Judge J. Elizabeth “Beth” Kellum has officially announced her bid for re-election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2. Kellum, who has served on the appellate court since 2008, said she remains committed to ensuring justice is carried out fairly across the state. “I have been honored to serve the people of Alabama […]

Former Senate Majority Whip Rusty Glover has picked up a key endorsement from the Alabama Farmers Federation in his bid to return to the state legislature after an almost eight-year hiatus. The Mobile native is running for the Senate District 34 seat, the same office he held prior to stepping away in 2018. Glover previously […]

YHN Media Group is proud to honor Alabama changemakers once again through the 2025 Women of Impact Awards. Now in its seventh year, Women of Impact has become one of Alabama’s most anticipated celebrations of leadership, service, and transformative influence.  The award recognizes twenty extraordinary women from across business, government, nonprofit, and civic life. These […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt recently joined the Vice President of the National Federation of Republican Women, Judy Barlow, for a discussion focused on the positive impact of the One, Big Beautiful Bill on everyday Americans and the country as a whole. From ensuring border security and combat readiness to unleashing domestic energy and cutting taxes, […]

In light of the horrific child sex abuse case uncovered recently in Bibb County, two state lawmakers are renewing an effort to make Alabama among the first in the nation to allow the death penalty for child rapists. State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) are expected to reintroduce legislation that […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has formally endorsed State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) in his re-election bid for State Senate District  32, which covers much of Baldwin County. His local Federation officials pointed to Elliott’s “strong work ethic” and consistency on conservative issues important to local farmers. “Sen. Elliott is as hard working as anyone in the Legislature,” […]

Calhoun County will soon offer a safe haven for homeless animals through the planned purchase of the OneWorld Pet Resort and boarding facility. The County Commission recently announced its intent to buy the 38-acre property for $2 million and convert it into a community animal shelter and adoption center. The acquisition is expected to significantly […]

As the election for one of Alabama’s two U.S. Senate seats draws closer, the leading candidate has just earned a significant endorsement from an impressive coalition of law enforcement officials. On Monday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that 27 Alabama sheriffs and 23 district attorneys representing 33 counties have officially backed his run for […]

A leading voice in the Alabama Democratic Party is facing backlash this week after telling Trump supporters on social media they should stay silent about the child abuse ring uncovered in Bibb County. Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade last week detailed horrifying findings of a months-long investigation into a child sex trafficking ring that authorities […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville addressed more than 130 local leaders on Monday at the second annual “Earn Local, Keep Local” summit in Tuscaloosa, where he laid out an early roadmap for the Alabama governorship when elected.  ‘When’ elected was so much admitted by Mayor of Tuscaloosa Walt Maddox, who made a gubernatorial bid of his […]

Alabama educators and administrators received some very welcome news this weekend with the release of $50 million in frozen federal funds for essential education programs. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Management and Budget released $21 million earmarked for afterschool and summer programs, after freezing the funds on June 30 to […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to advocate for America’s veterans through legislation designed to ease the everyday financial burden for those who have served and their families. A member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced the introduction of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment of 2025 Act last week. The bill, introduced […]

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on name, image and likeness (NIL) in college sports — the first major step toward placing regulations and guardrails on a system that has taken on a life of its own. The order, according to a release directly from the White House is aimed to “protect student-athletes and […]

Terry Craig, a candidate in the upcoming Andalusia mayoral election, claims he was the victim of ‘targeted’ gunfire while walking his dog near his home one late Friday night. According to local news reports, the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on July 18 on South Cotton Street where Craig resides. Craig told authorities and the […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) says he’s confident that President Donald Trump will soon announce the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville. It is widely expected that the newly confirmed U.S. Air Force Secretary, Troy Meink, will officially move the Space Command HQ back to Huntsville. RELATED: Katie Britt: Space Command HQ’s return […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is not happy with the governor’s response to a tragedy while a child was in the custody of the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR). A 3-year-old Alabama boy died Tuesday after he was left alone inside a hot vehicle for nearly five hours. Ketorrius “KJ” Starks Jr. of Bessemer […]

The Alabama Republican Party has officially postponed its 2025 Summer Dinner, originally scheduled for August 1, in Montgomery after Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley — slated to be the event’s keynote speaker — received President Donald Trump’s endorsement for a run in North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate race. In a statement over the weekend, ALGOP […]

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate is voicing support for President Donald Trump’s push to renegotiate international trade deals, stating the tariff strategy could bring both immediate and lasting economic advantages for Alabama. In an interview with WSFA, Pate called the tariff negotiations a necessary “reset” to correct global trade policies that he says have worked […]

As the controversy over Mexico’s seizure of a deep-water port owned by Vulcan Materials continues, legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to impose retaliatory prohibitions to deter and punish any nation in the Western Hemisphere that unlawfully seizes American assets. U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville joined Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and […]

Funding for several programs in North Alabama has been secured in a Senate appropriations bill, Sen. Katie Britt announced. Britt (R-Montgomery), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined her colleagues in advancing the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act through the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The bill will now […]

For the last few years after every Civic Group or Chamber banquet I spoke to, I would typically open the floor for questions, and invariably the most prominent inquiry was who is going to run for Governor in 2026. Alabamians love the Governor’s race. Always have and it stays the same. Also, they seemed to […]

There were two major developments on the NIL news front this week and how it impacts the state of college athletics today — something many have become disillusioned with. Several months back, there were reports of President Donald Trump considering passing an executive order and/or forming a commission on college sports to address the growing […]

Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger announced Friday that he is strategically reshuffling two of the state’s top legislative staffers ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Tim Howe, who has served as Chief of Staff in the Pro Tem’s office since 2023, will depart the role to lead the incumbent protection program for FORGE […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is not happy with a recent court decision because he believes it is an attempt to block a lawful executive order by President Donald Trump. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that President Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. […]