The Yellowhammer State’s June home sales turned around a nine-month decline, according to the Alabama Association of Realtors. The 6,577 homes sold in June is a 1.9% increase over May. “This recent increase in sales may indicate that buyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and are continuing to pursue homeownership,” said RaJane Johnson, president […]

The Cullman Police Department arrested three men for the alleged beating of an 18-year-old man at Rock the South last weekend. In a news conference today, Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta announced that William Joseph Vinson Jr., 20, of Harvest; Zachary Scott Taylor, 21, of Athens; and Chance Marcus Alan Starling, 20, of Toney; have […]

If you’re an amateur photographer with a passion for Alabama’s outdoors, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources may have a contest just for you. The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, set to open Aug. 1, is made possible through a partnership between the ADCNR and the Alabama Department of Tourism. It will showcase […]

Following a trend of sold-out events, the Alabama Republican Party’s summer dinner – featuring former President Donald Trump – is on track to join that same category. “The response we’ve received since we announced President Trump as our keynote speaker has been overwhelming,” said ALGOP Chairman John Wahl. “We expect individual tickets to be sold […]

Construction Forms has acquired Birmingham-based Tricon Wear Solutions, the company announced Monday. Tricon is a manufacturer of abrasion, wear-resistant products, specializing in highly engineered steel plates and other fabricated products. Construction Forms is a portfolio company of H.I.G Capital. Todd Plate, president and CEO of Tricon, praised the companies “shared vision.” “Both companies have a […]

In her latest effort to help Alabama “reach its full potential,” Sen. Katie Britt has pushed two bills out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations which will provide close to $112 million in funding for transportation and water infrastructure projects throughout the Yellowhammer State. “Our local roads, highways, and airports connect Alabama’s families, small businesses, […]

Veterans are ready to serve and, to answer that, National Hire a Veteran Day is set for Tuesday. The initiative, started by the nonprofit organization Still Serving Veterans, aims to assist veterans in finding jobs, while also promoting their ability to positively impact their place of unemployment. “Veterans are used to operating in difficult situations […]

Fall is a couple months away which means it will be time for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop, by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Participants of the three-day workshop, Oct. 6-8, will be able to choose four classes from the more than 50 that are offered. The classes include backyard wildlife, camp […]

The wait is over. Former Bama football star Bryce Young has signed his rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers. Young is reportedly set to make as much as $37.95 million guaranteed from his new deal, with $24.6 million coming as a signing bonus. Bryce Young agrees to terms on rookie contracthttps://t.co/6LSrMzURBh — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore cited the Biden administration’s “disastrous immigration policies” Thursday when he voted in favor of the Schools Not Shelters Act. The legislation comes in response to recent comments by leaders in New York City and state. New York Mayor Eric Adams reportedly said that he plans to house asylum seekers in 30 […]

The Escambia County Public Fishing Lake will remain closed for draining and restocking for the next two years, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday. During the closure, the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is planning to restock the lake with sport fish species, including largemouth bass. This follows years of large […]

Calling it a “critical time” to donate blood, Yellowhammer News’ Scott Chambers gave more information on a blood drive today in Albertville. “As summer can be a critical time for blood supplies across the Yellowhammer State, One YHN Radio Network affiliate is helping raise awareness about blood donation,” said Chambers. “WQSB Radio in Albertville is […]

The director of the Alabama Rural Water Association said training and partnerships are key to modernizing and ensuring a safe drinking water supply. ARWA Director Rob White testified at a recent Senate Ag hearing led by Sen. Tommy Tuberville. “I would say the most critical element would be your trained operators who have to oversee […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining the holds he has placed on high ranking military positions Thursday. On the Senate floor, Tuberville spoke about a less than productive Senate Armed Services Committee briefing centered around the holds that Pentagon officials took part in. “This morning, the Pentagon staff who is in charge of […]

Montgomery has gained a “world class fiber network” which is expected to grow the city’s technological relevance within the state of Alabama. The company providing the new fiber network, C-Spire, has already made nearly 2,000 homes and more than 400 businesses in the Montgomery area fiber accessible. “C Spire’s fiber network expansion to Montgomery will […]

According to the National Children’s Alliance, more than 600,000 children are abused in the U.S. every year. Recent national data also shows that an estimated 1,750 children died from abuse and neglect in 2020 alone. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is helping to improve those numbers. As of this week, she has managed to secure a […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Wednesday a hearing on holds and abortion policy within the U.S. military provided “no answers” to his inquiries. “We had a briefing this morning with the Armed Services Committee with the people who actually put this (military abortion policy) together for the White House and the Pentagon,” Tuberville said at his […]

Mobile officially became the second largest city in the state of Alabama Tuesday. The news follows votes in unincorporated West Mobile that allowed voters in the Kings Branch subdivision, the Cottage Hill Corridor, the Orchard Estates subdivision, and the Airport Boulevard Corridor to decide if they were in favor of officially becoming a part of […]

The Anniston Army Depot has been classified as a Depot Source of Repair, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers  announced Tuesday. The designation is for the Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower program and Booker Combat Vehicle. “I am proud to announce the Anniston Army Depot being designated at the new DSOR for this combat vehicle,” said Rogers (R-Saks), […]

Since its debut in 2012, Pepsi’s Rock the South country music festival has been a huge economic stimulus for the Cullman area and this year’s festival is set to possibly be the largest yet, organizers say. The festival ,which has generated over $10 million for Cullman since its inception, has hosted some of the biggest […]

The nation’s best-looking police vehicle may be cruising Alabama, if the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wins a nationwide vote. ALEA is taking part in the 10th annual America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. The competition, hosted by the American Association of State Troopers, pits highway patrol and state police organizations against one another for the coveted prize […]

When veterans Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh were taken prisoner by Russian forces near the northern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, they didn’t know if they would see their home state of Alabama ever again. However, after 105 days in captivity, the men returned home. Now, one of them has gone back to the war-torn country […]

Sen. Katie Britt has become a major voice regarding severe weather detection, especially when it relates to Alabama. In legislation that she has helped to pass, there is a provision that gives millions in funding to a major weather installation network that provides invaluable weather forecasts for the southern part of the state. The South […]

Supporters of four state universities will soon have redesigned license plates to choose from, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue. Beginning Aug. 1, the redesigned car tags will be available for Samford University, and the universities of Montevallo, North Alabama, and West Alabama. The new plates will cost $50 above the state taxes and […]