As our country continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reminded of the American resilience that has guided us for the past year. Nevertheless, we must reflect on lessons learned during the pandemic and seek answers to those questions that remain unanswered. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation is endorsing Kenneth Paschal for the Alabama House District 73 general election on July 13. House District 73 covers portions of Alabaster, Helena, Montevallo and Pelham. “Kenneth is a conservative who worked hard to win the Republican nomination,” said John DeLoach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation, in a release. […]

A record number of small business owners are reporting unfilled job openings, a fact that is preventing growth in the sector, according to a recent National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) survey. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell in May after steadily increasing each month this year, noted the organization in a release on […]

Hosted by The Arc of Central Alabama’s Junior Board, this year’s “Not So” Shamrock Shindig will be held later than normal but still consist of all the fun guests enjoy. All proceeds will benefit the mission of #inclusionforall people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event will have food catered by Back Forty Beer Co., […]

State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) is receiving national recognition with his selection to participate in the 2021 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. According to the release, the program, sponsored in conjunction with the State Legislative Leaders Foundation, allows up to 50 of the best and brightest legislators […]

If you have not been to Sheffield, one of the quad cities in Alabama’s Shoals region, it is worth checking out. The city has undergone a makeover that has led to a rebirth in recent years, part of which will be showcased at the annual Sheffield Street Party on Saturday. Organizers tell Yellowhammer News the […]

7. 29 babies are getting college fund start from Alabama Some born from May 29, 2020, to May 29, 2021, may be eligible to receive $529 to start a college savings account. This is the 7th annual college savings giveaway.  The funds for winners will go into a CollegeCounts 529 account. To enter your child […]

One of Alabama’s rising political stars has made her long-anticipated entry into the competition to join the U.S. Senate. Enterprise native Katie Britt formally announced on Tuesday that she is seeking the Republican nomination to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL). Britt, who most recently led the state’s largest business organization, […]

Since Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth took office in 2019, he has made improving conditions for the families of Alabama’s military personnel a priority. Those efforts have benefited military families stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Fort Rucker in Daleville, the Fort McClellan Training Center and Army […]

Dr. Hormoz Shariat has a degree in Artificial Intelligence from Southern Cal, however, he has chosen to follow the call the Lord has on his life to reach people for the gospel instead of pursuing a career in that field. Shortly after meeting Jesus for himself, Dr. Shariat lost his brother to a brutal execution […]

Calhoun County Circuit Judge Debra Jones announced on Monday that she would seek the Republican nomination for the Alabama Supreme Court. A two-term circuit judge and former prosecutor, Jones is running for the seat currently held by Justice Mike Bolin, who is retiring from the court. “I have a proven record of being a conservative […]

As national championship trophies continue piling up in Nick Saban’s office, so do the years on his contract. The Crimson Tide announced this morning that it has extended its head football coach’s contract through the 2028 season. Coming off his sixth national championship at the helm of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Saban now has eight […]

BIRMINGHAM  — Big – a Birmingham-based, independent communications agency representing a number of state accounts including the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Alabama Department of Education – announced today additions to its strategy service line, highlighted by Alex Sharkey, new director of strategy. Sharkey joins strategy directors Emeka Patrick and David Stutts, brand strategist […]

The men and women who brave tough conditions and work long hours to keep Alabama’s lights on were recognized by several of the state’s elected officials on Monday. “This past year with the devastating tornadoes and hurricanes throughout our state, we were reminded all too often of the incredible commitment and service from Alabama’s linemen,” […]

Next week, members of the legislature are slated to meet with Gov. Kay Ivey about a so-called plan B to tackle questions regarding Alabama’s approach to new prison construction. A June 1 deadline had passed on a build-lease plan for financing on a proposal that would have had the state of Alabama enter into a […]

A day after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the University of Alabama System made immediate plans to transition to online or alternative instruction and remote work at all three campuses. Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency, and UAB Hospital prepared patient surge plans and implemented visitor restrictions. At the […]

7. Today is Jefferson Davis Day The state of Alabama still recognizes Jefferson Davis’ birthday as a holiday with Jefferson Davis Day in Alabama, so some state offices will be closed Monday. Jefferson Davis was the president of the Confederate states from 1861-1865. The holiday usually draws some criticism from different groups across the state. […]

Late Sunday, Baldwin County Sheriff Deputy William “Bill” Smith died in the line of duty trying to rescue a swimmer. According to reports, Smith was a seven-year veteran of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and had previously served with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to Smith, another deputy and two swimmers are in […]

It has been just three weeks since the Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die. However, recent developments in the state’s years-long effort to finalize a new prison construction plan have some lawmakers still at it headed into summer. Among those are State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), the chairman of the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund […]

As the public is learning more and more about National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci through email correspondence made available through a Freedom of Information Act request, some on Capitol Hill are calling for his resignation given inconsistencies in his correspondence and public statements. Included among those is U.S. Rep. […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Is there anyone that can beat Governor Kay Ivey on the Republican or Democratic side of the aisle? — Is there any chance a vaccine lottery or sweepstakes could happen in the city of Birmingham? […]

On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama’s 2022 election, revealed his House colleague U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) finally succeeded in serving the lawsuit he had filed against Brooks for his alleged role in the incident that took place on January 6 on Capitol Hill. Brooks had […]

Nursing faculty and staff members at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, are giving back to both their community and the world by supporting the Tyrosinemia Society and its new partnership with an organization called PatientsLikeMe. The Tyrosinemia Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping […]

The 12-month change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) exceeded 4% in April for the first time since 2008. Many economists have been predicting inflation following a 25% increase in the money supply in spring 2020. Has inflation finally arrived? Inflation was a major issue in the 1970s and early 1980s. We experienced double-digit inflation […]