As reported by WHNT News, while the worst of Irma is expected to hit southern Florida, it might follow evacuees to already crowded Alabama hotels. Currently, almost all South Alabama hotel rooms are full of evacuees from Texas, Florida, and Georgia. And now northern Alabama establishments are selling out at a dizzying rate. The Homewood […]

This week the University of Montevallo unveiled Strong Hall, a state-of-the-art facility for its communication department. Students majoring in either mass communication or communication studies now have access to cutting-edge technology within the new building – whether their focus is on gaining knowledge to enter the fields of radio, television, corporate or governmental relations, multimedia […]

Earlier this week, Amazon announced plans to build a new headquarters, HQ2, in a different location from its current home base in Seattle. The announcement has sent state and local community leaders into a frenzy and is sure to start a fierce bidding war to lure the tech giant. Birmingham Mayor William Bell weighed in […]

The Republican primary for Alabama’s Lieutenant Governor’s race continues to draw the attention of voters, as evidenced by strong campaign donations in August. Here’s how each candidate’s fundraising efforts stacked up: William Ainsworth (R) State Representative Will Ainsworth is currently leading the fundraising race, raising $92,000 in August. Ainsworth now has over a million dollars […]

By Josh Jones—2018 gubernatorial candidate After the American Revolution had ended, King George III asked his American born painter Benjamin West what the newly victorious General George Washington was going to do following the end of the war.  West suggested that Washington would return to his farm.  George III then said, “if this is true, […]

In a long-expected move, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey officially announced her run for governor this morning, following a month of fundraising in which she broke the million-dollar mark. Ivey, 72, was elected Lt. Governor in the previous cycle and became the state’s chief executive when her predecessor, Robert Bentley, resigned in disgrace last April. ‘I’m […]

State Senator Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) officially declared himself as a candidate today for Alabama’s 2018 gubernatorial race, as he competes with the other candidates in the fundraising marathon. Meanwhile, questions about Kay Ivey’s fundraising capability seemed to be answered in August, as the incumbent Governor—who took office in April after Robert Bentley’s resignation—broke the $1-million-dollar […]

During a Tuesday morning press conference in Birmingham, Senator Luther Strange announced that he has decided to take his name off of a letter he signed in April expressing his support for keeping the filibuster rule. Strange announced that upon returning to Washington, he will submit a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority […]

The campaign for State Rep. Barry Moore, who’s running for Congress in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District against incumbent Congresswoman Martha Roby,  has published the results of a poll it commissioned. In a test ballot, 34% of the respondents said they’d vote for Roby, 21% chose Moore, 5% chose a third candidate, Tommy Amason, while 40% […]

As a result of Hurricane Harvey, gas prices in Alabama have risen over 30 cents a gallon in Alabama. According to birmginghamgasprices.com,  the average price per gallon in Birmingham has risen from 2.141 a week ago to 2.477 today. The site reports that the Shell station at the corner of Church Street and Dexter Ave […]

The Business Council of Alabama issued a press release today announcing its endorsement of Luther Strange in the special primary election runoff for the U.S. Senate.   “The Business Council of Alabama is proud to endorse U.S. Sen. Luther Strange in his bid to continue to serve the people of Alabama in the United States […]

Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate for the Alabama senate race to fill Jeff Sessions’ vacated seat, seems to be flying relatively low under the radar. While it will be tough for any Democrat to mount a significant campaign in a deeply red state, according to an article by POLITICO, Jones is “cash poor, outgunned,” and isn’t […]

Colonial Pipeline in Atlanta says it plans to temporarily shut down a crucial line that supplies gas all over the southeast due to damages from Hurricane Harvey. The storm has led to major refinery shutdowns and has effected the company’s facilities west of Louisiana. According to The Associated Press, the temporary shutdown is set to […]

An aerospace trade delegation from India visited Huntsville over the past two days on a trade mission that may ultimately produce hundreds of new jobs and meaningful economic development in Alabama’s Tennessee Valley. Through a number of meetings with area business and governmental leaders, the delegation had the opportunity to demonstrate capabilities, needs, and explore […]

This week, Montgomery was an epicenter of technological innovation as it hosted the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Conference (AFITC). Alabama’s Capital City was the hub of intense discussions regarding the challenges that are facing the nation in the digital age. AFITC works to connect Air Force and cyber industry leaders in order to […]

As reported by WHNT News, yesterday marked the beginning of a new $21 million aerospace complex in Decatur. The new complex will be composed of three buildings—each constructed with the capability to test the structural viability of large space structures. This includes NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program and commercial clients. Congressman Mo Brooks, who […]

A Birmingham company has received a contract for up to $72 million worth of fresh fruit and vegetables for military and U.S. Department of Agriculture schools in Alabama and Florida. According to the Associated Press, Forestwood Farms, Inc. was one of two companies that bid for the four and a half year project. The contract is with […]

Luther Strange talks about his views on pro-life, family, and repeal of the ACA (Obamacare). He emphasized the advantages of being the incumbent and how his victory would make a smooth transition as the work could continue without interruption. He stated that he shares the same basic values as Judge Moore and would vote and […]

Randy Price, a businessman and farmer from Opelika, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama Senate District 13. The district represents portions of Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, and Randolph counties. Price announced his candidacy in Heflin on Monday as he travelled the district to speak with voters and hear their concerns. A small business […]

As reported by WKRG News, engineers, designers, financiers, constructors, and developers came together in Mobile yesterday to try and get the ball rolling on a long needed piece of infrastructure in the Port City. For some time, the I-10 Bay Bridge in Mobile has been a choke point for traffic traveling East and West. The […]

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has selected Knight Eady as the marketing and advertising agency for the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open Championship. A Birmingham-based sports marketing and event management firm, Knight Eady will work with the USGA to lead advertising, public relations, experiential marketing, and design strategies for the event, which is scheduled for […]

By Lauren Naumcheff Women around the country are starting their own businesses more than ever before. Opening a business is a risky and challenging feat, and according to Bloomberg, eight out of ten businesses fail in the first 18 months. However, women and men alike in Alabama have a resource for training and mentorship when […]

As Yellowhammer reported a couple of weeks ago, most all political insiders knew Kay Ivey planned to seek re-election when Del Marsh announced his intentions to run again for his Senate seat. Supposition around Ivey’s intentions was further solidified when Twinkle Cavanaugh bowed out of the Governor’s race to run for Lt. Governor. Related: Signs […]

With Hurricane Harvey expected to impact the coast of Texas early Saturday morning, some oil refineries in the region are expected to shut down gasoline production. This could cause a disruption in the gas supplies to Alabama. As reported by WKRG News, oil and gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico are currently being evacuated […]