Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town recently announced that he has been hired by Newsmax as a legal analyst. The one-time federal prosecutor, who was appointed to a position within the U.S. Department of Justice by President Donald Trump in 2017, posted about his new job with the media company on X. RELATED: Former U.S. Attorney […]

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the first group of Alabama rescue workers arrived in Texas today to assist with disaster relief efforts. Yellowhammer News reported last week that Governor Kay Ivey announced the deployment of a 40-person Alabama search and rescue team to assist Texas following devastating floods that killed more than 100 people. That […]

Over the past several days, police have reported an increase in phone and email scams where the victim receives some ominous threat that can only be resolved by sending money to the scammer. Law enforcement officials remind everyone that legitimate government business is not conducted via Bitcoin machines, kiosks in stores or with Apple Music […]

The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has announced the distinguished business leaders who will be honored as the 2025 class of the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame. For nearly three decades, the Hall of Fame has recognized individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership and have made extraordinary contributions to the Greater Birmingham community. Since its inception, 156 […]

Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and leader of the Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn missions to space, has made a second significant donation to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs. Isaacman’s gift of $15 million will go toward the Inspiration4 Skills Training Complex, currently under construction, and seed money […]

Each month, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) honors a veteran for their service to the United States of America. The lawmaker recognized U.S. Army Corporal Elaine McLeod as the July “Veteran of the Month.” Tuberville posted the announcement in a video on X. “Veterans are the very heartbeat of the Wiregrass, and among those leading […]

A new effort across party lines to bring order to the chaotic world of name, image and likeness (NIL) in college sports took a big step forward this week with the introduction of legislation proposing to establish a national framework for student-athlete compensation — thanks in part to an Alabama congressman. The NIL era in […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore looks like he’s ready to run. On Friday, Moore (R-Enterprise) said he will make a “BIG” announcement next month, which is anticipated to be the launch of his campaign for U.S. Senate in 2026. “Come out and enjoy food, live music, and a special announcement,” Moore’s campaign posted. Notably, the event […]

Alabama moved up one spot in CNBC’s annual “Top States for Business” rankings, coming in this year at No. 19 overall in the 2025 report released on Thursday. The state’s latest gain comes after last year’s performance in which Alabama was ranked as “most improved” in the nation. RELATED: CNBC: ‘Alabama is America’s most improved […]

The city of Huntsville now includes four counties. The Huntsville City Council approved a request Thursday by Wiz Kidz and Hollingshead Materials, which operates Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, to annex 1,013.96 acres south of the Tennessee River. The property lies primarily along McCutcheon Loop Road in Morgan County, with a smaller portion extending along Vaughn […]

The Alabama Medicaid Agency is under new leadership after Governor Kay Ivey appointed a long-standing organization affiliate as its next commissioner. On Thursday afternoon, Ivey announced that she has selected attorney Bo Offord for the role. Offord has represented and advised the agency for 15 years on a variety of legal matters. Offord will be […]

 A mother and son have been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed the Walker County Public Defender’s Office in downtown Jasper early Saturday morning. The Jasper Police Department held a press conference on Thursday to announce the arrests of 19-year-old Joseph Cole Whitten Kolachuk and his mother, 42-year-old Amanda Jo Howard Kulichok, on […]

A team made up of 40 Alabamians specializing in search and rescue efforts is now on its way to Texas to assist with disaster relief after deadly floods swept through the state last week. The multi-disciplined group consists of members from Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, the Tuscaloosa Fire Department, and the Saraland […]

Through the passage of a resolution earlier this year, the Alabama Legislature officially renamed a one-mile portion of U.S. Highway 231 in Brundidge as the James T. Ramage III Highway in honor of the longtime mayor. Ramage was honored with a surprise celebration attended by more than 100 people on July 8, including family, friends, […]

The Alabama Attorney General’s office argued this week that a former Decatur police officer charged with fatally shooting a man during a dispute over a vehicle repossession should not be granted immunity before trial. Attorney General Steve Marshall stated in a court brief that a lower court was correct in denying former officer Mac Marquette’s […]

The City of Huntsville, which already reaches into Limestone and Morgan counties, may soon add Marshall County to its industrial base. Two companies have petitioned the city for the annexation of nearly 1,100 acres south of the Tennessee River. The property lies primarily along McCutcheon Loop Road in Morgan County, with a smaller portion extending […]

13 years ago, a golf course near the University of Alabama, known as the Capstone Club, was shut down after years of ownership changes and financial troubles. Now, according to a story from Fried Egg Golf, the Club is set to undergo a major renovation by the original course designer after being acquired by new […]

Farmers who lost certain crop, tree, and vine production due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can soon apply for assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Pre-filled applications entered the mail stream on July 9. Farmers may submit the “FSA-526, Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage One Application” at county Farm Service Agency (FSA) […]

Amtrak announced on July 1 that its Mardi Gras service route from Mobile to New Orleans will operate twice daily, beginning August 18. The trip from Mobile to New Orleans will take approximately four hours, according to Amtrak. Trains will depart Mobile at 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. There will be short stops at Pascagoula, […]

A familiar name to North Alabama conservative politics made it official on Thursday that he’s running for State Senate. John Roberts, a commercial real estate developer who lives, works and raises his family in the Huntsville-area Senate District  2, said he’s running to serve Alabamians for generations to come. At age 33, Roberts is seeking […]

On July 3, the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles (ABPP) celebrated a milestone with its 10th graduating class from the PREP Program. The ABPP demonstrated its ongoing commitment to public safety, rehabilitation, and reentry through the transformative work happening at the Perry County PREP Center. Over 50 new graduates received their diplomas during the commencement […]

Residents in Wilcox County, one of Alabama’s poorest, say they are struggling to keep up with an unexpected, sharp increase in their water bills. In Camden and nearby communities across Wilcox County, residents report that monthly charges from the Wilcox County Water and Sewer District have increased significantly, making it difficult for many to afford […]

A recent TikTok challenge is raising concerns for the Calera Police Department. The law enforcement agency released a post on social media earlier this week asking for help identifying two suspects believed to have participated in a viral door-knocking challenge. The challenge involves individuals kicking, knocking, or banging on random doors to capture the reactions […]

When a natural disaster strikes, it wreaks havoc on those directly impacted and leaves others feeling powerless to help. But across Alabama, people are turning that feeling into action. The recent Texas flood over the Fourth of July weekend — which claimed more than 100 lives— is the latest tragedy to devastate the nation, and […]