When U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked about his position on the lottery, he gave what could possibly be the best answer I have heard on it: Sure, do it, BUT know we need real growth in this state, not gimmicks. Tuberville seems as if he is fine with the legislature putting on the ballot, […]

7. U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) warned Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could face arrest over massive welfare fraud scandals involving billions in misused funds, calling him incompetent and urging his resignation for allowing all the fraud linked to Somali community programs. 6. State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) has filed a bill mandating prosecutors in […]

A single Hilton hotel banned DHS/ICE employees in Minnesota, but after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and others complained, Hilton fixed the issue. When people and entities do bad things, they should be criticized and usually are, but we rarely praise them for doing the right thing. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News […]

7. The stock market closed at record highs, Ford sales spiked as they axed major EV plans; Hyundai and Kia posted record 2025 US sales with 8% and 7% growth respectively, as worries about tariffs and economic predictions appear off-base. 6. The Parlay Project, a Hoover-based Alabama non-profit founded by Nathan Burdette and Will Kadish, […]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped out of the state’s race for governor and have him resign over the state’s mismanagement, but U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) wants more. Walz, a former vice presidential nominee, has seen his stock fall through the floor, but he should be forced to stay in the governor’s mansion so […]

7. A Washington Post poll showed Americans divided on President Donald Trump’s military action targeting Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela: 40% approve, 42% disapprove, and 18% unsure; Republicans strongly support at 74% approval, Democrats oppose at 76% disapproval, and independents lean against with higher uncertainty. 6. Alabama State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) announced retirement after 16 […]

We have gone from protests for science, protests against ICE, and protests against “Kings,” to protests in favor of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. The attacks on Venezuela are unquestionably legal and, according to U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), totally about putting America first. The American Left hates President Donald Trump more than they care about […]

7. Alabama endured a humiliating 38-3 defeat to Indiana in the Rose Bowl, the program’s largest bowl loss ever, prompting calls for Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer to be removed, but he says he will channel the setback into future motivation. 6. Southeastern Conference schools experienced a 90%+ surge in Northeastern undergraduate enrollment from 2014-2023, […]

A huge number of Alabamians do not make New Year’s resolutions. They need to take a look at this one. It’s different from any resolutions they may have seen, and it can be difference-making. Many who make New Year’s resolutions do not sustain them. By January’s end, they have returned to their old ways. Health […]

The era of Democrats being able to use race in redistricting efforts might be coming to an end, and they will get exactly what they deserve. As the U.S. Supreme Court gets ready to decide on whether to put a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act back on the shelf, the ramifications of […]

 What were the biggest stories of the year in Alabama politics and on the national scene? Can former Alabama U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) ride the lottery to victory in a gubernatorial race? What is Governor Kay Ivey’s legacy after 10 years as governor? Are we at war with Venezuela? All this and more […]

While most of the media’s immigration coverage consists of sad stories about Hispanic illegals being picked up by ICE, those reports are filled with lies and misinformation The under-reported part of the story is about how immigrants from all over the world are being trafficked into local communities – and they are not coming to […]

7. Weather forecasts for the Rose Bowl predict rain and clouds for Alabama’s New Year’s Day game against Indiana, potentially the wettest since 1955. In other state football news, Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal, potentially becoming the top available player. 6. Three illegal immigrants from Latvia allegedly operated […]

 Even though Democrats have been yammering on about the lottery for decades, with a governor going to jail and losing election after election, they can not stop obsessing over it. Do people want a lottery? Sure, but is it really the main issue for them? Obviously not. Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) […]

7. Now that Michigan and Penn State have hired coaches, the “nonsense” stories about Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer can end. Even Paul Finebaum has now suggested that a Rose Bowl win over Indiana would solidify DeBoer’s legacy beyond Nick Saban’s shadow in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal, which is a bit too much. 6. […]

When State Senator Arthur Orr made a Facebook post about food stamp/EBT card abuse, Alabama Political Reporter’s Josh Moon took to his page to rant about how cruel it is to keep welfare users from buying $55 boxes of chocolate. Moon’s followers took to Sen. Orr’s page to attack him for suggesting we spend too […]

Many folks think that Christmas trees cannot be grown in Alabama, that it takes the mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina and Northern Georgia. Well, here is my story of growing one of Alabama’s early Christmas tree farms — the Zeigler Christmas Tree Farm outside of Sylacauga. My father, Bloise Zeigler, was raised on an 80-acre […]

 Can President Donald Trump sell his economic message? Will Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth enter the U.S. Senate race? Was AJ McCarron up 30+ points? Why did he drop out? Why didn’t Trump just ignore Rob Reiner’s death? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… […]

 The media and their Democrats are enamored with the infighting of conservative talking heads and influencers at Turning Point USA’s AmFest. Unfortunately, most of the attention grabbers are individuals like Candace Owens, who is, and has always been, a grifting fraud. Her conspiracy about Charlie Kirk’s death is unforgivable, and her other theories are […]

7. A superflu bug is flying around the country with the nation’s hospitalization rate up 14.3 %, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 6. The disorderly conduct case against the Fairhope protester for wearing a large inflatable penis costume at a “No Kings” demonstration was delayed again to February 2026, as her […]

7. The silly rumors surrounding Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer are over after his team beat Oklahoma this weekend, and, of course, he has stated he has no interest in the Michigan head coaching vacancy, dismissing speculation despite the Wolverines’ pursuit and hope for an Alabama loss. 6. Turning Point USA’s AmFest featured plenty […]

Can President Donald Trump sell his economic message? Will Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth enter the U.S. Senate race? Was AJ McCarron up 30+ points? Why did he drop out? Why didn’t Trump just ignore Rob Reiner’s death? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca […]

7. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer expressed excitement for tonight’s CFP first-round matchup against Oklahoma in Norman, praising his team’s focus and pride; while ESPN’s Michael Wilbon speculated DeBoer might head to Michigan after a loss. 6. President Donald Trump announced the “Patriot Games,” featuring two high school athletes from each state in events celebrating […]

When illegal immigrant criminals got arrested in Marshall County, a gaggle of pathetic protesters came out to support the bad guys. A majority of those arrested had extensive criminal records in addition to their illegal entry crimes. Pathetically, those protesting were arguing to let criminals continue to roam their communities and disproportionately harm other immigrants, […]