As Alabama gears up for another year of legislative debate when lawmakers reconvene for the 2025 state legislative session, one topic that refuses to disappear is Medicaid expansion. For years, Alabama has been one of the few states to hold out. 41 states have now expanded, North Carolina and South Dakota being the most recent. […]

Alabama’s $1.4 billion proposal to expand high-speed internet has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) proudly reported on Thursday. The funding, which comes through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, or BEAD, was initially announced in 2023. As part of the federal […]

Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs Vice Chairman Scott Gedling called on Commissioner Kent Davis to step down in a letter to fellow board members, saying he has “manipulated” the board and irreversibly damaged its relationship with state lawmakers. The letter, dated Tuesday, comes after the board’s unanimous vote last week to ask Davis to […]

As the race for Alabama’s re-drawn 2nd Congressional District enters its final weeks, Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson have released their latest fundraising reports. Figures, the Democratic nominee, reported raising $1,105,000 during the third quarter, which accounts for July 1 through September 30 of this year. According to the campaign, that could account for the […]

As The University of Alabama RISE Center celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the community is invited to support RISE through its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 18 and 19 that will feature bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor. Brand-new items will be offered at deep discounts during the […]

The 2025 Niche.com ‘Best Colleges’ list was recently released, featuring rankings for best value, best student life, academics — as well as for most conservative and most liberal campuses.  The University of Alabama was ranked the No. 1 most conservative college in Alabama — and No. 14 most conservative nationwide. After a recent visit from […]

In response to Tuesday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding charges against an Oklahoma City man accused of plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day, the Montgomery County Probate Court says it will take extra precautions to protect the upcoming election and ensure voter safety. The Department of Justice has charged 27-year-old Nasir […]

Lovers of food, art and the outdoors alike have something to look forward to as Wetumpka gears up for its third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) on October 19. Cooking demonstrations by MasterChef Junior winner Bryson McGlynn and noted Alabama chef Ricky Albright highlight the schedule for the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA). […]

The Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs voted Thursday to ask Kent Davis, the outgoing commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), to reconsider his resignation. The decision, which Governor Kay Ivey has since described as “orchestrated theater,” took place at a full meeting of the board at the State Capitol. Davis announced […]

Soul of the South, a celebration hosted annually by SoulGrown Alabama, was held last week at the stunning Barber Motorsports in Birmingham. The event recognized some of Alabama’s most talented creators, innovators, and leaders. It also gathered an inspiring crowd of notable guests to honor the contributions of those shaping the state’s cultural and creative […]

President Trump emphasized that it was U.S. Senator Katie Britt that drove him to vocally and strongly support IVF access earlier this year and consistently on the campaign trail since then. In a podcast interview released this week, Trump praised Britt (R-Montgomery) as “really a young, good politician, smart,” while highlighting her “great husband” Wesley. Trump recounted that […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a new digital billboard campaign in Birmingham to galvanize support for Israel – in direct contrast to a nearby “Stand with Palestine” billboard adjacent to his. Marshall launched a “Stand with Israel” message on October 7, the one-year anniversary of Hamas beginning their brutal assault on Israel, which continues […]

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an appeal by an Alabama fertility clinic seeking to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a couple whose embryo was destroyed. The decision leaves intact a February ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court to allow litigation against Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine to proceed. The […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) recognized the state’s top manufacturers at the 2024 ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ awards ceremony held last week in Montgomery. Now in its 25th year, the annual award celebrates excellence in Alabama’s manufacturing sector across four categories based on company size: Small, medium, large, […]

Following the Alabama Crimson Tide’s loss to Vanderbilt University on Saturday night, Montgomery mayor Steven Reed commented on the defeat. Alabama lost 40-35 and Reed celebrated the loss shortly after: https://x.com/stevenlouisreed/status/1842715598733640140?s=46 Grayson Everett is the State and Political Editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270

In a Thursday morning debate hosted by the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and WSFA 12 News, Republican Caroleene Dobson and Democrat Shomari Figures clashed over health care, the economy, and U.S. foreign policy now just over 30 days until the 2024 general election.  Dobson, a real estate lawyer and political newcomer, harped on the failures […]

Kelvin Datcher was officially elected to Alabama House District 52 after defeating Republican Erskine Brown Jr. in Tuesday’s special election to fill the vacancy left by longtime, former State Rep. John Rogers. Datcher garnered 1,124 votes (84%) to Brown’s 218 votes (16%) according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. Voter turnout […]

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at midnight last night, halting operations at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts from Maine to Texas. The Alabama Port Authority, which oversees the Port of Mobile, is one of the many impacted. The strike is the first major labor action by the ILA since 1977. […]

Governor Kay Ivey has mobilized the Alabama National Guard to support relief efforts in North Carolina, where communities are grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding and landslides. The powerful storm has left thousands displaced and without power and a death toll that continues to climb in North Carolina and across the Southeast. Ivey announced […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences‘ (ASHS) Board of Trustees held its inaugural meeting last week and elected longtime state healthcare leader Mike Warren as its first president. Warren is one of eight appointees made by Gov. Kay Ivey to the 20-member board, and represents U.S. Congressional District 7, which includes the Demopolis site for the […]

With longtime Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announcing he would not seek reelection, the 2025 race is now substantially more interesting. Stimpson has held the office for more than ten years, but decided against seeking a fourth term, which creates a Saban-esque expectation for his potential successor.  While the length of Stimpson’s tenure alone makes the […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell were in attendance during a signing ceremony at the White House Thursday.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has awarded $20 million in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants to 43 state and territory international trade agencies. The funds will provide financial support to small businesses looking to increase their export volume and value. Alabama small businesses can begin applying for funding now, […]

Members of Alabama’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives held a moment of silence for the shooting in Birmingham over the weekend that killed 4 and injured more than a dozen. Over 100 rounds were fired and a $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrests. U.S. Reps. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), Robert […]