In an effort to assist those in Tuscaloosa working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, University Medical Center is offering free mental health services to first responders and health care providers. “First responders and health care providers are often functioning at a high level of stress, which may negatively impact their thinking and emotional responses […]

The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin ignited nationwide protests. While we advise jurors to withhold judgment until presentation of all the evidence, video of the incident seems definitive. Mr. Floyd joins a much too long list of minority victims of police violence. Justice may be served in Minneapolis. The four […]

KBC are the initials of Kelsey Bernard Clark, the winner of the 16th season of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and the chef and owner of KBC restaurant in Dothan. What began as a butcher shop and grocery evolved into a restaurant based largely on the popularity of the sandwiches Clark started serving customers. “Some of the sandwiches on our menu are […]

UAB football coach Bill Clark is like many fans who are waiting for a clear sign that the college football season is on the horizon this year. With less than 90 days until the start of the season, that sign will be next week when UAB players report for voluntary individual workouts and training. Clark said […]

A mom’s reaction to being reunited with her lost child – found by Küsse, a German Shepherd rescue dog – was to smother both with kisses and hugs. Indeed, the name Küsse – German for “kisses” – fits Corey Speegle’s rescue dog to a “T.” With her innate ability to find lost people, Küsse has earned huge praise during her […]

Flowers bring joy, and they can heal the soul. On Friday morning about 25 florists joined in decorating the Rotary Trail in Birmingham. As a beautiful start to the weekend, said Cameron Pappas, florists swathed the trail in greenery, roses and colorful blooms of all sorts. People even brought flowers from their yards. The effort was […]

Brian Gibson, the Wilson Family Professor and executive director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation in Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business, recently commented on the impact of coronavirus on sales projections for retailers and suppliers, how supply chains are adapting and how consumer costs will be affected. Gibson leads multiple industry studies, including the Logistics 2030 project, […]

While the second weekend of the private recreational red snapper season in Alabama saw near perfect conditions, the opening weekend proved why state management of the red snapper is so important to ensure maximum access to this treasured fishery. Pent-up demand from a variety of reasons, including the COVID-19 restrictions, placed the May 22 opening […]

Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman to sell his new book is using robocalls that appear to reference the current unrest over George Floyd’s death while in Minneapolis police custody. On Thursday afternoon, a Yellowhammer News reporter received a robocall from 1 (800) 890-5875, a number listed as “Robocaller” by the phone protection company NoMoRobo. The voiceover […]

Two suspects have been charged with capital murder in the case of slain Moody Police Department officer Stephen Williams. The two suspects are 27-year-old male Tapero Corlene Johnson and 28-year-old female Marquisha Anissa Tyson. Both are from Birmingham and will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted. At a press conference Friday, St. Clair […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Thursday released facility-specific COVID-19 data for nursing homes across the United States, and an analysis of the data shows Alabama fairing better than the national average. The data was collected on a mandatory basis by the CDC and currently covers through the week ending on May 31. […]

A new study from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) showed that an overwhelming majority of proprietors are nervous about several aspects of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their business. Yellowhammer News reported in the first week of May that 70% of the NFIB’s membership across the United States was concerned about individuals […]

Many argue there is much more to the civil unrest across the nation than the lone incident in Minneapolis involving the death of George Floyd while in the custody of the police department. Former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville indicated he agrees with that. During an appearance on Huntsville WVNN’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” […]

The City of Mobile has removed the statue of Admiral Raphael Semmes from downtown, however this appears to be a temporary action. Mayor Sandy Stimpson tweeted that the statue was removed at his direction in the early morning hours of Friday. The base of the monument still remains. “On June 4, 2020, I ordered that […]

Judge William “Bill” H. Pryor, Jr. on Wednesday took over as chief judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Pryor served as Attorney General of Alabama from 1997-2004 before being nominated by President George W. Bush to serve on the 11th Circuit in 2003. The 11th circuit court has jurisdiction over […]

The nation’s unemployment rate dropped in May, while Alabama saw its fewest unemployment claims in nearly three months. The U.S. Department of Labor released it May jobs report on Friday. The report showed that the U.S. economy added 2.5 million jobs in May, a jump which amounted to the largest increase on record. Meanwhile, the […]

7. Easing restrictions on Paycheck Protection Program supported by Alabama The more relaxed requirements for businesses receiving funds through the Paycheck Protection Program were passed by the U.S. Senate and House this week. Businesses would only be required to spend 60% of funds on payroll, instead of 75%, and they’ll have 24 weeks to spend […]

Given the subject matter related to the nationwide protests and demonstrations underway in the name George Floyd’s death while in the custody of Minneapolis police, it was inevitable that the controversial subject of Confederate monuments in Alabama was to be raised. In 2017, the Alabama legislature passed a law requiring local governments to obtain permission […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday afternoon released a statement supporting the dispersal of a crowd in Huntsville the day previous by law enforcement officers. Officers on Wednesday evening used tear gas and pepper spray to break up the crowd after they reportedly refused to comply with orders to disperse. At least one police officer […]

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl on Thursday announced that he has been endorsed for Congress by Coastal 150, a group of community leaders who work to further the mission of the Coastal Alabama Partnership to advance the interests of coastal Alabama. In a statement, Coastal 150 executive director Wiley Blankenship said, “Our members believe that Jerry […]

The latest contentious protest in Alabama took place in Huntsville Wednesday night as the city made it clear that it would not be tolerating lawlessness and open-hostility in the street. How long can they hold this position? Time will tell. Before we get started, let’s take a second to remember all of this is predicated […]

State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), the chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, on Thursday sent a letter to Governor Kay Ivey in support of ending the state holiday that recognizes Jefferson Davis’ birthday. The holiday this year was on Monday, June 1; it is recognized on the first Monday in June of every year in […]

Each member of Alabama’s congressional delegation voted in support of a bill to ease restrictions on businesses receiving loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that passed Congress this week and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. The bill extends the time businesses have to spend their loans from eight to 24 weeks. Additionally, […]

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Thursday announced that $1.7 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various local road and bridge projects. The funding is part of ALDOT’s Annual Grant Program, which was created under the Rebuild Alabama Act enacted in spring of 2019. The […]