Growing up in North Alabama, I remember watching movie trailers with excitement. They always ended with a deep voice that said, “opening soon in select theaters near you.” As it turns out, those openings were never “near me” since my local theater was not one of those “select theaters.” Those movies always premiered in big […]

Calhoun Community College is doing its part to boost the state’s automotive industry workforce. The school is offering automotive scholarships to Alabama residents for the fall 2023 semester. Each scholarship is valued at $4,000. According to Calhoun President Dr. Jimmy Hodges, the scholarships are the result of a partnership between the Alabama Community College System […]

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings said Thursday its stockholders voted to approve the company’s proposed acquisition by L3Harris Technologies. The vote was 99.7% in favor of the transaction. “The shareholder vote represents a key milestone in the acquisition process, and integration planning is underway,” said L3Harris Chair and CEO Christopher E. Kubasik. “We continue to respond to […]

‘Tis a fine day in Alabama and ’twas a fine week in Montgomery. The Alabama House this week approved a resolution officially recognizing Saint Patrick’s Day and the continuing contributions of Irish-Americans throughout the state. “Because so many Alabamians have Irish ancestry within their family tree, it is right and proper for the Legislature to […]

The air is filled with yellow snow, trees are beginning to bud new life, yellow Jonquils are waking after a winter nap. All this means one thing: weddings are around the corner. Most valuable knowledge has escaped me. However, I know something about weddings. Well, the truth is that was an attempt at humility. The […]

The passage of the proposed economic development legislation is critical to the economic present and future of the State of Alabama.

The cost of building a new prison in Elmore County has increased over 50% from when they agreed to the prison last year.

This week was a whirlwind of economic failure, particularly in the state of California, where two large scale banks collapsed within 48 hours of each other. The implosion caused worry throughout the country that more banks and financial institutions would be soon to follow.

The lineup continues to grow for next month’s “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones” with Randy Travis, Sara Evans, Aaron Lewis and Gretchen Wilson among the latest to join. Also, the producers announced 300 more tickets will be available for the April 25 show at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. The […]

Appreciating the mutual investment between C Spire and developing fiber infrastructure across the state, the telecommunications company announced CFO Ben Pace is moving to Birmingham. “We have a long-standing commitment to Alabama, and are expanding our services across the state, bringing ultra-fast fiber to rural communities, encouraging private sector broadband investment and leveraging existing resources […]

Wahl admitted that while the economy is still important, there are other issues that families in America are still passionate about.

If you happen to be an owner of a Hyundai or Kia with a key-turn ignition manufactured between 2015-2019, you should stop reading this now and check your driveway because a wayward youth may have stolen your car. Now don’t jump to conclusions and blame the youthful offender – it’s not his fault – the […]

The special session called by Gov. Kay Ivey to appropriate the final portion of federal pandemic relief funds concluded Thursday with passage by both houses. The Senate passed the bill 30-3 Thursday morning, after adding two amendments. It was sent back to the House and passed there. The $1.06 billion package went to Ivey for […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians are relaunching an ad campaign to tout the benefits of expanding gambling

Innovate Alabama is hosting a tech brunch to launch its HBCU Innovation Experience.

Senator Tommy Tuberville and a dozen other Republican senators are seeking answers after learning that it is costing tax payers $47 million dollars annually to store unused border wall panels.

Law enforcement, elected officials and residents gathered at a Cullman elementary school to talk about an uncomfortable issue facing parents – school shootings. They also got to see a demonstration of new technology that offers a possible solution.   State Sen. Garland Gudger went to kindergarten at West Elementary School and opened by saying today’s […]

Yet another review over the location of Space Command has been ordered. This time the review will be conducted by the Department of the Air Force.

American Rescue Plan Act money passes a Senate committee but not before it is slightly tweaked

For more than two years, those of us who believe in the rule of law have been sounding the alarm about the disastrous impacts of President Biden’s open border. And for more than two years, these warnings have been ignored by the president and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. President Biden did a […]

After HB1’s expeditious passage in the house Tuesday, an amendment was added Wednesday by the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Brought by Sen. Chris Elliot (R-Daphne) and agreed upon by the committee, it dictates a further specification of water and sewer allocations to include stormwater projects.  The amendment stipulates that up to $200 […]

Over the last week, the Alabama Legislature has been deliberating the appropriation of the last $1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Our priorities are investing in sewer and water infrastructure, broadband internet expansion, and supporting hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers across the state.  Our state’s […]

Last week, two large California banks collapsed fueling economic concern throughout the nation, including the state of Alabama.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth joins Yellowhammer News to discuss the school choice and tax reform issue in Alabama