A police officer has been shot in the line of duty in Moody, Alabama, according to The Trussville Tribune. A Facebook livestream from the Super 8 Motel in Moody showed a massive law enforcement response from multiple nearby agencies. The condition of the officer shot was not immediately available. It was not immediately clear if […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation’s political arm, FarmPAC, on Tuesday announced the endorsement of Republican Jerry Carl in Alabama’s First Congressional District. Carl, a Mobile County commissioner and businessman, is set to face former State Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) in a GOP primary runoff on July 14. Per FarmPAC’s process, congressional endorsements are recommended by county […]

The statue of Admiral Raphael Semmes in downtown Mobile was defaced on Monday night, with a suspect already being booked and the monument restored. Local media outlets reported that 20-year-old Mitchell Bond, a white male, has been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor after graffiting the base of the statue. A two-person crew from the […]

The Jefferson County Commission on Tuesday voted to impose a curfew on the unincorporated portions of its jurisdiction, as most cities within the county are also under curfew. Following the violence, vandalism and looting that occurred in Birmingham on Sunday night, municipalities in the metropolitan area quickly moved to prepare against potential civil unrest. WBRC […]

Hurricane season officially began on Monday, and Governor Kay Ivey is urging Alabamians to be prepared. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, forecasting between three to six major hurricanes, six to 10 total hurricanes and 13 to 19 named storms. “June 1 marks the first day […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday night kept his promise, with the City removing the 115-year-old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors monument in Linn Park. The City methodically removed the obelisk-like monument, starting with the top. The middle piece followed next, with the bottom portion being removed shortly after midnight. A crane placed each piece, together […]

A statue of Robert E. Lee was knocked down from its pedestal at Montgomery’s Lee High School sometime Monday evening, as evidenced by pictures from the scene. When WSFA arrived on the scene, the TV outlet reported that no one was present besides police officers, who proceeded to stand the statue back up next to […]

Governor Kay Ivey’s office on Monday confirmed to Yellowhammer News that she participated in a national phone call led by President Donald Trump regarding the protests and riots that have unfolded across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. Trump, U.S. Attorney General William Barr, governors, law enforcement leaders and […]

Legendary former Auburn University head football coach and athletic director Pat Dye passed away on Monday morning, and tributes are already pouring in from across the Yellowhammer State. Dye is survived by his four children (Pat Jr., Missy, Brett and Wanda), nine grandchildren and his partner of 18 years, Nancy McDonald. In a statement, Pat […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall is prepared to again take the City of Birmingham to court pursuant to the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act. After the 115-year-old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors monument in Birmingham’s Linn Park on Sunday night was vandalized in a failed attempt to take the obelisk-like monument down, Mayor Randall Woodfin arrived on the […]

Following violence, looting and vandalism in the heart of downtown Birmingham Sunday night and early Monday morning, Governor Kay Ivey has authorized the activation of the Alabama National Guard. Ivey announced in a release on Monday that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to […]

Monday is Lineman Appreciation Day in Alabama, with the Energy Institute of Alabama continuing its proud annual tradition of honoring the state’s brave lineworkers. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the normal in-person celebration could not be held, however that is not stopping the Energy Institute from recognizing all of these individuals for their commitment and […]

Following violence, looting and vandalism in the heart of downtown Birmingham Sunday night and early Monday morning, Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL) issued a statement, saying, “Going forward, this cannot be tolerated.” The governor emphasized her support for peaceful protest and said that she was “shocked and angered” by George Floyd’s “senseless death.” “However, we will […]

Reporters with at least two Alabama media outlets were physically attacked as vandalism and looting ignited in the heart of downtown Birmingham on Sunday night. A livestream broadcast on Facebook captured the shocking incident, which occurred right outside of Alabama Power Company’s headquarters. During the later stages of a group of rioters vandalizing that building, […]

Just one week after the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced that its men’s hockey team would be discontinued, UAH on Friday confirmed the program has been saved by supporters. The university last Friday had listed financial shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for cutting the popular program. Following that announcement, […]

The death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis Police Department custody on Monday evening has sparked bipartisan national outrage, including in the Yellowhammer State. The situation on-the-ground in Minneapolis has gradually deteriorated since video footage of Floyd’s death surfaced. Four officers have been fired, however no one had — as of Friday morning — been […]

OWA this week announced that it will officially reopen its popular amusement park on Friday, June 5, at 11:00 a.m. CT, incorporating enhanced health and safety measures that were developed based on guidance from the CDC and health officials. The heightened health and safety measures are being implemented for guests and team members to ensure the […]

Auburn University on Friday announced plans for its second summer mini-term that include a variety of instructional delivery methods, including on-campus instruction. In March, the university announced its decision to suspend on-campus instruction for the full 10-week summer session and the first of two summer five-week mini-terms following guidance from public health officials due to […]

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Thursday hosted a live-streamed availability with Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris regarding the coronavirus. Jones and Harris each made opening remarks, including updates on Alabama’s COVID-19 data as well as ongoing efforts to combat the pandemic. The two officials then answered questions from members of the media […]

Wind Creek Hospitality has announced that it is reopening all three of its resort-style gaming properties in Alabama over the next two weeks. A release detailed that a soft opening to small groups of invited guests will begin Thursday, June 4, followed by a public opening for the “new” full operation on Monday, June 8. […]

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand on Wednesday announced that the department is investing more than $7.9 million to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities across Alabama. USDA is funding the projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Investing in rural America […]

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Wednesday was endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) in his Republican bid for reelection this November. “I am truly humbled to have the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee,” Aderholt said in a statement. “I have, and I always will, fight for those who are […]

CNN on Monday evening ran a lengthy segment about Alabama’s beaches supposedly being packed to the brim over the Memorial Day Weekend, however local officials are now pushing back on the accuracy of the reporting. You can watch the original CNN segment below: CNN hit piece on Bama Beaches. https://t.co/sZ8kRsdQiZ — Matt Murphy (@mattmurphyshow) May […]

Established in 1970, Alabama-based Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration this year with a splash. The Abbeville-headquartered company over the past five decades has transformed from a two-man crew loading treated lumber into a pickup truck for dealers in rural Alabama to a global industry leader serving a network […]