Governor Kay Ivey today signed into law legislation creating the Alabama Development Fund, a groundbreaking initiative that will provide a sustainable, long-term funding source to power Alabama’s economic development efforts. “Today, we are taking a bold step to secure Alabama’s economic future,” Governor Ivey said. “The Alabama Development Fund will allow us to strengthen our […]

For many years, Sisco was a familiar voice hosting the afternoon drive show on Yellowhammer affiliate station, 105.1 WQSB in Albertville. Sisco passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 1st, leaving a void in the Alabama broadcasting community. The news of Rod’s passing was shared with WQSB listeners by Barry Galloway, host of the Barry & […]

The University of Alabama remained in national headlines this week with the arrival of President Donald J. Trump, who delivered a commencement address to graduates preparing to walk the stage this weekend. It marked just the second time in history that a sitting U.S. president has spoken on campus, and the first since President Ronald […]

As family and friends gathered in the Oval Office on Wednesday to witness Secretary of State Marco Rubio officially swear in Warren Stephens as Ambassador to the United Kingdom, another familiar face was also in attendance – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery). While Stephens is an Arkansas native, he also has ties to the state […]

The University of Alabama welcomed a historic guest to Coleman Coliseum on Thursday evening, as President Donald J. Trump delivered a rousing address during the school’s spring commencement ceremony. Trump was introduced by none other than legendary former Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, who drew thunderous cheers as soon as he stepped on stage. […]

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced major plans to begin production of a new, forthcoming “core segment” vehicle at its Tuscaloosa plant in 2027. “Tuscaloosa has been a key hub for Mercedes-Benz vehicles for almost 30 years,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “It’s a natural step to bring a […]

Today has proven to be a pivotal day in the Alabama Legislature. Lawmakers in both chambers issued final passage on some of the session’s biggest bills, while others hang in the balance.  After completing their primary constitutional duty Tuesday night by sending finalized general fund and education trust fund budgets to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk, […]

As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver a historic commencement address tonight at the University of Alabama, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville says the moment may also serve as a huge opportunity to confront what he calls the “tailspin” of college athletics. The modern era of college athletics has brought sweeping changes, but none more disruptive […]

On Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a heavily amended version of HB297, a once-controversial measure that initially sought to impose a 4% fee on international money transfers but now focuses squarely on cracking down on suspicious cash-based transactions through increased reporting and enforcement. Sponsored by State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill), the bill […]

On Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives gave final passage to a pair of public safety bills that Republican lawmakers have championed as central to the state’s effort to crack down on violent crime. The two bills — SB118 and SB119, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) — are part of a […]

The University of Alabama made national headlines last week when it was announced that President Donald Trump will address graduates in a special commencement ceremony. As if having the sitting President of the United States address the graduating class didn’t offer enough fanfare, the University has also now revealed that former head coach Nick Saban […]

The Alabama Securities Commission has withdrawn from a lawsuit filed in June 2023 against cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, accusing the company of violating securities laws by offering staking services to customers in Alabama. According to the commission’s director, Amanda Senn, the ASC recognized that litigation on the matter would be both costly and ultimately unnecessary. “By […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) batted down speculation Tuesday that he might run for a potentially-open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 if U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) runs for Governor of Alabama, saying bluntly, “No,” when asked. “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m too old for the Senate,” Palmer told Dale Jackson on […]

An escaped kangaroo caused some chaos on I-85 near mile marker 46 in Macon County on Tuesday, according to a story from WSFA News and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Two cars got into an accident while trying to avoid the animal. Thankfully, no injuries occurred to either driver and the animal was not hurt […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the social media app TikTok doesn’t have nearly enough protections for the children that use it. Marshall announced Tuesday that the State has filed a lawsuit against social media company TikTok Inc., and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., for exploiting children, addicting them to harmful content, and lying about […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey set special election dates for Alabama House District 12, previously held by former State Rep. Corey Harbison, who resigned earlier this month. HD12 covers portions of Cullman County, including the city of Good Hope, Dodge City, parts of the city of Cullman, and surrounding rural communities. The special primary election […]

A bill that would overhaul the governance structure of the Birmingham Water Works Board cleared a key House committee Tuesday and now awaits a final vote in the Alabama House of Representatives. SB330, sponsored by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook), would dramatically reshape the Water Works Board, reducing the City of Birmingham’s control and […]

Monday night’s Madison City Council meeting saw more than 20 residents speak up after it was disclosed last week that Madison Utilities would discontinue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. A clear majority, nearly two-to-one, spoke against the utility’s move, citing overall public health. Others applauded the discontinued use of what they consider to […]

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at making America’s roadways safer and more secure. The order, released on Monday, will now require the nation’s truck drivers to pass English literacy tests prior to earning their commercial driver’s license. The White House believes the order is necessary to mitigate the rise in traffic-related […]

As a prelude to this year’s Yellowhammer News Power & Influence Top 50 list, launching next month in its thirteenth annual installment, we are proud to continue a tradition that asks an important question in the political landscape of Alabama: Who’s Next? Year after year, Power & Influence offers the most candid insight into the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to visit the White House and President Donald Trump on Monday, however at least one major player is not going to be there. Former Alabama star quarterback Jalen Hurts is not going to be attending the visit due to a scheduling conflict according to Yamiche Alcindor of NBC News. https://x.com/Yamiche/status/1916900682805772789 […]

As President Donald Trump takes swift action to restore American energy dominance, Alabama lawmakers are charging ahead with a legislative package designed to strengthen the state’s energy future and economic competitiveness. Last week, the Alabama Senate passed the ‘Powering Growth’ package, a three-bill initiative aimed at modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, cutting bureaucratic red tape, […]

A new study led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will help researchers better understand the role genetics and lifestyle play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Huntsville-based institute is conducting the pilot study in partnership with Phenome Health and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in the hopes of […]

Amtrak will soon launch new, twice-daily passenger train service between New Orleans and Mobile, restoring a long-awaited Gulf Coast connection after nearly two decades. Starting this summer, the state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer morning and evening departures from both cities, also connecting Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula to the broader Amtrak […]