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AmFirst annual campaign raises $150K for non-profits
America’s First Federal Credit Union announced its annual Community First campaign fundraiser drew in a total of $150,000 this year for several high-impact causes.
The...
HudsonAlpha delivering more cancer screenings throughout Alabama
Thanks to a program from the HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, cancer screening has become far more available throughout the state.
In fact, since the Information...
Manufacture Alabama names Barganier to top role, succeeding founder George Clark
Manufacture Alabama, the only trade association in the state dedicated exclusively to the full array of regulatory, operational and competitive interests of manufacturers, announced...
Ivey proclaims Military Day, hails service members as ‘heartbeat’ of nation
Calling the men and women who serve in the military "the heartbeat of what makes the United States the greatest country in the world,"...
So-called journalists ignore a huge story because of the ideology of the transgender mayor
Journalists deserve some of the disdain they get.
Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays...
State research, innovation projects receive boost thanks to $1 million grant
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded three major research entities in the state with a cumulative $1 million grant.
The grant, from the Alabama Research and...
Poarch Creek Indians expands high-speed internet with $5.5 million investment
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has made a concerted effort to expand not only their tribal land's high speed internet -- but also...
Clay Ryan succeeds Zeke Smith as Alabama Power SVP for External Affairs
Following the retirement of long-time Alabama Power Company external and governmental affairs chief Zeke Smith, Clay Ryan has been elected senior vice president of...
Innovate Alabama awards $9.3 million to first class of designees
Innovate Alabama is taking a major leap in strengthening the state’s innovation and entrepreneurial landscape. The public-private partnership announced the inaugural designees of the...
Steve Livingston elected Alabama Senate Majority Leader
State Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) was elected as Majority Leader by the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus in an official proceeding on Monday, succeeding Senator...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama medical scholarship program yielding results
Through a coordinated effort between the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Auburn University, UAB’s School of Medicine, the Alabama College of Osteopathic...
Winn-Dixie celebrates employee’s 104th birthday with in-store party
There was a special at a Montgomery Winn-Dixie recently - a special birthday celebration, that is.
The grocery chain and its parent company feted employee...
‘Bring it on’: Carl faces primary challenge from Moore
After Alabama’s congressional map was redrawn by federal courts for effect in the 2024 election, two sitting members of the House will now run...
Big Communications elevates Shannon Harris to executive creative director
Big Communications, a creative and marketing powerhouse, has promoted longtime staffer Shannon Harris to lead its award-winning creative department as executive creative director.
Harris has...
Prescription Drug Take Back Day in 50 sites across state
Doctors with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are urging Alabamians to safely dispose of their expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs...
Medical marijuana could be available as early as March
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission anticipates that Alabamians with a demonstrated medical need will be able to obtain lawful Alabama-grown medical cannabis by spring....
City of Mobile, Baldwin and Mobile counties receive disaster recovery grants
The city of Mobile and Baldwin and Mobile counties have received grant awards of $1 million each as precursors to larger awards for long-term...
Coach Pearl: I’m ‘heartbroken’ by Jewish students’ campus fears
Auburn men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has not been shy about his unwavering support for Israel through the country's ongoing conflict.
Recently, he helped...
‘Pathways to Hope’ grant to support women in Aliceville Federal Prison
Thanks to a collaborative effort between West AlabamaWorks!, the Alabama Department of Commerce-Workforce Development Division, and Ingram State Technical College, female inmates at Alliceville...
Ivey awards $2.5M to help fight homelessness
To help fight the spike of nationwide homelessness that has also reached the Yellowhammer State, Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.5 million in Emergency...
McNair sets course to ‘modernize’ Accelerate Alabama as Commerce secretary
Accelerate Alabama, an economic blueprint that has driven ambition, strategy and evaluation for state business leaders since 2012, is set to receive an upgrade...
Five Alabama entities awarded portions of $210,000 grant from Google
Google has once again continued its trend of investing in the state of Alabama.
This time the tech giant has awarded $210,000 to five entities...
Birmingham named federal Tech Hub, competing for $75M in funding
The Birmingham metro area is now competing for $75 million in funding after it was recognized Monday as one of 31 federal Tech Hubs...
Alabama Rep. Palmer running for Speaker in crowded field
On Sunday, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced he's running for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Because of reckless government policies, Americans across...