Thomas Harris will be honored this week as a new member of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Harris, a resident of Hope Hull in Lowndes County, was selected as a member of the seven-member Class of 2024 earlier this year, alongside legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban. A successful investment banker and entrepreneur, Harris first worked for First […]

In Episode 57 of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight recap the college football weekend, highlighting Alabama’s win over LSU and discussing playoff implications. Available now on YouTube and Spotify ?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by John […]

After a mass shooting at Tuskegee University claimed the life of one and led to the injury of sixteen others, the school has announced that it will remain on lockdown through Tuesday. Those who live near the shooting will be able to relocate to a different part of campus. Additionally, the university is now a […]

On Sunday, Breitbart News published an op-ed by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville analyzing Donald Trump’s commanding victory in the presidential election and the renewed effort to implement an ‘America First’ agenda. “Since President Biden took office in 2021, Americans have been stuck in a perpetual downward spiral of unaffordable groceries, out-of-control crime, a wide-open border, […]

7. In response to the absurd notion that people are talking about a return to slavery and clearly fake texts about plantations, MSNBC’s “The Root” explores “concerns” about modern practices that resemble past systems of bondage. The article highlights how exploitation in the prison-industrial complex, labor trafficking, and economic inequalities mirror conditions of forced labor. […]

Every mayor, county commissioner and economic developer knows that communities can’t recruit new or expanding industries without solid transportation infrastructure. This is true for both international mega-projects as well as local small businesses. Goods need to move efficiently and workers and customers need reliable access. In short, highways, roads and bridges form the backbone of […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt ranks second among all 100 Senators when it comes to their frequency of opposing President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees. President Donald Trump over the weekend urged Senate Republicans to fight outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s push to rush through more of Biden’s nominees in the lame duck period that runs […]

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Every Monday, we present “Tide Takes”, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The Alabama Crimson Tide just did what they have not done really the entire season in year one of the Kalen DeBoer era. Against a […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide kept its season and playoff hopes alive in decisive fashion on Saturday night, dominating the LSU Tigers for a 42-13 victory in an environment that was as loud and hostile as the team will ever face. It didn’t remain loud for long however as Jalen Milroe’s legs became the difference maker […]

“Man only has one life to live,” as the saying goes, and blessed is the man who lives it serving others. Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) honored one of those men today by naming its new state-of-the-art softball facility the Nathaniel Ledbetter Stadium. The name recognizes the efforts of Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter […]

A proposal to dismantle the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft at the Port of Mobile has drawn opposition from the Mobile Chamber. The opposition is in response to an announcement last week that NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services and Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services  announced they have formed a team to pursue dismantlement of decommissioned Navy […]

Each year on Nov. 11., our nation pauses to honor the many men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day began as a day to reflect on the sacrifices and heroism of all who stepped up in service to our country, and it falls on Nov. 11 because this […]

7. A “mass shooting” occurred early Sunday morning at Tuskegee University, following its 100th homecoming celebration, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Videos posted on social media captured the chaos, with sounds of gunfire and attendees shouting to “stay down” as they sought cover. The deceased victim was not affiliated with the university, while […]

Kroger, the national grocery store chain, has agreed to a $1.37 billion settlement with thirty states across the country, including Alabama, to compensate for its role in the ongoing opioid crisis. Of that recent settlement, Alabama will receive up to approximately $19.8 million for opioid abatement, with payments expected to begin early next year. Alabama […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is inviting the public to the group’s annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow and releasing a special educational blog series in honor of Native American History Month. The new series will be aimed at showcasing the tribe’s unique background and customs. “We are excited to share these topics with the public […]

Health Science instructors at DeKalb County Technology Center are excited to introduce their students to a new, state-of-the-art learning tool. Instructors Paula Carroll and Meagan Hale said the Anatomage Teaching Table keeps their students engaged and makes learning anatomy fun. According to Anatomage.com, the Anatomage Table is the “most advanced real-human-based medical education system.” This […]

National Veterans Day Parade The nation’s oldest Veterans Day parade will be held Monday, Nov. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 77th National Veterans Day Parade will take place on the streets of downtown Birmingham. Follow this link for the parade route and follow on Facebook. Here are other places and events around […]

Birmingham’s bounty of celebrated chefs has helped build a strong eat-local ethos, inspiring one of the state’s premier creameries to collaborate with Alabama food figures to create limited-time treats through the winter in what it calls the Local Chef Series. Geri-Martha O’Hara (CJ Shaver/Contributed) Big Spoon Creamery is now offering the first flavor, Sage & Cornbread, […]

Aloha Hospitality, a well-known restaurant group based in Alabama, is honoring its top-performing team members with a second Caribbean cruise this year. The company’s top achievers from Grille, Wingfingers, Dauphin’s, and Las Floriditas will embark on a seven-day adventure in November after excelling in company-wide contests over eight weeks during the summer. This unique reward […]

Alabama is a one-party, ruby red Republican state. This is a given in both state and national political races – especially presidentially, as you saw earlier this week. The proof is in the pudding. With Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump’s triumphant conquest of our state on Tuesday, that makes 12 straight Presidential races in which […]

Thanks to a donation by the University of South Alabama’s (USA) Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order (KA), those with mobility issues will have access to an all-terrain track chair at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The presentation of the track chair to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Alabama […]

Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is under consideration for Secretary of Defense in the incoming Trump administration according to sources close to the process, Bloomberg Government reported late Friday. Rogers (R-Saks), who has served Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District since 2003, was contacted by President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team as they […]

In this week’s episode of the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, host CJ Duncan welcomes back Collin Duncan to break down the SEC’s top matchups heading into a massive Saturday for college football. CJ and Collin walk through the high stakes of Alabama vs. LSU in Death Valley, with LSU’s fierce home advantage and the need for […]