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UAB's Dr. Marrazzo replacing Fauci at NIH division

In a recent letter the University of Alabama in Birmingham announced that UAB’s own Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D. will be replacing Dr. Anthony Fauci as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a division of the National Institutes of Health.

Tennessee county raises property tax rate 37%

Alabama stands out as having one of the lowest property tax rates in the nation, with some states imposing rates as high as 2.47% in New Jersey and as low as 0.41% in Alabama. Last night, just over the state line in Tennessee, the Lincoln County Commission passed a 37% property tax increase that will […]

Most people know that Bryce Young was a superstar at the the University of Alabama. They also may know that he has signed one of the highest paying NFL rookie contracts ever. One thing that doesn't come to mind, however, when you think of the quarterback, is DoorDash.

One hundred years ago, President Warren Harding died unexpectedly. Occupying the White House for a little more than 2 1/2 years, he was a popular president, having been elected with the largest margin of victory of any presidential candidate before or since. Following his death, several scandals, both public and private, tarnished his reputation and […]

Tuberville to introduce Trump at ALGOP event

Former President Donald Trump and Sen. Tommy Tuberville are set to take the stage Friday night at the Alabama Republican Party’s summer dinner in Montgomery. “We are pleased to announce that Senator Tommy Tuberville will introduce the President at Friday night’s ALGOP Summer Dinner,” ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said. “President Trump and Senator Tuberville are […]

Emma Sharma is a highly skilled business leader who loves people well. She has a heart to grow and encourage others by speaking truth with boldness and empathy. After years of working with companies around the globe, Emma has realized that there are opportunities everywhere to advance the Kingdom of Heaven. It has not always […]

Sullivan: Foolish policies causing energy poverty

“Nobody is taking away your gas stove.”  These words were tweeted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in February. His rant was aimed at his Republican counterparts for making a ruckus over a Biden Administration official calling for nationwide gas stove bans.  In April, Schumer’s home state of New York became the first state to […]

Alabama's Republican members of Congress call the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump a politically-motivated "sham."

Study: Cost of rent grows in SEC college towns

Like much of the Alabama and parts of the country, SEC college towns have experienced a sharp increase in the cost of rent according to new research conducted by three universities, including the University of Alabama.

As all 535 members of Congress leave D.C. for an annual August recess, Alabama’s lawmakers shared with Yellowhammer News how they’ll be spending their time: Rep. Robert Aderholt  “The congressman kicked off his August district work period last week with visits to Cullman, Jasper and a town hall in Moulton. During the rest of August, […]

President Joe Biden has an entire army of liars at his disposal. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Democratic and Republican members of the Alabama congressional delegation are showing their displeasure with President Joe Biden after he overturned the decision to locate the  Space Command Headquarters in Huntsville. According to reports, Biden decided to keep the HQ in Colorado because it would avoid issues with military readiness. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) said […]

US service academies info sessions set this month

Senator Tommy Tuberville announced today that his office will be leading informational sessions for prospective students regarding the application process for U.S. Service Academies. The sessions, taking place throughout August, will also include participation from Senator Katie Britt and other members of the Alabama delegation.

Yada yada yada: Seinfeld coming to the Magic City

Jerry Seinfeld, one of the most successful comedians of all time, is set to to perform in Alabama for just the second time in 8 years. The Emmy and Golden Globe winner has announced that he will be performing at the BJCC Concert Hall on September 14 beginning at 7 p.m.

Rep. Carl: Supporting election integrity

Last Congress, the Democrats made it their top priority to radically transform our elections by taking election decisions away from the people and giving more power to bureaucrats. Their so-called For the People Act would utilize taxpayer money to fund campaigns, legalize ballot harvesting, weaponize the IRS for political gain, and automatically give felons the […]

When KD Hill, a former Eufaula High and Ole Miss football player, got into a career ending car crash on July 21 it wasn't immediately clear if he would be able to walk again. Now, in just little over a week and after having part of one of his legs amputated, Hill has already began the process to walk again.

The politics of President Joe Biden's decision are pretty clear, he wanted to reward Colorado for being a blue state, no other decision makes sense as Colorado was ranked 5th in the selection process

Dr. Dan Sutter: Squatters and property rights

Recent news stories detail incidents of squatting, or illegal occupation of a home. These rights violations plausibly reflect public discourse demonizing landlords, promoting rent control, and even proposing the abolition of rent. I have no statistics on squatting and so will not call this a crisis. The rights violations are problematic regardless of the proportion […]

Britt at home after medical care

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is recovering at home receiving care for “swelling of a facial nerve,” she announced. “While with my family in Montgomery this past weekend, I experienced a sudden onset of numbness in my face,” she said in a statement. “I was admitted to Baptist Medical Center South for evaluation. Doctors determined that […]

FUN is serious about broadband access

Vantage Point Solutions is officially an engineering firm of record for the Fiber Utility Network, Inc. (FUN), the group announced Monday. FUN is a coalition of eight electric co-ops, their subsidiaries, and key partners who want to expand the 3,000-mile network of both existing and new fiber infrastructure across 64 counties throughout Alabama.

Biden overturns Space Command HQ decision

According to officials speaking to the Associated Press, the long fight over the final basing location for U.S. Space Command headquarters ended today with a decision from President Joe Biden. “The president, they said, believes that keeping the command in Colorado Springs would avoid a disruption in readiness that the move would cause, particularly as […]

We do not need an Ebony Alert system

The 'Ebony Alert' system is a silly idea

ULA-made stage key to return to the moon

The United Launch Alliance (ULA)is playing a critical role in the upcoming Artemis III mission. The mission's goal,according to NASA, is to place a crew on the moon for the first time in over 50 years.However, before that can happen the newest piece of technology from ULA has to be transported.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate are hosting public hearings this week around the state on the Farm Bill. Tuberville (R-Auburn), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Pate are providing an opportunity for those who will be impacted by the farm bill to offer input and […]