The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, joined by state and local leaders, broke ground last week on the Heritage Industrial Park — a 200-acre site strategically located just south of the Dora exit on Interstate 22. This milestone reflects the impact of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) and Growing Alabama […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville has been a staunch supporter of relocating U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal. In a post on X from this

You may have heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Two Alabama entrepreneurs decided to make tea instead and were rewarded with a booming business and $500,000 from the reality television show Shark Tank. The successful tea company named Y’all Sweet Tea came to be after one of its founders, Darien Craig, was […]

Ahead of upcoming confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet, Senator Tommy Tuberville is urging Republicans in the chamber to unite behind conferees put forward by Trump.

In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Democrats have openly admitted to counting ballots that were ruled illegal due to missing or incorrect dates, sparking accusations of election law violations in the contentious McCormick-Casey Senate race

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has set a college record for new research awards and contracts for a fiscal year, closing FY24 with $117.7 million. Auburn Engineering has now increased its annual research awards and contracts by more than 300% since 2018, when the college brought in $29 million. The college also set […]

Each side in the recent presidential campaign accused the other of not only promoting ill-advised policies but threatening democracy. While perhaps just campaign hyperbole, let’s consider who might oppose democracy based on their views and values. Losing candidates to start. They may contend that voters failed to fully comprehend the issues at stake. But because […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers both earned victories on Saturday afternoon over their lower tier opponents that present a sort of bye week late in the season. For the Tide, it was an FCS opponent in the Mercer Bears who were the victim of a 52-7 domination behind a great game from […]

Huntingdon College marked a significant milestone in its campus development on Tuesday, breaking ground on a state-of-the-art outdoor swimming pool. The event, held on the main campus in Montgomery, included President Anthony Leigh, members of the Board of Trustees, and representatives of the Student Government Association (SGA). This groundbreaking initiative initiated the first phase of […]

The city of Helena was awarded the first Healthy Alabama Community designation in the state of Alabama at the Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2024 Graduation and Awards Ceremonies at Perdido Beach Resort on October 30. The Healthy Alabama Communities program was developed in 2022 in partnership with Alabama Communities of Excellence, the Alabama Department of […]

Wilson Dam on the Tennessee River is set to receive some critical upgrades thanks to a $430 million grant from the Department of Energy. The funding, according to the agency, has been divided among 33 states for capital improvement projects.

Auburn University is celebrating Military Appreciation Week on campus and The Plains had a very special visitor in honor of the occasion. A Blackhawk helicopter landed on campus for students to see, something that was no doubt an incredible experience for all. You can see video published by Auburn’s social media team here:   View […]

Nominated by The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, Jared Knox was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Artists & Makers category winner. Biography Jared Knox is an Atlanta-based artist with a passion for the outdoors. His goal in creating is to celebrate the magnificence of nature, and more importantly, […]

The Iron City’s versatile food scene enjoys a nice bit of spicing up with the Cajun-inspired flavors of The Rougaroux restaurant in downtown Birmingham. Opened in 2017, the original location in Forest Park has become one of the city’s most iconic Cajun restaurants. When you first see the restaurant itself, you might find yourself a […]

Alabama Ag Credit is proud to announce the recipients of their 2024 JumpStart Grants, an initiative designed to empower aspiring farmers and cultivate the future of agriculture in Alabama. From a competitive pool of 67 applications, five recipients were selected and a total of $50,000 was given to invest in their startup farming operations.

The Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), started in 1984 to help landowners and leaseholders better manage their deer herds, is celebrating its 40th year in 2024.

Britt believes that President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for cabinet positions should have a fair hearing during the confirmation process.

Rogers criticized FEMA over reports of an agency supervisor telling relief workers to "avoid homes advertising Trump."

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.

An administrative law judge has ruled in favor of Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons' (SOS) plan for a state-of-the-art surgical facility designed to improve patient care and outcomes in the River Region.

In Episode 61 of the Longshore and McKnight Sports Podcast, Barry Longshore and John McKnight broadcast live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Prattville, focusing on major sports events across college football, basketball, and the NFL. They break down SEC matchups and “punch their ticket” games, including Tennessee vs. Georgia, and preview Alabama’s basketball showdown […]

In this episode of the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, CJ Duncan welcomes Michael Brauner, senior sports analyst for Yellowhammer News, back to break down a thrilling weekend of SEC football and look ahead to Saturday matchups that will shape the college playoff race! They talk Alabama’s dominant 42-14 win over LSU, Jalen Milroe’s explosive performance and […]

Senator Katie Britt led the full Alabama delegation in a recent letter addressed to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Micheal Connor, and the Commanding General and Chief of Engineers for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lieutenant General William Graham.

In what has become a yearly tradition usually the week before the Iron Bowl but now two weeks before with SEC expansion, both Alabama and Auburn are facing off this week against Group of 5 opponents that they are huge favorites against. Alabama will host Mercer while Auburn hosts Louisiana-Monroe, two games that on paper […]