The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is already considered a national leader in precision medicine. Now, the university has proposed a project that could transform the Birmingham metropolitan area — and the entire state — for generations to come. The only catch? A final portion of funding from the State of Alabama is needed […]

In a tweet on Sunday, President Donald Trump bashed Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) for voting this past week to convict and remove the president on both impeachment articles. Trump, of course, was acquitted by a wide margin this week and remains in office. “So good to see that Republicans will be winning the Great State […]

When Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) voted against the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Alabama’s junior senator said that he believes representing the majority of his constituents is not “the be all to end all.” After voting to convict and remove President Donald Trump on both impeachment articles this past week, Jones has once again doubled […]

VESTAVIA HILLS — Two of the leading Republican Senate candidates appeared at a meeting of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) on Saturday. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) and former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville stressed their conservative credentials to the around 100 attendees in the room. Both candidates took pleasure in the events […]

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL), after voting Wednesday to convict President Donald Trump on both articles of impeachment, on Friday admitted that fellow Democrats have wanted to remove Trump from office since he was inaugurated in 2017. Trump, of course, was acquitted by a wide margin this week and remains in office. Explaining his decision to […]

MONTGOMERY — Talk 99.5’s “Matt & Aunie Show” broadcast live on Thursday morning from Governor Kay Ivey’s suite in the Alabama State Capitol. Hosts Matt Murphy and Andrea Lindenberg interviewed members of Ivey’s cabinet following the governor’s 2020 State of the State Address, which occurred Tuesday evening shortly before President Donald Trump’s State of the […]

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ 2020 campaign for the Senate on Friday released a new radio ad entitled, “Democrats Fear Trump.” The ad lasts 60 seconds and will start running immediately on radio stations across Alabama for a period of at least two weeks, according to the campaign. In the ad, Sessions speaks for […]

Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) on Thursday voted against the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, H.R. 2474. The bill passed the House 224-194 and now moves to the Senate. None of Alabama’s House delegation voted in favor of the legislation. U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Robert Aderholt (AL-04) and Mo Brooks (AL-05) joined Palmer […]

Billionaire Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is set to attend a conference in Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday. Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, will address the Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) between noon and 2:00 p.m. Bloomberg will be the keynote speaker for the Kennedy-Johnson-King Luncheon at the 60th Annual Convention of the Alabama […]

On the second day of Black History Month, Raymond J. Williams passed away at his home in Birmingham at the age of 92. His passing was first reported by AL.com. Williams was born and raised in New Orleans. He moved to Huntsville in 1999, and recently moved to Birmingham, both times to be near family. […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday morning underwent a successful procedure for her fractured right shoulder at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In a statement, Ivey’s press secretary said, “Governor Ivey’s shoulder procedure has been completed and went off without a hitch.” “She is in high spirits and is doing well as she begins […]

President Donald Trump on Thursday delivered lengthy remarks at the White House about his impeachment trial acquittal in the U.S. Senate the day before. Trump spoke at an event with key supporters in Congress, and Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) was an invited guest of the White House. Even better for him, he got a personal […]

MONTGOMERY — State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham), who received international attention last year for his “kill ’em now or kill ’em later” comments regarding abortion on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives, on Thursday told Yellowhammer News that he will support U.S. Senator Doug Jones’ (D-AL) reelection bid. Rogers and Jones are longtime friends, […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) this week announced that it has endorsed a candidate in six of Alabama’s seven U.S. House races. Incumbent members U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Gary Palmer (AL-06) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) all received the BCA endorsement for reelection. In the open races in Alabama’s First and […]

In respective statements to Yellowhammer News, the three leading Republican candidates vying to face U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) in November reacted to Jones voting twice on Wednesday to remove President Donald J. Trump from office. Jones voted to convict Trump on both articles of impeachment against him: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. […]

State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) released a new ad for his Alabama Supreme Court campaign on Wednesday. The spot features his two daughters, Riley, 17, and Clements, 1. In the ad, Riley looks to the camera and makes a pitch to voters on behalf of her dad. Ward’s campaign says the spot will begin airing […]

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) on Thursday introduced the Statement of Harm to the American Majority (SHAM) Act, which would work to determine the monetary and time cost of the now-finished impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. A source with direct knowledge of the legislation confirmed to Yellowhammer News that the act has 26 original cosponsors. […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall praised the Middle District Court of Alabama’s ruling released Wednesday that upheld Alabama’s system of electing its appellate court judges. The lawsuit in question was brought by the NAACP on behalf of four black Alabama voters. It concerned Alabama’s system of partisan elections for the members of the Alabama Supreme […]

Yellowhammer News has obtained fresh internal polling data from the respective campaigns of Prattville businesswoman Jessica Taylor and Wiregrass businessman Jeff Coleman, both Republican candidates in Alabama’s Second Congressional District. Taylor released a poll memo Wednesday evening. Her campaign’s survey was conducted by Osage Research, a national research firm. The poll was conducted February 3-4 […]

Alabama Second Congressional District candidate Jessica Taylor has gone viral for the second time this campaign cycle. The Republican contender and Prattville businesswoman released a video Wednesday evening following the acquittal of President Donald Trump on both articles of impeachment. In the video, Taylor uses a flamethrower featuring a “Trump” campaign logo to burn a mock […]

Minutes ahead of the U.S. Senate’s final voting in the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) delivered strong remarks on the Senate floor about his decision to acquit Trump on both impeachment articles. Trump was charged separately with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “As […]

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is unsurprisingly under fire after confirming Wednesday morning that he will vote to convict President Donald J. Trump on both impeachment articles. The impeachment votes occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, with Trump being acquitted on both charges. “By voting to remove President Trump from office, Democrat Doug Jones has given […]

President Donald J. Trump was acquitted by the U.S. Senate of both impeachment articles against him on Wednesday afternoon. As he previewed earlier in the day, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) voted to convict and remove the president on both charges: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) voted to acquit Trump on […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday unanimously voted to advance legislation that would mandate the national anthem be played in all public schools at least once per week. State Sen. Gerald Allen’s (R-Tuscaloosa) SB 13 would also require the “Star-Spangled Banner” be played at certain public school sporting events. He has […]