The Alabama Republican Party elected State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) as chairman Saturday following a three-way race that went to a runoff at the party’s 2026 Winter Meeting in Hoover. Stadthagen, former House Majority Leader John Merrill, and Joan Reynolds competed for the position, which opened following John Wahl’s recent resignation to run for Lt. The post Alabama Republicans elect Stadthagen as state party chairman appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

In Alabama, honey isn’t just a pantry staple—it’s a product deeply tied to the state’s farms, wildflowers, and of course, its people. From roadside stands to farmers markets, locally harvested honey connects consumers directly to the land and the beekeepers who care for it. Choosing honey produced in Alabama supports small agricultural businesses, strengthens rural economies, and The post Buying local honey supports Alabama beekeepers, agriculture appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

The Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter is managing an unusual increase in pig rescues after a wave of breeding and abandonment cases that began earlier this year. Shelter officials say the increase began in early 2025 after receiving calls about pigs with nowhere to go. Unlike cats and dogs, livestock placement options are limited. The Florence facility The post Influx of abandoned pigs drives surge in rescues at Alabama animal shelter appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in McCalla is giving Alabamians an opportunity to step back into the 1800s and experience the sights, sounds and skills of early American life. The park will host Tannehill’s Living History event on March 7 from 9 The post Tannehill Ironworks to mark America250 with living history event showcasing life in the 1800s appeared first on Yellowhammer News.