In an inspirational video posted this week by University Charter School (UCS) in Livingston, students can be seen thanking Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) for supporting their dreams. The caption accompanying the video reads, “UCS would like to say ‘THANK YOU’ to Senator Shelby for his support of our DREAMS! We are very grateful and honored […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging Alabamians to participate in the DEA’s “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” on Saturday, October 27, at various locations throughout the state. This year’s event, which is the 16th annual DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back, has approximately 50 collection sites scheduled to be available in Alabama on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. […]

As Planned Parenthood’s approximately $1 million television ad buy began running on statewide television Wednesday, the Alabama Republican Party released two videos urging people to vote “yes” on Amendment Two on the November 6 general election ballot. The first video, which was tweeted out by two of the co-chairs of the Alliance for a Pro-life […]

According to a report by WSFA, the Montgomery County Board of Education on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for the repeal of the Alabama Accountability Act by the state legislature. This act allows students in a failing school to transfer to a non-failing school using state tax dollars. In a 5-1 vote that was supported by […]

Yellowhammer News on Wednesday learned that Dr. Brenda Pike, the executive director of the Alabama Education Association (AEA), is leaving the organization. Pike has landed a new job in the same role for the Virginia Education Association after a national search. She will begin working at the VEA on October 29. Per Ashley McLain, a public […]

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced “significant” reductions to the rates paid by residential customers of Spire Alabama, formerly known as Alagasco. The reductions will amount to approximate savings of $24 million for Alabamians. At a special meeting of the PSC on Wednesday, the three commissioners unanimously voted to approve the important savings for […]

After news broke Wednesday morning that explosive devices addressed to the Obama and Clinton families, as well as CNN in New York, were intercepted by law enforcement officials, Joyce Vance, wife of the Democratic nominee for Chief Justice of the Alabama state Supreme Court, Bob Vance, tweeted that President Donald Trump’s “rhetoric has contributed” to this type […]

Republican Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) released a statement on Tuesday regarding two bills that he has recently sponsored that would provide the necessary funding to build President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. Brooks said, “A country that cannot defend its borders is no country at all.” “Congress, generally, and open border Democrat Congressmen and Senators, […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin tweeted his support for the rights of transgender people on Tuesday, saying, “Transgender people are not a political stance, agenda, or conspiracy.” Woodfin added, “They are human beings and they deserve equal protection under the law.” This comes after The New York Times reported over the weekend that the Trump administration […]

In an audio recording sent out by Governor Kay Ivey’s campaign on Wednesday morning, Mayor Walt Maddox admits that billionaire George Soros’ contributions to a group of Tuscaloosa PACs backing Maddox in the gubernatorial race were indeed for him. When asked directly about the $200,000 total contribution amount from Soros, Maddox said, “I was absolutely, […]

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that former Alabama resident Alaa Mohd Abusaad was charged in Birmingham with attempting to provide material support and resources to al Qaeda, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and aiding and abetting others, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2339B and 2. Assistant Attorney General for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to announce at an event in Birmingham on Wednesday that the team is launching a G League affiliate in Alabama’s biggest city, per reporting by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The G League is the NBA’s official minor league, having been called the NBA Developmental League until 2017. The “G” stands […]

A video of students in Moody, Alabama, surprising their school custodian with a grand show of appreciation went viral on Monday. In the heartwarming video, students from Moody Elementary School surprise “Mr. Eugene” on National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day, which was October 2. Once surprised, Mr. Eugene is overcome with emotion and then takes a bow […]

The University of Alabama announced on Tuesday that Dr. Russell J. Mumper has been named vice president for research and economic development at the university effective January 1 of the coming year. As a vice provost from the University of Georgia who previously led four research centers or institutes, co-founded five start-up companies and received nearly […]

A Democratic nominee plagued by wild allegations regarding her fitness to hold office is, in fact, ineligible, according to a Monday ruling by Judge Samuel Junkin. Linda Hall is currently the Democratic nominee for Circuit Judge, Place 16 on the 10th Circuit in Jefferson County. While the ballots have already been printed, her votes will not be […]

Republican Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) officially introduced legislation to bypass Democratic obstruction and fund President Donald Trump’s proposed wall on the southern border of the United States. Byrne’s bill, known as the “50 Votes for the Wall Act” (H.R. 7073), would use the budget reconciliation process to overcome a would-be filibuster by Senate Democrats. The […]

Planned Parenthood Southeast’s Alabama PAC is set to spend over $1 million in advertising over the next 14 days in opposition to a pro-life constitutional amendment on the state’s November 6 general election ballot. A financial disclosure filed on Monday revealed that the PAC, Alabama for Healthy Families, had surpassed the $1 million mark with […]

Senators Richard Shelby (R-AL) and Doug Jones (D-AL) joined a group of six other U.S. senators on Monday in calling on Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to implement American antidumping laws strongly and impartially to ensure domestic catfish producers are able to compete on a level playing field. The two Alabama senators, along with […]

As revealed by a mandatory financial disclosure filed on Monday, Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox recently accepted a direct contribution from the San Francisco billionaire leading the national “Need to Impeach” movement against President Donald Trump. Tom Steyer gave Maddox $5,000 on Wednesday of last week, while his wife gave Maddox an […]

While most political observers in Alabama have been focused on attempted smears regarding Governor Kay Ivey’s health, a flier that is circulating in predominantly black parts of the state has raised eyebrows with its racially charged rhetoric and “incendiary” images aimed to increase Democratic turnout. The flier, which can be viewed below, says “Governor Ivey, […]

During a Monday interview on the “Dale Jackson Show,” state Rep. Mike Ball (R-Madison) discussed the attempted “October Surprise” that has been orchestrated against Governor Kay Ivey, with Ball explaining the political bias of the individuals making the now-refuted allegations over her health. Last week, Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox’s longtime friend […]

Former congressman Artur Davis (D-AL) is running to be Montgomery’s next mayor. While the election will not occur until August 27 of next year, Davis believes the race, which is expected to feature Montgomery Probate Judge Steven Reed, could present a similar problem as the current gubernatorial race in Georgia, where Republican Secretary of State […]

While top-of-the-ticket races like the gubernatorial and attorney general contests grab the headlines, one dramatic electoral battle in Jefferson County is flying under the radar with just 15 days left until the November 6 general election. Incumbent Judge Teresa Pulliam faces a challenge from Birmingham-area attorney Linda Hall for Circuit Judge Place 16 on the […]

Last week, the Alabama Retail Association recognized 15 retail businesses with operations in 78 cities in the state as “Alabama Retailers of the Year” or “Centennial Retailers.” Together, these businesses employ 2,278 people at 97 locations in the Yellowhammer State. Almost 100 nominations were submitted for this year’s awards. The presentations were made in Birmingham […]