Alabama roadways are expected to be packed this Thanksgiving week, as AAA projects the highest holiday travel volume ever recorded and safety officials warn that traffic delays and preventable breakdowns could disrupt travel plans for many families. According to the national forecast from AAA, an estimated 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles […]

The final member of a large drug trafficking organization operating in Alabama’s Wiregrass region has been sentenced to federal prison, closing a multi-year investigation led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and multiple local law enforcement partners. On November 4, 2025, 45-year-old Terrell Edwards of Ozark received a 240-month sentence after being convicted by a […]

Hours before UAB’s Senior Day kickoff, the Blazer football program encountered a crisis. Two players were stabbed inside the university’s Football Operations facility early Saturday morning, and a teammate was taken into custody, according to UAB officials. The incident sent both injured players to UAB Hospital for treatment, Birmingham Fire and Rescue confirmed, and the […]

Troy University has announced that its Chancellor, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., the longest-serving CEO of any public university in the nation, will retire at the end of 2028, following a planned three-year leadership transition. The retirement timeline, announced with the Board of Trustees’ endorsement, comes one year after the Board asked him to delay his […]

If turkeys could talk, two Alabama turkeys might describe Friday morning as the luckiest day of their lives. Instead of ending up on a festive turkey platter, the two broad-breasted birds stood on the lawn of the Governor’s Mansion and received something every Alabama Thanksgiving turkey can only dream of — a full pardon. Governor […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) has opened submissions for its 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest, highlighting what the group calls one of the nation’s premier destinations for trophy whitetail deer. “We love having the photos shared with us every year in the Big Buck Photo Contest,” said ALBBAA director Pam Swanner. “The […]

Alabama Power invited high school students from across central Alabama to spend two days exploring potential career paths in the utility industry. Students experienced Alabama Power’s Lineworker Career Days, held earlier this month at the company’s General Services Complex in Calera. The annual event, now in its sixth year, drew more than 200 students from […]

Rickwood Caverns State Park is once again preparing to turn its underground passageways into a festive spectacle as “Wonderland Under Warrior” returns for the 2025 holiday season. Now in its ninth year, the popular event invites families to walk through a cave system filled with holiday lights, themed rooms and Christmas characters. “This is the […]

Alabama lawmakers will enter the 2026 legislative session facing a major financial decision over public educators’ health insurance. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) warns the rising cost of the Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP) is squeezing out resources meant for classrooms. Ledbetter told Yellowhammer News that PEEHIP is “looking at $380 million” […]

The Alabama Republican Party has hired Madeline Priestley as its new Director of Member Services and Data, naming her to a role that will oversee statewide member support, data systems, and strategic coordination across departments. According to the party, she is taking on the role left by their longtime data administrator, Rudy Scott, who will […]

Montgomery is facing a rise in violence, and now the City Council is confronting another threat: Violent dog attacks. City officials say they are working to strengthen the dangerous dog ordinance after residents reported repeated attacks in neighborhoods without meaningful consequences for irresponsible owners. At a work session yesterday, District 2 City Councilor Julie Beard […]

An Autauga County man convicted on 84 child sex crime charges will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge handed down one of the longest sentences in Alabama history. Circuit Judge Amanda Baxley sentenced Jason Hudson to 965 years in prison, a ruling that prosecutors say was structured to prevent any […]

Governor Kay Ivey has removed and replaced the entire Motorsports Hall of Fame Commission after a state audit found 35 violations involving finances, governance, and the handling of public assets at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. The decision was made “for cause” and was effective immediately, according to a letter sent to […]

The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted Tuesday to continue its affiliation with PBS, approving payment of the network’s current programming dues through June as Alabama Public Television navigates a $1.4 million shortfall created by budget cuts from the federal government. Commissioners approved the motion during a meeting after receiving a detailed financial and operational analysis […]

A Dadeville woman has been arrested after Tallapoosa County deputies discovered more than 90 cats living in dangerous and neglected conditions. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office responded earlier this week to a call about abandoned animals on Centerport Road. When deputies arrived, they found 92 cats that investigators say had no access to food, water, […]

Alabama travelers will soon have a new way to reach the beach. Allegiant Air announced it will launch a nonstop route between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) starting May 21, 2026, according to a company press release. The new route gives North Alabama travelers a welcome shortcut to the coast […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in his bid for lieutenant governor, citing his long record in public service and support for Alabama’s timber industry. Allen, the state’s 54th secretary of state since 2023, previously served one term in the Alabama House of Representatives and nearly a decade as […]

Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsement of State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in the race to represent Alabama’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Manufacture Alabama is proud to endorse Representative Marques for his deep understanding and commitment to our state’s manufacturing industry,” said Manufacture Alabama President Jon Barganier. “Rhett has been […]

Tuskegee University says the American Veterinary Medical Association has agreed to revisit the procedures governing the university’s upcoming accreditation appeal hearing following a federal lawsuit Tuskegee filed earlier this week. That was confirmed in a Friday filing in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, detailing Tuskegee’s voluntarily dismissal of its suit. […]

The Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama, which represents more than 300 franchised new car and truck dealers across the state, has endorsed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. The support from ADAA adds to a growing list of business and industry groups backing Marshall’s candidacy. “Steve Marshall is a proven […]

Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) has announced plans to convert its Greenville facility into a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH), a major restructuring that will end inpatient services and eliminate roughly 90 jobs across multiple departments. The hospital shared the news in a press release on its Facebook page. Hospital leaders say the change, […]

As deer activity increases across Alabama during the late fall and early winter months, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to use extra caution on the roadways. New crash data released by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division shows a sharp rise in vehicle-versus-wildlife collisions during this period, with troopers investigating 1,652 such crashes […]

Global stainless steel pipe manufacturer BUTTING officially broke ground Thursday on its first U.S. production facility and North American headquarters in Loxley, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the American market. The ceremony took place at the future site of BUTTING USA’s 58-acre campus in the Loxley Industrial Corridor. Attendees parked at […]

NASA and L3Harris Technologies have completed a successful hot-fire test of a newly produced RS-25 engine, a key component of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will power the Artemis V mission. The engine fired for 500 seconds at Stennis Space Center and reached 111% of its rated power level, marking the second flight-ready […]