Joy Smith made a name for herself with her creamy cheesecakes, but her new café offers plenty of savory treats, too. Smith is the chef-owner of Sorelle Café, tucked into Homewood’s close-knit Edgewood neighborhood. She opened her café in August, and the cozy and comfortable storefront on Broadway (where Lag’s Eatery used to be) is a […]

Alabama’s roadmap to stimulate economic growth through innovation, entrepreneurship and technology will work only if state leaders in the public and private sectors work with county, city and local leaders to implement the plans. That statement was a key takeaway during an economic development panel discussion Oct. 26 in Montgomery. The Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC) […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) urged groups, including the Business Council of Alabama and other entities, opposing legislative action on President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate to “get to the table” to work toward a solution. During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio NewsTalk 770AM/92.5FM WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” the Morgan County Republican lawmaker […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Friday unveiled a new exhibit in partnership with Blue Origin. Students from the Ardmore Boys & Girls Club were present for the unveiling of Mannequin Skywalker, the Anthropomorphic Test Device on test flight NS7. This trial flight made possible future New Shepard missions, including the recent flights of […]

The state of Alabama has officially filed suit against the Biden administration in an effort to shield federal contractors from the president’s vaccine mandate. Issued by the White House in early September, Executive Order 14042 dictated that certain federal contractors mandate their respected workforces to become vaccinated against COVID-19. Alabama has joined six other states […]

Tonight, Auburn faces off against Ole Miss at home in a battle of top 25 ranked, SEC West division opponents. This game is the first time that both Auburn and Ole Miss have been ranked when playing at Jordan-Hare Stadium in the history of the series. Ole Miss enters the contest with a 6-1 record […]

Wisps of fog danced slowly on the surface of the Tennessee River near Muscle Shoals as Brian Barton scanned a creek off the main river for the telltale signs of the bait we sought for a day of live-bait fishing on Pickwick Reservoir. Threadfin shad and gizzard shad were the targets as Barton and I […]

The University of North Alabama’s student enrollment has topped 8,800 students, which breaks all previous enrollment records of the institution’s 191-year history. Fall 2021 registration marks UNA’s 11th consecutive term of record enrollment, solidifying the school as being the fastest-growing university in the state, according to the institution. UNA president Dr. Ken Kitts attributes the […]

Alabama Crimson Tide standout wide receiver John Metchie, III is now partnering with Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe. The company announced the agreement at an event on Thursday evening. “John Metchie plays for one of the most popular college sports programs in the country and is frequently found enjoying Taziki’s food at our Tuscaloosa location,” said Ron […]

Economic development activity in Alabama’s rural counties ticked higher during the first half of 2021, building on growth projects that were launched in these areas last year despite the challenges of a pandemic. Preliminary, year-to-date results from the Alabama Department of Commerce show that projects locating in Alabama’s 40 “targeted” counties will generate at least […]

The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA) recently launched an innovative tool in the organization’s effort to promote registered apprenticeship expansion in Alabama. As part of the Yellowhammer News Connect to your Future series, the following serves as information from series sponsor Alabama Works regarding a first-of-its-kind interactive dashboard created to promote the vast apprenticeship offerings […]

Concerns raised by pro-life students at Samford University resulted in a scheduled speech to be postponed over the speaker’s affiliation with Planned Parenthood. Jon Meacham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, was slated to speak at the university’s inaugural ceremonies for its new president, Dr. Beck Taylor. Upon receiving widespread criticism from the student body, […]

For a printable version, click here. Pro tip: Save the image below to your phone for quick and easy access all weekend. (Note: All times are Central) Zack Shaw is a contributing writer for Yellowhammer News and former walk-on for the Auburn Tigers. You can contact him by email: zack@yellowhammernews.com or on Twitter @z_m_shaw Hayden […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Thursday issued a proclamation designating the official recognition of Lights On Afterschool Day. A project of the nonprofit Afterschool Alliance, Lights On Afterschool was launched in 2000 to promote the importance of afterschool programs for the nation’s youth. It is the project’s mission to ensure that children across the country […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Friday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) in his bid for reelection to the Alabama State Senate, District 30. Chambliss graduated in 1992 from the University of Alabama with a degree in civil engineering. In 1996, he was elected to his first of three terms on […]

The Alabama media’s relentless and sometimes silly quest to force Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin to reveal his vaccination status is backfiring according to State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville). During an appearance on Huntsville radio NewsTalk 770AM/92.5FM WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” Givhan called the media “tone-deaf” and said the result was giving him […]

Alabama Public Service Commissioner Chip Beeker joined the chorus of opposition to President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate on Thursday. In a letter to Governor Kay Ivey, Beeker said the mandates “go beyond mere acts of federal overreach and extend into the areas of attempting to strip citizens of their freedoms and liberties in choosing […]

7. Lawbreakers are about to get paid In a move that will surely only increase the already surging numbers of illegal immigrants entering the country, the Biden administration is preparing to offer a settlement of almost half a million dollars to every child and parent separated at the border in 2018. A Wall Street Journal […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall (R-AL), along with state appropriators and the State Personnel Department, on Thursday issued an advisory to Alabama employers regarding medical and religious exemptions to vaccination. In the joint advisory, Marshall noted that that numerous public entities, consisting of universities and state agencies, had received notice that they fall under the guidelines […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) joined a handful of his fellow GOP colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to convey their dissent over President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for Border Patrol agents. In the letter, congressional Republicans suggested that the DHS head should consider alternatives to […]

Another Alabama lawmaker is going to take a crack at giving employers some relief from a vaccine mandate established by the Biden administration that would impact businesses with federal government contracts and employers of 100 or more. Under the Biden administration’s use of administrative law, those employees would be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, […]

As the supply chain crisis continues to plague the nation, many have urged the federal government’s swift action to mitigate the issue. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is calling upon the Biden administration to address the issue of food shortages, which he said has had a direct impact on school cafeterias in his district. In […]

While Alabama’s unemployment number hovers around 3%, the state’s economy is still struggling with significant headwinds, given the workforce participation numbers are down significantly from their highs prior to the pandemic. That has led to supply chain disruptions, delay of expansion efforts, and some businesses having to limit their hours of operation to deal with […]

The University of Alabama, by way of micromobility company Veo, is providing 300 ebikes to its Tuscaloosa campus students. Veo earlier this year brought its product to Alabama’s Magic City through the Birmingham Shared Micromobility Program. The Illinois-based company is now taking its services to Tuscaloosa. Three hundred of the company’s Cosmo ebikes will provide […]