A one-of-a-kind graduate program at the University of Alabama will pave the way for highly-skilled professionals to enter the ranks of the critical field of precision timing. With nearly $3 million in support from the National Science Foundation, UA is offering 24 graduate school fellowships. The fellowships pay tuition and a stipend for students to concentrate […]

The Alabama State Parks Division is in the middle of numerous exciting facilities renovations, but State Parks Director Greg Lein wants everyone to know our 21 State Parks are open for business and look forward to your visit. Alabama voters overwhelmingly passed a bond issue in 2022 that provides $80 million for the Alabama Department […]

In my 2015 book, “Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories,” I have a chapter entitled “Alabama’s Three Greatest Senators.” I chronicle the lives and accomplishments of Richard Shelby, Lister Hill and John Sparkman. Last week we gave you the history of Lister Hill. This week we will give you a […]

On the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, Michael Brauner and CJ Duncan break down what is going on in the world of SEC athletics, big national stories, what you should have your eye on, and so much more. In this edition, Michael and CJ break down Alabama’s win win over Georgia and subsequent selection to the College […]

Innovate Alabama's State of Innovation Day on Thursday was attended by not only some of the state's best entrepreneurs and small business aficionados, but also two well known political figures.Alabama Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, both members of the Alabama Innovation Commission, took park in the proceedings for the day.

Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer was identified as an influential figure in former President Donald Trump’s policy circle in a deep-dive report from The Wall Street Journal this morning. According to their coverage, Rep. Palmer (R-Hoover) is playing a key role in a policy area expected to be a top priority for Trump as he lays […]

Roll Tide?

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) discussed the issue of gambling on Friday's "Dale Jackson Show" on WVNN. 

Caroleene Dobson is an alumna of Harvard University. She is also a Republican candidate running for Alabama’s Second Congressional District. This week, Dobson publicly called for the immediate firing of the college’s president after she approved calls for Jewish genocide during testimony in a congressional committee on the grounds of “free speech.” “The moment that […]

The number of cases of chronic wasting disease is increasing, with today’s announcement of two more cases in northern Lauderdale County in northwest Alabama. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said the new cases of chronic wasting disease in hunter-harvested, white-tailed deer bring Alabama’s total number of confirmed CWD cases to five. CWD […]

Nick Saban tries to stay one step ahead of his competition, and it’s one thing that has kept him at the top of college football for as long as he has been. His latest staffing hire is a perfect example. Saban hired former Michigan linebackers coach George Helow ahead of the Tide’s matchup against the […]

An organization dedicated to putting more women in Alabama's workforce and expanding their job opportunities is set to begin what it has labeled a strategic fundraising campaign. The Women's Foundation of Alabama announced this week that it is launching its newest fundraiser, the Watershed Campaign, with a goal of raising $7.5 million and moving 10,000 women into the workforce.

Thomas Govan has picked up yet another endorsement from an influential Alabama organization. This time Govan, who is running for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2, has gained the support of the trade association, Manufacture Alabama.

Calling sexual assault a "hideous and inexcusable" crime that can have a lasting emotional and psychological impact, Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that she is awarding 13 grants worth a cumulative $2.7 million to various agencies throughout Alabama. The agencies receiving the funds specialize in helping victims of sexual assault find medical attention, counseling, and support.

Almost all of the Alabama Republican delegation voted for the National Defense Authorization Act and the lone NO vote

For Senator Tommy Tuberville, voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act Wednesday evening, was bittersweet. Tuberville said that while the legislation is an overall positive thing for Alabama and the country it is lacking in several critical areas.

In the race for Senate District 9, one candidate is feeling festive. As the campaign cycle meets the holiday season, State Rep. Brock Colvin’s campaign is running a parody of the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” on radio stations across the district. It’s exactly what you would imagine: LISTEN “January 9, a special election is […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was the lone member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to vote against the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which ultimately passed the House in a 310-118 vote Thursday. Moore, along with 72 fellow Republicans and 45 Democrats, opposed the finalized defense budget proposal. He cited abortion travel for […]

From her role on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and in particular the subcommittee for Homeland Security, Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has been closely involved with the annual defense budget process, which completed its legislative phase today after passage from both chambers. Britt reflected on the final product by highlighting portions of the FY2024 National […]

It appears that the Heart of Dixie still offers some of the South's famous hospitality. Recently, WorldAtlas, an educational geography, environment, and current events website, named seven of Alabama's towns as the most welcoming in the entire state.

December is prime recruiting season on the college football calendar with early signing day rapidly approaching just a week away. The regular season ends and all coaches, whether they have a bowl game to prepare for or not, are hitting the road to see recruits either who are committed to their school, other schools, or […]

More than 37,000 servicemembers stationed in Alabama are set to receive the largest pay raise approved by Congress in over 20 years. Alabama’s elected officials in Washington also secured more than $300 million for construction projects at military installations across the state.  The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act was passed by the U.S. […]

While the UAB Blazers have not had a great season under first year head coach Trent Dilfer sitting at 4-8 and failing to secure bowl eligibility, it has still been a historic season for their quarterback Jacob Zeno. Zeno ranked near the top of college football across several different categories including 3rd nationally in completion […]

Protective Life, an Alabama based financial service holding company first founded in 1907, has announced that it has formed a new partnership with the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers campaign.