All five of Alabama’s Republican members who were present in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday voted against the police overhaul bill pushed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Democratic leadership. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) voted in favor of the bill, as did every House member in her party. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) […]

MONTGOMERY — State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey announced on Friday that students will be back in classrooms this fall, but online options will be available for those who want or need them. Mackey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris unveiled Alabama’s plan for public schools in the fall of 2020 at a press […]

The State of Alabama reported a record 1,129 new coronavirus cases on Thursday morning as many cities cancel events they had planned for the summer. The record count reported Thursday by coronavirus database Bama Tracker represents the third straight day of increasing cases. The cases are widespread, too, with over 90% of Alabama’s counties reporting […]

As part of a nationwide initiative, the Red Cross is performing a free COVID-19 antibody test for all blood donors in Alabama that give blood in upcoming weeks. Antibody tests tell an individual if they had the coronavirus at some point in the past. Since June 15, all Red Cross donors who have given blood […]

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Thursday that $20,337,000 will be invested in rural broadband in the North Alabama area. The money is coming in the form of a loan to Ardmore Telephone Company, which will install 435 miles of Fiber optic cable that will provide improved internet service in five rural […]

The State of Alabama announced this week that the 2020 red snapper season will close for private anglers on July 3, which is 16 days earlier than planned. The decision to close early was made by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), which has calculated that the state will catch its limit […]

Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba endorsed businessman Jeff Coleman’s campaign for Congress on Tuesday. The Circle City mayor is the most high-profile in a string of endorsements received by the Coleman campaign in recent days. In a statement provided by the campaign announcing the endorsement, Saliba called Coleman “a community leader, successful businessman, father, and husband,” […]

U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced he will vote “no” on a measure in favor of statehood for Washington, D.C. this week, and issued a statement expounding on why he thinks it is a bad idea. “I will NEVER vote to give Washington, D.C. separate statehood status. Washington, D.C. is a CITY, not a state,” […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote a letter to congressional leadership in recent days asking to help put a stop to the anti-police discourse he believes is endangering the lives of law enforcement officers. Marshall’s letter was signed by 10 additional Republican attorneys general, including those in Texas and Ohio. He believes that “when myths […]

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions released a new ad on Wednesday that highlights his conservative record and attacks his opponent former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville for his time living in Florida and for not participating in a debate during the runoff. The ad specifically mentions how Sessions fought against amnesty for illegal immigrants and […]

United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has designated Mobile and Baldwin Counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought suffered in recent months. The designation means area agriculture producers may apply for assistance from the Farm Services Agency, including emergency loans. Federal rules stipulate that all counties which border a designated disaster area […]

Austal USA, a shipbuilding company in Mobile, announced Thursday that it has received a new contract worth $43,362,000 to perform needed work on littoral combat ships. The $43 million announced Tuesday is an addition to a $584 million contract signed in 2017 to build a littoral combat ship for use by the United States Navy. […]

When Auburn University students return to the Plains in the fall, their schedule will look different than years past. As a measure to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, students will have no breaks in instruction between August 17 when classes begin and November 24 when Thanksgiving break starts. After students are sent home […]

Citizens from around the Gardendale area turned out Monday morning for a parade to honor local World War II veteran Walter Jones, who is turning 104 years old. The event was highlighted by U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-Homewood) and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Birmingham. “Happy 104th birthday to Mr. Walter Jones of Gardendale! Mr. […]

Two startup companies from the Birmingham area have won $150,000 in prize money from Alabama Launchpad. The two winners are MOXIE, a company that creates high-tech web-based solutions for industrial operations, and Culture Compost, a firm that aims to reduce landfill waste by producing compost. Both investments are non-dilutive, meaning the entrepreneurs behind the two […]

Club for Growth Action, the super PAC associated with  Club for Growth, reported spending $851,070 on three federal races in Alabama this week, the majority of which will go towards running ads on television. Most notably, in the Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate, the group reported spending $196,409 in support of former Auburn […]

Five of Alabama’s U.S. Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) JUSTICE Act that aims to be a sensible package of police reforms to address some of the issues brought to light by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The co-sponsors are Reps. Martha Roby (R-Montgomery), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Mike […]

Yellowhammer News has compiled a list of county-by-county sample ballots for the state’s upcoming primary runoff elections that will take place on July 14. Each candidate name below links to their stances on the issues, as made available online by their campaigns. Most notably, Alabama’s Republican Party will see a competition between former Attorney General […]

In an interview with Yellowhammer News, former Attorney General Jeff Sessions expressed disappointment in Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ vote to uphold the DACA program and said that Congress should look at restricting the jurisdiction of the federal courts, which Sessions believes are consistently leaning leftward in their decisions. Alabama’s former U.S. Senator, who […]

The state of Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped dramatically in May as coronavirus precautions loosened and more businesses reopened. The state’s rate dropped from 13.4% at the end of April to 9.9% by the end of May, marking one of the largest one-month job gains on record. Though improved, Alabama still has over three times the […]

The OWA amusement park in Foley and the Alabama charity Magic Moments have again partnered for their second annual “Beyond the Moment” event that will take place Friday, June 19. Magic Moments is a charity that grants kids in Alabama ages four through 18 who have been diagnosed with chronic life-threatening illnesses a special experience […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) and U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) announced on Thursday that they would be co-sponsors of U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) police reform bill. Officially titled the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act, it was introduced by Scott on Wednesday in an effort to bring about police […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed signed an executive order on Wednesday that will require everyone in the city of Montgomery to wear masks when out in public, and it goes into effect on Friday at 5:00 in the afternoon. “The facts speak far too loudly for us not to take action,” said Reed at a press […]

A collection of Alabama workforce development groups has partnered to create a new survey of business owners with the goal of identifying which jobs are in-demand and what credentials people must have to fill them. The project’s success demands as many business owners as possible fill out the survey. The goal is ultimately for state […]