A native of Guatemala who mainly teaches Spanish-speaking students has been named Alabama’s teacher of the year. News outlets report that Ana Carolina Behel of Weeden Elementary School in Florence was honored Wednesday night in Montgomery.

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday released a statement in strong support of legislation being introduced by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) that would propose a historic overhaul of the state school board. The proposal was first reported on by Yellowhammer News on Wednesday. “Since day one, I have made it abundantly clear to the […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday will debate HB 314, the bill sponsored by State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) that is aimed at getting the U.S. Supreme Court to re-examine Roe v. Wade on the basis of personhood. The bill as passed by the House last week only would have banned all abortion except when […]

Facebook wants to help you celebrate your birthday and the special birthdays of your loved ones in more creative, meaningful ways. Over time, Facebook’s platform has become synonymous with sharing special life milestones, more specifically birthdays. How many times do you log on to your profile, receive the prompt from Facebook that one of your […]

Former Gov. Don Siegelman’s troubles with the legal system have been well chronicled. In 2006, Siegelman was convicted on federal felony corruption charges and sentenced to serve time in federal prison. During an appearance on Birmingham radio’s Talk 99.5, Siegelman compared his situation to President Donald Trump, who for two years was under the scrutiny […]

Former U.S. Attorney General and Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) might not be done with public life just yet. A handful of national outlets reported that Sessions on Wednesday at a conference in Las Vegas declined to rule out a bid to reclaim the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL). “I haven’t made […]

Last month, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) reportedly upset some of his constituents with a strongly worded Facebook post on his campaign account pushing back on his colleague Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) describing the September 1, 2001 terror attacks as “some people who did something.” “Radical Democrats in Congress seek to devalue and degrade our […]

MONTGOMERY – Yellowhammer News has learned that Governor Kay Ivey and Senate President Del Marsh (R-Anniston) are moving to replace the elected Alabama State School Board with a new body that would be appointed by the governor. Marsh will soon introduce a constitutional amendment in the legislature to establish the Alabama Commission on Elementary and […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday evening passed HB 361, Rep. Kyle South’s (R-Fayette) bill that would legalize daily fantasy sports contests like DraftKings and FanDuel in the state. The bill was passed as amended on a roll call vote of 74-22 after over three hours of spirited debate. HB 361 now […]

Country band Alabama is extending their 50th anniversary tour this year with 29 more shows, including a show with The Beach Boys and additional dates in Ontario, Canada. The Grammy-winning band embarked on a major arena and amphitheater tour this year to mark their anniversary.

An upcoming event benefiting veterans will take a unique approach to telling their stories through country music with the help of some of the industry’s most accomplished songwriters. The event called “Red, White & Boots: Songs of Hope” will allow five veterans to share their stories then hear the songwriters turn those accounts into songs. […]

The American Conservative Union (ACU) awarded Alabama Republican Congressmen Bradley Byrne (AL-01), Gary Palmer (AL-06) and Mo Brooks (AL-05) Tuesday evening with awards celebrating their roles in conservatism. Brooks and Byrne were awarded the ACU’s “Conservative Achievement Award,” while Palmer was presented the ACU’s “Conservative Excellence Award” for their voting records which uphold America’s foundational […]

MONTGOMERY — State Rep. Ginny Shaver’s (R-Centre) HB 491, a “born-alive” bill intended to prevent infanticide, was given a favorable report on a voice vote by the House Health Committee on Wednesday. HB 491 would require a doctor to administer care to a child born alive after an abortion attempt. The bill now is eligible […]

MONTGOMERY — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning voted 7-2 on party lines to give a favorable report as amended to HB 314, the bill sponsored by State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) that is aimed at getting the U.S. Supreme Court to re-examine Roe v. Wade on the basis of personhood. The bill as […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed HB 375, which would make possessing a stolen gun a Class C felony. Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne), the bill’s sponsor, released a statement saying he was pleased with the vote. “This bill passed with bipartisan support because keeping our streets and our communities safer is […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia announced today that Alison Lindsay has joined the company as vice president of sales. Lindsay will lead Yellowhammer’s sales team and oversee the company’s business development efforts. Yellowhammer Multimedia owner Allison Ross believes Lindsay’s skillset heightens Yellowhammer’s ability to remain agile in a perpetually evolving industry. “We’re in a transformative stage for modern […]

As the Republican field for Alabama’s U.S. Senate up for election next year is taking shape, there are still a handful of potential candidates on the sidelines said to be considering a run. On Monday, State Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) announced he was joining former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Rep. […]

Episode six of “The Insider with Sean Ross” features an exclusive recording of a controversial phone call between State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) and U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL). Rogers on Tuesday announced he is planning to challenge Jones in the 2020 Senate primary.

Attempts to reshape the process in which pardons and paroles are handed out in Alabama has run into resistance from the people who handle pardons and paroles. The folks doing the job did such a good job at selecting inmates for release and monitoring them after the fact that a recent parolee, Jimmy O’Neal, killed […]

MONTGOMERY — State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) delivered a House floor speech on Tuesday asserting that he is running for the United States Senate against Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) in 2020. “I am now a candidate for United States Senate,” he declared, opening his remarks at the microphone. “I’ve already, I’ve got – I’m running […]

A new report recently released by the Alabama Department of Commerce affirms that the Yellowhammer State’s forestry industry continues to have a leading impact on local economies throughout rural Alabama. In a release, the Alabama Forestry Association lauded recent economic development announcements from the industry. For example, Westervelt Company, Rex Lumber and Great Southern Wood all […]

MONTGOMERY — While State Rep. John Rogers’ (D-Birmingham) viral comments from last week have made international headlines for all the wrong reasons, Alabama Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) wants to turn the conversation back to HB 314 and what the abortion debate is really all about: an innocent, defenseless baby in the womb. In […]

An Alabama man facing execution next week for his role in the 1997 slayings of four people has asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay, arguing it should weigh the fact that he was 19 at the time. Attorneys for Michael Brandon Samra filed the request last week to stay the scheduled May 16 […]

Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance joined approximately 500 other lawyers in signing a letter saying they believe President Donald Trump committed obstruction of justice and would have been charged had he not been president of the United States. Labeling themselves “DOJ Alumni,” the group alleges that the Mueller report […]