Earlier this week, I shared important news about the future of the Shoals area and the role our region will play in strengthening America’s defense industrial base. It is an announcement that reflects years of work and a belief I have long held: that Northwest Alabama is ready to lead again. A few months back, The post U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt op-ed: The Shoals is ready for its next encore appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey stepped in to stop a scheduled execution, even though the conviction and death sentence had been upheld for years. The decision is raising questions across the state about the point of the law in the first place. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from The post Kay Ivey blocks execution despite clear conviction and the clarity of Alabama law appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

The SEC Tournament tips off in Nashville on Wednesday with numerous teams vying to raise a banner ahead of an upcoming run in the NCAA Tournament, and others needing a strong showing in order to make the field at all. Things get started on Wednesday afternoon with the first four games between teams who did The post SEC Tournament bracket and preview: Who comes out on top in Nashville? appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

The Alabama House passed HB511 Tuesday, sending a proposed constitutional amendment to the Senate that would require every public K-12 school in Alabama to open the school day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a voluntary period for prayer. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) sponsored the bill. If the Senate passes it by the The post Alabama House passes bill to put prayer and Pledge of Allegiance back in public schools appeared first on Yellowhammer News.