Like most faith-based service organizations, Hope Inspired Ministries infuses prayer and Bible study into its program that’s designed to help unemployed individuals obtain, maintain, and excel in jobs that are right for them. But as the Bible says in James 2:26, “Faith without works is dead.” That’s why the work of Hope Inspired Ministries (HIM) is The post Hope Inspired Ministries combines faith and works to help Alabamians succeed appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

As Alabama’s economy evolves with technological advancements and shifting employment trends, the Legislature is taking important steps to support the growing number of independent workers in our state. This session, the Alabama Legislature passed a forward-thinking bill that provides much-needed support to self-employed individuals and independent contractors. From Uber and Lyft drivers to DoorDash delivery The post Sen. Orr, Rep. Rafferty: Alabama is leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Lights! Camera! Action! And, thanks to several grants, the Southern Fried Film Festival will be on Huntsville’s entertainment marquee this summer. The local and state grants will help boost the annual showcase of exceptional films and filmmakers from around the globe. “We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from Arts Huntsville, the City of The post Grants help raise the curtain for 2025 Southern Fried Film Festival appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Israel Jones, a fifth grader at Glen Oaks Intermediate School in Fairfield, said he always wanted to be an engineer when he got older. Now he also wants to be a lineman for a big utility. That’s because the 11-year-old got a chance last week to hear Alabama Power Lead Lineman Shane Seeley read the children’s book “Joe The post Alabama Power and Birmingham’s Better Basics educate students about storm readiness, careers appeared first on Yellowhammer News.