Alabama Governor Kay Ivey reaffirmed her confidence in Huntsville as the future home of the U.S. Space Command headquarters, issuing a strong statement Wednesday to Yellowhammer News in response to recent comments by Congressman Mike Rogers. “The facts are the facts, and we remain confident that for that reason, Space Command Headquarters will be in […]

Alabama and Mississippi legislators will take the field in the second annual “Battle of Tombigbee” charity softball game on April 23 at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.. Proceeds will benefit Children’s of Alabama, a nationally ranked pediatric hospital that serves patients from across the state and beyond. Alabama House Majority […]

A legendary rock band is making a trip to Tuscaloosa this coming October for fans to get a chance to hear them live. The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater – formerly known as the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater – is going to be hosting the Steve Miller Band on the evening of Wednesday, October 1, 2025 with guest opener Robert […]

After years of politicized delay by the Biden Administration, Alabama Congressman and Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers announced that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command will officially be built in Huntsville.  Speaking on Auburn University’s McCrary Institute’s “Cyber Focus” podcast, Rogers confirmed that the long-awaited decision will be finalized this […]

Blue Origin has been awarded a $2.3 billion contract for its New Glenn program to serve as a National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 heavy-lift provider for the nation’s most critical missions. New Glenn’s BE-4 engines are built at the company’s rocket plant in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park. “It’s an honor and huge […]

Two Alabama lawmakers are leading an effort to bring digital assets like Bitcoin into the state’s investment portfolio through new legislation introduced last week in the House and Senate.  HB482, sponsored by State Rep. Mike Shaw (R-Hoover), and SB284, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), would authorize the state treasurer to invest up […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed SB252, legislation intended to benefit independent pharmacies by increasing transparency and limiting the power of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).  The bill, which passed 102-0, was sponsored by State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville), a pharmacist who guided the legislation through the House. It was previously passed by the […]

Governor Kay Ivey reported Tuesday that there has been significant public interest among Alabama students and their families in gaining access to funding provided through the state’s CHOOSE Act. According to Ivey’s office, a total of 22,167 applications were received for a total of 36,873 students by the close of the application window on Monday […]

The Montgomery Public Schools Board of Education is expected to announce its choice for superintendent today. However, a recent revelation has added further controversy to an already contentious search process. According to a report from the Alabama Political Reporter, one of the two finalists for the position, Zickeyous Byrd, is linked to a 2021 fraud […]

In the wake of a series of violent incidents involving teenagers from Dothan, Alabama, Panama City Beach Mayor Stuart Tettemer delivered a stern and heartfelt message on Friday, urging those involved to seek a better path. WTVY News shared a video of Mayor Tettemer speaking to the troubled teens. He did not mince words. RELATED: […]

Alabama may be known for its relatively affordable real estate, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some upscale markets where buying a home will cost you a pretty penny. Whether it’s luxury living just outside Birmingham or serene vacation homes near the state’s lakes and beaches, some cities in Alabama have become notably pricey. Mountain […]

On Saturday, the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery was filled with excitement as Kay Ivey hosted the 6th Annual Magic Moments Easter Egg Roll. About 100 children, along with their families and guardians, gathered on the mansion’s lawn for a day of festive fun and community spirit. The highlight of the event was the Easter egg […]

Governor Kay Ivey is calling on all Alabamians to come together and celebrate as Birmingham prepares to host the 2025 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) this summer. The highly anticipated international competition will take place from June 27 to July 6, bringing more than 8,500 first responders from over 70 countries to the Greater […]

The hero is Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Jesse Kistler, the driver/engineer who raced to catch a toddler dropped to safety from a second-floor apartment window by her mother to escape billowing smoke and heat from a first-floor fire. Pick your favorite accolade for Kistler and then pick another one. Amazing. Spectacular. Inspiring. Awesome. It’s storybook […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) marked a significant milestone on Thursday, graduating the largest class of correctional officers on record. The class consisted of 144 graduates who completed 10 consecutive weeks of training in order to earn the necessary certification and qualify as Correctional Officers. Prior to Graduation Day, Class 2025-01 was invited to […]

Regions Bank on Wednesday announced the launch of a bank-wide volunteer initiative as part of its Financial Literacy Month celebration this April. Creating greater financial wellness is a key component of Regions’ community engagement strategy. And in the coming days and weeks, Regions will be organizing Share the Good financial wellness events across the company’s multi-state footprint, building on […]

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, […]

The appointment of Michael Pickett as the new Chief of the Birmingham Police Department has sparked mixed reactions among community leaders and residents. Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Pickett’s appointment on April 1, following his interim tenure that began November 29, 2024, when former Chief Scott Thurmond retired. Alabama State Representative and Birmingham mayoral candidate Juandalynn […]

Donald Trump Jr. used his keynote address at the Alabama Republican Party Trump Victory Dinner in Birmingham as a call to action for Republicans, arguing the fight against the left isn’t over. Don Jr.’s visit to Alabama comes after his sister-in-law, Lara Trump, spoke at the party’s 2024 summer event, while his father, President Trump, […]

Before Donald Trump, Jr. addressed the crowd at the 2025 Alabama Republican Party’s Trump Victory Dinner, state lawmakers were recognized for their hard-fought efforts that prove Alabama legislates among the most conservatively in the nation. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said there is a common denominator between the results of Donald Trump’s presidency and the Republican […]

Alabama lawmakers voted on Thursday to pass legislation that would broaden vaccine and testing exemptions for both K-12 and college students and change how public education institutions handle immunization requirements. SB85, sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva), passed 26-5 along party lines following a prolonged filibuster by Democrats. […]

Just as quickly as it began, the prospect of Alabama lawmakers dealing with the legal gaming issue in 2025 has ended, with an announcement from Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger late Thursday afternoon. “With 12 meeting days remaining in the session, both budgets still awaiting approval, and other important bills and measures demanding […]

A name familiar to fans across the SEC made headlines for the wrong reasons on Thursday. Former LSU and Auburn quarterback TJ Finley, who committed to Tulane earlier this year — his fifth school in six years — has been arrested in connection with a vehicle that police say was stolen. According to a report […]

Legislation to implement post-election audits across all Alabama counties advanced out of the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund on Wednesday, with Republican lawmakers touting the proposal as a measure to promote public confidence in elections. HB30, sponsored by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley), passed 9-5 out of committee and now heads to the Senate […]