A Mobile couple remains missing after devastating flash floods swept through central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, as the death toll from the disaster surpasses 100. Eddie Santana Sr., 69, and his wife, Ileana Santana, 66, were visiting family at a cabin along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County when rising floodwaters tore […]

State Rep. Troy Stubbs (R-Wetumpka) officially announced his campaign for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday. Stubbs was first elected in 2022 on a platform of preserving conservative principles and promoting government that works for the people of Elmore County, according to a campaign announcement today. Since taking office, Stubbs has been […]

On Tuesday morning, State Sen. Tom Butler announced formally that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Butler was joined by fellow lawmakers, local officials, and longtime friends who gathered to honor his decades-long Alabama legislative career. “This is a sad day – and a happy day,” Butler (R-Madison) said. “Sad for me, happy for […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke at an event this morning in Washington to announce the formation of a new, multiagency operation to protect domestic farmland and America’s food supply from foreign adversaries. Tuberville, also flanked by several senior members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, […]

Yellowhammer News previously reported that three northwest Alabama residents filed suit in May against several officials with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), challenging the agency’s authority to enter private property without a warrant. Killen residents Dalton Boley and Regina Williams, along with Muscle Shoals resident Dale Liles, filed the lawsuit on […]

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is attempting to lurch its way back into Alabama – this time – at the International Motors’ powertrain plant in Huntsville.  UAW filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to represent 220 full-time and part-time manufacturing workers as part of a national $40 million drive by union leadership […]

As the death toll rises from the devastating flood in the state of Texas, Alabama, along with the rest of the nation, is mourning the tragic, heartbreaking loss of the flood victims, including 8-year-old Sarah Marsh of Mountain Brook. Search and rescue operations continue in central Texas after catastrophic flooding claimed the lives of Sarah […]

An era in state and local politics is coming to an end. After four decades in the Alabama Legislature, State Sen. Tom Butler said he is not seeking re-election. Butler (R-Madison) will announce his plans and reflect on his legacy in a news conference Tuesday at the Madison County Legislative Office in downtown Huntsville. Members […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office are continuing to investigate the fireworks explosion that occurred, July 4 on Lake Martin. The incident injured six individuals and involved a pontoon boat that had been modified into a fireworks platform. According to officials, the explosion happened around 9:14 p.m. near […]

The Program Executive Office Aviation hosted a transfer of ownership ceremony in Meridianville, Alabama, last month to deliver the 10th modified UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The U.S. prioritizes border protection as a critical element of national security. The Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk plays a vital role in this mission, and the longstanding partnership […]

According to the new partnership, in a groundbreaking step toward redefining comprehensive care, DCH Health System and the University of Alabama have announced the launch of Supportive Care, a unique care model that delivers personalized, compassionate care to patients facing serious illness—starting with those battling cancer.  Housed in the Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center, […]

Alabama State Parks will be improved by using products made in Alabama. Officials announced Thursday more than two dozen water and wastewater projects at Alabama State Parks. Many of these projects will use ductile iron pipe manufactured in Alabama. The projects are funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered by the Alabama Department […]

The annual spring game A-Day tradition has been a staple of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program for as long as can be remembered, with fans packing into Bryant-Denny Stadium for free admission and getting their first look at that fall’s edition of the team during a scrimmage. A-Day has always been an event to […]

Another contest on the 2026 Alabama Republican Party primary ballot got competitive last week with the announcement of former congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson jumping into the Secretary of State’s race against Andrew Sorrell, who had yet to have a contender. Sorrell, currently serving in statewide office as State Auditor, reported $313,869.57 cash on hand as […]

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s signature budgetary package — the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Act — in a party line 218-214 vote, sending the $3.4 trillion measure to the president’s desk to sign just in time for the July 4 holiday deadline. Each of Alabama’s Republican […]

This week, President Donald Trump visited a newly opened migrant detention facility in South Florida, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.” While onsite, Trump praised Alabama and other Republican-led states for establishing similar operations. The facility, located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in the Florida Everglades, is designed to detain undocumented migrants relocated from local jails. […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced its participation in the 2025 American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. The annual competition invites entries from state law enforcement agencies across the country, with winners earning a spot on the cover of the AAST’s calendar. This year, ALEA’s entry showcases a Trooper Tahoe […]

Federal immigration authorities recently conducted a raid at the construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School, arresting 37 individuals suspected of being in the country illegally. The action was part of a broader immigration enforcement initiative targeting construction projects across Baldwin County. The high-profile site, located along the Foley Beach Express, is one […]

Alabama Republican Party Communications Director Jeannie Negrón Burniston is taking on a new set of responsibilities following the organization’s move to name her its next Director of Legislative Affairs. In her new role, Burniston will remain in charge of the party’s communications, but will now also head its coordination with lawmakers and conservative stakeholders, while […]

The race to replace term-limited Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in the 2026 Republican Party primary election is off to a fast and big-money start. Jay Mitchell, who stepped down from his office as Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court last month to run for AG, transferred $638,538.01 from his previous campaign balance. In […]

The Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) has announced a major leadership transition with the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Don Williamson. The AlaHA Board of Trustees has named Danne Howard as his successor as President and CEO of the organization. Williamson has led AlaHA since November 2015, steering the organization through a period of major […]

Following the passage of President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ in the Senate on Tuesday, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt issued praise for the legislation and touted all that it stands to accomplish if signed into law. Britt noted the bill’s inclusion of significant childcare relief provisions, which has been a landmark […]

On June 25, federal authorities arrested a man living in Cullman County for illegally reentering the United States. Officials say Adalberto Guerrero-Alba has already been deported multiple times in the past. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) received information about his location in May 2025 and made the arrest last week. Cullman County District Attorney Champ […]

In just over seven months since forming a new political action committee to support the GOP supermajority in the Alabama Senate, President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger reported on Wednesday that it has already raised a war chest of nearly $1.8 million. FORGE PAC, first registered in November of 2024 following Gudger’s election by the Alabama […]