An Alabama sheriff who leaves office this month has pleaded guilty to failing to file a tax return. AL.com reports 54-year-old Morgan County Sheriff Ana Franklin pleaded guilty Thursday to not filing a 2015 tax return by its April 2016 deadline.

A New York judge gave the go-ahead Thursday to a trial next month over charges that former Auburn basketball assistant coach Chuck Person accepted bribes from a financial adviser working for the FBI to steer athletes his way. U.S. District Judge Loretta A. Preska said there was enough evidence to let the case against Person […]

Casey Wardynski was confirmed as assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs on Wednesday, with Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) applauding the former Huntsville City Schools superintendent’s accomplishment. Wardynski was nominated by President Donald Trump in June. He was confirmed by the Senate on a voice vote in one of the 115th Congress’ final acts. […]

On Thursday, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-6) commented on the news that a previously deported illegal immigrant has been charged with the rape of a juvenile girl in Shelby County. In a Facebook post sharing Yellowhammer News’ original article on the alleged crime, Palmer said, “The arrest of illegal immigrant and drug trafficker Amancio Betancourt Martinez […]

Kicking off the 2019 Alabama Early Childhood Education Conference in Mobile on Thursday, Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Jeana Ross spoke about the evolution of early childhood education in the Yellowhammer State, saying that “we’re getting closer to our goal of comprehensive early education.” Leading into Governor Kay Ivey’s speech to the record crowd of approximately 3,000 Alabama education […]

Congresswoman Martha Roby (AL-2) on Thursday was sworn into her fifth term serving Alabama’s Second District in the U.S. House of Representatives, saying she “will continue to fight for the issues that impact Alabamians.” In a press release, Roby shared some of her priorities for the 116th Congress.

Republican Representative Mo Brooks (AL-5) was sworn in on Thursday for the fifth time in the U.S. House of Representatives. Brooks, who was the first Republican elected in the Fifth District in 136 years, participated in an en masse swearing in ceremony in the House Chamber earlier today. “As the 116th Congress begins its work, […]

On Thursday, Congressman Gary Palmer was sworn in for his third term representing Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, saying he was “eager” to continue his diligent service. In a statement after taking the oath of office for the 116th Congress, Palmer said, “It was a great honor and privilege to […]

Airbus says it will fulfill two new aircraft orders at an expanding manufacturing operation on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The European aircraft maker said Thursday that 120 passenger aircraft ordered by JetBlue Airways and the start-up airline Moxy will be built in a new factory near the company’s existing plant in Mobile, Alabama.

Shellfish growing waters in Baldwin and Mobile counties in Alabama have been closed because of possible contamination. The Alabama Department of Public Health says Areas I, II, III, IV, V and VI are closed and includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Heron Bay and Dauphin Island Bay.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was elected speaker of the House in the 116th Congress’s first official act Thursday, with Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) supporting Pelosi while Alabama’s Republican representatives voted for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Of the 430 votes cast, Pelosi received 220. Three Democrats voted present, while 12 voted for a Democrat other than Pelosi. […]

Heavy rains are causing flooding problems in parts of Alabama. Forecasters have issued flood watches and warnings for western and northern Alabama, and the National Weather Service says an additional two inches of rain could fall in spots by Friday morning.

Nearly 3,000 early childhood education professionals began convening in Mobile Thursday morning for the annual Alabama Early Childhood Education Conference, with Governor Kay Ivey kicking off two days of training sessions at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. Speaking to the assembled teachers, administrators and providers from Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program, First Teacher Home […]

In response to the report that a previously deported illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree rape of a juvenile in Shelby County, Alabama Republican Party chairman Terry Lathan slammed Democrats, telling Yellowhammer News that they “are doing nothing to stop these illegal immigrants from harming our own people as well as placing our law enforcement officers […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall called on the new Congress convening Thursday in Washington to fully fund a border wall to protect Americans and uphold the rule of law. Marshall also criticized Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), who is expected to be elected speaker of the House, for deliberately ignoring border security by pushing a budget […]

As reported by The Tuscaloosa News, the Linden Police Department has closed its investigation of nine-year-old McKenzie Adams’ suicide, with authorities unable to substantiate claims made by her family that bullying factored into her death. Chief Robert Alston said that after speaking with several teachers and faculty members at U.S. Jones Elementary School in Demopolis, the […]

Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) announced on Wednesday that it has completed its “transformative” acquisition of Montgomery-based Raycom Media, Inc, making it the third largest television station owner in the country. Per a company press release, the major acquisition cements Gray’s ascent from a small, regional broadcaster to a leading national media company. By combining […]

After news broke Wednesday that a previously deported illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree rape of a juvenile in Shelby County, Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) reaffirmed that supporting enhanced border security “is a fight worth fighting.” In a statement to Yellowhammer News, Byrne referred to the crime allegedly committed by 27-year-old Amancio Betancourt Martinez as […]

In the wake of recent and pending retirements, Alabama State Port Authority director and chief executive officer James K. “Jimmy” Lyons on Wednesday announced four major promotions within his senior management team to meet organizational needs in the Port of Mobile’s administration and operating areas. “We’ve had a number of announced retirements and these personnel […]

After news broke Wednesday that a previously deported illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree rape of a juvenile in Shelby County, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) criticized Democratic leaders for obstructing “Republican efforts to secure our border to help prevent awful crimes like this one against Americans.” In a statement to Yellowhammer News, Brooks said […]

The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) is advocating for the legalization of marijuana and sports gambling, according to its most recent newsletter. Under the heading “LEGALIZE IT!” RSA lays out its case in the January edition of The Advisor for making those activities lawful in Alabama and taxing the proceeds. RSA writes:

After nearly two weeks of a partial government shutdown, Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) is now calling for compromise between Republicans and Democrats. During a WVTM interview that was released on Tuesday, Jones stressed the importance of putting the hundreds of thousands of federal employees back to work with pay. “Hopefully, once we can get the government […]

A 27-year-old Mexican citizen has been charged with first-degree rape in Shelby County after returning to the United States illegally. He was previously deported in 2015 for a felony drug trafficking conviction in Alabama. Amancio Betancourt Martinez, who reportedly resides in Maylene, was indicted last week by a federal grand jury in Birmingham for illegally […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) appeared on Yellowhammer TV’s “Guerrilla Politics” over the weekend and made waves by adamantly stating that the lives lost to illegal immigration are the fault of the Democrats Brooks said “American blood” will be on the hands of House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for their unwillingness to cooperate […]