College football has found itself over the last several years in an era of change and uncertainty as chaos continues to reign over the sport we hold so near and dear. One idea gaining traction amidst the turmoil has been the possibility of a ‘college football commissioner’ running things rather than the ruling body of […]

A plan to turn a shuttered building in Selma into a pipe-manufacturing facility is being financed through a New Markets Tax Credit allocation from Atmore-based UB Community Development. Colclasure Enterprises and Timewell Drainage will manufacture and distribute finished pipe and products from the facility in Selma’s Craig Industrial Park. The project is expected to create […]

Low-income families across Alabama will have extra assistance this winter and upcoming summer in paying their home energy costs. In a statement on Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that she is awarding nearly $44.5 million to 18 community agencies throughout the state who will be responsible for dispensing the funding to families in need. “Unfortunately, […]

Halls of the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel erupted with laughter, hugs, and excitement on December 8-9 as 1,300 Alabama farmers shared stories of successes and struggles with each other. The 103rd Alabama Farmers Federation annual meeting comes after a year filled with drought and depressed commodity markets. The theme, Strengthening Our Roots, honored the grassroots organization’s […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is continuing to support relocating the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s national headquarters to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. In a video posted to his X account Thursday, Tuberville (R-Auburn) said the decision made by President Joe Biden to keep the organization’s main base of operations in Maryland could soon be reversed and […]

Leaders from all 67 Alabama counties convened this week at the ACCA Legislative Conference to define their collective policy agenda for the 2025 Regular Session of the Alabama State Legislature. The annual conference, hosted by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA), fosters collaboration and unity among county representatives to ensure their concerns are […]

Regions hosted a hybrid event for business owners from across Alabama. Larger companies. Smaller companies. Some were present in the room in downtown Birmingham while others joined by videoconferencing from other cities.  What all these companies have in common is they understand fraud can affect any organization. So, they took advantage of a free service […]

As the new year approaches, it’s time to refresh your home for the year ahead. Deep cleaning isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s also about creating a happier, healthier environment. Focus on key areas like the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and exterior to set the stage for a fulfilling year. Here, the Alabama Association of […]

As the late Whitney Houston once sang in “Greatest Love of All,” the children are the future, and we must teach them well and let them lead the way. Through initiatives like the Power of Youth Leadership Forum, some of the Wiregrass area’s best and brightest young leaders are learning how to step into successful […]

On Wednesday, Children’s of Alabama patients and their families participated in a long-standing holiday tradition. They picked out a holiday tree from the annual Tree Farm, presented by Ace Hardware. For the sixth consecutive year, the hospital’s patio was transformed into a magical winter wonderland. The children and their families were filled with joy as […]

A half dozen schools have been selected to receive the Safe School Award, the highest achievement, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced. The six schools were among the winners of the 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards. The selection process featured a comprehensive four phase application and review process by highly educated judges who have skill and […]

7. The U.S. House passed the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), focusing on countering global threats from China and the Middle East while providing significant support for servicemembers, including a historic 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted personnel. Alabama’s largely supportive congressional delegation highlighted the bill’s importance in enhancing military readiness, bolstering U.S. […]

58 North Alabama schools are receiving over $200,00 in funding from a grant program sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). These TVA grants are STEM Classroom grants designed to meet the various educational needs of local communities. TVA awarded $246,500 to 58 schools in North Alabama. This money will impact roughly 16,000 students, and […]

Albertville City, Decatur, and Baldwin County schools have added new magnet schools to their systems. Could Fort Payne City Schools be next? Fort Payne High School Assistant Principal Jackie Jennings presented the magnet school idea to the Fort Payne City School Board members during their November 21 meeting. A magnet school is a public school […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to his cabinet, currently before the U.S. Senate for confirmation, are making the rounds with Alabama Sen. Katie Britt — including his nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel. With a sizable legacy project at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the Bureau views the state as a key […]

A ‘state of the art’ large-scale Amazon delivery center has opened its doors in the city of Dothan. The 79,000-square-foot facility will create over 100 full- and part-time jobs, in addition to the hundreds of new driver opportunities with Amazon’s Delivery Service  Partners. At the location, packages will be shipped to the delivery station from […]

The U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025. The annual legislation ensures that the U.S. military has all of the tools and finances it needs to be successful in protecting America from rising global threats. This year’s NDAA is particularly important as it will allow a […]

Jacksonville State Gamecocks head coach Rich Rodriguez is leaving the program after an incredibly successful three seasons at JSU in order to return to lead the West Virginia Mountaineers, his alma mater and place where he previously spent seven years as head coach. In three years with the Gamecocks, Rodriguez guided the program to three […]

 Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.  

The Alabama Crimson Tide no longer has national championship aspirations this season as they just narrowly missed out on the last spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Instead of fighting for a title, the Tide will have one last game of the season in a rematch of last year’s Rose Bowl against the Michigan […]

An Athens woman was arrested by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly stealing close to $1 million from people across the globe. Amy Dianne Elmore Downs, 57, allegedly conned people into believing they were contributing to domestic violence victims and homeless people. Downs, better known as a TikTok influencer under the names of Slot_7.0 […]

President-elect Donald Trump was named Time’s “Person of the Year,” the magazine announced Thursday. This is the second time he’s been given the honor. “Trump’s political rebirth is unparalleled in American history,” the magazine wrote. “His first term ended in disgrace, with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results culminating in the attack on […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on the U.S. Senate to promptly confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel. In a letter dispatched this week to Minority Leader John Thune and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Alabama’s top law enforcement officer joined attorney generals from twenty-three other states urging the body to […]

Live from Montgomery Regional Airport, Barry McKnight and John Longshore unpacked Bill Belichick’s surprise move to coach at North Carolina, where he aims to implement an NFL-style program ahead of new NCAA pay rules. They also highlighted Auburn’s 2025 SEC schedule, featuring three Big 12 road games in four weeks and no home conference games […]