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Auburn University’s Southeastern Raptor Center recently released a 5-year-old bald eagle into the wild at Lake Guntersville State Park.

UNA receives $6.5 million from philanthropic Charles C. Anderson family

The University of North Alabama received a $6.5 million donation, the largest in school history, from the Charles C. Anderson family.

Alabama chefs Adam Evans, Timothy Hontzas are James Beard semifinalists, along with Golden Age Wine

Alabama Humanities Alliance to honor John Lewis, Bryan Stevenson

Civil rights icon John Lewis, and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson are the two newest Alabama Humanities Fellows.

Governor Ivey honors 7 Alabama companies for exporting success

Governor Kay Ivey recognized seven Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe.

Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is busy tweaking the annual BAIT report on bass fishing in the state.

Friday afternoon, a three-judge federal panel ruled against Jeff Coleman in his plea to appear on the upcoming Republican primary election ballot

Thus far, the Republican-controlled Alabama Senate has delivered on multiple agenda items that leadership planned to address.

Alabama lawmaker suggests doctors 'cut the whacker off' in ill-informed rant during transgender bathroom bill debate

Alabama House of Representatives gave approval to legislation that ensures tax funds generated from oil and gas leases in Coastal Alabama remain in the region.

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association announces the hiring of Craig Johnston as director of workforce development training and advocacy.

Friday, President Joe Biden announced his nomination of U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Auburn Mayor Ron Anders has announced that he is seeking to serve a second term and will appear on the August 23rd municipal election ballot.

Britt

Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt spoke out to protect female athletes with so-called transgender bans, which she argued preserve fairness and safety for women participating in sports.

After Ukraine was attacked and invaded by Russia, President Joe Biden announced more sanctions against the country and moved more troops to the region.

Whatley

State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) will once again have a series of hurdles before him on his path to reelection this election cycle. In the Republican primary, Whatley faces Auburn City Councilman Jay Hovey. Should he defeat Hovey, he will face Democrat Sherri Reese in the general election, according to the list of Democratic candidates […]

Thursday, during an interview with FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks’ (R-Huntsville) U.S. Senate campaign co-chairman offered his thoughts on one of Brooks’ opponents, Mike Durant. As of late, Durant’s polling has shown him to be a threat in the contest. However, his public appearances have been fewer than both […]

Former State Sen. Paul Sanford, Republican candidate for Alabama's fifth congressional district, on Wednesday announced that he had signed the "America First Alabama Pledge."

Yellowhammer News learned that a legislative effort is underway to bring transparency to the AHSAA’s operations.

Governor Kay Ivey's re-election campaign is not serious, her focus seems to be on President Joe Biden and cutesy commercials

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The Alabama Senate on Thursday voted 29-1 to pass a $2.70 billion general fund budget for fiscal year 2023, which would be the largest general fund in state history.

Alabama's Future, a super PAC formed in October 2021, has began placing media purchases to oppose the senatorial bid of U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville).

Wednesday night, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his armed forces to conduct a special military operation in Eastern Ukraine. Media reports indicate that the operation has led to a full-scale invasion of the former Soviet-occupied province.