State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy), GOP nominee for secretary of state, has fulfilled his campaign pledge to visit each of Alabama’s 67 counties. In a Tuesday news release, the South Alabama lawmaker said becoming acquainted with the citizenry throughout the race was important in delivering his message. “This is a big state,” said Allen. “I […]

MADISON — A resounding message was delivered Monday in North Alabama by high-ranking GOP elected officials: Republican dominance of Tennessee Valley politics will continue. At an event on behalf of GOP U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt at Black Patch Distillery, state Republican brass rallied the conservative grassroots ahead of the Nov. 8 general election. Serving […]

Diesel fuel shortages impacting the southeastern United States stems from the Biden administration’s failure to bolster domestic energy production, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville). Last Friday, a major fuel logistics company issued a warning detailing that the fuel shortage was due in part to a historically low supply of diesel reserves. “Poor pipeline […]

Many liberals offer Canada’s government-run healthcare as an example for the U.S. to emulate. In 2015, Canada’s Supreme Court struck down all national and provincial bans on assisted suicide. Reportedly, health care officials now “inform” patients of their right to die. The collision of individual rights and a collectivist medical system will always produce such […]

GOP U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt will hold a star-studded campaign rally Monday in Madison alongside several high-ranking Republican officeholders. The rally will feature firebrand U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia), Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville). The “Get Out […]

The illegal immigration crisis is “getting worse,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said during a Friday visit to the southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas. Alabama’s junior senator, a staunch border security advocate, met with U.S. Border Patrol agents to discuss how the mass influx of illegal immigrants continues to overwhelm the agency. While at […]

DECATUR — United Launch Alliance (ULA), which houses the world’s largest rocket plant, is expanding its operations in rural North Alabama. ULA held a Thursday ground-breaking ceremony for the company’s new warehouse and an additional factory facility. The expansion will allow ULA to nearly double its launch rate, according to company officials. The new buildings […]

With just over a week until the Nov. 8 general election, Gov. Kay Ivey has released a campaign ad touting the state’s economic successes under her administration. During Ivey’s tenure as governor, Alabama has experienced the lowest unemployment rate in state history, the creation of 65,000 new jobs and $32 billion in new capital investment. […]

Gov. Kay Ivey is calling upon Alabamians to ratify Aniah’s Law, which will appear on the Nov. 8 general election ballot as Amendment One. Sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile) and passed by the Legislature last year, the law would provide judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing […]

Mobis, a leading global auto supplier, plans to invest $205 million to create an EV battery module plant in Montgomery. The project, announced Thursday by Gov. Kay Ivey, will lead to the employment of at least 400 people. Once at full production, the 450,000-square-foot facility will supply more than 200,000 EV batteries annually to the […]

Fifth Congressional District GOP nominee Dale Strong has landed the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. In a Wednesday post to Truth Social, Trump’s social media platform, the 45th president said Strong will serve as “a fantastic” member of Congress on behalf of the Tennessee Valley. “Dale Strong will be a fantastic Representative for North […]

Rural economic developers joined with Alabama Department of Commerce officials this week for a summit centered around job growth. Newly released Commerce Department data shows companies committed $1.7 billion in capital investment into rural Yellowhammer State counties in 2021. This investment, according to Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, is a sign of good things to come […]

Huntsville community leaders joined with Auburn University officials Tuesday to hold a grand-opening celebration for the institution’s Rocket City-based Research and Innovation Campus. Located in Cummings Research Park, the nine-acre property is positioned in close proximity to aerospace and defense industry giants. The campus is also near the Bridge Street Town Centre commercial development and […]

A generous Limestone County family has made Mooresville the new home base of Singing River Trail. The McCrary family, owners of 1818 Farms, has provided Singing River Trail a home that sits on six acres of land at 4865 Arrowhead Landing Road in Mooresville. For Singing River Trail, a 200-mile greenway trail and connector of […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) gave his first sit-down interview since coming under fire from left-wing media over comments he made regarding the issue of crime. On Tuesday, Lenise Ligon of Mobile-based Fox 10 News asked the senator to clarify his assertion that “pro-crime” Democrats sought “reparation” for offenders of the law during former President […]

During a Tuesday interview with iHeart Radio’s “The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show,” GOP U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt declared parents will play a lead role in Republicans’ election night success. When asked about her dubbing 2022 as the “Year of the Parent,” Britt proclaimed that those with school-aged children were becoming politically active […]

ATMORE — In celebration of Woods to Goods Week, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) held a series of events across the Yellowhammer State in recognition of the state’s $28 billion industry. Yellowhammer News was provided access to a two-day event at the close of last week in Monroe and Escambia counties, which highlighted the role […]

C Spire, a telecommunications and technology services company, announced leadership changes in its Alabama region Tuesday. A majority of the leadership changes incorporate numerous senior leaders from Troy Cable, which was acquired by C Spire in December 2021. Ben Moncrief, C Spire’s executive vice president for Alabama, said the company’s new Yellowhammer State leaders “excel […]

Marty Haycraft, Caterpillar Inc. senior vice president and Progress Rail CEO, has announced his intentions to retire at the end of this calendar year. Haycraft, who holds 29 years of service with Caterpillar, began his professional career in 1990 with Wheel Corporation of America as a production employee. He would be promoted to vice president […]

A majority of Alabama voters support medicinal marijuana, polling data released Tuesday by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Association (AMCA) shows. Polling shows that 79% of respondents favor legal medical cannabis while only 9% are against it. The association noted that its survey proved support for medical cannabis was strong across all demographics polled. Voters in […]

Mayors of 10 major Alabama cities are calling upon the citizenry to approve a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in support of public safety. Voters have the opportunity to ratify Amendment One – called Aniah’s Law – sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile). If given approval by a majority of Alabamians, […]

A political action committee began running ads over the weekend encouraging Alabamians to cast straight Republicans ballots in the Nov. 8 general election. StackPAC, formed by State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle), will run the ads on radio stations, digital channels, podcasts and social media platforms for two consecutive weeks. In a statement touting the campaign […]

Alabama is the second-best state for military retirees to call home, according to a ranking released Monday by RetireGuide. According to the informative health and wealth website, 13 metrics — ranging from veterans concerns, housing and quality of life — were taken into consideration when determining the best states for military retirees. Alabama’s ranking, topped […]

The Yellowhammer State was the beneficiary of $85 billion in economic impact generated from the Port of Mobile in 2021, according to a study released Monday by the Alabama State Port Authority. The study, performed by Martin Associates, also shows the port creates around one in seven jobs statewide. A total of 312,896 Alabama jobs […]