Bud McLaughlin is a seasoned journalist and the Managing Editor for Yellowhammer Multimedia, LLC, focusing on local news in Alabama, specifically in the Birmingham area. With a passion for community reporting, Bud covers a wide range of topics including local events, politics, environmental issues, and developments in the business and technology sectors.
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By: Bud Mclaughlin
In a move to ease travel to federal courthouses for residents, the U.S. House unanimously passed U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s bipartisan bill to improve the organization of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Specifically, H.R. 7177 will redraw divisional boundaries and assign counties to divisions with the closest courthouse — ensuring […]
It’s time again for some sippin’ and shoppin’ in downtown Athens. To celebrate the holiday season, Athens Main Street is once again hosting the Sippin’ Cider Festival. Now in its 14th year, the festival offers an evening of shopping, singing, and other fun holiday activities, such as sipping winter’s favorite drink. During the Sippin’ Cider […]
By: Bud Mclaughlin
NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the Dragonfly mission, the fourth mission in NASA’s New Frontiers Program, managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. The rotorcraft lander mission is designed to explore Saturn’s moon Titan. Dragonfly will sample materials and determine surface composition in different geologic settings, advancing our search […]
By: Bud Mclaughlin
A bill that includes speeding up the repair of a vital lock on the Tennessee River passed the U.S. House of Representatives today, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s office said. The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 includes a provision championed by Strong aimed at expediting the repair of Wilson Lock. Wilson Lock plays a critical […]
A plan to turn a shuttered building in Selma into a pipe-manufacturing facility is being financed through a New Markets Tax Credit allocation from Atmore-based UB Community Development.
By: Bud Mclaughlin
Legislation launched today by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong would help Huntsville’s Spaceport status with funding for its projects. Strong (R-Monrovia) said he introduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation (SPACEPORT) Act to support the growing demands of the space transportation industry. The congressman is a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. […]
As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville plays a key role in U.S. defense, including appropriations to aid Alabama's efforts in the security of the U.S. homeland.
By: Bud Mclaughlin
‘Tis the season for job numbers and Alabama received a mixed package for Christmas. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.1%, up from October 2024’s rate of 2.9%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden. November’s rate is above November 2023’s rate of 2.8%. The rate represents 73,278 unemployed persons, compared to […]
To help alleviate some of the stress, Hibbett and Puma made a special donation recently of cash, apparel and toys to Children's of Alabama.
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