An Alabama company is taking the world of education by storm, helping empower students at every step of their academic journey and prepare...

Alabama State Representative Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) visited Auburn University in recent days and presented a check to support the school’s Warrior Research Center (WRC) that focuses on improving the lives of American soldiers and first responders. The University says the money will go towards supporting the “center’s research involving firefighters, soldiers and other first responders.” […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Medicine have established the first uterus transplant program in the Southeast and the fourth such program in the United States. Led by Paige Porrett, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of surgery in the UAB Division of Transplantation and Comprehensive Transplant Institute, the uterus transplantation program will provide women with uterine factor infertility an innovative option […]

A Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBS) has been given a four-star quality rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is the only statewide plan with no premium offered in Alabama to receive such a rating. Blue Advantage Premier PPO Plan, the official […]

Auburn scored nine points in its first two possessions versus South Carolina. On those two drives, the Tigers amassed 138 yards and were effective running and passing the football. Conversely, the South Carolina Gamecocks had a grand total of negative 12 yards and two punts after their first two offensive possessions. Midway through the first […]

International Automotive Components (IAC) is investing $55.9 million to expand two Alabama plants, a move the company says will create 182 new jobs. IAC makes components for vehicle manufacturers; the two facilities the company is expanding are in Tuscaloosa County and Calhoun County. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, whose office announced the news, remarked Monday, “International […]

The latest fundraising reports have been filed in Alabama’s federal general election contests for 2020. Covering July 1 to September 30, the third quarter reports were due by Thursday, October 15 — 19 days ahead of the November 3 election. Respective reports filed with the FEC show that incumbent U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) raised […]

Yellowhammer News has learned of another official New Jersey vote-by-mail ballot being sent unsolicited to a registered Alabama voter.

The poll being cited has him with a 48-47 lead over Tuberville and represents the only poll showing him with a lead or within 10 points at fivethirtyeight.com.

A flier is being distributed in Choctaw County offering pastors money in exchange for getting people to vote early via absentee ballot.

SHOWA Group – the only domestic manufacturer of single-use, nitrile PPE gloves – hosted Congressman Robert Aderholt at its Fayette, AL...

A team of researchers from Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences is exploring ways to give new life to downed timber that has been decimated by hurricanes. The body of research, coined “The Downed Timber Initiative,” aims to develop methods of retrieving fallen trees and branches that would otherwise go to waste or become fuel […]

Jackson closes the show with a “parting shot” journalists who seem to have a problem with journalism when they don't like the outcome of the story.

The World Games 2022 announced three additions to its board of directors – Birmingham executives Pamela Cook, Mark Ingram and Tad Snider. “All three of these individuals represent excellent additions to our board of directors,” said Jonathan Porter, chairman of the board for the World Games 2022. “Each of them brings a valuable perspective, unique experience […]

Birmingham-based attorney Alexander Shunnarah has announced the winners of his first ever billboard design competition.

The 2020 race for the White House will culminate in less than three weeks on November 3. However, some experts are predicting the outcome will not be determined that night and there will be a protracted result due to the massive number of mail-in votes. In fact, state officials in Pennsylvania are expecting controversy. The […]

One team has solidified its position above all the rest: The Alabama Crimson Tide. Nick Saban’s squad has been seated at the top of Yellowhammer’s college football power rankings for several weeks. Cruising past No. 3 Georgia, the Tide own the best win of any team this season, and are now seeing the rest of […]

Recently a group of businesses, including Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, called on insurance companies to stop supporting fossil fuels. Some state insurance commissioners are similarly pressuring the companies they regulate to cut ties. The immense consequences of ending fossil fuel use mean that this should require the unambiguous consent of the governed and not […]

Turkey Creek in north Jefferson County is home to not only one, but three endangered species of fish, including one found nowhere else on the planet. Meanwhile, the nature preserve just north of Birmingham that bears the same name is drawing ever-larger crowds who come to enjoy the creek’s pristine waters, the preserve’s hiking and […]

Governor Kay Ivey and a group of Alabama industrial leaders on Friday hosted Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative...

A “honey-do” list may have kept him busy for a while, but after several months of the extended pandemic, one retiree found that true satisfaction comes from helping others. When social distancing began in March, Danny Copeland happily complied. The 65-years-young Alabama Power retiree figured COVID-19 was ample reason to stay home, making repairs and […]

Auburn started off strongly against South Carolina, but the offense and defense both sputtered out in the second half. The Tigers lost 30-22 to the Gamecocks after going up 9-0 early in the game. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn started his post-game press conference by saying, “It was a disappointing loss, but I am proud […]

The flight home from Columbia, SC, to Auburn is going to feel much longer than 65 minutes today. After Auburn jumped out to a quick 9-0 lead (because of a missed two point conversion attempt), the Tigers slowly but surely watched the scoreboard change to as much as an 11 point deficit in the fourth […]

Earlier this month, we celebrated World Teachers’ Day – a day dedicated to showing gratitude to all of our wonderful educators. As students have learned to adapt to new methods of schooling as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, teachers have worked overtime to ensure their students continue to receive a proper and meaningful education. […]