Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is unsurprisingly under fire after confirming Wednesday morning that he will vote to convict President Donald J. Trump on both impeachment articles. The impeachment votes occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, with Trump being acquitted on both charges. “By voting to remove President Trump from office, Democrat Doug Jones has given […]

President Donald J. Trump was acquitted by the U.S. Senate of both impeachment articles against him on Wednesday afternoon. As he previewed earlier in the day, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) voted to convict and remove the president on both charges: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) voted to acquit Trump on […]

Ada Ruth Huntley was elected president of Auburn University’s student government association on Tuesday, according to a report by The Auburn Plainsman. Huntley is the first black woman to be elected to that position. She will assume the duties of president in March. Huntley is quoted in the Plainsman telling her supporters, “I’m so incredibly […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday unanimously voted to advance legislation that would mandate the national anthem be played in all public schools at least once per week. State Sen. Gerald Allen’s (R-Tuscaloosa) SB 13 would also require the “Star-Spangled Banner” be played at certain public school sporting events. He has […]

In a video released by his U.S. Senate campaign on social media in recent days, former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville talks about why he is running for political office for the first time in his life. “You know, if you were born in this country, you hit the lottery,” Tuberville says. “This […]

According to the latest mandatory fundraising report filed in recent days by Senator Doug Jones (D-AL), Alabama’s junior senator raised over 76% of his itemized individual contributions last quarter from outside the Yellowhammer State. Jones’ year-end 2019 report filed with the FEC on January 31 detailed that he brought in a total of $1,925,471 in […]

A Kimberly Police Department officer was fatally shot in the line of duty on Tuesday night. The officer, whose name has not been made public, was shot during a pursuit on I-65 in the north part of Jefferson County, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall. He was then taken to UAB hospital before passing away […]

In a statement to Yellowhammer News on Wednesday, Donald Trump, Jr. reacted to the confirmation that Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) will vote to convict President Donald Trump on both articles of impeachment. “The great myth that Doug Jones is some kind of ‘moderate’ has been completely debunked,” the president’s eldest son said.

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Wednesday released a statement announcing he will vote to convict President Donald J. Trump on both impeachment articles: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “For months, I have been studying the facts of this case exhaustively,” Jones advised. “I have read thousands of pages of transcripts, watched videos of […]

During Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address, President Donald J. Trump showed his heartfelt appreciation for retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier Gen. Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. McGee attended the State of the Union with his great-grandson, Iain. Both were special guests of the president’s. After speaking about Iain, Trump […]

MONTGOMERY — During her 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday evening, Governor Kay Ivey tangibly stepped into the debate over gaming expansion and a state lottery for just about the first time in her tenure as governor. Towards the very end of her remarks, Ivey addressed both the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ […]

MONTGOMERY — Starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey delivered her 2020 State of the State Address from the Old House Chamber inside the State Capitol. Major themes of the address covered the Rebuild Alabama Act that was enacted last year, criminal justice/corrections reform, education reform (including teacher pay raises), […]

President Donald Trump’s third State of the Union and fourth address to a joint session of Congress is set for Tuesday night. Every federally elected lawmaker is allowed to bring a guest to the big speech, and their choice of a companion for the event is often a political indication. Yellowhammer News reached out to […]

According to a report, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is set to announce Wednesday morning how he will vote in the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. Jones is faced with voting to convict or acquit Trump on two separate charges: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. CNN’s Manu Raju on Tuesday tweeted that […]

MONTGOMERY — Former longtime State Sen. Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) says he cannot tell you who is funding the dark-money, so-called “Poarch Creek Accountability Now” group that he is running. However, he did admit on Tuesday that the shadow backing behind the effort is at least partially coming from out-of-state. Dial, who lost his 2018 bid […]

From selling produce at a rural stand in Wilcox County to being a guest of honor of the President of the United States — this is the American Dream, personified by Paul Morrow. Morrow, according to a release from the White House, will attend Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address on the personal invitation […]

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) tapped the leader of Alabama’s rocket builder for a prestigious fellowship. AIAA selected United Launch Alliance (ULA) President and CEO Tory Bruno as part of its Class of 2020 Fellows and Honorary Fellows, according to a release from the organization. Bruno and his peers will be honored […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A $20 million comprehensive gift from C.T. and Kelley Fitzpatrick will significantly enhance the Culverhouse College of Business and intercollegiate athletics at the University of Alabama. When completed, the commitment will increase the Fitzpatricks’ total giving to UA to $24 million and make them the largest cash donors in the University’s history. […]

An illegal alien has been charged with enticing and raping a 13-year-old girl in Madison County, Alabama, through the use of social media. Rodrigo Ortega, a 24-year-old illegal alien, has been accused of being responsible for the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl he lied to and told he was 19-years-old, according to the Madison County […]

David Bowdich, second in charge of the FBI, visited Auburn University last week to give public remarks and sign a memorandum of understanding. During his visit, Bowdich made reference to the FBI’s ongoing expansion of its presence in Huntsville — an expansion that is not yet complete but will soon total $1 billion invested with […]

The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) has selected Alabama for its 2020 “DON’T QUIT!” initiative. As such, three Alabama elementary or middle schools will be gifted a $100,000 fitness center. Any citizen who wants to can fill out the application to nominate the school they believe should receive one of the fitness centers. […]

Eight Alabama citizens were honored last week with an “Eagle Award” given by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to those who went above and beyond supporting Alabama’s state parks. Alabama’s state parks encompass 48,000 acres across 21 separate parks. They are managed by the Alabama State Parks Division of the Department of […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening will deliver her 2020 State of the State Address, and you can watch it live online here. The address is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. CST in the Old House Chamber of the Alabama State Capitol. As previewed by Ivey recently, major topics of the […]

Last week, Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper singled out two members of the Alabama House, State Reps. Brett Easterbrook (R-Fruitdale) and Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), for raising concerns about overdue road improvement projects in the House districts. In an appearance at the Economic Development Association of Alabama’s Rural Development Conference, Cooper shrugged off his […]