A tragic industrial accident claimed the life of 39-year-old Michael Dewaine Townsend on Monday at the U.S. Steel plant in Fairfield, according to AL.com. Townsend’s death marks a second devastating loss for his children, who also lost their mother to illness last year. Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo confirmed that Townsend, a father of The post Fatal accident at U.S. Steel plant claims life of Fairfield father appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Calling it one of his “greatest honors as a member of Congress,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced the appointments of 22 students from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District to attend U.S. service academies. It is one of the top class of appointments in the country, too, Strong said. The Fifth District tied fourth nationally for the The post Strong touts region’s nationally ranked U.S. service academy appointments appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry opened the show with NBA playoff talk, particularly the inconsistency of the Thunder and Pacers in a series marked by wild momentum swings! Joined by Warren Matthews, he confidently predicted a blowout win for Oklahoma City in Game 7. The conversation turned to the massive $10 billion The post Longshore and McKnight: Thunder and Pacers going to Game 7, Braves sweep Mets, efforts to stop player poaching with NIL, Coastal Carolina vs. LSU in MCWS, and more… appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

John Wahl said he will resign from his position as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party if he decides to run for Lt. Governor in 2026.  Wahl has publicly signaled his bid for the office in recent weeks, and is expected to join a field that includes two statewide constitutional office incumbents, Secretary of State The post John Wahl says he will step down as ALGOP Chair if he runs for Lt. Governor appeared first on Yellowhammer News.