State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) announced on Thursday that he would not seek another term as chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. Democrats will elect a new party chair during their organizational meeting on August 13 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), according to Alabama Media Group. England was elected as the minority party’s chair […]

The first identified case of monkeypox virus infection has been confirmed in Alabama, according to county and state public health officials. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) confirmed the initial case Friday. A press release advised that both public health entities remain on alert for additional cases. The […]

Friday, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to lambast the Democrat-sponsored “Ensuring Access to Abortion Act.” The legislation would solidify into federal law the right to an abortion and extend well beyond what was afforded in the now-overturned Roe v. Wade. In his address to the […]

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a 328-101 vote. As the lower chamber’s bill differs from the U.S. Senate’s version, the package now heads to conference where representatives from both bodies will work to hash out differences. Alabama’s congressional delegation voted 5-2 for […]

A collaborative effort among state leadership and workforce development entities has placed Alabama’s workforce on track to surpass the state’s ambitious postsecondary attainment goal, according to Gov. Kay Ivey. The governor’s “Success Plus” plan aims to add 500,000 individuals with postsecondary credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025. According to the Center for Regional Economic […]

Included in the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) are numerous provisions supporting Alabama’s robust defense industry. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday to encourage his colleagues to support the bill in a bipartisan […]

The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday released its draft Environmental Impact Study regarding the branch’s decision to relocate U.S. Space Command to Redstone Arsenal. According to the study’s findings, Huntsville serving as home to the combatant command would have “no significant impacts on the human or natural environment.” In accordance with federal law, the draft […]

Throughout his tenure as Alabama Secretary of State, John Merrill has been frequently targeted by numerous progressive individuals and far-left advocacy organizations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), liberal in-state media and prominent Democrats have repeatedly slammed Merrill and the election integrity measures supported by his office. Most recently, Alabama’s chief elections official has been […]

The state of Alabama is suffering the consequences of the Biden administration’s liberal border policies, according to Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt. Recently updated statistics compiled by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) show that approximately 91,000 illegal immigrants reside in the Yellowhammer State. According to Britt, the mass influx of migrants that […]

The U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced that the City of Oxford had received a $1.5 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant for infrastructure enhancement. Made possible by dollars authorized in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the project will fund resurfacing of the Bynum Cutoff Road and drainage improvements, according to the department. […]

Huntsville-headquartered Redstone Federal Credit Union (RFCU) is the best credit union in the state of Alabama, according to Forbes. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Forbes has recognized RFCU as one of the top credit unions in the state. The national business magazine issues annual rankings based on a review of member surveys and […]

Tuesday, the Alabama Innovation Corporation announced the opening of applications for a small business grant program designed to jumpstart entrepreneurship and innovation. According to the governor’s office, funds awarded from the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program aim to grow the state’s economy by stimulating research and commercialization. Alabama-based recipients of Phase I and Phase II […]

Charter flights departing from the U.S.-Mexico border have routinely arrived at Alabama airports, often times just hours after midnight, an analysis of fight-tracking data conducted by Yellowhammer News confirms. The irregular flight patterns consist of multi-passenger aircraft that departed from Texas at El Paso International Airport and arrived in Alabama at Montgomery Regional Airport and […]

Parroting a narrative promoted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Democratic Party U.S. Senate nominee Will Boyd claims that “voter suppression” is alive and well in the state of Alabama. On his official campaign website, Boyd alleges, “Not all Alabamians are being treated equally even though Alabama has been called the cradle of civil […]

Congressional Republicans recently penned a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to end the practice of directing legal settlements to partisan, non-victim organizations. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) led 14 of his fellow upper chamber GOP colleagues in the letter, which was also signed by 20 congressmen […]

Amid immense speculation that Democratic voters crossed over to partake in the Republican primary to sway the election’s outcome, the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has come out in public support of party registration. The reform to Alabama’s electoral system would close party primaries to voters of the opposite political affiliation. Republicans outvoted Democrats nearly 4:1 […]

The University of Alabama recently launched the Sworn Officer Scholarship Program to recognize the service of local first responders and their families. The scholarship program is open to sworn officers, and their children, who provide services to the university’s campus faculty, staff, students and visitors. Scholarships will be available to eligible sworn officers of the […]

During a recent broadcast of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) provided his take on the state’s financial health. Led by chamber budget committee chairs State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) and State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark), lawmakers have held informal budget hearings with state agencies to learn of departments’ financial […]

Local and state officials recently joined Farpoint Development to announce the launch of a project to build the Regional East Alabama Logistics (REAL) Park. The project is geared toward supercharging economic growth in the Tuskegee region, according to area stakeholders. Farpoint has begun construction on the project’s first structure, which is an expandable, 169,000-square-foot spec […]

This November, Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt will face off against progressive Democrat Will Boyd to determine the state’s replacement for retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa). Tea Party Express, a nationwide conservative grassroots advocacy organization, on Friday announced its endorsement of Britt in the November 8 general election contest. Founded in 2009, Tea […]

Six Alabama small business owners were recently hosted by Meta, Facebook’s parent company, in Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) to discuss how social media helps their companies’ operations. The women entrepreneurs discussed their experiences as small business owners and spoke about challenges that women and minorities face in their fields. […]

Everbloom Health has opened its new manufacturing facility on HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s campus in Huntsville, which will expand the food manufacturer’s portfolio of barley-based food products. According to a release, Everbloom Health’s barley-based offerings are catered to health-conscious consumers and individuals following kidney or renal diets. In a statement announcing the new manufacturing facility, […]

In light of last week’s killing of Bibb County sheriff’s deputy Brad Johnson, Alabama’s so-called “Good Time” laws have been placed under the microscope. Austin Hall, the alleged cop killer who holds an extensive rap sheet in numerous counties, has been charged with three counts of capital murder and one count of attempted murder. Facing […]

The highest civilian honor has been bestowed upon Montgomery native Fred Gray, as the legendary civil rights attorney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during an official ceremony at the White House on Thursday. Gray’s storied legal career includes representing famed Alabama civil rights icons Rosa Parks, former U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Dr. […]