BIRMINGHAM — Progress has been made in efforts to make Birmingham home of Fox Sports’ new United States Football League (USFL). The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) board of directors on Thursday met to discuss ongoing talks for the city to play host to the league. Board members’ discussions surrounded contributing to the […]

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 […]

Even though home sales have begun to show signs of slowing, the market for vacation homes is not likely to slow any time soon. According to National Association of REALTORS (NAR) chief economist Lawrence Yun, flexible work schedules in a post-pandemic economy will continue to drive demand for vacation home sales. “One near-certain aspect of the […]

7. Colorado will do everything to keep Space Command from coming to Alabama U.S. Space Command was announced as coming to Huntsville, but Colorado lawmakers have regularly attempted to prevent this from happening since the temporary location is located there. Initially, it was alleged that then-President Donald Trump influenced the decision to move the base […]

Professionals from two of America’s most popular sports are getting together in Guntersville to do a little fishing, and more importantly, raise money to benefit youth. Pro anglers with Major League Fishing along with pros from Major League Baseball will test their skills on one of the top bass fishing lakes in the country on […]

Governor Kay Ivey supported “stay at home” orders, mask mandates and restrictions for children. Alabamians supported her. There was legitimate fear early on during this pandemic, and “15 days to stop the spread” seemed like a good idea because we wanted hospitals to get ready for the coming wave. But this went on for months. […]

After decades of discussions and strategic planning, Birmingham’s $200 million project to build a state-of-the-art venue in Protective Stadium finally came to fruition earlier this year. The 45,000-seat multi-use stadium serves as an attractive venue to host competitive sporting events along with an array of other entertainment opportunities. The Birmingham metropolitan area stands to experience […]

Many have expressed concern over the Biden administration’s requirement for U.S. military personnel to become vaccinated against COVID-19. A member of Alabama’s congressional delegation is taking his disapproval of the edict to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). An early and staunch opponent of the mandate, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has taken the lead […]

Tereshia Huffman, member of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), has announced her candidacy to seek the Democratic nomination for the Alabama House of Representatives, serving District 56. The Birmingham native is a graduate of Pinson Valley High School and holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Alabama. According to the campaign, […]

Poarch Creek Indians Federal Services (PCIFS) announced that it had been awarded over $20 million in fiscal year-end contracts to provide vital services to federal agencies. PCIFS will perform services for multiple agencies of the federal government, including U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) customers. The organization has expanded its portfolio as a government contracting entity […]

FarmPAC, the political arm of the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), on Wednesday rolled out its first slate of endorsements for incumbents seeking reelection to the state legislature. The ALFA endorsement is widely seen as one of the most sought after endorsements in the Yellowhammer State. The agricultural advocacy group holds significant influence as it is […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) on Wednesday announced that he had sent a letter to President Joe Biden in which he demanded answers regarding the mass influx of illegal aliens entering the United States on a daily basis. The South Alabama congressman slammed what he sees as the Biden administration’s failures relating to border security. […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday took to the Senate floor to blast the Biden administration over the crisis which continues to engulf the nation’s southern border. In his remarks, Alabama’s junior senator outlined what he saw as policies that incentivize migrants to enter the United States through unlawful means as well as the […]

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) discussed concerns that could create a challenge for the legislature during the budgeting processes in the near term. According to the Republican Dekalb County lawmaker, while Alabama state government has had record budgets for the general […]

Earlier this year, State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) declared his intentions to restrict the teaching of so-called Critical Race Theory in public education and throughout state government. The goal he said was to stand up to “woke-ism.” During an interview with Campus Reform’s Angela Morabito earlier this week, the Tallapoosa County Republican lawmaker reiterated his […]

7. Alabama is one of the most unhappy states NiceRX has released a study of the happiest states in the country, and unfortunately, based on their ranking, Alabama is the fourth unhappiest state on the list. The factors considered were income, life expectancy, homicide rates, mental illness and poverty. The happiest state was Hawaii, but […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall (R-AL) on Monday announced that he had awarded $1.5 million from a settlement relating to the deadly opioid crisis to the state’s specialty courts. For more than a decade, consulting giant McKinsey & Company assisted pharmaceutical manufacturer Purdue Pharma employ a mass marketing strategy to promote OxyContin, a highly addictive opioid […]

In the blood sport of electoral politics losers are forgotten and rarely rewarded; in British politics even winners experiencing their peak of success can be defeated. As a result, dealing with the humiliation of loss and muddling through toward future success is perhaps the hallmark of a successful leader. Winston Churchill’s come from behind win […]

With the third quarter officially in the books, candidates seeking election to federal office are looking to bolster their campaigns by posting strong fundraising numbers headed into the latter portion of the year. Presently, the only contested federal races are the Republican primary elections for the U.S. Senate and Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District. Alabama’s Senate […]

I was supposed to be a farmer in Green Pond, South Carolina until my father gently suggested that my gifts would be better applied elsewhere. In a few months, I’ll retire from a career in higher education that has lasted more than four decades. I’m now transitioning from President of Alabama A&M to full-time grandparent. […]

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, on Monday announced his opposition to Democrats’ partisan approach to the fiscal year 2022 appropriations process. As the upper chamber begins crafting legislation to set next year’s federal government spending priorities, the strategy Senate Democrats’ have employed falls short of adequately funding […]

7. Racial justice group wants HPD accountable for woman entering a van in their parking lot After the death of Christina Nance, the group the Citizen’s Coalition for Justice Reform is demanding that the Huntsville Police Department be held accountable since she climbed into the back of a police van that wasn’t in use. The […]

Mike Durant, famously known for his heroics in the 1993 “Black Hawk Down” incident, has formally declared his candidacy to seek to Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. In announcing his bid for the U.S. Senate, Durant lambasted President Joe Biden over what he sees as the administration’s failures. “The career politicians have ruined this […]

On Monday, State Rep. Danny Crawford (R-Athens) announced his intentions to seek reelection for his State House of Representatives District 5 post. According to a release accompanying the reelection announcement, Crawford is currently serving his first full term after winning a special election in 2016, replacing the late State Rep. Dan Williams (R-Athens). “It has […]