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Tuberville PSC

Sen. Tuberville voiced his support today for the multi-bill PSC, utility reform package moving through the Alabama Legislature.

The Alabama House and Senate Education Trust Fund budget committee chairmen addressed the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday morning briefing, and discussed budget priorities, their working relationship, and the future of education in Alabama. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) agreed that managing expectations will be a key challenge this […]

Tuberville campaign

Tommy Tuberville announced his campaign finance committee on Wednesday morning in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026.

Defend American Jobs, the Republican-aligned affiliate of crypto super PAC Fairshake, is spending $5 million to support Barry Moore.

Republican utility reform

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Republican Party have announced their support for the reform package making its way through the Alabama Legislature this session — and praised lawmakers for “making sure families come first, and that the system is transparent, responsible, and focused on the public interest.” HB403, HB399, and HB392 will receive their […]

Alabama medical cannabis

A judge ruled in favor of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, dismissing a lawsuit that sought to block the agency’s licensing process.

Terri Collins Patrick Johnson

State Rep. Terri Collins, announced Monday her endorsement of Patrick Johnson to succeed her in the Decatur-area Alabama House District 8.

UAH Katie Britt Dale Strong

Leaders at the University of Alabama in Huntsville are hailing Katie Britt and Dale Strong for securing funding for their Exploration Plaza.

Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge: Strengthening Alabama’s laws on attempting to elude police is not only reasonable, but necessary.

A Hoover police officer was injured and one civilian was killed during an officer-involved shooting Sunday morning.

Alabama GOP environmentalists

GOP lawmakers op-ed: An Alabama-first affordability agenda protects families from Big Tech and radical environmentalists

Four Alabama House Republican lawmakers outline the plan to shield ratepayers, rein in Big Tech, and stop radical environmentalists in 2026.

Joan Reynolds

Joan Reynolds began asking party leaders over the weekend to elect her to continue serving as ALGOP Chairman.

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey announced appointments to fill six vacancies, including two circuit judgeships in Baldwin and Cullman counties. Governor Ivey has appointed Ashley W. Siebert of Fairhope to serve as Circuit Judge in the 28th Judicial Circuit in Baldwin County. A graduate of Auburn University and the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law […]

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has been named the National Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year for 2026.

A traffic stop in Limestone County led to multiple felony drug trafficking charges and the seizure of illegal narcotics.

Alabama public service commission

A group of Alabama legislators composed of leaders from both parties introduced a three-bill package to keep utility costs low for families.

Alabama child predator death penalty

The Alabama Senate passed HB41 in a 33-1 vote on Thursday, sending the Child Predator Death Penalty Act to Governor Kay Ivey.

The Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame will induct 12 healthcare leaders into its Class of 2026 Aug. 8 in Montgomery.

Education Secretary Mobile Alabama

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is hitting Alabama soil this Friday for a planned visit to a school in Mobile.

Alabama gambling bill

Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman filed a gambling bill that includes a lottery, in-person casino-style games and online sports wagering.

Missouri sports betting

The state of Missouri has just become the 39th state to allow legalized sports betting, with huge numbers from their first month.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is highlighting how its Alabama Fusion Center supports missing-person investigations.

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this report drew Ag Commissioner candidate Corey Hill’s fundraising totals from a previous month. The current and accurate total is reflected in the graphic above.  Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.

A survey conducted in recent days is sounding the alarm on Jerry Carl’s comeback bid in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District.

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