ROBERTSDALE — At one of the first in-person Republican gatherings since the initial phases of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, the Baldwin County GOP’s monthly Coffee Club reconvened on Saturday at Mama Lou’s Restaurant to see Alabama Republican U.S. Senate hopeful former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions make a case for […]

Jackson and Handback are joined by Rev. Dexter Strong to discuss the protests in Huntsville and the law enforcement reaction to them.

Two intrepid explorers from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Matt Turner, who holds a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering graduate Kaitlin Russell, visited an extraordinary place last summer to perform experiments for a research team participating in a docu-series called “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch.” The name of the place alone […]

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for extreme southwest Alabama as Cristobal is expected to make landfall Sunday evening. The National Hurrican Center warns conditions will deteriorate throughout the day as coastal flooding, dangerous surf and a high risk of rip currents are expected. The environment has become favorable for brief tornadoes near the […]

Alabama Power‘s Smart Neighborhood has been awarded the 2020 Smart Grid award by POWER Magazine. Aaron Larson, executive editor of POWER Magazine, says the company’s blend of modern technology and energy efficiency in the project is one of the reasons his team selected Alabama Power for this year’s award. “As technology continues to evolve, this research initiative will help Alabama […]

In an effort to advance research ideas that benefit society and the economy, Auburn University recently awarded two faculty research projects $100,000 in LAUNCH funding support. Established in 2015 by the Auburn University Research and Economic Development Advisory Board, the LAUNCH Fund for Research and Innovation involves an associated competition designed to bridge the gap between innovative research and the […]

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 released facility specific COVID-19 data for nursing homes across the United States, and Alabama faired...

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.

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 […]