The Trump administration, Republicans and Democrats in Congress are all in agreement, massive economic stimulus is needed

Cam Spinks, a local singer from Alabaster, secured a spot on Blake Shelton’s team on “The Voice” Monday night. Spinks, who grew up helping with his family’s 55-acre domesticated deer farm by building fences and caring for the animals, earned the position by singing “Wave On Wave” by Pat Green. Of the four judges on the […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall's office issued an emergency opinion that concludes Governor Ivey can legally postpone Alabama's March 31 primary runoff...

Researchers with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Pathology are collaborating with Children’s of Alabama to increase the testing capability of COVID-19 for hospitals and health care facilities across Alabama. Testing for COVID-19 has been limited in Alabama as more and more people are exposed to the virus, creating a strain on all health care workers. […]

To help Alabama businesses and employees in this new environment, Yellowhammer News has put together the following compilation of teleworking resources.

Scientists and researchers in Alabama are engaged in the global effort to stem threats posed by the COVID-19 disease. Today, Huntsville’s Diatherix announced that it has developed a highly sensitive and specific assay, or test, for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 respiratory infection. Diatherix, located on the Huntsville campus of the HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, […]

"Alabama Power and Spire have simply done what is in the best interest of their customers. I am confident that none of these company’s customers...

According to a release from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, blood supplies are running out due to donors staying away in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. “We are urging citizens to donate at this time of tremendous need,” said Marisa Marques, director of Transfusion Services at the UAB hospital. “Donating blood is a […]

The Alabama House of Representatives last week passed a packet of three bills that aim to improve mental health offerings in the Yellowhammer State. The votes on all three bills were unanimous, with legislators on both sides of the aisle supporting the initiative. The passage of the bills was spearheaded by Alabama House Majority Leader […]

Governor Kay Ivey, along with Superintendent of Banking Mike Hill, highlighted measures taken by regulators to protect the Alabama financial system...

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth urged the people of the state to get serious about flattening the curve of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

One of the most successful coaches in the history of Auburn athletics received his due from his home state last week. Head football coach Gus Malzahn was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in Little Rock on Friday. “Growing up in the state of Arkansas, and now being able to be a part […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued updated guidelines that say restaurants in Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. Clair and Shelby counties should close their dining rooms for one week. The recommendation is an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The new official guidelines also apply to bars, breweries or any Category 3 foodservice […]

Huntsville-based company Diatherix has developed a new test capable of confirming a case of COVID-19, according to a release from the group on Tuesday. The company is accepting samples and performing the tests as of Tuesday morning. They are promising results back the same day they receive a specimen. Diatherix is a lab-connected testing company, […]

Although the total impact of the coronavirus outbreak is yet to be realized, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is urging his constituents to be prepared for whatever economic fallout may be to come as a result. In an interview with Huntsville radio’s WVNN, Jones indicated the economy in a downturn was a foregone conclusion. […]

The Alabama Beverage Control (ABC) board announced the temporary closure of 78 stores on Monday due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Citing staffing and health considerations, the ABC’s head of government relations, Dean Argo, said in a statement, “[W]e believe that closing some of our stores will provide the greatest amount of employee/customer protection, while […]

7. Sending everyone money to help financial burdens during crisis U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) called on Congress to “immediately” give every adult American $1,000, saying this needs to be done to “help families and small businesses meet their short-term financial obligations, ease the financial burden on students entering the workforce, and protect health workers […]

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2020 unemployment rate remains at a record low 2.7%, unchanged from December 2019, according to the latest data from Alabama Department of Labor. The news of the Yellowhammer State’s January unemployment rate, which is well below last January’s unemployment rate of 3.6%, was announced by Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary […]

The Alabama Department of Labor announced that workers who are not able to work due to coronavirus will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits.

Alabama’s cable providers are now giving students and low-income populations hit hardest by closures and other impacts from COVID-19 pandemic in the state no-cost and low-cost options for high-speed internet access, according to a press release from alabamacable.org. The online press release noted more information on the duration of the services:

At the request of Mayor Tommy Battle, the Huntsville City Council approved a State of Emergency declaration on Monday in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The declaration gives the mayor’s office increased power over staffing and purchasing decisions. Battle said he requested the declaration so his administration “can respond quickly” to any situation that […]

If the scale of this problem is as large as we are told, it is time for these teachers, administrators, law enforcement, and district attorneys to do their job.

Former University of Alabama Crimson Tide star quarterback Jalen Hurts underlined his longtime outspokenness in proclaiming his Christian faith and...

Montgomery’s first coronavirus health clinic opened on Monday, and screening is only available for those that have symptoms and call to schedule an appointment. The clinic is being staffed with employees of Baptist Health and is an outpost of that organization. All in the area who believe they have symptoms must call 334-747-0150 first to […]