Following an investigation spanning several months, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of seven individuals allegedly responsible for selling vapes containing illegal levels of tetrahydrocannabinol to children in the area. The substance, the main psychoactive compound found in marijuana, produces the high associated with the drug. Authorities with the sheriff’s office have […]

A series of four new tax cut bills introduced by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) are aimed at providing further financial relief to Alabama families. These proposals, designed to lower the cost of living for residents, would significantly reduce taxes on food, retirement income, and state income taxes, with the potential to save Alabama families […]

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness, with facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Baldwin County, has applied for a State Health Plan adjustment to add 60 new substance use treatment beds in Shelby County – a county that currently has no residential addiction treatment facilities. The expansion would establish 10 detox beds and 50 residential treatment beds in […]

On Thursday evening, Hoover Police responded to the Spain Park Sports Complex and took a man into custody following a report about a softball umpire being assaulted. Authorities arrested 26-year-old Michael Tyler Seals after an incident during an adult recreational league softball game led to his ejection. While being removed from the field, Seals allegedly […]

A train operated by Amtrak, en route from New Orleans to New York City, was involved in a collision with a vehicle in Vance, Alabama, last Thursday. According to an Amtrak spokesperson, the vehicle was on the tracks when the accident occurred around 4:10 p.m. Fortunately, none of the 164 passengers or crew members aboard […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has refuted speculation that the Freedom Rides Museum, housed in the historic Montgomery Bus Station, is set to be closed by DOGE. This came after the location was briefly included by the General Services Administration (GSA) last Tuesday on a list of properties owned by the federal government GSA deemed […]

 According to WAFF 48, a Madison County woman accused of misusing over $15,000 in federal funds had a criminal record before working for the Community Action Partnership of Huntsville and Limestone Counties, but it was not detected during her background check. Megan Tillery, who was recently indicted on federal charges, was previously arrested in 2018 […]

The 5th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Mike Segrest’s office announced that four individuals have been indicted in connection to the Tuskegee University shooting that took place on November 10, 2024. Related: Tuskegee University remains on lockdown after mass shooting during homecoming festivities The suspects, all from Montgomery, were indicted on one count of discharging a firearm […]

Alabama wildland firefighters faced an unprecedented challenge this week as they battled 181 wildfires statewide, setting a new single-day response record for the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). The previous record of 106 wildfires in a day, set in 2016, was shattered as gusty winds and low humidity created perfect conditions for fast-spreading fires. Fires burned […]

In an impassioned plea, Allison Black Cornelius, CEO of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, is calling on Alabamians to contact their legislators in support of HB149 and HB249. These proposed laws aim to improve animal welfare in the state by making dog abandonment a misdemeanor, prohibiting the inhumane chaining of dogs, and defining adequate shelter […]

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, Talk […]

The Atmore Community Hospital recently received a generous donation worth $750,000 from the Poarch Creek Indians. The funding will allow the facility to provide a higher level of care for local residents on the tribe’s reservation and throughout the area. “On behalf of our entire hospital community, I would like to express our deepest gratitude […]

Nearly one year after Alabama lawmakers scrambled to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), advocates and elected officials returned to the State House on Thursday to continue their push for permanent protections. Fight for Alabama Families, a coalition formed in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s February 2024 ruling that threatened IVF treatments […]

On Friday, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals handed down the most consequential ruling in a years-long legal battle that has effectively stalled the state’s medical cannabis industry, first authorized in 2021. In the decision, the appellate court ruled that the Montgomery Circuit Court lacked jurisdiction to impose a temporary restraining order (TRO) and that […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt recently responded to reports of four Social Security office closures in Alabama. The decision is part of a nationwide effort to reduce costs and transition to virtual services. Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is eliminating 7,000 positions across the country, raising concerns among Alabama residents about how these changes will […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide expanded legal protections for law enforcement officers, advancing a measure that supporters say is necessary to bolster officer confidence but critics argue could weaken accountability. HB202, sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) passed the chamber on a 75-26 vote after lengthy and, at times, […]

A big bundle of joy arrived at Grandview Medical Center on March 4, 2025, when Pamela Mann of Calera, Alabama, gave birth to her daughter, Paris Halo. But this was no ordinary delivery—Paris tipped the scales at an astonishing 13 pounds, 4 ounces, measuring 22 inches long. Rick Karle’s Good News Facebook page shared the […]

In response to a mass shooting that occurred on campus in November 2024, Tuskegee University has announced the completion of several security upgrades aimed at enhancing campus safety and controlling access to university grounds. Related: Tuskegee University remains on lockdown after mass shooting during homecoming festivities According to a statement from the university, new badge-activated […]

The Alabama Senate  passed SB137, sponsored by State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) that would allow certain privately owned sewer and wastewater systems to opt into regulation by the Alabama Public Service Commission. Under existing law, only specific privately owned sewer systems fall under the Public Service Commission’s  jurisdiction. SB137 would allow private systems affiliated […]

On Wednesday, former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy told Yellowhammer News that he and his legal team have obtained sworn affidavits and witness testimony that proves prosecutors in his bribery case withheld a high volume of exculpatory evidence. Scrushy, who served nearly seven years in prison alongside former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman, says new evidence shows […]

Human bones discovered almost four months apart in Birmingham have been determined to belong to the same individual, and the case has been ruled a homicide, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has announced. In August 2024, a Birmingham homeowner found a human skull near his home on 5th Place NW, which had been brought there […]

At a specially-called meeting Monday night, the Homewood City Council members unanimously chose to hire Glenn Adams as the city’s first-ever manager. The City of Homewood welcomed Mr. Adams and shared his qualifications in a statement on its website: “Adams brings extensive leadership and problem-solving experience from both his military and municipal careers. He previously […]

This morning, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl announced that he has been working alongside Alabama House leadership on a package of bills that would enact sweeping tax cuts to provide financial relief for Alabama families. According to the state party, a legislative package of four bills will be introduced later today with their full backing. […]

On Tuesday, after a D.C. news outlet reported widespread talk on Capitol Hill from U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville that he’s interested in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, minds quickly turned to the man who has been running for the office for quite some time: Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. In a social media post […]