Alabama Young Farmers Shine at Farm & Land Conference!

Chattanooga, Tennessee, was the spot where Alabama's finest young farmers were recognized at the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference on August 16! Talk about star power!

Outstanding Young Farm Family Crowned!

Big congrats to Drew and Lauren Wendland from Autauga County! This amazing couple, along with their sons Mills, Smith, and Rhett, snagged the title of Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF). They're busy growing row crops, raising cattle, and producing hay in Autaugaville. Their prize haul is epic – including a hefty chunk towards a new Ford truck, a John Deere Gator, and a year's lease on a John Deere tractor!

Excellence in Agriculture Awarded!

The Excellence in Agriculture award went to Josh and Bailey Williams from Tallapoosa County! These two are making waves. Josh is a CTE director, and Bailey is a speech language pathologist. Oh, and they raise cattle in Eclectic too! They're bringing home a sweet zero-turn lawn mower for their efforts!

OYFF Runners-Up Honored

Garrett and Robin Dixon of Lee County, with their kids Chandler Jane and Cash, were named first runner-up for OYFF. They’re row crop dynamos in Salem and will get use of a Kubota M series tractor! Jacob and Misty Porter from Clay County grabbed second runner-up. This poultry and cattle farming duo, plus their children Olen and Asher, will score a custom chemical package.

Discussion Meet's Fantastic Four!

The pressure was on in the Discussion Meet, testing agricultural knowledge. A "Sweet Sixteen" round added a new level of intensity! The Final Four are: Zach Amason (Clay County), Emmanuel Bankston (Henry County), Drew Wear (Lawrence County), and Ben Castleberry (St. Clair County). They'll battle for a four-wheeler at the Federation’s annual meeting in December. Watch out for these bright minds shaping the future of agriculture!

Looking Ahead!

Winners will represent Alabama at the American Farm Bureau Federation national competitions in California next January. Keep shining, Alabama Young Farmers!

Duck-Billed Dino Tooth Unearthed in Alabama!

Hold onto your hats, ChumCity explorers! A super rare hadrosaur tooth, a relic from around 84 million years ago, has been discovered right here in Alabama's Greene County!

Fossil Frenzy!

The amazing find happened during a fossil excursion led by the Alabama Museum of Natural History. Dr. John Friel, the museum's director, stumbled upon the tooth while checking out a gravel bar in a creek on private property on July 26th.

Hadrosaur History

Hadrosaurs, often called duck-billed dinosaurs, were the big herbivores of the Late Cretaceous Period in North America and Asia. This discovery is a big deal because dinosaur fossils are super rare in Alabama! Most of the state was underwater back then. This particular spot in Greene County is known for shark teeth and ammonites, but a dino tooth? That's next level!

Museum Bound!

The tooth, now known as ALMNH:Paleo:22015, might even be on display at the Alabama Museum of Natural History in the future. Dr. Friel says the museum's fossil excursions are popular and fill up fast each year. He encourages participants to donate exceptional finds like this to the museum so they can be preserved for research or public viewing.

Lucky Find!

"I hoped there might be additional dinosaur fossil finds by our participants when we returned this summer," Friel stated, "but little did I know that I would be the lucky one to find a dinosaur fossil this year!"

More Dino Discoveries

This comes after two dinosaur toe bones were also found during a similar museum trip earlier in 2024. Alabama, you are full of surprises!

Local Farmer's Group Backs Corley Ellis for Re-Election!

Big news for Shelby County's House District 41! State Rep. Corley Ellis is getting a huge boost, with the Alabama Farmers Federation officially endorsing his re-election bid.

Why the Farmers are Feeling the Ellis Love

John DeLoach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation, says they're all in because Ellis "has a proven record of excellence." Apparently, he's super accessible and actually listens to what farmers need. Gotta love that!

More About Ellis

This Auburn University grad (B.S. and MBA!) runs Ellis Properties Inc. He also put in serious time on the Shelby County Commission before heading to the state house.

Community Man

Ellis isn't just about politics and business. He's actively involved with groups like SafeHouse of Shelby County and CASA, plus the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. He knows his community!

Ellis Reacts

"It is an honor to receive the endorsement of Alfa Farmers,” said Ellis, showing his appreciation. He promises to keep fighting for everyone in District 41.

Family Man

Corley and his wife, Julie, live in Columbiana with their son, Jamison.

What's Alfa?

The Alabama Farmers Federation is a big deal – the state's largest farm organization with over 365,000 member families. They’re all about that grassroots endorsement process!

Hoover City Council Candidates Unite for Financial Transparency!

Get ready, ChumCity! A powerhouse coalition of ten Hoover City Council candidates is vowing to shake things up! Led by transparency champion Robin Schultz, these candidates are promising to demand a full-blown state audit of Hoover's finances on their very first day if elected. Talk about a bold move!

The Red Flags Can't Be Ignored!

Schultz, known for her work with The Hoover Channel and her relentless pursuit of accountability, is leading the charge. This comes after a city-commissioned review uncovered some seriously concerning financial issues, including a whopping $36 million fund balance overstatement and mysteriously deleted financial files. Yikes! The review even warned that these problems could create opportunities for fraud.

Demanding Answers, Together!

“We can’t just ignore these major red flags,” Schultz declared. “Hoover taxpayers deserve complete clarity, and our coalition is committed to making that happen by introducing a resolution to request a forensic audit from the Alabama State Board of Examiners.”

Meet the Transparency Team!

The coalition includes Schultz, Clint Bircheat, Gene Smith, Kenneth Cox, Ashley Lovell, Donna Mazur, Steve Lawrence, Steve McClinton, Khristi Driver, and Derrick Murphy. A united front ready to fight for you, Hoover!

Putting Hoover First!

“Let’s be clear, this isn’t about politics—it’s about rebuilding trust,” emphasized Ashley Lovell, Place 3 candidate. “Robin’s leadership brought us together to demand answers and, crucially, action. Hoover needs leaders who prioritize transparency over excuses.”

Immediate Action Promised!

These candidates are serious. If elected, their first move will be introducing a resolution calling for an immediate and independent audit by the Alabama State Auditor’s Office. No delays, no excuses!

Rebuilding Confidence

“Hoover residents deserve leaders who act decisively and put the community first,” Schultz added. “Our coalition is united to deliver accountability and rebuild confidence in our city’s governance.”

Mark your calendars, ChumCity! The 2025 Hoover municipal election for mayor and city council seats is on August 26. This coalition is offering one of the strongest transparency platforms we've seen so far. Are you ready for change?

Auburn Claims More Championships!

Hold up, ChumCity! Auburn University just added seven more national football titles to the trophy case! That brings the grand total to nine! The Tigers are roaring about their newly claimed championships from 1910, 1913, 1914, 1958, 1983, 1993, and 2004. And hey, now both Pat Dye and Tommy Tuberville can officially be called championship-winning head coaches! War Eagle!

Tuberville's a Busy Bee!

Tommy Tuberville, the Coach turned Senator, is making waves! He snagged an endorsement from none other than "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks for his supposed 2026 gubernatorial run. But that's not all! Senator Tuberville also chimed in on the NFL, apparently not thrilled with the male cheerleaders popping up online. Sounds like someone's got opinions!

Tuscaloosa: Dangerous College Town?

Yikes! Tuscaloosa's been ranked the second most dangerous college town in the whole U.S.A.! This has sparked calls for beefed-up security measures.

California's Redistricting Woes

Looks like some folks are not happy with California's redistricting. U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley's calling for action, and Speaker Mike Johnson says he's on it!

Alabama Schools: Room for Improvement

Good news, ChumCity! Most Alabama schools are showing improvement on those state tests! However, achievement gaps still exist, so there's definitely room to grow. Keep studying, kids!

Trump's Ukraine Stance

President Trump is making it clear: no U.S. soldiers on the ground in Ukraine as a security guarantee.

Trump: The Dealmaker?

A bunch of Americans approve of President Trump's meeting with Putin! Alabama Republican leaders are praising Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, calling it a diplomatic triumph. Senator Katie Britt even declared, "President Trump is the President of Peace and the Dealmaker in Chief. History needs his strong leadership on the world stage in this pivotal moment."

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

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