Several young Alabamians are now looking forward to a bright future serving their country after Sen. Tommy Tuberville today announced eleven U.S. Service Academy appointments. “America’s national security depends on brave young men and women who answer the call to serve in our armed forces,” said Tuberville (R-Auburn). “Receiving an appointment to a U.S. service […]

As the youngest woman in the Senate and a mom, Sen. Katie Britt understands the challenges of motherhood. And, with Mother’s Day coming this weekend, she introduced legislation to increase support for women during some of the more difficult phases of motherhood, such as prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development. The bill, More Opportunities for […]

Cliff Sims, Yellowhammer News founder and advisor to former President Donald Trump,  joined conservative personality and former U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy in a Fox News podcast Tuesday. Sims and Gowdy’s main topic of discussion hinged on the intersection of faith and politics. Gowdy asked Sims, who comes from a long line of preachers, how he […]

The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees has announced that Mr. Goodrich ‘Dus’ Rogers has been elected to be its new Chairman while Mrs. Valerie Gray has been named the new Vice Chairperson of the board. Rogers was first appointed in 2021 by Governor Kay Ivey to serve District 5 in the state. He […]

Governor Kay Ivey officially approved legislation establishing an Alabama Blockchain Study Commission. The bill was introduced in April by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). The commission will begin by examining the laws and regulations governing blockchain and cryptocurrency within the state. It will also analyze the practicality and validity of using blockchain technology in government […]

As an imminent Israeli offensive against the Gazan city of Rafah begins to unfold, the small Judeo-Middle Eastern country is increasingly reliant upon US arms to achieve its long term goal of wiping out the terrorist organization, Hamas. However, legislators are now saying that an increasingly important shipment of weaponry has been halted by the […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is pursuing all legal avenues available to combat what conservative officials in all states are calling a “radical” change to Title IX by President Joe Biden’s administration. Marshall announced he filed for a preliminary injunction on Wednesday. The change, which took effect on Aug. 1, expands the reach of Title […]

A recent report revealed that Alabama’s Black Belt Region had a $3.8 billion statewide economic impact for 2023. That’s a $1.9 billion increase from 2020 just a few short years ago. Additionally, tourism in the area reportedly created an estimated 45,500 jobs during the same time frame. Pam Swanner, Director of the Alabama Black Belt […]

A chef from Odette, a beloved restaurant in Florence, has been named the winner of the 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off. The competition pits some of the best cooks in the entire state against one another with the winner taking home $2,500 and a chance to win this summer’s 2024 Great American Seafood Cook-Off in […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger, a member of the Alabama House-Senate conference committee on the 2024 legal gambling package and State Senator for Cullman dispelled the substance of a viral text chain circulated throughout his district over the weekend. In an Instagram video to his 22.7k followers, Gudger (R-Cullman) said he wanted to “set the record […]

Alabama A&M, the largest HBCU in the state, was the recent recipient of a $1.2 million endowment. The sizeable donation comes from the John Stallworth Foundation. The organization, run by the university alum and NFL Hall of Famer, has provided merit-based scholarships for deserving students attending Alabama A&M since 1980. Stallworth announced the gift after […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was recently awarded the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) Distinguished Service Award at the company’s 2024 Power Supply Conference in Orange Beach. “We are most appreciative of General Marshall’s tireless efforts to fight for Alabama consumers regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s overreaching regulations which will severely impact the electric utility […]

The Uptown District of Birmingham was recently named a “Neighborhood to Watch” by Forbes Magazine. The publication said that the district has experienced over $1 billion in recent investments. “These assets are critical to Birmingham’s tourism industry and its ability to attract major concerts and events for our city,” David Fleming, CEO at REV Birmingham, […]

State Sen. Greg Albritton joined Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal last week to discuss his ‘no’ vote on 2024 gaming legislation that he originally helped to craft this session. “Three particular aspects of the conference report that came out are just unpalatable for me to stand in support of it,” Albritton (R-Atmore) explained. “First off, […]

In big news for the Alabama Community College System, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing recently published test results indicating that nursing pass rates in the state’s system are higher than the national average. In fact, according to the Alabama Board of Nursing, more than 95% of the colleges’ LPN candidates and nearly […]

With hopes of setting sights high, Wallace Community College Selma hosted more than 700 middle and high school students Thursday at Craig Field Airport. The large gathering was part of Aviation Day, an event hosted by the college in collaboration with the airport and Industrial Authority. “Aviation Day at WCCS is a testament to our […]

The annual Exceptional Anglers event, Gone Fishin’, Not Just Wishin’, returns to Oak Mountain State Park next week, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced. The occasion is set for May 8-10 and will teach basic fishing skills to students with disabilities from the Alabaster City, Pelham City, Shelby County, and Jefferson County […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences is officially coming to Demopolis after a 28-3 vote of approval Thursday in the state Senate. The high school will be open to students from throughout the state and will be a residential school like the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering in Huntsville, Alabama School of Math […]

Sen. Katie Britt is continuing her fight to protect America’s children from the ongoing, mental health crisis currently taking place across the country. As part of that push, on Thursday Britt joined three of her fellow Senators in introducing the Kids Off Social Media Act. If enacted, the bipartisan legislation would set a minimum age […]

Alabama’s U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined a group of fellow Senate colleagues today in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. In the letter, the legislators expressed concern over the Biden Administration’s “radical” climate agenda and inquired about the current […]

Throughout her political career, Governor Kay Ivey has always led through faith. Tuesday, on the 73rd National Day of Prayer, Ivey released a message to Alabamians urging them to remain pious in their beliefs even in the face of adversity. “Our state, our nation, and our world have seen recent hardships, but our faith remained […]

A beloved Tuscaloosa attorney passed away after a hard fight with cancer. Bob Prince was the founding partner of Prince, Glover, and Hayes. According to the firm, Prince was known for his tremendous prowess in the courtroom, generosity, faith, and steadfast support of his clients. “Juries paid attention to every word he said, he commanded […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey joined the totality of other Republican governors Wednesday in recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. In light of a 400% increase in cases of antisemitism across the nation, the message from Ivey and 26 other governors rings loudly. “As governors and community leaders, we are honored to recognize May as Jewish American […]

In an effort to better accommodate its growing number of employees, the University of Alabama in Birmingham announced today that it has opened an Early Learning Center. The addition to the school will help to address the growing need for child care at UAB. The new one-story building has increased the ability to accommodate 174% […]