On Wednesday, the 27 Republican members of the newly elected Alabama Senate unanimously re-elected state Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) to serve as the Senate Majority Leader. “It is an honor to serve as the Republican leader in the Alabama State Senate, and I am deeply humbled by the trust [my] colleagues have given me,” Reed […]

After Planned Parenthood and allied out-of-state liberal groups spent approximately $1.5 million in dark money opposition to Amendment Two on Tuesday’s statewide general election ballot, the pro-life constitutional amendment still passed comfortably. With 99 percent of precincts reporting as of Thursday morning, Amendment Two received 913,224 (59 percent) “Yes” votes and 634,122 (41 percent) “No” votes. For comparison, […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement Wednesday afternoon following the forced resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions earlier in the day, calling him a “true Alabama statesman” and a “warrior for President Trump’s conservative agenda.” “A man of integrity, Jeff Sessions has led the Department of Justice with dignity and a firm commitment […]

As captured by cable news networks, former Attorney General Jeff Sessions left the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the last time Wednesday evening after he complied with President Donald Trump’s request for his resignation earlier in the day. In an emotional scene, Sessions emerged from the building in Washington, D.C., surrounded by senior staff members. […]

As reported by WBRZ, a University of Alabama football fan was killed after two LSU fans beat him in a bar fight after the Crimson Tide’s Saturday night victory in Death Valley. Robert Bowers, a 46-year-old Louisiana resident who was a “devout Alabama football fan,” passed away in a hospital on Tuesday from the injuries he […]

After Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned from his post at the request of President Donald Trump, Alabama officials expressed on Wednesday their support for Sessions as a “respected” “man of the highest integrity.” Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) said in a statement, “Thank you to my good friend, Jeff Sessions, for over 40 years of noble service […]

Wednesday afternoon, Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned from his post at the request of President Donald Trump. This comes after former Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) called on Sessions to run against Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) in 2020 and reclaim his old U.S. Senate seat. “Since the day I was honored to be sworn in as […]

In a statement Tuesday night, State Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) commented on the overwhelming Republican electoral victory across Alabama, in which Republicans captured 27 of the state’s 35 state senate seats. “The people of Alabama have again entrusted the reins of state government to conservative Republicans, and we will honor that trust by […]

In a tweet on Wednesday, former Alabama Attorney General and United States Senator Luther Strange called for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to run against Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) in 2020. Jeff Sessions for Senate in 2020! #alpolitics — Luther Strange (@lutherstrange) November 7, 2018 Strange was appointed to Sessions’ former Senate seat after he […]

All seven of Alabama’s members of the United States House of Representatives were reelected on Tuesday, with none of the races ending up close. In the southwestern part of the state, Rep. Bradley Byrne (AL-1) coasted to victory 63.3 percent to 36.7 percent against Democratic nominee Robert Kennedy, Jr. In a tweet, Byrne said, “Thank […]

Tuesday was a massive electoral victory for Alabama conservatives, from statewide contests to legislative battles, with Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan lauding the “historic night” and thanking the voters who made it possible. Governor Kay Ivey trounced Mayor Walt Maddox to win a full term, as did Attorney General Steve Marshall against Joseph Siegelman. […]

MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall defeated Democratic nominee Joseph Siegelman on Tuesday, winning his own full term after being appointed to fill the vacancy left by Luther Strange’s appointment to the United States Senate in 2017. With 99 percent reporting, Marshall led the son of former Gov. Don Siegelman (D-AL) 997,411 votes to 695,086 […]

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey triumphantly strode onto the stage to deliver her victory speech Tuesday night in front of a massive, overflow crowd at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Convention Center, with the country staple “This One’s for the Girls” ringing out in the background. .@GovernorKayIvey triumphantly came out to deliver her speech to “This […]

Despite a difficult season that began with lofty expectations, Gus Malzahn is set to still be Auburn’s head football coach next season, according to what Athletic Director Alan Greene told reporters on Tuesday. ESPN reported Greene added that Malzahn will be the Tigers’ “coach of the future.” The outlet called it a public “vote of confidence” from […]

The facially false, partisan “lies” about statewide Amendment Two have been backed by almost $1.5 million in out-of-state, dark money spending led by Planned Parenthood, with the dishonesty getting worse and worse as Tuesday’s election approached. On Monday, the worst “lies” yet emerged, this time from the “National Advocates for Pregnant Women” (NAPW) in New […]

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey voted around 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday after waiting in an approximately 45-minute line at Huntingdon College, as anecdotal accounts swirl of relatively high voter turnout in much of the state. This was the scene as @kayiveyforgov emerged from voting at Huntingdon College around 9:45.#alpolitics pic.twitter.com/lGYu2KEqcm — Sean Ross (@sean_yhn) November […]

In a Monday appearance on “The Dale Jackson Show,” Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) criticized Alabama Democrats for “once again playing the race card.” Brooks was specifically referring to racially charged fliers that have been called “incendiary garbage,” “blatant lies” and “hurtful divisiveness” by Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan.

In a press release on Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Justice Department (DOJ) will be closely monitoring elections across the nation to ensure that all eligible voters’ rights are respected and to combat against potential voter fraud. “Voting rights are constitutional rights, and they’re part of what it means to be an American,” Sessions […]

On Monday evening, Secretary of State John Merrill released a statement confirming that potential severe weather in Alabama will not change polling hours for Tuesday’s general election. The release stated, “All polling sites in each one of Alabama’s 67 counties are scheduled to be open in the morning at 7 AM and will remain open […]

The White House on Monday announced that, in response to Governor Kay Ivey’s request, President Donald Trump has declared that a major disaster exists in the state of Alabama, as a result of Hurricane Michael. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Public Assistance Program will provide much-needed assistance to Geneva, Henry, Houston and Mobile Counties, […]

After Yellowhammer News on Sunday reported that Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox had accepted a $10,000 contribution from admitted sexual assaulter Brandt Ayers, the Maddox campaign on Monday advised that they will be returning the money. “[W]e did not solicit the Ayers contribution, [i]t was an online donation, we reported it as required by law, […]

In a press release on Monday, the College Republican Federation of Alabama (CRFA) urged voters to support life and vote “yes” on Amendment Two on Tuesday’s statewide general election ballot. The release explained, “The sanctity of life is something that the state of Alabama values, and the College Republican Federation of Alabama urges Alabama voters […]

MONTGOMERY — With an enthusiastic group of supporters on hand, Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the last day of campaigning before Tuesday’s general election at Montgomery Aviation on Monday morning. Alabama’s 54th governor was introduced by state Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville), who used the stormy weather of the day as a metaphor for the state […]

After “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson during this weekend’s show mocked the appearance of Texas congressional candidate Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who lost an eye while serving our nation in Afghanistan, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan forcefully condemned his words while calling for an apology. In a statement to Yellowhammer News, Lathan […]