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 […]

As the nation grapples with rising healthcare costs, Alabama employers and providers are on the front line.  This is felt particularly amid a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape marked by groundbreaking, yet costly, treatments. Drawing from a recent annual survey by the Business Group on Health, Axios reported employers are seeking strategies to curb rising costs […]

This week, an elementary school in Montgomery County, Md., reimposed a mask mandate for students. Some hospitals in New York and California have also brought back mandatory masks for all visitors.  Senate and congressional Republicans came together on legislation to ensure that doesn’t become a trend nationwide. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt was vocal about her […]

Former U.S. Sen. and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton chimed in on litigation moving through federal courts involving an abortion fund, the Americans for Civil Liberties Union, and Alabama law.  Clinton made the comment on Twitter in response to a lawsuit filed by a pro-abortion rights group, questioning the legality of Alabama Attorney General Steve […]

In a long-form post Tuesday from The Daily Beast, the intracoastal bridge project in Baldwin County took center stage alongside key Alabama political players grappling over the state’s infrastructure priorities. While particularly scrupulous of Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Chief John Cooper’s part, the report offered a look into the current state of play around […]

Sept. 1 was a good day for most shoppers in Alabama once the 1% sales tax reduction on groceries went into effect.  That is, unless you happened to have that tax mistakenly doubled at some Walmart and Sam’s Clubs stores. The company said some shoppers in Alabama were overcharged in the company system after it […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has launched the application process for a $179 million grant initiative targeting public schools across Alabama. The Alabama K-12 Capital Grant Program, authorized by the Alabama Legislature this year, will offer funding across various projects from tech upgrades to security enhancements. “This grant program offers a unique and historic opportunity to […]

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees elected Scott Phelps as president pro tempore. Phelps of Tuscaloosa was elected during the board’s annual meeting Friday. Phelps has represented Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District on the board since 2015. H hase served as chair of the Finance and Legal Affairs committees. RELATED: UA System: No tuition […]

In a 217-page order handed down Tuesday, a federal three-judge panel ruled the remedial congressional map drawn in a special session by the Alabama Legislature invalid, citing a previous mandate to create a second majority-Black district.  The judges assigned court-appointed officials, including a special master and cartographer, to create a map compliant with court guidance […]

Gov. Kay Ivey released a letter to the director of the Alabama Public Library Service, containing questions and strong concerns over the material being exposed to students across the state in public libraries.  Her letter follows heightened concern from parents and lawmakers over inappropriate reading content available to young children – including graphic, sexual themes, […]

The Alabama Forest Land Trust has protected nearly 83,000 acres of farm and forestland in 24 counties and an additional 13,000 acres while administering the Forest Legacy Program for the Alabama Forestry Commission.  Last week, the trust appointed Thomas Reddick, who brings a strong background in conservation leadership, as executive director. Prior to joining the […]

The University of Alabama will roll out four new bachelor’s degree programs for the fall 2023 semester: Business cybersecurity, applied liberal arts, neuroscience, and sport management. The new programs received approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, according to The Crimson White, UA’s student-run newspaper.  Business Cybersecurity Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical […]

The Tide will see Jalen Milroe step up as the starting quarterback in their season opener against Middle Tennessee this Saturday, according to ESPN. Milroe, the redshirt sophomore, emerged as the pick in a tight preseason race over Tyler Buchner, redshirt freshmen Ty Simpson, and true freshman Dylan Lonergan. RELATED: This weekend’s college football TV […]

This week, U.S. Senator Katie Britt celebrated $34 million in funding by the National Institute of Standards and Technology for a new Math and Science Building at Marion Military Institute (MMI)’s Perry County campus. MMI has prepared young men and women from across the country for successful civilian and military careers since 1842. It’s part […]

The Alabama Supreme Court this month delivered the highest award in punitive damages to a plaintiff in state history: $10 million for wrongful death. A 54% increase from the previous $6.5 million high watermark awarded in a 2021 case signals a progressive escalation in punitive damage awards affirmed by the state Supreme Court.  While all […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is preparing to leverage the full force of his office against abortion.  On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his state isn’t interested in cooperating with states seeking to prosecute women or doctors for seeking and performing abortions.  Marshall took his reaction to Newsome directly.  “We aren’t asking for your […]

Friday, September 1, 2023, will be a memorable day in the state of Alabama. No longer will Alabama be one of three states that does not have a partial or full reduction of the grocery tax. Alabama will now join the 47 other states, including our border states of Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, that do […]