The U.S. House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines Friday to advance the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill, averting a government shutdown. In its final vote prior to the Christmas break, the chamber voted 225-201 to approve the Senate-led government funding bill. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) was the Alabama House delegation’s lone vote […]

Gov. Kay Ivey this week made surprise visits to two major Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) facilities and expressed her appreciation to correctional officers and support staff. During her visits to Kilby Correctional Facility and Tutwiler Women’s Facility, which were made during shift changes, Ivey met with every present staff member individually.  Demonstrating her gratitude […]

As Americans continue to flee to the Southeast, the Yellowhammer State has become one of the nation’s top destinations. According to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau, Alabama added 24,450 residents over the course of one year. The state ranked 15th for the largest population increase in the nation. From July 1, 2021 […]

In U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby’s (R-Tuscaloosa) final legislative effort of his 36-year senatorial career, the master appropriator once again delivered for the state of Alabama. The U.S. Senate passed the fiscal year 2023 appropriations package by a 68-29 vote Thursday afternoon, averting a government shutdown. The bill will now head to the U.S. House of […]

ADS-TEC Energy, a German-owned electric charging infrastructure producer, is establishing its first U.S. location in Auburn. To serve the North American market, ADS-TEC plans to invest $8 million and create around 180 jobs over the next two years, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce. The company’s Lee County facility will include sales, warehousing and […]

The Lauderdale County jailbreak featuring prisoner Casey White and correctional officer Vicky White has been given the Hollywood treatment. Now available for viewing on streaming service Tubi, “Prisoner of Love” details the love saga that captured the nation this year. The movie, produced by Marvista Entertainment, details the events that transpired over the course of […]

For the 10th time since 2011, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has assembled the nation’s top recruiting class. Saban’s unprecedented dominance on the recruiting trail continued Wednesday, which marked the beginning of Division I football’s early signing period. With four five-star and 19 four-star recruits, Alabama has earned commitments from 22 of ESPN’s top […]

Auburn University may have exceeded expectations with its 2023 recruiting class, according to head football coach Hugh Freeze. As of reporting time, the Tigers sit in the No. 16 spot on the Rivals.com team recruiting rankings. Given the disappointing regular season Auburn experienced, Freeze and company are hoping their recruiting efforts can translate into on-the-field […]

Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced Wednesday seven lawmakers he has appointed to serve as House committee chairs. As previously reported by Yellowhammer News, Ledbetter has announced the creation of the new House Committee on Ports, Waterways, and Intermodal Transit. “These committee chairs will handle some of the most important issues that affect the daily lives of […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is hopeful Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will outline how American tax dollars are being spent during his address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Included in the government funding bill before the U.S. Senate is an additional $45 billion in aid to the embattled country. Alabama’s junior senator, who […]

The former Goodyear Tire property in Gadsden has been purchased by an investor group, Mayor Craig Ford recently announced. According to Ford, Phoenix investors plans to utilize the 3 million-square-foot facility for a multi-tenant complex. The commercial real estate firm revitalizes unused facilities to become suitable for the occupancy of large manufacturing sites. The complex’s […]

Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced Tuesday his appointments to key staff positions for the speaker’s office. Ledbetter, the House GOP Caucus pick for the highest-ranking position in the Alabama House of Representatives, is expected to officially be handed the speaker’s gavel when the chamber meets for an organizational session in January. “Running the day-to-day operations […]

Throughout his 36-year career in the upper chamber of Congress, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) staked his claim as being one of the body’s most skilled negotiators. Shelby, 88, bid his farewell address on the Senate floor last week. On Jan. 3, when the 118th Congress is seated, an era will come to an end. […]

The U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack issued criminal referrals Monday to the Justice Department for former President Donald Trump. The committee, whose panel was handpicked by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), referred Trump under four criminal statutes. They are obstructing an official proceeding, making false statements, defrauding the U.S. and inciting […]

Boeing has delivered two Huntsville-managed ground-based interceptors to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Fort Greely, Alaska. Fort Greely is home to missile fields that protect the homeland against long-range ballistic threats posed by foreign adversaries. According to Boeing, the interceptors will enhance the capabilities of MDA’s Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system. Jim Bryan, […]

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus will make its case for Medicaid expansion during the upcoming legislative session, according to Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville). The issue of expanding Medicaid has long been an item of importance to the Legislature’s minority party. Accomplishing this, however, has proven to be a daunting task given the supermajority Republicans […]

Defying college football norms, star Alabama quarterback Bryce Young announced last week his intention to play in the Sugar Bowl. Atypical for a player with such a high draft grade given the risk of injury, Young’s decision was based on his desire to “finish with my teammates this season.” “Again, there’s been a lot of […]

Four additional auto suppliers in Alabama have utilized child labor in recent years, investigative reporting conducted by Reuters found. The father of a 14-year-old Guatemalan girl told Reuters his daughter worked this May at Hwashin America Corp. in Greenville, a supplier of the two car brands, assembling auto body components. The account was bolstered by […]

Linebacker Will Anderson Jr. and quarterback Bryce Young will play in Alabama’s upcoming bowl game, ESPN’s Chris Low reported Friday. According to Low, an ESPN senior writer, Coach Nick Saban has confirmed that his No. 5-ranked Crimson Tide will have no opt outs in its postseason matchup. Saban previously signaled his desire for players to […]

Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach died Monday night at the age of 61, the university announced Tuesday. According to a release from the university, the Bulldogs’ coach died at University of Mississippi Medical Center after complications from a heart condition. In a statement, the Leach family said the longtime college football coach “was […]

Paul Housel, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s (R-Haleyville) district director, is set to retire after 25 years of service in the federal government. In a statement announcing Housel’s retirement, Aderholt praised his longtime district director for his efforts in serving the constituency. “It is bittersweet that we announce Paul Housel, our district director, will be retiring […]

Gov. Kay Ivey sent a memo Monday to all agency heads announcing a ban on the use of TikTok on all state devices and the state network. The popular video-sharing social media app has come under increased scrutiny of late from national security officials due to its affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party. The federal […]

Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach is reportedly in “critical” condition after experiencing a health emergency Sunday evening. According to a statement released by the Bulldogs’ athletic department, Leach suffered a “personal health issue at his home.” The university offered no further comment. Citing multiple sources, the Jackson, Miss., Clarion Ledger reported that Leach collapsed […]

86 years have passed since Alabama native Jesse Owens enshrined his name in history after displaying a historical performance at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. The 22-year-old Owens took stage in Nazi Germany representing the United States amidst global media coverage and ongoing struggles for Civil Rights. It was at this pivotal time in history […]