Dr. Anthony Fauci’s net worth virtually doubled during the pandemic, from $7.6 million in 2019 to $12.6 million in 2021, according to official disclosures.  While Fauci retired as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in December of last year, it’s reported he continues to receive government protection, costing taxpayers $1 […]

Congress is on track to trigger a government shutdown Oct. 1 if it fails to pass the required appropriations bills. As the deadline approaches, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is advocating for a short-term solution to finance the government. But McCarthy’s plan faces internal resistance, with a segment of House GOP members opposing it – guaranteeing […]

As the possibility of reinforced government mask mandates grows, federal and state lawmakers in Alabama are trying to get out in front of the issue.  State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) filed a bill that would prohibit government-sanctioned mask mandates. The bill awaits lawmakers when they return to Montgomery in February for the next session.  “I […]

Alabama Law Enforcement Secretary Hal Taylor shared a startling statistic about the roadways we drive every day.  “Unfortunately, a person or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the United States,” Taylor said. “Many of the first responders across our state have responded to these tragic incidents and fully understand the lasting […]

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demonized Western values, human rights, the media, and U.S. foreign policy while speaking Monday spoke from the pulpit of the United Nations General Assembly. Last week, the U.S. Department of State authorized $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue assets to be unfrozen and sent to Iran in exchange for a prisoner swap […]

In a candid moment on “60 Minutes,” Deion Sanders said he might be the best coach in college football right now. But he quickly shifted focus to Nick Saban. The first-year University of Colorado head coach has led his team to a 3-0 start, one year after the Buffaloes finished 1-11. When asked who’s the […]

The road to safer highways in Alabama received a major boost with regional grant distribution from ADECA and Gov. Kay Ivey.  Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime for police officers, sheriffs’ deputies and state troopers to conduct extra patrols during […]

More students from within the state and across the country were called to the “Alabama Experience” this fall at the University of Alabama than ever before.  Official enrollment data reports a headcount of 39,623 students. That total includes 3,184 freshmen representing every county. It is the largest number of in-state freshmen since 2010 and the […]

The next phase in the state’s official withdrawal of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is an “Alabama-based solution” known as AVID, Secretary of State Wes Allen announced this morning. Allen said the Alabama Voter Integrity Database is the culmination of eight months of collaboration between his office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.  “Today, […]

The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival, a celebration of wildlife and field sports through the arts, is set for November in historic downtown Wetumpka. The Nov. 11 festival includes the first Alabama Wildlife Fine Art Competition with the winning artist receiving a $10,000 purchase award. There will also be $500 merit awards presented. Next Wednesday, Tim […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Robert Aderholt are preparing to introduce a bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Guntersville as the “Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic,” in honor of the Alabama native and Medal of Honor recipient. The tribute has the support of the entire Alabama […]

Regions Bank has appointed Anna Brackin as chief compliance officer and Gary Walton as the business unit chief risk officer for its consumer banking and wealth management divisions. Brackin joined Regions in 2020 as head of Corporate Banking Strategy and Administration.  RELATED: Regions, Vulcan Materials make Fortune 500 She succeeds Doug Jackson who retired after […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Alabama businesses they still have time to apply for working capital loans following the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that impacted the state last January.  The month saw Alabama ravaged by two tornado outbreaks, with one outbreak producing 13 strong tornadoes.  RELATED: Resilience Council to make communities […]

In just under six months, Alabama voters will head to the polls on Super Tuesday to make their pick in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. In even sharper focus, an official GOP debate, still yet unconfirmed, is expected to be held in Alabama next month. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced today a familiar official will […]

Alabama loves peanuts. It has for a long time. Alabama soil, especially in the Wiregrass region, is just right for growing. And Alabama’s farmers make it possible. In recognition of National Peanut Day, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville took the opportunity to highlight what he’s working on in Washington through his role as Alabama’s voice on […]

Barstool Sports founder and president Dave Portnoy spent the weekend in Tuscaloosa, hosting a live college football gameday show, making the rounds on the sidelines for the Alabama-Texas matchup, and even taking his infamous One Bite pizza review segment to two local hotspots.  Portnoy put cards on the table about who he was pulling for.  […]

The Biden administration’s deal with Iran to swap prisoners and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds is a threat to national security, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.  In the deal, the U.S. State Department said Iran will release five American citizens detained in Iran and, in exchange, the U.S. will release five Iranian […]

A few weeks into the fall semester at the University of Alabama, a record-high number of students were walking to and from classes on a sunny morning when Yellowhammer News sat down with Dr. Stuart Bell. This is Bell’s eighth year welcoming a freshman cohort to campus as president of the university.  “If you’re ever […]

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday that House Republicans have “uncovered serious and credible allegations into President Biden’s conduct” and will initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into him. The focus of that investigation will probe his family’s foreign business interactions and the prosecution of his son, Hunter Biden. Based on the House Oversight Committee’s ongoing […]

With the primary special election just days away, the Business Council of Alabama announced ProgressPAC, its political affiliate, will endorse Travis Hendrix for Alabama House of Representatives District 55. “ProgressPAC is proud to endorse pro-growth, solution-oriented leaders that will continue to move Alabama forward,” said ProgressPAC Chairman Mark Drew. “We are dedicated to creating a […]

A special election to fill the vacancy left by former Rep. David Cole in House District 10 was set Monday. Cole was arrested and resigned over charges related to voter fraud last month, following a long fight to hold onto his seat, despite not living in the district.  House District 10 represents South and West […]

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. For Alabama, that projection sits at approximately 4,500 women this year alone. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt announced she’s working to make detection and diagnosis more accessible, more affordable, and ultimately, […]

After a Saturday night win in Bryant-Denny Stadium, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian gave credit to his former mentor and boss, Nick Saban. While Saban and Sarkisian’s teams battled it out tonight, amounting to a 34-24 victory for Texas, Saban gave him a shot when no one other programs would. He hired Sarkisian as an […]

With a Category 5 hurricane imminent and an already active 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, AccuWeather has revised its predictions – now anticipating a higher number of major hurricanes than previously forecasted. In recognition of September’s “National Preparedness Month” across the nation, Gov. Kay Ivey is reminding Alabamians to plan ahead.  “Alabama is no stranger to the unpredictable […]