The United States is such a big and diverse country with transparent sources of information and data that we are the world’s lab for various policy practices. Take the response to COVID-19. Some states closed down early and hard and stayed that way for a long time. Others were more judicious about their closure, closing […]

U.S. Senator G. Douglas “Doug” Jones (D-AL) is Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s first choice to be the next U.S. Attorney General, according to a Tuesday report. Politico Playbook, citing “very, very informed chatter (emphasis added by Politico),” reported that Jones is currently alone atop the list of contenders to be the nation’s top law […]

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn emphasized his team’s continued development on both sides of the ball at his Tuesday press conference. Entering the fourth week of the season, Malzahn thinks each game has been valuable for his team’s improvement. “Our goal is to get a little better each week,” he stated. “If we do that, […]

A new survey of Alabama’s small business owners was released Monday. It revealed that 50% of all proprietors would apply for a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan if available. An additional 22% said they “might apply” for a new loan, for a total of 72% considering government support. Those results indicate ongoing strife for […]

Kirk Herbstreit did not make a pick on his weekly appearance on the “ESPN College Football Podcast.” He did, however, identify one factor which he thinks could make the difference in the outcome of Saturday’s much-anticipated matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs. Herbstreit and the rest of the ESPN “College Gameday” […]

7. Alabama small businesses would apply for more loans A new survey through the National Federation of Independent Business shows that in Alabama, only 27% of small businesses saw an employee need time off for the coronavirus and 50% would apply for another loan to help them financially through the pandemic, such as through the […]

With 21 days to go, there are a lot of uncertainties that remain about the November 3 election, including the direction of down-ballot races across the country that will determine who controls the U.S. House of Representatives. As it stands, Democrats hold a 35-seat majority over the Republican Party, which means for the GOP to […]

Earlier this month, the Alabama Legislative Services Agency reported both the Education Trust Fund (ETF) and the State General Fund (SGF) budgets ended the fiscal year on September 30 with positive growth. While acknowledging an impact from the recession caused by COVID-19 to revenues, a memo obtained by Yellowhammer News from Legislative Services Agency fiscal […]

The battle between U.S. Senator Doug Jones and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville might be the nation’s most important Senate race. Alabama, like many parts of America, is getting back to work. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.6% in August, down from a peak of 13.8% in April. That’s a huge relief. Unfortunately, another […]

The Alabama State Port Authority has set another all-time single-vessel export record by shipping out 146,479 short tons (132,883.5 metric tons) of Alabama metallurgical grade coal from the Port of Mobile’s McDuffie Coal Terminal. The coal was recently loaded onto the Newcastle Max class bulk carrier, NSU WELFARE, which also matches the record for the […]

Governments officials estimate that Hurricane Sally caused $86 million of damage to taxpayer-funded property like roads, bridges and utility systems in Alabama, which FEMA is helping local governments pay to repair. The federal agency said in a release that it expects to pay at least $64 million to local governments that have had to fix […]

China is in the news a lot these days. The Chinese coronavirus is probably the biggest issue in the 2020 presidential election. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s son Hunter was a massive beneficiary of Chinese and Russian money during his father’s tenure as vice president. The influence of foreign actors in American life is something […]

At his Monday press conference, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart was generous in his assessment of this year’s Crimson Tide team ahead of Saturday’s top three matchup, and he offered the highest praise to one Tide playmaker, in particular. When asked what makes this version of the Alabama offense so prolific, Smart pointed to a […]

Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban will look across the field on Saturday and see one of his former assistant coaches for the third week in a row. At his Monday press conference, Saban previewed the matchup and talked about the job Kirby Smart has done during his tenure at Georgia. “This is an outstanding […]

The future USS Mobile (LCS 26) successfully completed acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico recently, Austal USA announced on Monday. LCS 26 is the third Austal-built ship for the US Navy to complete acceptance trials this year. The future USS Mobile was built in its namesake city at Austal’s world-class manufacturing facility; the ship […]

After a chaotic final few minutes, Auburn emerged victorious 30-28 over Arkansas in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The beginning of the game was a bit of a slog as remnants of Hurricane Delta moved through East Alabama, dumping several inches of rain along the way. In the first half especially, the weather conditions made it difficult for […]

The diligent, collaborative efforts across the state of Alabama to increase 2020 Census participation appear to have been effective. While it remains to be seen whether these efforts will literally pay off when it comes time for congressional reapportionment, it is already apparent that Alabama achieved impressive progress when it comes to the number of […]

My father, Charles, served in the U.S. Army, so I often heard the joke about the young recruit who was participating in his first military parade, looked around at his fellow soldiers, and smugly thought, “I’m the only one who’s marching in step.” That story sums up the way that Doug Jones has approached his […]

A report Monday from the Tuscaloosa News says that Mercedes-Benz is again expanding its presence in Alabama, this time in the form of a 500,000 square foot facility that will employ 373 workers. The new plant will be part of Mercedes’ push to manufacture more electric vehicles over the upcoming decade. According to Tuscaloosa News, […]

Former State Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) recently received endorsements from two leading national pro-life organizations in his Republican bid to represent Alabama’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore last week announced the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee’s (NRLC) political arm. NRLC is the largest grassroots pro-life group in […]

ESPN’s much-loved “College GameDay” program will be on campus in Tuscaloosa on Saturday ahead of the top-five matchup between the Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs. The move was widely expected as the clash between the two powerhouse programs is the 2020 college football season’s most anticipated game so far. The college football experts that put […]

All eyes will be on the epic matchup between Alabama’s offense and Georgia’s defense in Saturday’s SEC game of the week. Former Mississippi State and Texas A&M head coach Jackie Sherrill offered his take on the two stellar units during an appearance on “SEC This Morning” on Monday. Sherrill was asked by host Peter Burns […]

7. Alabama company helping to mask the Capitol The U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Capitol visitors and staff will now have masks provided to them through a textile manufacturer from Cullman, Alabama, after HomTex was selected for the contract. HomTex said in an email to U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), who announced the decision, “As an […]

The U.S. Senate campaign of former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville is running an advertisement during the final weeks of his general election contest that details a number of ethics reforms supported by the Republican candidate. In the 30-second spot, Tuberville calls for term limits for members of Congress, banning elected officials from becoming […]