Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the state’s portion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding designated for broadband expansion had successfully been transferred to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). By way of a memorandum of understanding, ADECA will be the state agency that oversees the administration of the $276 million […]

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant recently met with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., his campaign confirmed with Yellowhammer News on Wednesday. While noting that the two met on Monday, the Durant campaign would not comment further on the specifics of the meeting. The meeting confirmation comes on […]

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning withdrew his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks’ (R-Huntsville) bid for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat. Last week, Washington Examiner reported on an interview the outlet conducted with Trump during which he expressed his grievances with Brooks’ performance in the race. The outlet referenced Yellowhammer News’ reporting of […]

Tuesday, retired U.S. Army Cpl. Robert Curtis Andry was presented with the Purple Heart medal for his heroics during World War II. The awarding, presented by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), came on Andry’s 97th birthday. “Today, I was honored to present Cpl. Andry with a Purple Heart medal to recognize his sacrifice and dedication […]

Two prominent members of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry have joined forces in an effort to see that the GOP retakes control of the U.S. Senate after the 2022 midterm elections. Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) officially issued his endorsement of University of Georgia football legend Herschel Walker in his bid to seek the […]

Monday, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) announced its endorsement of Republican Katie Britt in her candidacy for the U.S. Senate. The regional trade association represents more than 2.3 million members of credit unions in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. In a statement, LSCU & Affiliates CEO Patrick La Pine hailed Britt for her former […]

In an astounding feat in the legal profession, Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Jay Mitchell will soon send three law clerks to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. As noted by David Lat in the Original Jurisdiction newsletter, this is very rare for a state court judge. While it is seen as […]

Monday, the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund announced its endorsement of former Business Council of Alabama CEO Katie Britt in her Republican candidacy for the U.S. Senate. In a release announcing the endorsement, National Wildlife Federation Action Fund CEO Collin O’Mara sang the praises of Britt, who serves on the Alabama Wildlife Federation board of […]

Birmingham-based Apex Roofing & Restoration was recently awarded the ranking of 60th on the Inc. 5000 Regionals list of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast. In addition to the prestigious ranking, Apex advised in a release that it had completed its transition into the company’s new Hoover headquarters, which houses 150 corporate staff members […]

Should the GOP regain control of the upper chamber of Congress after the 2022 midterm elections, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will likely be the frontrunner to once again become the highest-ranking senator. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), candidate for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat, announced his opposition to McConnell assuming the role of […]

While the chances of a comprehensive gaming bill passing the Alabama Senate appears to have met a standstill, an effort is underway in the lower chamber to pass what is being referred to as a “clean lottery bill.” Sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island), the bill would allow the citizenry to vote whether […]

The three-way contest to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) took a dramatic turn this week as former President Donald Trump publicly expressed discontent with U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), who once led the field by a significant margin. The former president lamented Brooks’ comments made during last year’s rally in Cullman, where he […]

The State of Alabama has been allocated nearly $312 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be utilized in recovery efforts stemming from damage caused by Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, which pummeled the state’s coastal region in fall 2020. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated the $311,732,000 in CDBG […]

Earlier this week, Nathan Kirk of Oneonta prevailed in his battle with the Alabama Department of Revenue over a personalized license plate that the department recalled due to “objectionable” wording. According to the department, its guidelines do not allow the “f-word, or any acronym for such, on a personalized license plate.” However, Kirk maintained that […]

Earlier this legislative session, a bill sponsored by State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) to create education savings accounts to follow students to the schools of their parents’ choice failed to gain traction in the Senate. However, an alternative and less comprehensive form of school choice legislation passed the upper chamber earlier this week. Sponsored by […]

Stanislav Horuna is currently on the Ukrainian battlefield defending his nation against the Russian bombardment. This summer, he intends to be in the Yellowhammer State competing in The World Games 2022. The 33-year-old athlete-turned-soldier serves as the captain of Ukraine’s national karate team. Horuna is the holder of a bronze medal he claimed during last […]

Thursday, the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) announced its 14th round of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the state legislature. ALFA utilizes FarmPAC, the federation’s political arm, in issuing endorsements for candidates seeking public office. The following candidates now hold an official endorsement from FarmPAC: State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) State Rep. Steve Hurst (R-Munford) […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Thursday released his U.S. Senate campaign’s first television advertisement of the 2022 primary election cycle. The ad, titled “January 6th,” embraces the congressman’s speech at the Ellipse and touts his candidacy holding the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. The 30-second spot features Brooks taking a swipe at Republicans […]

Thursday, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt announced the launch of her campaign’s law enforcement coalition and advisory committee. According to her campaign, the “Stars and Shields for Katie Britt” coalition features more than 50 sheriffs and chiefs of police across Alabama. Additionally, Britt released her new television advertisement, titled “Back the Blue,” featuring Shelby […]

Yellowhammer News has obtained a television advertisement prepared by Club for Growth Action which takes aim at Republican U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt. The 30-second spot goes on the offensive against Britt over her former service as CEO of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) when she publicly supported the 2019 state gas tax increase. […]

During a Tuesday interview with Washington Examiner, former President Donald Trump reportedly expressed his displeasure with U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and his performance in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race. According to Washington Examiner, part of Trump’s grievance against Brooks concerns the congressman’s misstep at last year’s rally in Cullman where he told rally goers to […]

State Sen. Greg Albritton’s (R-Atmore) comprehensive gaming bill appears to have met its fate in the 2022 regular legislative session, according to State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro). During a Tuesday appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Livingston detailed the current state of Albritton’s proposal to establish a state education lottery and gambling commission. If […]

Niagara Bottling, one of the nation’s most prominent beverage manufacturers, on Wednesday announced plans to open a production facility in Opelika. According to the governor’s office, the company’s estimated investment in the facility sits at $112 million. An initial 50 jobs will be created at the bottling plant, which will be located in the Northeast […]

Retired U.S. Army Colonel Casey Wardynski, Republican candidate for Alabama’s fifth congressional district, on Wednesday released his campaign’s first television advertisement of the 2022 primary election cycle. According to Wardynski’s campaign, the ad is accompanied with a “significant” districtwide cable and broadcast media buy. The ad, titled “With Trump,” recalls Wardynski’s service in the armed […]