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South Alabama's Whiddon College of Medicine welcomes largest class

The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama welcomed its largest-ever incoming class, 80 members of the Class of 2026, with a week of orientation activities ranging from informative to interactive to social. Following a welcome on Monday by John Marymont, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the College of Medicine and vice president […]

April through July 2022, Bill Bradley Services alongside Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama, launched their FuelTheFight campaign which funded gas and transportation vouchers for patients traveling back and forth to treatment. What started as a small donation for each air conditioner purchased, quickly turned into a momentous fundraiser. “We saw a huge need as […]

Access to the water is one hurdle for boaters and anglers in Alabama’s coastal counties, where high land prices and high demand can leave those who want to launch a boat waiting in line. However, improvements to that access are on the horizon, and some projects have already been completed. The Alabama Department of Conservation […]

This year's Alabama Republican Party summer dinner will feature a speaking lineup of three high-profile leaders of the national conservative movement.

Republican members of Alabama's congressional delegation are expressing concerns over a move by federal bureaucracy that could result in fewer red snapper fishing days for Alabama's Gulf anglers.

Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said he wasn't surprised the West Virginia Democrat announced his support of the latest spending bill.

Thursday, Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) sent a letter to Attorney General Steve Marshall asking for clarification on the 2019 abortion ban.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Friday led a group of his fellow GOP colleagues in calling for an investigation into Chinese government-affiliated stock trading platforms.

After about a week of pretending there was no definition for "recession" that society had settled on (there is), the economic data showed that the United States was, in fact, in a recession.

Thursday evening, convicted murderer Joe Nathan James, Jr. was put to death by the State of Alabama for the 1994 killing of his ex-girlfriend Faith Hall.

While President Joe Biden has denied a recession, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) has commented, “Our economy shrank for a second straight quarter. Couple that with 40-year high inflation levels, and what are we left with? A recession. President Biden doesn’t want to admit it, but you can’t argue with facts."

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the "CHIPS and Science Act," a bill with the stated intention of boosting economic competitiveness with China.

Nominate a 2022 Alabama Woman of Impact

Every year, Yellowhammer Multimedia honors 20 women who have made a significant impact in the state of Alabama. This event is a celebration of strong women who shape and propel Alabama. For this year’s exemplary class, we are opening up nominations to the public! Examples of past recipients include: Irma Loya Tudor, Analytical Services Inc. […]

The former Madison County 911 Dispatch building has been vacant for two years, but it will be finding a new life soon and will become a productive addition to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. The facility had been used for Madison County 911 dispatch for 30 years but was replaced by a more modern facility […]

Thursday on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said he doubted the legislature would cut the grocery tax any time soon.

The U.S. growth domestic product report published on Thursday shows that the nation's economy contracted for the second consecutive quarter this spring, which meets the technical criteria for a recession.

Better is a nonprofit funding therapy for women in Alabama and advocating for overall mental health awareness in the South.

When U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) was attacked by a man with a sharp object last week, Americans were shocked how quickly he was released from police custody.

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt this week received the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee.

Gov. Kay Ivey will not halt the scheduled execution of convicted murderer Joe Nathan James Jr., who is set to be put to death by the State of Alabama Thursday at 6:00 CST via lethal injection.

New survey data has been released by the University of Alabama that shows a majority of business leaders in Alabama have a negative view of the state and national economic situation.

As starting first baseman for the Republicans, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks seeks to once again lead the GOP to victory over Democrats in the annual Congressional Baseball Game.

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology on Wednesday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new 14,000-square-foot glass greenhouse facility.

Electric pick-up trucks expected to lead EV charge

It’s no secret that Alabamians love pick-up trucks. Even if you find yourself mired in commuter traffic in growing urban or suburban areas like Huntsville, Birmingham and/or the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, you’re likely to be surrounded by pick-up trucks. In fact, nearly one of every five vehicles on Alabama roads is a pick-up […]