combat leadership course that good soldiers fail by the truckloads. Clayton Hinchman—who’d already earned his is Airborne and Air Assault wings—was not one of those soldiers that failed the grueling course. In fact, he was the Honor Graduate in his Ranger class and after earning the […]

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is scheduled to arrive in Alabama next week to campaign for Judge Roy Moore in the Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate. Palin will be part of a bus tour put on by the Great America Alliance, an organization of grassroots activists solidly in support of the agenda President Trump […]

Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington withdrew from the Alabama Governor’s race on Wednesday. According to WBRC, Carrington released the following statement: After prayerful consideration, I’ve decided it’s time for me to end my campaign for Governor. My six-month journey has been fascinating – one I will never forget or regret.  I’ve learned so much about our state, […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that an Indiana-based manufacturing company, Autocar, will invest $120 million to build a plant in Alabama to manufacture heavy duty cab-over-engine trucks. According to Made in Alabama, the manufacturing operation will be located in an existing one million square-foot complex in Center Point and Birmingham. It is expected to employ 746 […]

Birmingham, AL (September 14, 2017) — Birmingham-based Yellowhammer Multimedia announced new leadership today along with plans to invest more resources into its popular broadcast and online platforms. Allison Ross, 38, a successful consulting, real estate, and public relations entrepreneur, has assumed the role of Owner & Publisher of the company. Ross earned a degree in […]

According to Made in Alabama, Georgia-Pacific announced Wednesday that it plans to build a $100 million lumber production facility in Talladega. The new state of the art facility will employ over 100 full-time employees with an annual payroll of over $5 million. It will be located at the company’s old plywood mill that closed in 2008. […]

As reported by ABC 33/40 News, Birmingham-Southern College has announced that it plans on slashing tuition price by half at the start of the 2018 fall school year. Currently, a typical student can expect to pay around $35,000 annually at BSC, beginning next year that price will drop to $17,650. As you can imagine, when […]

On Saturday, Ginny Shaver, a lifelong conservative Republican and community activist, announced her candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives District 39. District 39 includes all of Cherokee County, the city of Piedmont in Calhoun County, and portions of Dekalb and Cleburne Counties. Shaver made the announcement in her hometown of Leesburg Day in front […]

The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50 is an annual list of the 50 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics and business — the men and women who shape the state. The 2017 list was broken into three segments: government officials and politicians, business leaders, and lobbyists and consultants. In addition to the top […]

Yesterday, Yellowhammer reported that a new ad was launched citing President Trump’s endorsement of Luther Strange in the primary run-off for the U.S. Senate, as well as the support of the NRA and National Right to Life. The ad said Strange is supporting the President’s agenda and said that starts with “draining the Washington swamp.” […]

“Say hello to the future,” was the mantra echoed at Apples long anticipated announcement of their newest iPhone yet, iPhone X. So like every year, you might be asking yourself, is the new phone worth the upgrade? Instead of digging through the flurry of articles of why you should or shouldn’t upgrade, we’ve broken it […]

As reported by the Washington Post, the White House has reaffirmed its support for Senator Luther Strange as time winds down in the intense primary runoff against former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. As we reported in early August, President Trump endorsed Strange in the Republican primary for Senate. To boost votes for the Senator, […]

The Strange for Senate campaign announced today that it’s releasing a new TV ad for the Republican special primary run-off election for U.S. Senate. In the ad entitled “Mad,” Luther Strange emphasizes his frustration with the Establishment and career politicians in Washington, D.C. for standing in the way of President Donald Trump’s agenda “Like many Alabamians, I am mad […]

In a news release today, Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers announced he would seek election for a full term in 2018, noting: “I am grateful to Governor Kay Ivey for appointing me to the Alabama Supreme Court. I have now served three full months on the Court, and I intend to qualify to […]

UPDATE: Since this story was posted, Governor Kay Ivey issued an extension to the deadline. Voters now have until 11:59 pm Tuesday, Sept 12th to register to vote in this election since state offices were closed today. Related: Alabama Senate Race: Voter Registration Extended Through Tomorrow Due to Irma On Sept. 26, Sen. Luther Strange […]