U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced Thursday the departure of Stephen Boyd as chief of staff, who will exit the office later this month to seek private sector opportunities. Mary Blanche Hankey, who currently serves Alabama’s junior senator as chief counsel and policy advisor, will become Tuberville’s new chief of staff. “Stephen Boyd exemplifies the […]

On Wednesday, Secretary of State-elect Wes Allen announced staff appointments for his office which will become effective Jan. 16 after he is inaugurated. Clay Helms Helms, who served in the Secretary of State’s office for the previous three officeholders, will be elevated to chief of staff. The Auburn University graduate and Troy native has served […]

While perhaps never in doubt, Tuesday night’s election results proved that the Republican Party has maintained its stronghold of Alabama politics. Across the board, GOP candidates for statewide offices dominated their Democrat and Libertarian opponents. Note: All election results are current as of reporting time. Governor Gov. Kay Ivey bested Democrat Yolanda Flowers 67.38% to […]

Alabama’s electorate delivered a significant blow to Libertarians, who sought to present an alternative to the state’s two major political parties. In order to gain statewide ballot access for the next election, a third party must check multiple boxes during the previous election cycle. As outlined by state law, one prerequisite for minor political parties to […]

Democrats were eyeing three Madison County legislative seats that were believed to be competitive. However, voters in those districts delivered victories for the Republican candidates. After redistricting, the state’s minority party identified one Senate seat and two House seats that it could possibly flip. Democrats’ efforts proved to no avail as the GOP candidates comfortably […]

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, bestowed immense praise upon U.S. Sen.-elect Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for her “much-deserved victory.” Britt defeated Democrat Will Boyd by a 66.75% to 30.92% margin with 94% reporting. Libertarian John Sophocleus holding 2.33% of the vote. In a statement released shortly after the race […]

Garnering nearly 70% of the vote, Gov. Kay Ivey earned the approval of a vast majority of Alabama voters and cruised to re-election Tuesday night. With 95% reporting, Ivey holds 67.38% of the vote. Democrat Yolanda Flowers has 29.36%, with Libertarian Jimmy Blake holding 3.27% of all votes cast. Reacting to Ivey’s victory was the […]

The voters of Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District have spoken. Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) has been elected to represent the Tennessee Valley on Capitol Hill as its next congressman. While election results are still being posted, the Associated Press has called the race for Strong over Democratic Party nominee Kathy Warner-Stanton. Upon taking […]

U.S. Sen.-Elect Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is the first woman elected to represent Alabama in the upper chamber of Congress. In a dominant election night performance, Britt handily defeated Democratic Party nominee Will Boyd for the seat held by retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa). While unofficial election results are expected to be provided later Tuesday […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is “confident” in the GOP’s ability to maintain a majority of legislative seats in Madison County. In light of redistricting and growth in the Huntsville area, Democrats are growing increasingly optimistic that the party can take legislative seats away from Republicans. The Huntsville area races seen as highly competitive […]

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt was greeted by a crowd of supporters at the Montgomery polling site of Huntington College’s Drum Theater. After casting her ballot, Britt released a statement lauding the support she had received from Alabama’s electorate throughout the race. “Seeing so many children and parents come out to cheer us on […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has given a 4.5-star rating to Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Alabama’s Blue Advantage Plan. CMS uses a five-star system to measure the quality and experience of Medicare Advantage health and prescription drug plans, according to a release. The overall rating is based on information […]

The ripple effect of record inflation and high gas prices has put the nation’s economy in a dangerous place, according to Twinkle Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh, president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, spoke to Yellowhammer News recently about how President Joe Biden’s decisions on energy policy have dramatically affected the health of the economy. “Joe Biden […]

Veterans Day (formerly known as Armistice Day) is observed every year on Nov. 11 to honor the veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The holiday began as a day to reflect on the heroism of all who died in service of our country, and it falls on Nov. 11 because this is the anniversary […]

The recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores showed Alabama made slight progress in elementary level student achievement. However, The Nation’s Report Card showed that Alabama public school students were still lacking in math and reading proficiency compared to other states. In a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Gov. Kay […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has offered his resounding endorsement of Aniah’s Law, which will appear as Amendment 1 on Tuesday’s general election ballot. Signed into law last year by Gov. Kay Ivey, the law would provide judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing violent crimes. Aniah’s Law, sponsored […]

It is vital to ensure Alabama “has a seat at the table” and is represented on various committees in the upper chamber of Congress, according to Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt. With the retirement of six-term U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa), Alabama will lose a master tactician on the Senate Appropriations Committee — a […]

King’s Home, a faith-based organization providing assistance to women and children fleeing domestic violence, recently made a special dedication. The Girl’s Moderate Youth Program Home, named “Ashley’s House,” was dedicated in honor of donor Ashley Wheeler and A2Z Hope Foundation. Wheeler witnessed first-hand the horrors of domestic violence. She watched as her father, in one […]

This week, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is holding a conference alongside Birmingham leaders to inspire the next generation to pursue institutional pillars critical to societal strength. The conference, which began Wednesday and will conclude Friday, is being held at the Westin in Alabama’s Magic City. The discussion will draw on Birmingham’s legacy of being […]

The race for House District 25, the seat held by retiring Alabama Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia), is seen as competitive among left-wing political circles. Huntsville pharmacist Phillip Rigsby, the district’s GOP nominee who is running on a conservative platform, announced his candidacy in July 2021. Rigsby, a pro-growth Republican, wishes “to carry on the legacy […]

An infrastructure project totaling approximately $2 million is coming to Tuscaloosa County for industrial access road and bridge improvement. The funding will enhance Wallace Ferry and Blackburn Road, which is the main access point for the Shoal Creek Mine. The project will see the resurfacing and striping of nearly seven miles of the two-lane roadway […]

In a speech delivered Wednesday evening from Union Station, Washington, President Joe Biden warned that numerous states may not be prepared to publish unofficial election results on the night of Nov. 8. Responding the Biden’s warning during a Thursday morning interview with WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” was Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, who […]

Should former President Donald Trump opt against a White House bid in 2024, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would hold a large majority of support from Alabama GOP primary voters. According to a Cygnal poll commissioned by Alabama Daily News and Gray Television, 71.2% of Republican voters in the Yellowhammer State would choose DeSantis as their […]

Three Alabama universities are the recipients of $1.3 million worth of grant funding, according to an announcement Wednesday by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grants, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), will help stimulate research and development to bolster statewide innovation efforts. RELATED: Huntsville welcomes Auburn Research and Innovation Campus In […]