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Former State Sen. Gerald Dial says he can't tell you who is funding the dark-money, so-called "Poarch Creek Accountability Now" group. However, he did...

From selling produce in Wilcox County to being a guest of honor of the President of the United States -- this is the American Dream.

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) tapped the leader of Alabama’s rocket builder for a prestigious fellowship. AIAA selected United Launch Alliance (ULA) President and CEO Tory Bruno as part of its Class of 2020 Fellows and Honorary Fellows, according to a release from the organization. Bruno and his peers will be honored […]

Limbaugh is a fighter, he has overcome and succeeded in the face of controversy, industry headwinds and direct targeting of him by adversaries, politicians and the most powerful media conglomerates in the history of the world

Birmingham couple makes transformational gift to UA

A $20 million comprehensive gift from C.T. and Kelley Fitzpatrick will significantly enhance the Culverhouse College of Business and intercollegiate athletics at the University of Alabama.

Byrne: Fighting to keep the state of the Union strong

This week is one for the history books as President Trump gives his State of the Union address only hours before he is acquitted of impeachment in the Senate. There could hardly be a greater contrast between work being done for the American people and a sham scheme to prevent it. The president can tout […]

An illegal alien has been charged with enticing and raping a 13-year-old girl in Madison County, Alabama, through the use of social media. Rodrigo Ortega, a 24-year-old illegal alien, has been accused of being responsible for the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl he lied to and told he was 19-years-old, according to the Madison County […]

FBI, Auburn partnering to expand presence in Alabama

David Bowdich, second in charge of the FBI, visited Auburn University last week to give public remarks and sign a memorandum of understanding. During his visit, Bowdich made reference to the FBI’s ongoing expansion of its presence in Huntsville — an expansion that is not yet complete but will soon total $1 billion invested with […]

The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) has selected Alabama for its 2020 “DON’T QUIT!” initiative. As such, three Alabama elementary or middle schools will be gifted a $100,000 fitness center. Any citizen who wants to can fill out the application to nominate the school they believe should receive one of the fitness centers. […]

Eight Alabamians win award for supporting state parks

Eight Alabama citizens were honored last week with an “Eagle Award” given by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to those who went above and beyond supporting Alabama’s state parks. Alabama’s state parks encompass 48,000 acres across 21 separate parks. They are managed by the Alabama State Parks Division of the Department of […]

With the nation's weary eyes trained on the small midwestern state, the results never came as the state experienced a reporting glitch that meant that with zero percent of the vote reported

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening will deliver her 2020 State of the State Address, and you can watch it live online here.

Butler Cooper

Last week, Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper singled out two members of the Alabama House, State Reps. Brett Easterbrook (R-Fruitdale) and Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), for raising concerns about overdue road improvement projects in the House districts. In an appearance at the Economic Development Association of Alabama’s Rural Development Conference, Cooper shrugged off his […]

The 2020 regular session of the Alabama Legislature will gavel in at noon on Tuesday. Here's what to watch for in the weeks ahead...

The University of Alabama announced that a jersey retirement ceremony will be held for the first African American scholarship athlete in school history.

During Sunday's Super Bowl, Beyoncé and Jay-Z both remained seated during the National Anthem. This has drawn the ire of Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01).

Dr. Herb Chen, the head of surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), was announced as the next editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Surgery in recent days. Publications like the American Journal of Surgery are significant within the scientific community. They showcase new work and techniques employed by scientists across the country. […]

Join the Yellowhammer News team on Wednesday, February 19, for a “Yellowhammer Connection” event in Montgomery. The gathering will offer a reception followed by a live interview with Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia). The discussion will be moderated by Yellowhammer Multimedia owner Tim Howe […]

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Gadsden plant on Friday laid off 105 workers, according to a local media report.

Mark Crosswhite -- the chairman, president and CEO of Alabama Power Company -- has been appointed to the National Commission on Innovation and...

Carson Jones, the son of Sen. Doug Jones, in recent days wrote that the impeachment trial of President Trump is a heavy "burden to bear" for his father.

One of the men honored during the coin flip before Sunday's NFL Super Bowl was retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman.

"Jerry will stand with Trump, build the wall and end handouts for lawbreaking illegals. Jerry Carl is pro-life, because it's immoral to stop a...

For 24 years, Alabama Power engineers have led an Explorers program in which they provide hands-on learning opportunities for high school students...