Alabama experienced an up and down 2019 in the heart of the Bible Belt, and the people of the state displayed their strong faith in God through the good times and bad. Religion intersected with sports, politics, tragedy, culture and everything in between this past year in Alabama, and Yellowhammer News was here to cover […]

There is still time this year to change the life of an Alabama student seeking a better education. A contribution to one of the state’s Scholarship Granting Organizations will help fund the dreams of these deserving children who want nothing more than to attend a school where they can excel. Make your contribution before December […]

The Southern Rail Commission (SRC) is urging the Mobile City Council to commit $3 million in public money to match a “one-time federal grant opportunity” for which they are applying – but it appears they are applying prematurely. For several years now, the SRC has been pushing for new passenger rail service between New Orleans […]

7. President Donald Trump retweeted a link that upset a lot of people President Donald Trump retweeted a link on Twitter that names the “whistleblower” responsible for kicking off the Ukranian investigation as Eric Ciaramella. The media and their Democrats are not happy about this as they have been refusing to tell the public the […]

Some senior citizens in Oxford recently learned that good things come in small packages. On Dec. 20, Eastern Division Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO)-Anniston sub-area members teamed up with Santa to deliver shoeboxes packed with gifts to seniors at the Diversicare of Oxford Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Employees filled 151 boxes – one for each resident – and […]

Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), a native of Alabama known nationwide as a hero of the civil rights movement, on Sunday announced that he will undergo treatment after being diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. A release from Lewis’ office outlined that Lewis will continue serving Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District as he undergoes treatment. “I have […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and guest host Lisa Handback, a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee, take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: —Can House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continue dragging out impeachment? —Will U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) be able to straddle the line on impeachment without angering his base […]

As is my tradition, as the old year comes to a close, I like to pay homage to legendary Alabama leaders who have passed away. We lost some legends in 2019. Although he was a nonpolitical leader, Bart Starr passed away this year at 85. Starr was best known for being the quarterback of the […]

The A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club has a long history of serving youths in the Birmingham area, and its future is brighter than ever. When philanthropist and businessman Gaston opened the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club in Birmingham in 1967, his mission was to empower the young people in the community and give them a place where […]

There is still time this year to change the life of an Alabama student seeking a better education. A contribution to one of the state’s Scholarship Granting Organizations will help fund the dreams of these deserving children who want nothing more than to attend a school where they can excel. Make your contribution before December […]

Auburn’s athletic teams enjoyed tremendous success in 2019, with some reaching new heights and others returning to prominence. Here are five top stories from the year: 1. Finally, a trip to the Final Four. Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl led his squad to the school’s first-ever appearance in the Final Four. Auburn is now […]

A few more legends were made at the University of Alabama in 2019. With Nick Saban’s program continuing to operate in the thinnest air, it is not surprising that Tide sports drove much of the discussion nationally. Here are the top five stories this year: 1. Tua Tagovailoa’s strength in the face of adversity. When […]

During this season of giving, one group of young adults donated their time, energy and work ethic to the Alabama State Parks System to help with improvements at Lakepoint State Park north of Eufaula. As part of the AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) program, a team of young adults ages 18-25 made improvements to […]

After Ozark Police Department Officer Samuel Yoh earlier this month was shot a total of six times in the line of duty, it was said that the officer would need “a miracle.” Now, according to a Thursday release from the department, signs are pointing towards prayers for Yoh being answered. Yoh was shot in the […]

Former Troy University standout John Johnson, age 24, died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. The university’s athletics department announced the sad news on Friday in a press release. Johnson was a native of Troy and attended Charles Henderson High School. He played at Troy University from 2014-2017, his freshman season representing […]

Mobile native Jake Peavy, who officially announced his retirement this spring following a stellar MLB pitching career, visited patients at University of South Alabama (USA) Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital for the third consecutive year. According to a recent release from the hospital, Peavy, also playing the guitar, and a friend sang songs for young patients […]

Books-A-Million announced this week that it had raised more than $110,000 worth of books and toys for the Children’s of Alabama patients through the help of its customers. The “Grow Your Heart 3 Sizes” campaign, which began on November 8 and concluded on December 16, consisted of generous donations from Books-A-Million customers. The books and […]

Earlier this week, Marengo County’s economy got a shot in the arm with the announcement Demopolis’ Two Rivers Lumber Company was teaming up with Tuscaloosa-based Westervelt Company and Canada-based Pinnacle Renewable Energy to build a $99 million wood pellet production plant. The announced facility, first reported by the Demopolis Times and subsequently Tuscaloosa News, will […]

Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown on Friday was named the 2019 winner of the Senior CLASS Award for the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, beating out the likes of Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. The prestigious award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I FBS football coaches, national football media and fans, is given […]

Eight-year-old Landen Godsey remains in critical condition at Children’s Hospital of Alabama as a result of injuries sustained during the storm that killed his parents last week. Three other victims, Marcus Johnson and married couple Wayne and Martha Lovett, remain hospitalized with wounds caused by the tornado. According to The Decatur Daily, the citizens of […]

7. The media is outraged that some criminals may have to pay their own bills For some reason, it is a big news story that some local law enforcement agencies would rather incarcerated individuals pay for their medical treatment rather than taxpayers pay for the treatment they receive. While Alabama’s media is giddy over this story, […]

It has been a week since the Democrat-led U.S. House of Representatives passed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. However, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has not yet formally transferred them to the U.S. Senate for trial. Pelosi claims she will not do so until the GOP-led Senate promises a “fair” impeachment trial. However, […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is upping the amount of deer to be checked for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), especially in northwest Alabama, after deer in Mississippi and Tennessee have recently tested positive for the deadly disease. Chuck Sykes, director of the ACNR’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, told the MGM […]

In one of the most in-depth reports yet on former University of Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts’ storied college football career, the 2019 Heisman Trophy finalist discusses his relationship with Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and “the special place” Bama will always have in his heart. ESPN on Thursday published an article entitled, “Jalen Hurts […]