On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has approved over $48 million for eight new restoration and conservation projects in Alabama. “Alabama’s Gulf Coast is of great ecological importance to our state, and it is imperative we protect and restore those natural resources harmed by the Deepwater Horizon […]

While André Harris gave God all of the credit when he rescued a baby from a burning car back in July, it was Harris who was recognized on the national stage this weekend for his incredible act of heroism. A few months ago, Yellowhammer News highlighted Harris’ bravery, and his inspiring testimony, after his now-famous act […]

Yellowhammer News sat down with Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) and Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) to discuss the “red wave” that resulted in the largest Republican supermajority ever in the Alabama House of Representatives, the major issues expected to be the focus of the 2019 legislative session and their respective leadership roles and styles. In […]

According to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cleveland Browns want to interview Alabama native and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for their vacant head-coaching job. Rice would be the first woman in history to be interviewed for an NFL head-coaching job if the Browns move forward with their interest. ESPN noted that, […]

Auburn was recently named one of the nation’s top ten “booming” college towns, according to rankings released by CardRates.com. By analyzing population growth over seven years, the education level of the locals, economic growth, cost of living and job opportunities, the website ranked Auburn sixth in the United States. Being included in the list especially […]

Following a historic landslide election that resulted in the largest Republican supermajority ever in the Alabama House of Representatives, Yellowhammer News sat down with Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) and Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) to discuss this “red wave,” the major issues expected to be the focus of the 2019 legislative session and their respective […]

BIRMINGHAM — A sizable crowd braved some icy road conditions and worse-than-usual morning traffic headaches on Friday morning to attend the grand opening of two new HOPE Inside locations in metro Birmingham Regions Bank branches. HOPE Inside offices foster “financial empowerment” and provide free financial advice, guidance and education through your own expert “personal coach.” […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday officially launched her Inaugural Committee and named Dr. Cathy Randall and Jimmy Rane as its co-chairs who will oversee the festivities surrounding the January 14 inauguration. “I am excited to officially launch the Inaugural Committee, which will be led by Dr. Cathy Randall and Jimmy Rane,” Ivey said in a […]

Two Birmingham startups were named as winners in Wednesday night’s Alabama Launchpad Startup Competition Finale held at the historic DeKalb Theatre in Fort Payne. In the finale, six startups competed in one of two tracks – a concept stage for entrepreneurs launching businesses and a seed stage for entrepreneurs accelerating growth. Winning the concept track, […]

Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) had a “productive meeting” with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday afternoon, in which Alabama’s senior senator brought up the need for further disaster relief for the Wiregrass area affected by Hurricane Michael. Trump agreed to help, according to a tweet by Shelby and confirmation from the senator’s office. […]

Greg Griggers, the district attorney for Alabama’s 17th Judicial Circuit, is reportedly in stable condition at a local hospital after being shot in the face by a former state trooper, who was then shot and killed by law enforcement officers, on Thursday afternoon. According to WVUA 23’s Chelsea Barton, “An SBI Investigator on the scene […]

According to a report by CBS 42, “Christmas arrived a little early for one Hueytown woman.” When 71-year-old Jo Ann Stone’s neighbors took notice that she did not have working heat inside her home, they showed the true spirit of the season right here in Alabama. This week, their neighborly compassion was matched by the […]

Rep. Martha Roby (AL-2) took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives on Thursday to discuss the counties in southeast Alabama that were devastated by Hurricane Michael last month, especially recognizing the area’s agriculture community and encouraging those who still need recovery assistance to contact her offices. Roby outlined how “Alabama’s Second […]

On what was generally a bleak Wednesday across Alabama, the swearing in of Alabama’s youngest elected official served as a beacon for the leaders of today and tomorrow. In an interview with Yellowhammer News, newly-sworn, 18-year-old Geneva County Commissioner Weston Spivey spoke about his historic election, assuming office, the role that his faith in God […]

After Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) voted to re-elect Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as Senate minority leader on Wednesday, Alabama’s junior senator was criticized for doubling down “on Support of Chuck Schumer’s Liberal Agenda.” In an email sent out by the Senate Leadership Fund, which is Alabama native and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) leadership […]

After Yellowhammer News broke the news Wednesday that Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) will run for re-election in 2020, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan expressed the party’s enthusiasm for winning the Senate seat back. In a statement to Yellowhammer News, Lathan reminded Alabamians of Jones’ comments about voting against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation. […]

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey hosted the Early Childhood Education Leadership Forum Wednesday evening, where a confluence of hundreds of educators and policymakers heard from notable speakers, including the governor, Alabama Secretary of Early Childhood Education Jeana Ross and Dr. Katharine Stevens of the American Enterprise Institute, who delivered the keynote presentation. One of the highlights […]

On Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-6) was overwhelmingly elected to chair the Republican Policy Committee (RPC), which is the fifth highest ranking leadership role amongst Republicans in the United States House of Representatives. Palmer won the internal Republican Caucus vote by a 130-63 margin against Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-6). The RPC, which was established […]

According to a report by WMC Action News, a tour bus traveling from Huntsville crashed in northwestern Mississippi on Wednesday, resulting in two deaths and 44 injuries. The local sheriff’s department explained that the bus overturned in DeSoto County, which is just outside of Memphis, TN, due to slick and dangerous highways that are covered by […]

Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-7) so far has remained silent on whether she will support House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for speaker when the Democratic Caucus votes on their nominee November 28. Yellowhammer News’ email to Sewell’s spokesperson requesting comment on her intentions has gone unanswered. Democratic opponents to Pelosi’s bid to return as speaker […]

U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama Madeline Hughes Haikala on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit from four Alabama A&M students and one staff member alleging voter suppression by Secretary of State John Merrill’s office and the Madison County Board of Registrars, according to WHNT. Haikala, who was nominated by President Barack Obama in […]

Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) confirmed on Tuesday that he will run for re-election to the United States Senate in 2020, according to a tweet by Zach Cohen of the National Journal. Jones’ comments came in a small press “scrum” on Capitol Hill, with Alabama’s junior senator reportedly saying his campaign is “[a]lready off and […]

On Tuesday, the 77-member Alabama House Republican Caucus re-elected state Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) as House majority leader and elected state Rep. Connie Rowe (R-Jasper) as its vice chair and state Rep. Phillip Pettus (R-Killen) as its secretary and treasurer. The three leaders will hold their positions throughout the 2018 – 2022 quadrennium. “I am […]

The 77 members of the Alabama House Republican Caucus on Tuesday unanimously nominated Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) for another term leading the chamber in Montgomery. When lawmakers convene for the State Legislature’s organizational session in January, the next speaker will be officially elected by the entire body, Democratic members included. However, because Republicans currently hold […]