On Monday, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell resigned from the bench to launch a campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama Attorney General in the 2026 election. Governor Kay Ivey is expected to announce Mitchell’s replacement later this week. Today is the first day candidates for office in 2026 can begin fundraising for the […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl spoke at the 5th Congressional District ALGOP meeting in Madison earlier this week to lay out his goals for the party for the upcoming year.  He also directly challenged what he called the bias of the mainstream media — specifically targeting a recent AL.com column that alleged Wahl did […]

The 2026 primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 after a bill passed by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature was officially signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. Prior to the enactment of HB258, the election was set for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Now, the election will officially be held the […]

Republican voters in Alabama’s House District 11 cast their ballots Tuesday in a special primary election to effectively select their next State Representative. The winner was Heath Allbright, a Cullman County businessman, farmer and former school board member. He defeated former U.S. Army Colonel Don Fallin after an oversaturated and negative campaign fight. RELATED: In […]

Governor Kay Ivey and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have named their appointees to a reformed regional water works board that will take the place of the Birmingham Water Works, which was transformed by state lawmakers in the 2025 legislative session. The Blount County Commission and Birmingham City Council also named their appointees earlier this week, […]

As Alabama’s 2025 legislative session draws to a close on Wednesday, lawmakers enacted a $191 million tax relief package that will reduce the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%, eliminate the 4% sales tax on essential baby and feminine hygiene products, and increase income tax exemptions for retirees and low- to moderate-income […]

State and local officials have begun to appoint members to a newly reformed Birmingham Water Works Board after Governor Kay Ivey’s official enactment of SB330 early yesterday afternoon The new law establishes a regional board with broader representation than just the City of Birmingham, which historically has accounted for a disproportionate level of control over […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed HB477 into law this afternoon, authorizing the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer Alfa Health Plans as a coverage option for its members. Federation President Jimmy Parnell expressed gratitude for the governor’s support. “We thank Gov. Ivey for signing this important legislation into law,” Parnell said. “Farmers and other small business owners […]

In the final stretch before voters in the Alabama House District 11 special primary election head to the polls on May 13, GOP candidate Heath Allbright is fighting back against what he calls “dishonest” attacks against his character and his family. After a campaign mailer from an Alabama-registered 1776 PAC flooded mailboxes of the Cullman-area […]

As family and friends gathered in the Oval Office on Wednesday to witness Secretary of State Marco Rubio officially swear in Warren Stephens as Ambassador to the United Kingdom, another familiar face was also in attendance – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery). While Stephens is an Arkansas native, he also has ties to the state […]

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced major plans to begin production of a new, forthcoming “core segment” vehicle at its Tuscaloosa plant in 2027. “Tuscaloosa has been a key hub for Mercedes-Benz vehicles for almost 30 years,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “It’s a natural step to bring a […]

Today has proven to be a pivotal day in the Alabama Legislature. Lawmakers in both chambers issued final passage on some of the session’s biggest bills, while others hang in the balance.  After completing their primary constitutional duty Tuesday night by sending finalized general fund and education trust fund budgets to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk, […]

A bill that would create a separate tax category for heated tobacco products (HTPs) is just one step away from final passage in the Alabama Legislature. Supporters say its passage would position the state at the forefront of both tobacco harm-reduction efforts and pro-health tax policy alike. HB357 recently passed the Alabama House and is […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey set special election dates for Alabama House District 12, previously held by former State Rep. Corey Harbison, who resigned earlier this month. HD12 covers portions of Cullman County, including the city of Good Hope, Dodge City, parts of the city of Cullman, and surrounding rural communities. The special primary election […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) is advancing their proposal to offer farm bureau health plans through the Alabama Legislature after passage from the Alabama House earlier this month. During that vote, only one ‘no’ vote was cast. According to a recent interview with the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), said even that […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, according to reports confirmed by Yellowhammer News.  Back in state while Congress is in recess, Tuberville told a group of donors at a private event on Wednesday night that his mind is officially made up. Rather than seeking re-election to the U.S. […]

Alabama Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy released his first public statement on Thursday just eight days after suffering a heart attack. He credited God’s grace and the work of his medical team for saving his life and putting him firmly on the road to full recovery. “As a pharmacist, my wife, Kimberly, was quick […]

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville batted down rumors of a May 1, 2025 announcement date for his 2026 campaign for Governor of Alabama. In an interview with Yellowhammer News after taking FBI Director Kash Patel on a tour of FBI’s headquarters on Redstone Arsenal with fellow U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Tuberville said he had […]

In one of his first official field visits as FBI Director, Kash Patel toured the bureau’s growing “HQ 2” campus at Redstone Arsenal alongside U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville on Wednesday with a clear message: Huntsville is not just the future of the FBI — it’s already central to its mission. The visit […]

The University of Alabama officially confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will deliver a special spring commencement address at Coleman Coliseum on the evening of Thursday, May 1. “The University of Alabama is honored to have been selected as one of the universities President Donald J. Trump will visit to deliver a spring commencement […]

President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that he will deliver this year’s commencement address at the University of Alabama. “I have agreed to do the Commencement Address at two really GREAT places, the University of Alabama and, WEST POINT,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Stay tuned for times and dates!!!” University of Alabama […]

On Sunday evening, former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill syndicated an op-ed column entitled “Truth Matters – Alabama’s Voter Rolls” to news outlets. In the column, Merrill criticized current Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen’s portrayal of the state’s voter file as a “bloated mess” prior to his tenure and accused Allen of “intentionally […]

A bill that would lay the groundwork for a potential large-scale resort development near Smith Lake is moving forward, despite major from some local groups.  SB322 sponsored by Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills), passed the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee last Wednesday.  The bill would […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s popularity continues to rise in Alabama, according to the latest quarterly tracking poll released by Morning Consult. Britt (R-Montgomery) has a sky-high net approval rating of 30%, with 53% approving of her job performance and only 23% disapproving. This disapproval rating is the third lowest in the nation, and her net approval […]