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$50,000 awarded to startup farmers

This week, Alabama Ag Credit announced the recipients of their 2024 JumpStart Grants to empower aspiring farmers and cultivate the future of agriculture in...

Judge rules in favor of Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons’ plan for new surgery center in Montgomery

An administrative law judge has ruled in favor of Southern Orthopedic Surgeons' plan for a state-of-the-art surgical facility designed to improve patient care and...

Chris Elliott: Reed confirmed stepping down as pro tem – Livingston, Gudger main contenders for successor

State Sen. Chris Elliott publicly confirmed news Friday morning about Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed’s exit from the higher chamber’s top role...

Huntsville Hospital System, UnitedHealthcare reach agreement

After months of negotiations, Huntsville Hospital Health System and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement that maintains the in-network status for United subscribers who are...

Florence-Lauderdale Industrial Park receives $2 million SEEDS grant

Today, officials in Lauderdale County celebrated a significant milestone: The Florence-Lauderdale Industrial Park was awarded a $2 million grant through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and...

Alabama lawmakers explore Blockchain’s potential

State lawmakers, industry leaders, and technology experts convened in Selma this month to discuss the transformative potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency during one of...

Guntersville VA facility to be renamed after Medal of Honor recipient after Tuberville, Britt bill unanimously passes Senate

A distinguished veteran from Marshall County will soon be honored for his heroic services to the country.  Colonel Ola Lee Mize received the Medal...

Reports: Greg Reed to step down as President Pro Tempore of Alabama Senate

Yellowhammer News has received reports that State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) will be stepping down as President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate. A spokesperson...

Rick Scott thanks Katie Britt for voting for him

U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mike Lee (R-UT) publicly thanked Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for voting for Scott in Wednesday’s election for Senate...

Marilyn Vetter’s mission in Alabama: Reviving a legacy of quail, land and tradition

A breezy October afternoon welcomed Marilyn Vetter, a Midwesterner with a lifelong love for the outdoors, to Alabama. In state for the Wetumpka Wildlife...

7 Things: Trump/Republicans win the House; Thune wins GOP leadership fight with Britt and Tuberville’s support; and more …

7. President-elect Donald Trump is appointing former Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, undoubtedly the most shocking choice of his new administration,...

Grayson Hall elected as member of University of Alabama System Board of Trustees

In a unanimous decision, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees elected O.B. Grayson Hall, Jr., a retired chairman and CEO of Regions...

Coca-Cola announced as naming partner of the new Birmingham amphitheater set to open summer 2025

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED on Tuesday announced it will be the name in title partner of the new Birmingham Amphitheater in the city’s Northside area....

Alabama first responders invited to compete in 2025 World Police & Fire Games in Birmingham

North Alabama leaders are reminding local first responders to register for the 2025 World Police & Fire Games. The competition is set for June 27-July...

Rock the South ’25: Kid Rock, Nickelback and Hank Williams Jr. to headline

The 2025 Pepsi Rock the South lineup has officially been announced by Peachtree Entertainment and organizers are saying that they expect this year's festival...

Tuberville says he’s running for re-election to U.S. Senate in 2026

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville told CNN's Manu Raju on Capitol Hill late Tuesday that is running for a second term in the U.S. Senate....

Britt’s voting record closest to Cotton, Blackburn – sides with Mike Lee more than McConnell

As people speculate how Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) will vote in Wednesday’s Republican Senate leadership election, Yellowhammer News is examining her voting record in...

New video shows Tuskegee University homecoming shooting

Tuskegee University was the site of a mass shooting early Sunday morning that killed one, wounded twelve, and led to the injury of four...

President Trump preparing to return U.S. Space Command to Huntsville, Alabama lawmakers report

The years-long saga over the question of where U.S. Space Command is to be headquartered will be resolved in the first week of President-Elect...

Regions Bank designated as a 2025 Military Friendly Employer

Regions Bank is once again being recognized for its work serving veterans, current members of the military, and their families. The Birmingham-based financial corporation...

Thomas Harris to be inducted into Alabama Business Hall of Fame

Thomas Harris will be honored this week as a new member of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Harris, a resident of Hope Hull...

Tuskegee University remains on lockdown after mass shooting during homecoming festivities

After a mass shooting at Tuskegee University claimed the life of one and led to the injury of sixteen others, the school has announced...

Mobile Chamber opposes potential dismantling of USS Enterprise at port

A proposal to dismantle the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft at the Port of Mobile has drawn opposition from the Mobile Chamber. The opposition is in...

Grocery chain Kroger to pay $1.37 billion to Alabama, 30 other states in major opioid related settlement

Kroger, the national grocery store chain, has agreed to a $1.37 billion settlement with thirty states across the country, including Alabama, to compensate for...