On Monday morning, after being sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump began issuing executive orders to reclaim the U.S. Southern Border and quickly ensure it is no longer open and subject to chaos — along with a whole host of directives that will comprehensively address the failed policies […]

As another round of extreme winter weather approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is advising citizens to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. This weather event is anticipated to bring snow and ice to regions that may not be accustomed to such winter weather, potentially resulting in dangerous travel conditions. “We recognize that winter weather […]

Yellowhammer News is pleased to announce the next installment of its annual legislative leadership event for 2025, featuring a new combination of chamber leaders for the first time this quadrennium: Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and incoming Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger.  Join us on Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. for a […]

Ahead of President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, a detail of Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) embarked on an important mission to support security efforts during the 2025 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. Troopers departed from Alabama and arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington Airport in Arlington tonight. The detail continues a standing […]

Emory Cox, a native of St. Clair County and senior economic advisor to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been named as special assistant to the president for international economic relations. “I am pleased to announce the brilliant team who will serve on the White House National Economic Council (NEC) under Kevin Hassett, one of […]

A man responsible for placing and detonating an improvised explosive device outside of the Alabama Attorney General's Office has had ten more years added to his already nine-year sentence from the federal government for the same crime.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a rebuke of outgoing President Joe Biden’s last-minute declaration that the long-expired Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is now “the law of the land.” Marshall said the move is a disregard for the U.S. Constitution and judicial precedent by a feckless president on his way out the door. “No serious […]

Alabama’s two U.S. Senators rank among America’s most popular, according to the latest edition of the trusty Morning Consult approval poll. The survey asks residents from all Senators’ home states how they approve or disapprove of their performance. Britt (R-Montgomery) ranked as the 24th-most popular Senator in the nation with 52% approval and maintained one […]

Rep. Barry Moore has opened two new district offices in South Alabama to better serve his constituents in the area. The Congressman's office announced on Thursday that a location in Foley and another in Bay Minette will soon be open to serve the public.

Well-recognized for his leadership and talent within the state, Alabama’s own Bill Poole has been selected as a member of the Presidential Leadership Scholars for the class of 2025. Poole currently serves as the State Finance Director under Governor Kay Ivey, served previously as the education budget chairman in the Alabama House, and will now […]

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to help adult smokers reduce or quit cigarette use, which marks the FDA’s first approval of nicotine pouches of any kind. The authorization covers 10 flavors, including mint, coffee, and citrus, in two nicotine strengths. FDA officials said the pouches contain […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is working to hold individuals placing swatting calls across the country accountable for their actions. Earlier this week, Tuberville announced that he and Florida Senator Rick Scott have introduced the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting

After voting in four U.S. elections in Alabama, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala was sentenced to five years in prison by a federal judge today following her arrest in September 2024. Angelica Maria Francisco, 42, of Russellville, created a fraudulent identity of an American citizen in 2011 to obtain multiple passports and vote in elections. […]

After contentious legal proceedings spanning months, a plan to establish a cutting-edge surgical facility in Montgomery has finally been approved by the State Health Planning and Development Agency.

A woman was arrested earlier this week by Auburn Police on charges of felony animal cruelty in the wake of a puppy belonging to her being found dead by an apartment roommate. The woman, whose name is Taylor Colbert, is accused of leaving the husky puppy in a cage while she left for many days […]

The University of Alabama will soon be looking for a new president. According to a release from the school, UA’s 29th president, Dr. Stuart R. Bell, has announced his intent to step down this July which will bring to an end a decade of his leadership. Bell’s 10 years in service make him among the […]

Axios and OpenAI announced a new partnership with plans to launch local news outlets in four U.S. cities – including Huntsville, Alabama.  In 2020, Axios launched a network of local newsletter-based media outlets to deliver “community-focused” news using a “smart brevity” style to digital-first formats. Since then, the media company has established a presence in […]

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it is banning the use of Red Dye N0. 3 in all foods produced in America. The organization has come under fire recently from legislators on both sides of the aisle for allowing the dye's continued use in foods despite studies indicating it contains possible carcinogens and could have detrimental effects on neurological development.

One of the South’s leading residential developers is poised to begin building approximately 200 new homes in Hoover after finalizing a property purchase in the city’s new Riverwalk Village development. 

On Wednesday, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced details about its efforts to serve the state’s healthcare needs in the form of expanded credentials and course offerings to students across the state. At a press conference, state and system officials announced an expansion of health science offerings in 2025, including a new certified Nursing […]

Mobile City Councilmembers approved a resolution on Tuesday, approving a $167,371 purchase order with Delta Scientific Corp. for portable bollard arrest systems to enhance security at Mardi Gras parades. The action was taken as a result of what happened on Bourbon Street in New Orleans during the early hours of New Year’s celebrations when 14 […]

On Monday, 36 inmates graduated from the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT), one of the many drug rehabilitation programs within the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). This graduation was notable because, for the first time, 15 participants from the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program were included, ADOC reports. The graduation ceremony was […]

An Auburn-area college student has been charged with felony animal cruelty after authorities say she left her husky puppy locked in a kennel over the holiday break, leading to the animal’s death. Police allege the student, Taylor Colbert, left her puppy Sky locked in a kennel in her Auburn apartment building for days over their […]

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, driven by Southern Research, has secured a $44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to position Alabama as a global leader in biotechnology.  The grant will support projects advancing drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development using artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology. It will serve both healthcare innovation and […]