Across America, families are facing a surge in violent carjackings. Under the Biden Administration, criminals were emboldened, our communities felt less safe, and sometimes our law enforcement officers lacked the tools they needed to put these offenders behind bars. Even members of Congress have not been immune to carjacking. Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) and […]

The marque race next year will be for our open U.S. Senate Seat left vacant when Coach Tommy Tuberville decided to run for Governor. This Senate vacancy has attracted one of our U.S. Congressmen, which leaves an open congressional seat in the Heart of Dixie. Congressional seats are drawn by state legislatures. Throughout the nation, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) hit the campaign trail on Alabama’s Gulf Coast Friday to boost State Rep. Rhett Marques’ bid for Congress. In a joint appearance this afternoon, Britt heralded the Wiregrass businessman as the “America First winner” conservatives need to send to Washington. Britt and Marques appeared together at The Wharf in Orange […]

Governor Kay Ivey and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter are praising a recent court decision against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). The two Alabama leaders have been battling in court against the group after it tried to implement a new rule that required student-athletes who transfer schools using new school choice funds to sit out for […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is praising the passage of his legislation that will simplify the legal process for veterans who have been defrauded of their benefits. Tuberville, along with U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-Ariz.), introduced the Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act, which allows the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to reimburse victims of fraud without forcing […]

Alabama lawmakers will enter the 2026 legislative session facing a major financial decision over public educators’ health insurance. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) warns the rising cost of the Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP) is squeezing out resources meant for classrooms. Ledbetter told Yellowhammer News that PEEHIP is “looking at $380 million” […]

As high-profile disputes on the right spill across cable news and social media, from President Donald Trump’s clashes with former allies to infighting over foreign policy and the Epstein files, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is warning conservatives not to lose sight of the real fight. Wahl told “Rightside Radio” hosts Allison Sinclair and […]

Former Auburn University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bruce Pearl will be in Tuscaloosa on December 4 to speak with college students about his support for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, the College Republican Federation of Alabama announced on Thursday. “In recent months, the American-Israeli relationship has quickly become the most talked-about political and policy issue among […]

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Friday announced the successful completion of ALEA’s initial “Troop Zero” enforcement detail in Montgomery County, alongside expanded operations by the Agency’s Capitol Patrol Unit. According to the governor’s office, these two coordinated public safety initiatives launched to deter dangerous driving behaviors, reduce criminal activity […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) doesn’t think American taxpayers should be footing the bill to hold former members of the Biden Department of Justice accountable. The FBI revealed last month that during the Biden administration, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s team tracked the private communications and call records of nearly a dozen GOP lawmakers, including Tuberville. […]

Democrats are seeking a candidate who can actually challenge Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville for governor, but former Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is the only person they can find. Jones lost to Tuberville 60-40 in 2020. Good luck. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing her work to ensure that only American citizens can vote in federal elections. Britt, a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, led all Republicans on the committee Tuesday in reintroducing the Citizen Ballot Protection Act, the Senate companion bill to legislation introduced in the House by […]

The Alabama Republican Party has hired Madeline Priestley as its new Director of Member Services and Data, naming her to a role that will oversee statewide member support, data systems, and strategic coordination across departments. According to the party, she is taking on the role left by their longtime data administrator, Rudy Scott, who will […]

When I was in college, if we needed a ride, we would either call a friend or walk home. These days, however, millions of Americans rely on rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. And the truth is, many of us get into a rideshare vehicle without any clue who is behind the wheel. As someone […]

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its slate of judicial endorsements for the 2026 election cycle in a news release on Wednesday. “It is integral that Alabama has a judicial system that is fair, consistent, and grounded in the rule of law,” said Karl Rayborn, CEO of Alabama Rural Electric Association […]

Montgomery is facing a rise in violence, and now the City Council is confronting another threat: Violent dog attacks. City officials say they are working to strengthen the dangerous dog ordinance after residents reported repeated attacks in neighborhoods without meaningful consequences for irresponsible owners. At a work session yesterday, District 2 City Councilor Julie Beard […]

If you listen to the radio in Alabama, you’ll likely soon hear a lot of Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Steve Marshall talking about his conservative record. Marshall, who is the current Attorney General of Alabama, and his campaign launched a multi-week radio advertising campaign that discusses how he will fight for the people of Alabama […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes that the H-1B visa program is necessary for America’s economy, but is also in need of serious reform to protect American workers. The issue has garnered new controversy recently as President Donald Trump has defended the program despite pushback from some in his base. “You can’t take people off […]

Governor Kay Ivey has removed and replaced the entire Motorsports Hall of Fame Commission after a state audit found 35 violations involving finances, governance, and the handling of public assets at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. The decision was made “for cause” and was effective immediately, according to a letter sent to […]

With the Montgomery region’s Alabama State Senate lines in flux under federal court order, State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) is making his own plans crystal clear: He’s running for re-election in 2026. Barfoot, first elected in 2018 to represent Senate District 25, covering Crenshaw, Elmore and portions of Montgomery County, formally announced Wednesday that […]

An Alabama House special primary election on Tuesday night is in the books. In HD38, to fill the seat of Debbie Wood, Kristin Nelson, wife of Sheriff Jeff Nelson and Chair of the Chambers County Republican Party, is the next GOP nominee after delivering a decisive victory over Garrett Dixon in Tuesday’s special primary runoff. […]

The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted Tuesday to continue its affiliation with PBS, approving payment of the network’s current programming dues through June as Alabama Public Television navigates a $1.4 million shortfall created by budget cuts from the federal government. Commissioners approved the motion during a meeting after receiving a detailed financial and operational analysis […]

Every member of Alabama’s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of releasing the Epstein files. The Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the chamber by a 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) casting the only “no” vote. “Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files to build on the transparency that President […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) thinks a U.S. District Court Judge should lose his job for abusing his authority when he authorized the Biden Justice Department to spy on several Republican U.S. Senators – himself included. Tuberville joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in writing a letter to D.C. Circuit Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan calling for […]