Presidential historians and most astute national political observers and chroniclers have concluded that the most profound legacy a president can achieve is the appointment of United States Supreme Court Justices. Presidents serve four-year terms. Justices serve for a lifetime. The Supreme Court of the United States is the ultimate final word on law and public […]

On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced she was using her emergency powers under the COVID-19 state of emergency to extend economic incentive programs and limit potential state tax liabilities created by benefits generated by the federal government under the CARES Act. The action raised constitutional questions from some lawmakers. However, State Sen. Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville), […]

When the former state of Alabama executive chef Jim Smith was thinking up a name for his new Mobile restaurant that opened in January 2020, he wanted something whimsical but also relevant, so he drew on his fascination with the world’s tiniest bird. “I’ve always thought hummingbirds were kind of like chefs,” he says. “Flying […]

Construction of the $174 million Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex’s Protective Stadium marked a key milestone last week with a “topping out” celebration. A topping out marks the ceremonial placement of the last steel beam in a construction project. Due to COVID-19, officials signed the beam over three days at the construction site. Once signed, the beam was lifted by crane […]

Hobson City in Calhoun County isn’t much different from many Alabama small towns. But its founding and history make it unique. The state’s first incorporated Black city celebrates that history. But it is more focused on creating community today and opportunity tomorrow. Alabama NewsCenter sat down with Hobson City Mayor Alberta C. McCrory to talk about this […]

Alabama residents and basketball fans are encouraged to suggest ideas for the team name through the Pelicans website at Pelicans.com/Birmingham. The submission period starts today and will end Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. “This is a great way for the community to share the names that they think would represent the city of Birmingham and […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham will receive 10,725 initial doses of the Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 vaccine next week. The initial single doses will be administered to front line UAB Hospital personnel and clinical staff, Emergency Medical Services teams from the seven-county region, and other hospitals within Jefferson County. “We are in the midst of our darkest time […]

The Auburn Tigers travel to Mississippi State (2-6) to face the Bulldogs for the final game of their 2020 regular season schedule. The Tigers are searching for answers following back to back double-digit losses against Alabama and Texas A&M, respectively. Every conference game is a must-win, but there are lots of murmurs that an Auburn […]

Buying Christmas gifts for those who love the outdoors can be a daunting task simply because we tend to already be outfitted for every excursion into the woods or on the water. If you’re struggling to find that perfect gift, here are a few suggestions that might not have come to mind.

The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday evening released an unsigned order tossing the State of Texas’ lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan and State of Wisconsin. The lawsuit, filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, sought for SCOTUS to block the 2020 presidential election results in […]

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) on Friday voiced his displeasure that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is following through on their plan to close the post office in Spanish Fort after months-long negotiations to keep it open. P.O. box owners in the Spanish Fort office were given notice in September 2019 that the office’s […]

There are now five Republican congressmen from Alabama listed on an amicus brief supporting the State of Texas in its lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan and State of Wisconsin. As reported by Yellowhammer News earlier on Friday, U.S. Reps. Bradley Byrne (AL-01), Mo Brooks (AL-05) and Gary Palmer […]

Local officials and the Randolph County Economic Development Authority on Friday announced plans to expand SteelFab, Inc.’s plant in East Alabama. SteelFab was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. The company opened a fabrication facility in Roanoke, Alabama, in 1997; this Randolph County facility is one of seven SteelFab plants nationwide. The […]

The upper Gulf Coast region’s only level 1 trauma center just got bigger. USA Health today formally cut the ribbon on the new Fanny Meisler Trauma Center at University Hospital. “By more than doubling the size of the emergency department and trauma center, USA Health is increasing its ability to meet the healthcare needs of […]

Earlier this week, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections for long-standing violations of the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments, adding that “constitutional compliance cannot be secured by voluntary means,” and therefore legal action would be required. State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) warned of such […]

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) this week named three impressive Alabama leaders as fellows of the 2021 Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy. The DRA is a federal-state partnership created by Congress in 2000 to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt. The authority invests in […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Friday praised the Senate’s passage of the $740.5 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021. Shelby, who chairs the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee and its subcommittee on military spending, was a key figure in the bill’s passage. “The NDAA is a vital step in the process […]

Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson told the public on Friday his department is not planning to implement any coronavirus orders stronger than those in place statewide. While speaking at a virtual COVID-19 briefing hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Wilson was asked if he was “planning another shutdown order that is […]

Governor Kay Ivey showed the power of a pen and a phone this week, culminating in an executive action on Friday that the governor says usurps existing state law. Ivey announced she has issued her 21st supplemental emergency proclamation of the COVID-19 pandemic; the penultimate clause of the proclamation states “to the extent a provision in this […]

Several counties can now apply for public and individual disaster assistance from the federal government for costs associated with Hurricane Zeta. The availability of the assistance comes after a conversation between Governor Kay Ivey and President Donald Trump led to an emergency disaster declaration being approved on Thursday. Zeta made its way through Alabama on […]

Renewed by the Alabama Legislature in 2017, the Historic Tax Credit is a set-aside of $100 million in tax credits spread over five years (2018-2022) for the rehabilitation of historic properties throughout the state. The tax credit is split between urban and rural counties, with $60 million to urban counties and $40 million to rural […]

While the City of Birmingham’s traditional Christmas parade will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations of the holiday will still proceed this season. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin shared a video announcement on Friday morning declaring that the City will present a “12 Days of Christmas” video series starting on Sunday, […]

Alabama rocket builder United Launch Alliance (ULA) continued its service to the nation with the successful launch of another national security space mission. A ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 8:09 p.m. local time on Thursday. The NRO is […]

In what could be a prolonged economic downturn because of COVID-19, it is hard for some to imagine turning down economic development opportunities under the current conditions. However, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) and some Etowah County residents, you have to draw the line somewhere. Jones is in the middle of a dispute […]