State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough is defending his colleague State Rep. Paul Lee against criticism about a bill on In vitro fertilization (IVF).

Governor Kay Ivey signed HB477 into law this afternoon, authorizing the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer Alfa Health Plans as a coverage option for its members. Federation President Jimmy Parnell expressed gratitude for the governor’s support. “We thank Gov. Ivey for signing this important legislation into law,” Parnell said. “Farmers and other small business owners […]

President Donald J. Trump made national news last week when he spoke at a commencement ceremony on the campus of the University of Alabama. While his visit alone was significant, the headlines got much bigger when it was revealed that he was discussing the NIL issue with Nick Saban and potentially even considering an executive order to try to put an end to the pay-for-play chaos.

As part of national efforts to combat fraud targeting critical institutions, the final sentencing has been handed down in a sweeping multi-state conspiracy involving stolen checks, fake bank accounts, and the misuse of the U.S. mail system.

Last week, news broke that President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to help end the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) chaos now saturating college football.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is applauding the state legislature for passing a bill that he believes will help authorities across the state more efficiently and effectively process the ever-increasing backlog of violent crime cases.

Legislation designed to give Alabama's elected officials an increased ability to direct the actions of the state's Department of History and Archives has officially passed the House and now awaits Governor Kay Ivey's signature.

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed House Bill 152, legislation that exempts baby and menstrual hygiene products from the state’s portion of sales and use taxes beginning September 1, 2025. Sponsored by State Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham), and carried in the Senate by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), the bill received broad bipartisan support […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is moving forward with the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Widening Project, a major infrastructure effort designed to expand traffic capacity, improve safety, and reduce congestion across Mobile Bay. The project includes the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge over the Mobile River and the widening of I-10. […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed SB289 on Tuesday, advanced legislation that will require K-12 schools to implement a “success sequence” curriculum aimed at improving long-term economic outcomes for students. Sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and carried in the House by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), the bill directs the State Board of […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a sweeping public safety measure targeting gun violence, particularly in Alabama’s urban communities. SB119, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and State Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa), strengthens firearm possession laws, heightens penalties for shootings into occupied buildings, and expands judicial tools for detaining violent offenders prior to […]

Promising strong leadership and fresh ideas, Republican Clint Hollingsworth launched his candidacy for the District 12 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. “I am running for the Alabama House of Representatives because I believe our community deserves an experienced leader who will fight to get us a seat at the table,” said Hollingsworth, a […]

In the final stretch before voters in the Alabama House District 11 special primary election head to the polls on May 13, GOP candidate Heath Allbright is fighting back against what he calls “dishonest” attacks against his character and his family. After a campaign mailer from an Alabama-registered 1776 PAC flooded mailboxes of the Cullman-area […]

State Rep. Debbie Wood is still pushing for her election audit bill to pass despite time running out in the 2025 Legislative Session.

It's now a felony for doctors to provide minors with puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone treatments, or surgeries for gender transition.

A class action lawsuit was filed last week in federal court in Alabama against Stake.US, a sweepstakes-based online casino, accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling platform accessible to Alabama users, despite the state having some of the strictest laws in the nation. The lawsuit names Laura Hall and her minor child as plaintiffs, […]

The Alabama Trucking Association presented its highest annual honor, the H. Chester Webb Award for Distinguished Service, to Birmingham business leader and industry veteran Susan Kirkpatrick of Buddy Moore Transportation during the 2025 Alabama Trucking Convention, held on April 24-26, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort. Tim Frazier, last year’s recipient and ATA Senior […]

More than two years into her first term, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is quickly becoming one of the Senate’s most vocal advocates for families, mothers and children. Ahead of Mother’s Day, Britt is reintroducing the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, a cornerstone of her pro-life, pro-family legislative agenda. The bill aims […]

SSAB plans to invest approximately $74 million to expand its heat treatment capacity at its steel production facility in Mobile County, the company announced on Friday. The project will include construction of a new building and installation of a state-of-the-art tempering furnace at the SSAB plant in Axis. Company officials said the expansion will increase […]

Alabama farmer Monica Carroll will bring decades of agricultural experience, plus a passion for serving people, to her new role as the state’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director. Appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Carroll begins May 5. “When we have farmers who come in and look for our programs, I can […]

A disturbance following Monday’s Decatur City Council work session resulted in the arrests of six people on charges including disorderly conduct, trespassing and resisting arrest. In a news release, Decatur Police Department said officers responded to a disturbance at the City Council chambers shortly after the conclusion of the work session. The release said the […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth said he is weighing the options for his political future in the Yellowhammer State.

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 & […]