Residents of Geiger, a small community in Sumter County, drive more than 20 miles to reach a grocery store. They admit that this makes healthy eating a challenge. More than 35 percent of the county’s population lives below the poverty level and obesity tops 40 percent. But a multiyear partnership with Alabama Extension at Auburn […]

Per a report by WVTM, Hoover protest leader Carlos Chaverst, Jr. has been banned from the Riverchase Galleria Mall for one year. While 25-year-old Chaverst was not arrested Sunday, a trespass warning was issued at the request of mall officials. If he sets foot on mall premises again before December 15, 2019, he will be subject to […]

It took four long years for Kelly Berwager to build up enough confidence to share her story of kidney donation, but now she hopes her personal experiences will encourage others to consider giving the gift of life through her new book, “Bridge Donor: The Journey of a Living Organ Donor.” In 2014, Berwager volunteered to […]

Doug Marshall sums up his mission as president and CEO of the Presbyterian Home for Children (PHC) in Talladega County with two words: love and hope. “We serve at-risk children and meet their needs across Alabama,” Marshall said. “When the children and their mothers come, they usually have so much pain, and there’s not a […]

Hundreds of Farley Nuclear Plant employees are being “Santa Claus” to many families in the Wiregrass who otherwise might not have had presents under their Christmas tree this year. Since the mid-1980s, union members and employees of Farley have gotten together to help make Christmas a little brighter for Wiregrass families in need. “We’ve got […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Dr. Waymon Burke take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Why are we leaving Syria? — Are Alabama’s campaign finance laws too weak if national Political Action Committees are exempted? — How many dirty tricks were used in U.S. Doug Jones’ win over Roy Moore?

Over a year after the conclusion of Alabama’s Senate special election, Facebook has suspended five accounts for allegedly utilizing “Russian tactics” to spread disinformation benefiting Doug Jones’ candidacy against Roy Moore. This comes after the New York Times and Washington Post disclosed an internal report written by Democratic tech operatives detailing their “deceptive” efforts in […]

Wickles Pickles, the tangy Southern treats produced by a pair of Alabama-born brothers, are returning to their roots. Sims Food Inc., the company behind the popular pickles that are sold across the U.S., is moving production from North Carolina back to Alabama.By the end of the year, Will and Trey Sims and partner Andy Anderson […]

Devin Wyatt could have latched on to the first job she was offered after graduating from college in December 2012, but she decided to focus on jobs that matched her skill set and offered opportunities to learn. The move paid off. Wyatt is the visual brand director at the Modern Mold Agency, which specializes in […]

Unfortunately, complicated health insurance rules, stipulations, expensive bills and long waits at doctor offices are often today’s norm when seeking health care solutions for ourselves or our family. However, thanks to Alabama physician Dr. Kre Johnson, these issues will now mostly be a thing of the past. Beginning February 1, 2019, Dr. Johnson’s current practice, […]

As next year’s legislative session approaches, speculation has ramped up about the possibility of a lottery in Alabama could become a reality. Governor Kay Ivey and many lawmakers have offered tepid support for giving their constituents the opportunity to at least vote on a lottery referendum. Others have given their full-fledged support for the lottery, […]

The ‘most wonderful time of the year’ just got a little more magical. Thanks to Alabama attorney Alexander Shunnarah, smiles were wide and carts were full at the Piggly Wiggly in Birmingham’s West End community this Monday. The often dreaded first day of the week turned into a joyous one when the well-known lawyer stopped […]

Players and coaches from Wake Forest and Memphis created memories of a lifetime Thursday, and none of them were on a football field. The teams participated in fun and games with more than 35 special-needs children and adults from The Exceptional Foundation. The event, called the “Exceptional Experience,” was held at the Sheraton in downtown […]

No one needs a three-wheeled vehicle. For those who want the raw thrill of the open road, motorcycles and sidecars do the trick. For those who want practicality, safety, design and driving engagement, a typical car suits just fine. But if you want to really stand out from the crowd – that is, if you […]

There is something both sad and joyous about seeing wreaths leaning against the marble headstones of service members buried at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. Dec. 15 marked the 10th year that Wreaths Across America was held at the cemetery, which was one of more than 1,400 locations in the U.S., at sea and around […]

Earlier this week, a New York Times report detailed a so-called “secret experiment” conducted by “Democratic tech experts” that was carried out on social media to interfere with the 2017 U.S. Senate special election in Alabama. In an interview with WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” on Friday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill discussed the report […]

A young boy’s generosity inspired the creation of a children’s book that’s sales will help those with autism spectrum disorder. 5-year-old Frankie one day woke with the mission to help others. He told his grandmother that he wanted to donate his piggy bank money to Glenwood, a Birmingham non-profit benefiting those with autism spectrum disorder, […]

Companies across Alabama are creating jobs, making investments and helping shoppers check off their Christmas lists. This year’s edition of the Made In Alabama Holiday Gift Guide features businesses that are growing in the state, with recent projects and expansions in communities large and small. From big-ticket items like a new car or boat to […]

The University of Alabama gymnastics team welcomed a group of special guests to the Frances Smith Practice Facility recently, hosting its annual holiday play date for the children of the Stallings RISE Center. “This is such an amazing day for us every year,” UA head coach Dana Duckworth said. “To have this opportunity to get to […]

John Kelly decided he needed an early Christmas present after enjoying an Adult Mentored Hunt at the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division’s Portland Landing Special Opportunity Area (SOA) near Camden. Kelly, an electrical engineer who works in the defense industry in the Huntsville area, said the experience at the mentored hunt inspired a desire […]

Morgan County District Attorney Scott Anderson filed a lawsuit on Friday asking a court to prevent outgoing Sheriff Ana Franklin from spending money she improperly took from the county jail food fund, per a press release from Anderson’s office. The suit, filed in Morgan County Circuit Court, asks for an injunction and also demands that […]

Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) recently sat down for a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Yellowhammer News, discussing the 2018 election cycle, the new composition of the Alabama Senate, the upcoming legislative session and everything in between. The first part of this interview series examines the impressive […]

Christmas is the season of giving, helping others and finding magic moments among seemingly ordinary (and occasionally dreary) days. What better way to welcome this season than to share what Alabamians are doing to help others? Yellowhammer News and Serquest are partnering to bring you, “A Story Worth Sharing,” a monthly award given to an […]

Alabama state Superintendent Eric Mackey says the Montgomery Education Foundation will be allowed to open the county’s first charter school system and take over four area public schools. The Montgomery Advertiser reports Mackey publicly announced the approval Thursday.