The Mayors of Auburn and Tuscaloosa are once again taking part in a friendly annual wager for the upcoming Iron Bowl that will benefit local charities. The two elected officials, Mayor Walt Maddox and Ron Anders,  have agreed that if the Crimson Tide wins, Anders will make a $100 donation to the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative. […]

Alabama’s small business community is continuing its trend of massive growth with over 449,000 small businesses now calling the state home. That number represents 99.4% of all businesses in the entire state currently. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2024 Small Business Profile, these businesses employ 802,607 Alabamians, representing 46.7% of Alabama’s workforce. […]

Rep. Robert Aderholt’s bill renaming the Guntersville Veterans Affairs Clinic in honor of Col. Ola Lee Mize Department, a Marshall County native and Medal of Honor recipient, has been signed by President Joe Biden. “I am proud that we were able to get my legislation, HR 5464, passed through both chambers and to the President’s […]

‘Tis the season for glittering lights, festive melodies and sugar plum fairies. Huntsville offers a celebration for every tradition— from watching ballerinas in The Nutcracker to listening to a chorus give new life Christmas classics to enjoying festive fairs at new Huntsville landmarks. Here is a list of just a few of the Huntsville holiday […]

The Operations organization at Alabama Power includes all the people responsible for moving electricity from the generation plants to homes and businesses, and today we celebrate them for what they do behind the scenes to keep the lights on. “It’s recognition of the hard work that our Operations team does day in and day out,” […]

With Thanksgiving upon us, Alabamians may be interested to know when the holiday was first officially celebrated in the Yellowhammer State and its history here. According to Alabama Pioneers, Thanksgiving wasn’t observed by the State of Alabama until 1858 when its governor along with the governors of Mississippi, Georgia, North  Carolina, and South Carolina proclaimed […]

This story originally appeared in The Art of Alabama Politics, an outlet dedicated to the the wild, weird, and wonderful history of Alabama politics. An assortment of Alabama governors and Thanksgiving turkeys…but apparently Lurleen Wallace did not get the memo about issuing a pardon.

It is late September, the year is 1777. The Congress of the states who recently declared independence from the British is meeting in a town called York, a hundred miles from Philadelphia. Why were they meeting there? Well, September had been a brutal month for General George Washington and his army. After losing the Battle of Brandywine in […]

In 2023, a six-year-old girl named Memphis Howton made an impact in Jackson County with her special birthday wish. This all happened because this little girl became aware that there were children in her area who weren’t as fortunate as she was; they don’t receive birthday and Christmas gifts every year. Memphis surprised her mom […]

Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. is still hospitalized following a head injury he received Oct. 26 in the Magic City Classic. He was a second-year freshman from Lakewood, Calif., and transferred from Grambling State during the offseason. Burnett sustained the injury during a head-on-head collision in the Magic City Classic against Alabama State. He […]

Thanksgiving is always synonymous with two things: food and football. This year will be no different, and as the turkey is carved, TVs across the South will be tuned to both NFL and college football as well as college basketball. Here are the best events you won’t want to miss Thursday and Friday ahead of […]

The in vitro fertilization issue is going to be hard to change from the status quo at this point. 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.

WASHINGTON — BL Harbert International of Birmingham has been awarded a contract by the Navy to build an electrical power plant in Djibouti. According to a news release from the Department of Defense, the $203,926,827 a firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va. The work at Camp Lemonnier in […]

7. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall successfully challenged federal regulations that he argued unfairly targeted the state’s farmers. Specifically, the legal action opposed policies from the Biden administration that allegedly increased operational costs for farmers through environmental and energy mandates. Marshall said the ruling protects Alabama farmers from burdensome regulations, helping them continue their vital […]

With Thanksgiving nearly here, Alabamians across the state are excited for good food and good company. From fried turkey and stuffing to cranberry sauce and gravy, the traditional Thanksgiving feast is something that families look forward to year-round. Along with the normal staples and sides of the day, some desserts have become established favorites including […]

The Alabama Republican Party is set to undergo a change in a key leadership position. On Monday afternoon, the organization announced that its current Executive Director, Reed Phillips, will soon be stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Shannon Whitt, the Director of Finance and Special Events, will be taking over the role. “It has been […]

The City of Cullman has once again transformed Depot Park into its annual Christkindlmarkt, bringing the magic of Germany’s historic Christmas markets to the heart of Alabama. This festive celebration blends old-world charm with southern hospitality, offering visitors a truly unique holiday experience. Opening on November 21 and running through December 23, the Cullman Christkindlmarkt […]

University of Alabama students raised 431,120 pounds of food during the annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive providing meals to West Alabamians struggling with food insecurity. The results were announced at a celebration at the West Alabama Food Bank Friday morning. Together, the two schools raised more than 1.4 million pounds of food. According to […]

The city of Huntsville will soon begin exploring possibilities for a parcel of downtown land that includes the Historic Huntsville Depot. EarlyWorks Museums recently chose to turn control of the 6½-acre depot complex back to the City. The complex also includes The Roundhouse Event Center at 398 Monroe St., though EarlyWorks is maintaining control of […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is working with multiple local law enforcement agencies across the state to make sure everyone stays safe on the roads throughout the week of Thanksgiving. Whether driving cross country or just across town to celebrate the holiday, remember to buckle up. Every trip. Every time.   Starting Saturday, Nov. 23, […]

Millhouse Howell Landscape Company is more than just a business; it’s a story of friendship, passion, and a commitment to bringing outdoor visions to life. Millhouse Howell Landscape Company was originally founded by Adam Millhouse but took its final form when he partnered with longtime friend, Will Howell.  The duo originally met in junior high […]

In 2023, my daughter Evangeline was born in the Huntsville Hospital location in Madison Alabama. I have to say it was a great experience. I’m also glad I didn’t have to drive much further away to Huntsville from Athens while my wife was in labor. I’m definitely thankful for that closer facility in Madison. At […]

It’s Iron Bowl week in Alabama as the Auburn Tigers prepare to head to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in a yearly tradition that just might be the most anticipated day of the year in the state. Crimson Tide defensive lineman Tim Keenan III put in perspective just how much the game […]

Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh is confident about the future of energy production in the U.S. because of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. President-elect Trump has promised to focus on more fossil fuel energy production as soon as he gets into office. Cavanaugh believes President Joe Biden’s policies have increased […]