U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced Randy Jones of Guntersville as Alabama’s nominee to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors during a Senate confirmation hearing this week. The hearing was held before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Congress created TVA in 1933, establishing a nine-member board nominated by […]

After months of rumblings and speculation, former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron announced he is officially running for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. His campaign blasted out his announcement on Thursday morning, which included his first video advertisement, packed with political content, thus far unknown about the former NCAA, NFL and XFL quarterback. […]

The owner of Infusion Wellness Spa in Cullman has been released after being in jail since August 16. The bail amount on 25 charges related to fraudulent prescriptions was $1.05 million. There is no indication yet as to whether the bond was cash, posted by a bail bondsman upon 10% fee, or a property bond. […]

Jack Hawkins Jr., chancellor of Troy University and a decorated Vietnam veteran, has been named 2025 Patriot of the Year by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission. Dr. Hawkins, a native of Mobile, served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer during the Vietnam War. He received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and a citation […]

President Donald Trump has nominated two prominent Alabamians to be the federal government’s top prosecutors for the state. On Wednesday, the White House named Thomas Govan, Jr. to serve as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama and Phil Williams, Jr. to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Each […]

A Tuscaloosa florist will soon bring a touch of Alabama to one of the most famous holiday celebrations in the country. Tammy West, owner and creative director of Glow Floral Event Design, has been selected to assist in decorating the White House for Christmas 2025 — a once-in-a-lifetime honor for her and her assistant, Lacey […]

Veteran SEC official Ken Williamson has been permanently suspended from officiating conference games, sources tell Yellowhammer News.  The decision to remove the longtime referee comes in the immediate wake of an SEC review of eleven complaints against Williamson and his crew during the Auburn-Georgia game earlier this month. According to sources, nine of those complaints […]

The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday approved an amended resolution backing financial support for Jackson Hospital, authorizing up to $15 million from the city if Montgomery County, the State of Alabama and other governments agree to contribute equitable shares. The vote effectively replaced terms at the center of Mayor Steven Reed’s veto last week, removing […]

Republican voters in east Alabama’s House District 38 will return to the polls next month after no candidate cleared 50% in Tuesday’s special GOP primary. With all precincts reporting, unofficial returns showed Kristin Nelson at 46.8% with 1,226 votes, Garrett Dixon at 33.38% with 847 votes, and Micah Messer at 20% with 526 votes, eliminating […]

Alabama’s housing market held firm in September, avoiding its typical fall slowdown thanks in part to easing mortgage rates, according to the latest monthly economic and real estate report from the Alabama Association of Realtors. “Inflation expectations increased, and consumer sentiment declined in September, but the state’s labor market remains relatively strong, and lower average […]

One major contributing factor to the growth and development in Mobile over the last 13 years has been the relationship between city officials and the governor’s office in Montgomery. As Mayor Sandy Stimpson is about to leave that office after three terms totaling 13 years, he wants to make as sure as he can that […]

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Huntsville attorney Harold D. “Hal” Mooty III to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. In September, President Donald Trump formally nominated Mooty and the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing. Today, in an 66-32 bipartisan vote, the Senate made it official. https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/1980660755642159152 Now […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently proposed legislation to make English literacy a requirement for obtaining a commercial drivers license in the United States.  Over the weekend, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted a video that offers a textbook example of why executive action and that legislation is needed.  The clip shows a semi traveling […]

The University of Alabama has named the College of Engineering in honor of Lee J. Styslinger Jr., following a $25 million gift commitment from his wife, Catherine Styslinger. The UA System Board of Trustees approved the gift and the College’s naming at its meeting Friday, Oct. 17. The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering […]

An Alabama community is coming together in prayer after Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old senior cheerleader at Cleveland High School, was critically injured during a shooting at a weekend bonfire in Jefferson County. Authorities say the shooting happened shortly after midnight Sunday at a wooded gathering spot known locally as “The Pit,” near Alabama 75 and […]

Alabama is mourning the loss of a Huntsville family after a tragic plane crash in Montana claimed the lives of a father and his two daughters. According to the Powell County Sheriff’s Office, the agency received a report of a possible downed aircraft at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of northern […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter on Monday joined four other Southeastern House Speakers in a coordinated push for federal action to stabilize the U.S. forestry market. In a letter shared Monday morning with Congressional delegations from five states, Ledbetter and the House Speakers of Georgia, Arkansas, Florida, and South Carolina urged “immediate and […]

Reigning Miss Alabama Emma Terry will lead the field to green at the YellaWood 500 this Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, serving as the honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. Terry, a Leeds native and graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was crowned Miss Alabama earlier this year. She […]

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the October 4 mass shooting in downtown Montgomery that left two people dead and 12 others injured, according to law enforcement officials. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency took Javorick Whiting, 19, into custody on Thursday, authorities say. He has been charged with attempted murder and was […]

Citing a love for the state and people of North Alabama, State Sen. Tim Melson kicked off his reelection campaign, pledging to continue his strong, conservative leadership for District 1, which includes Lauderdale and Limestone counties. Melson (R-Florence) was first elected in 2014 and has earned a reputation for representing his district with integrity, championing […]

The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) elected Walt Kozak as its Vice-Chairman during its quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 9. Kozak, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and member of American Legion Post 911 (Ryan Winslow Chapter), brings 48 years of leadership and executive experience from his service in the Department of Defense and […]

100,000 people: The number of residents in rural Northwest Alabama who will gain improved access to the information superhighway. $145 million: The investment by the Tombigbee Electric Cooperative to create the on-ramp for those residents. 4,200 miles: The number of miles of fiber installed. U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senate […]

DeKalb County officially added a new town to its roster this week, marking a historic moment for the community of Kilpatrick. A large crowd of residents and local leaders gathered Tuesday evening for the town’s first-ever meeting, where its inaugural mayor and council were sworn into office. DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn administered the […]

In the Oval Office on Thursday, President Donald Trump rolled out a two-part initiative to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), announcing new federal guidance that lets employers offer IVF as a stand-alone benefit and a pricing deal to sharply cut costs on leading fertility drugs. Alongside Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt and the […]