In what they are calling a “necessary” move, pharmacists around the state are staging a walkout Tuesday in support of pharmacy benefit manager reform. According to the Alabama Pharmacy Association, dozens of pharmacists will take part in the demonstration Tuesday at 1 p.m. They will also hold an afternoon of advocacy in Montgomery in support […]

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey set the special election dates for Alabama House District 11, representing portions of Cullman and Blount Counties. This seat was previously held by Rep. Randall Shedd, who resigned earlier this month, to serve as the constituent services director for Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). RELATED: State Rep. Randall […]

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel is relocating 500 agents from Washington D.C. to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. FBI managers received notification last Friday at a meeting, shortly after Patel was sworn in as the next Director. https://x.com/KenDilanianNBC/status/1893065613599482108 The move follows a targeted effort from Alabama’s federal lawmakers, in particular, U.S. Senators, […]

The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) sent a letter to members of the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee opposing two pieces of legislation awaiting a vote this week related to pharmacy benefit managers and the sustainability of independent pharmacies across the state. SB93 and SB99 are expected to be debated by committee members this […]

On Monday morning Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced his candidacy for the Secretary of State’s office in 2026. Incumbent Secretary of State Wes Allen announced his intention to seek the role of Lieutenant Governor last week. Currently, Sorrell currently has no challengers, and the seat is wide open. In an interview with Yellowhammer News, […]

This week, Birmingham’s Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s state championship boys and girls basketball championships, an event which brings 56 teams from around the state to the Magic City to try to win a state title in their respective classifications. Each classification from 1A to 7A plays […]

As the Mobile mayoral race draws closer later this year, a sitting state legislator has officially kicked off her campaign to become the city’s highest-ranking official. State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), who originally filed to run for the position on February 3, has been a member of the Alabama legislature since 2014 and is the […]

In the same meeting that President Donald Trump publicly embarrassed Maine Governor Janet Mills over her outbursts response to his warning that he will eliminate federal funding for states that refuse to enforce new laws related to transgender athletes — Governor Kay Ivey made a power move after the tension. According to FOX News, “at […]

Alabama’s new State House is on track for an early 2027 opening as progress becomes evident next door to the current building at this point in the 2025 state legislative session. State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), chairman of the legislature’s joint committee overseeing the project, said he’s “very pleased” with the progress, that bids are […]

Kingston Heights, a newly proposed single-family home development, is causing controversy among some Prattville residents. The 53-acre property sits east of the Bamboo Forest and southwest of Prattville Junior High School. The area has reportedly been home to wildlife for several years, and some nearby neighbors are concerned about where the wildlife will relocate. One […]

The Alabama Senate approved SB1 on Tuesday, a bill that will establish a workers’ compensation program for public education employees. Sponsored by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), the bill aims to establish a workers’ compensation program specifically for K-12 and higher education employees, ensuring they receive financial and medical support in the event of a […]

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 small town of Hanceville, which is home to approximately 3,300 residents, is reeling after a shocking corruption scandal led city officials to shut down the entire police department. Following the indictment of five officers and one officer’s spouse, Mayor Jim Sawyer announced on February 20 that all department employees have been placed on administrative […]

The Alabama House and Senate have passed the Houston/Hunter Act, a bill allowing firearm owners to voluntarily and temporarily surrender their weapons to law enforcement during mental health crises. The legislation is aimed at reducing firearm-related suicides, particularly among veterans.  The bill permits firearm owners to enter into a voluntary agreement with a federal firearms […]

Gov. Kay Ivey is reminding Alabamians to take part in the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which began at 12:01 a.m. today and will run through midnight Sunday. “This time of year, you never know what Alabama’s weather will bring. We’ve already seen tornadoes and historic winter storms, and if the groundhog is […]

Several media outlets have reported that five officers from the Hanceville Police Department and one officer’s spouse have been arrested following an investigation into the death of a department dispatcher. The arrests were announced by the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office during a press conference on Wednesday. WHNT News […]

Lawrence Medical Center (LMC) has announced a major shift in its healthcare services, partnering with Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) to modernize outpatient care in Lawrence County. The decision, made by the LMC Board, comes as rural hospitals across Alabama face increasing financial challenges. Under the new plan, LMC will cease inpatient care and […]

State officials and private sector partners joined forces at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the passage of legislation creating the Alabama Veterans Resource Center.  Legislative leaders and lawmakers responsible for the idea say the center will offer a centralized hub to streamline access to essential resources and assist veterans and their […]

Lawmakers, advocates and opponents converged for a public hearing today on a controversial topic in the Alabama Senate today over two competing bills proposing to reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the state. Independent pharmacists and supporters of reform flooded the State House today advocating primarily for SB99. No vote was held today, but members […]

In a rare announcement on Wednesday from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, members advertised the approval of an open call for qualified businesses to apply to become a state testing laboratory. Testing labs were a subset of license categories the AMCC considered and approved in 2023, however, the industry has not been activated yet due […]

A group of State Representatives have introduced a package of bills to target illegal immigration. The House-led effort announced today comes alongside a separate package that advanced the Alabama Senate last week. Lawmakers say their goal is to toughen and support the crackdown on illegal immigration from the federal level, which has quickly become a […]

People are often excited when they see an Amazon delivery truck nearby, hoping it carries a long-awaited package. However, a Shelby County family was grateful for the familiar truck for another reason: the driver saved the family and their pets from a dangerous house fire. On Sunday evening, Naimah Elmore, a delivery driver for Amazon, […]

The Prattville Police Department reported that $30,000 was allegedly stolen from the Marbury Football Booster Club account. Officials with the club alerted police shortly after making the discovery. According to law enforcement, Melanie Morrison, who was the club’s treasurer at the time, transferred the money to her account over two years. Allegedly, this transfer took […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed HB188, a measure aimed at providing financial assistance for higher education to the families of long-term law enforcement officers. Sponsored by State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris), the bill is a part of a legislative package aimed to “Back the Blue” and establishes the Alabama Law Enforcement Officers Family […]