The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it is accepting project proposals for funding through the State of Alabama’s GOMESA Grant Program, which supports coastal protection, environmental restoration, and related infrastructure efforts. The program is funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA), a federal law enacted in 2006 that provides The post Alabama opens GOMESA grant program, seeks project proposals for coastal protection and restoration appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

River Bank & Trust is celebrating a new chapter when it comes to helping the people of Alabama with all their banking needs! The official grand opening to its new Birmingham region headquarters at 1100 Montgomery Highway occurred on March 19, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, drew community The post River Bank & Trust celebrates successful grand opening of Birmingham region headquarters in Vestavia Hills appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Alabama headlines this week span college basketball, national security, and state politics. Nate Oats addresses Aden Holloway’s arrest with a focus on accountability and support, while lawmakers honor fallen airmen and debate key legislation. Meanwhile, global tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and allies respond to Iranian threats. The post 7 Things: 450 million people protest for ‘No Kings’ in Alabama, TSA agents to get paid even without deal, and more … appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

If you’ve recently been stuck for hours at an airport, almost late for your flight, waiting in line to get through security, it’s important to remember one thing: It doesn’t have to be this way. As the fight continues in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) remains The post Yaffee op-ed: Tuberville is right, it’s time to privatize the TSA appeared first on Yellowhammer News.