The media and their Democrats have been weaponizing the Jeffrey Epstein case to hit President Donald Trump for over two weeks, this is fair, as Trump is making this pretty easy. In Alabama, ghoulish failed politician and Miss America Mallory Hagan is using the victims of abuse in Bibb County to smear her political enemies. […]

City officials, the Scottsboro Police Department, and residents of Jackson County remain shaken following a 21-hour manhunt that unfolded over the final weekend of July. What began as a domestic violence call quickly escalated into a high-speed police chase, a shooting that injured a law enforcement officer, and the eventual capture of the suspect after […]

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have unveiled a definitive merger agreement to create America’s first transcontinental railroad.  The two freight rail giants will combine coast‑to‑coast operations into a unified 50,000‑mile network spanning 43 states. The new system will connect approximately 100 ports, access 10 international interchanges, and serve nearly every corner of North America. Combined, […]

As disturbing details continue to emerge in the Bibb County child sex abuse case, some local residents are reassessing troubling situations they witnessed in the past—wondering if they were unknowingly connected to the now-unfolding investigation. One former Bibb County teacher believes that may be the case. In an interview with ABC 33/40 , the educator, […]

A trial date has been officially set for March 2, 2026 in the capital murder case of Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of abducting and killing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard.  According to WRBL, jury selection is scheduled to begin at the Municipal Complex in Tuskegee, a location chosen for its ability to accommodate a large jury […]

YHN Media Group is proud to honor Alabama changemakers once again through the 2025 Women of Impact Awards. Now in its seventh year, Women of Impact has become one of Alabama’s most anticipated celebrations of leadership, service, and transformative influence.  The award recognizes twenty extraordinary women from across business, government, nonprofit, and civic life. These […]

In light of the horrific child sex abuse case uncovered recently in Bibb County, two state lawmakers are renewing an effort to make Alabama among the first in the nation to allow the death penalty for child rapists. State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) are expected to reintroduce legislation that […]

Spire Inc., Alabama’s largest natural gas provider, is growing again. This time, with a major move into Tennessee. The company announced Tuesday it will acquire the Tennessee operations of Piedmont Natural Gas from Duke Energy in a $2.48 billion deal. Spire already serves more than 1.7 million homes and businesses across Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi. […]

Alabamians are devastated and in shock over the recent discovery of a hidden bunker in Bibb County used to house horrendous sex abuse crimes against children. In response, local residents are turning to faith and community for strength, gathering at multiple prayer vigils to support the victims. The abuse reportedly began as early as 2022 […]

Calhoun County will soon offer a safe haven for homeless animals through the planned purchase of the OneWorld Pet Resort and boarding facility. The County Commission recently announced its intent to buy the 38-acre property for $2 million and convert it into a community animal shelter and adoption center. The acquisition is expected to significantly […]

Whether you cheer for the Tide or the Tigers, getting to the game itself has just become more convenient. College football fans planning to follow Alabama and Auburn on the road this season will have new nonstop travel options, thanks to added flights from airlines serving Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). The expanded service is aimed […]

Federal authorities are charging two Chinese nationals, one reportedly in the U.S. illegally and the other on asylum status, with possession of counterfeit and unauthorized access devices following a large-scale gift card fraud investigation. The pair, according to authorities, were reportedly found to be in possession of more than 5,000 counterfeit gift cards during a […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that more than $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding has been allocated to support economic development projects across 15 communities in Alabama, reinforcing the state’s commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness. The announcement comes after Governor Ivey addressed professionals of the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) at the group’s […]

A nearly 20-hour manhunt in Scottsboro over the weekend ended Saturday night with the capture of 29-year-old Daniel Victor McCarn, following a domestic incident and officer-involved shooting that prompted a statewide Blue Alert and a massive multi-agency search effort. The incident began around 1 a.m. Saturday, July 26 when the Scottsboro Police Department responded to […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville addressed more than 130 local leaders on Monday at the second annual “Earn Local, Keep Local” summit in Tuscaloosa, where he laid out an early roadmap for the Alabama governorship when elected.  ‘When’ elected was so much admitted by Mayor of Tuscaloosa Walt Maddox, who made a gubernatorial bid of his […]

Alabama educators and administrators received some very welcome news this weekend with the release of $50 million in frozen federal funds for essential education programs. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Management and Budget released $21 million earmarked for afterschool and summer programs, after freezing the funds on June 30 to […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to advocate for America’s veterans through legislation designed to ease the everyday financial burden for those who have served and their families. A member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced the introduction of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment of 2025 Act last week. The bill, introduced […]

With the addition of six new members, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame is continuing its recognition of excellence and leadership from industry leaders across the state. The Hall of Fame, established in 1973, bestows the honor of induction upon those who have brought ‘lasting fame’ to the state through success in business. RELATED: Alabama […]

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on name, image and likeness (NIL) in college sports — the first major step toward placing regulations and guardrails on a system that has taken on a life of its own. The order, according to a release directly from the White House is aimed to “protect student-athletes and […]

Terry Craig, a candidate in the upcoming Andalusia mayoral election, claims he was the victim of ‘targeted’ gunfire while walking his dog near his home one late Friday night. According to local news reports, the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on July 18 on South Cotton Street where Craig resides. Craig told authorities and the […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) says he’s confident that President Donald Trump will soon announce the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville. It is widely expected that the newly confirmed U.S. Air Force Secretary, Troy Meink, will officially move the Space Command HQ back to Huntsville. RELATED: Katie Britt: Space Command HQ’s return […]

A man wanted by the Italian government for sexual abuse of a minor was arrested Friday in Madison County, according to a joint announcement from multiple law enforcement agencies. Alberto Palla was taken into custody on immigration violations by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Homeland Security […]

The Alabama Republican Party has officially postponed its 2025 Summer Dinner, originally scheduled for August 1, in Montgomery after Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley — slated to be the event’s keynote speaker — received President Donald Trump’s endorsement for a run in North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate race. In a statement over the weekend, ALGOP […]

A tragic incident occurred in Birmingham earlier this week when a 3-year-old child was left in a hot car for several hours, resulting in his accidental death. Several news outlets reported that the victim was Keterrius “KJ” Sparks Jr. of Bessemer. At the time of the incident, the child was in the custody of the […]