MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday unanimously voted to advance legislation that would mandate the national anthem be played in all public schools at least once per week. State Sen. Gerald Allen’s (R-Tuscaloosa) SB 13 would also require the “Star-Spangled Banner” be played at certain public school sporting events. He has […]

In a video released by his U.S. Senate campaign on social media in recent days, former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville talks about why he is running for political office for the first time in his life. “You know, if you were born in this country, you hit the lottery,” Tuberville says. “This […]

According to the latest mandatory fundraising report filed in recent days by Senator Doug Jones (D-AL), Alabama’s junior senator raised over 76% of his itemized individual contributions last quarter from outside the Yellowhammer State. Jones’ year-end 2019 report filed with the FEC on January 31 detailed that he brought in a total of $1,925,471 in […]

In a statement to Yellowhammer News on Wednesday, Donald Trump, Jr. reacted to the confirmation that Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) will vote to convict President Donald Trump on both articles of impeachment. “The great myth that Doug Jones is some kind of ‘moderate’ has been completely debunked,” the president’s eldest son said.

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Wednesday released a statement announcing he will vote to convict President Donald J. Trump on both impeachment articles: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “For months, I have been studying the facts of this case exhaustively,” Jones advised. “I have read thousands of pages of transcripts, watched videos of […]

During Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address, President Donald J. Trump showed his heartfelt appreciation for retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier Gen. Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. McGee attended the State of the Union with his great-grandson, Iain. Both were special guests of the president’s. After speaking about Iain, Trump […]

MONTGOMERY — During her 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday evening, Governor Kay Ivey tangibly stepped into the debate over gaming expansion and a state lottery for just about the first time in her tenure as governor. Towards the very end of her remarks, Ivey addressed both the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ […]

MONTGOMERY — Starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey delivered her 2020 State of the State Address from the Old House Chamber inside the State Capitol. Major themes of the address covered the Rebuild Alabama Act that was enacted last year, criminal justice/corrections reform, education reform (including teacher pay raises), […]

According to a report, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is set to announce Wednesday morning how he will vote in the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. Jones is faced with voting to convict or acquit Trump on two separate charges: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. CNN’s Manu Raju on Tuesday tweeted that […]

MONTGOMERY — Former longtime State Sen. Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) says he cannot tell you who is funding the dark-money, so-called “Poarch Creek Accountability Now” group that he is running. However, he did admit on Tuesday that the shadow backing behind the effort is at least partially coming from out-of-state. Dial, who lost his 2018 bid […]

From selling produce at a rural stand in Wilcox County to being a guest of honor of the President of the United States — this is the American Dream, personified by Paul Morrow. Morrow, according to a release from the White House, will attend Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address on the personal invitation […]

MONTGOMERY — The 2020 regular session of the Alabama legislature will gavel in at noon on Tuesday. While there is not an immediate item that will be resolved in the initial days of this session like the Rebuild Alabama Act was handled last year, many important issues will come up in the weeks ahead. Some […]

The University of Alabama on Monday announced that a jersey retirement ceremony will soon be held for the first African American scholarship athlete in the school’s history. Fifty years ago, Wendell Hudson stepped foot on UA’s campus, breaking down a longstanding barrier and helping to open doors for generations of Bama students to come. To […]

During Sunday’s Super Bowl in Miami, famed entertainers and celebrity couple Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z both remained seated during the National Anthem. This has drawn the ire of Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01). In a statement to Yellowhammer News on Monday, Byrne contrasted Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s snub of the anthem with the 100-year-old Tuskegee Airman who […]

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Gadsden plant on Friday laid off 105 workers, according to a local media report. The Gadsden Times reported that the plant’s workforce is now down to 411 total employees. Per United Steelworkers Local 12 president Mickey Williams, the plant is only producing 2,000 tires per day now. This is down […]

Mark Crosswhite — the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Alabama Power Company — has been appointed as an executive committee member of the Council on Competitiveness and commissioner on the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers. The company announced the appointments in a release on Monday. The commission is a multiyear flagship effort […]

Carson Jones, the son of U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL), in recent days wrote that the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump is a heavy “burden to bear” for his father. In a blog post entitled, “Doug Jones was elected for this moment in history,” the senator’s son wrote about how proud he is that […]

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl on Monday released the second television ad in his Republican bid to succeed U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (AL-01). Carl, who is running in a competitive primary field that includes former State Senator Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) and State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile), last month released the first TV ad of his […]

Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville on Monday released the first television ad for his 2020 Republican U.S. Senate bid in Alabama. The ad is similar thematically to a radio spot he released last week and is entitled, “Fighter.” “With this new TV ad, we’re staying true to our game plan and running hard […]

The latest fundraising reports are in for the Alabama Second Congressional District Republican primary to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-Montgomery). The reports were due Friday and covered the fourth quarter of 2019. As of December 31, Wiregrass businessman Jeff Coleman had $491,373 cash-on-hand. He raised $332,794 in Q4. Prattville businesswoman Jessica Taylor also […]

According to the latest federal fundraising reports filed on Friday, Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl headed into 2020 with more cash-on-hand than the other two leading Republican candidates combined in Alabama’s First Congressional District. Reports covered the final quarter of 2019. Carl, as of December 31, had $692,952 on hand. This came after he raised […]

A spokesperson for Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Friday evening reacted to Yellowhammer News’ reporting from earlier in the day that the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) has filed a complaint with the Senate Select Committee on Ethics against Jones for allegedly using official government resources for campaign and political purposes. The complaint by […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Friday afternoon voted against subpoenaing further witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) voted with the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), to compel witnesses that were not previously heard from the the House. In a […]

The leading Republican candidates in Alabama’s 2020 U.S. Senate race have released their latest fundraising numbers. Friday was the deadline to submit reports covering the fourth quarter of 2019 to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Just over four weeks remain until the March 3 primary. Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville raised by […]