U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) became the first statewide elected official to endorse her Senate colleague Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for governor — becoming one of the highest-profile backers in the state for the former Auburn head coach’s bid to lead Alabama. “I’m excited to endorse my friend and colleague, Senator Tommy Tuberville, to […]

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Michael Godwin to the Montgomery County District Court. “I am pleased to appoint Michael Godwin to serve as District Judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Montgomery County,” said Ivey.  “His considerable legal experience and familiarity with the Court ensure he will make an effective district […]

Residents in Shelby County had the opportunity to this week to hear directly from their new representative on the Birmingham Regional Water Works Board during a town hall meeting in Hoover. According to WBRC, Jeff Brumlow, who was recently appointed to the newly created regional board as the representative for Shelby County, made one of his […]

Justin Smith, a 23-year-old community activist and candidate for the Birmingham City Council District 8 seat, is now addressing legal issues stemming from a 2024 incident in Boston. While working in the city last year, Smith was charged with felony larceny in connection with alleged thefts from a retail store. He has pleaded not guilty […]

A proposed change to the Alabama Republican Party bylaws is being circulated tonight that would allow John Wahl to remain serving as Chairman of the state party while simultaneously running for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. An email obtained by Yellowhammer News from Chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, Joan Reynolds, requests 50 signatures on […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld a statewide ban in Tennessee of certain “gender-affirming” procedures for minors. The 6-3 decision in the United States v. Skrmetti case came down Wednesday and upheld Tennessee’s law imposing age-based restrictions on access to sex-change procedures against an Equal Protection Clause […]

Pro-family provisions long advocated by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) have been included in the Senate GOP’s sweeping finance package, offering targeted reforms to existing child care tax credits in an effort to ease financial burdens on working parents. Legislative text released Monday outlines key updates to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the […]

A former longshot candidate for the Alabama Public Service Commission, Robert McCollum, compared the College Republican Federation of Alabama (CRFA) and its chairman to Nazi and communist regimes in two separate 1 a.m. posts on X on Monday. In March, McCollum, who most recently challenged Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for her PSC presidency in the 2024 […]

During its latest meeting, the Chelsea City Council approved the largest incentive package in the city’s history to support the development of Chelsea Plaza. The major retail project will span 14 acres and include 16 retail and commercial units. According to ABC 33/40, the incentive agreement allows the developer to collect three cents of the […]

Grayson Murray has been appointed to serve as the Franklin County Commissioner for District 1, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. The appointment follows the death of his father, Commissioner Michael Murray, who held the seat until his passing in May 2025. At just 20 years old, Grayson Murray steps into the role with a […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl sent an email to ALGOP State Executive Committee (SEC) members on Tuesday afternoon with the strongest public indication yet that he is preparing to announce a campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. Addressed to fellow SEC members, Wahl says he is grateful and proud of their work, […]

As speculation continues on who is likely to through their hat into the ring for one of the many open political seats in Yellowhammer State, ALGOP leadership wants potential candidates to understand the rules before the 2026 elections. Alabama Republican Party Chairman discussed the issue recently on FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show.” “Well, […]

As tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, top officials from Alabama are showing their support for President Donald Trump’s tough stance on the issue. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced “Operation Rising Lion” last Friday, which included air strikes and other military offensives deep in Iran. Since then, Iran has launched large-scale missile […]

As part of a continued drive to ensure military readiness, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced legislation that would remove any DEI-related requirements at the Department of Defense. According to the lawmaker, the Restoring Lethality Act will remove ‘distractions’ from the armed forces, often caused by DEI policies. For Tuberville, the bill builds on a […]

We’re done with the days of Alabama being overlooked in discussions of national economic vitality. It’s taken decades of regional cooperation, ingenuity and soft diplomacy, but a new era has emerged across the state as more and more industries are planting their flag in Alabama’s rich red soil. We’re all aware of the stereotypes about […]

Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL and current CEO of Covenant Rescue Group, spoke with Yellowhammer News about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and how people from Alabama are directly involved in humanitarian relief efforts on the ground. Hudson confirmed he has previously worked in Israel, primarily in humanitarian aid but also in […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced that his office is expected to cut $2 million in wasteful spending by the end of his current term. Allen noted that the significant drop reflects a commitment made to Alabamians during his first days as secretary. “When I was inaugurated as Alabama’s Secretary of State, I […]

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will soon be operating under new leadership after a recent vote from the agency’s seven-member commission.   According to the department, the group has elected Edward Poolos, a former agency employee for 25 years to the role. Poolos currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner of the Alabama Department of […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong recently attended the White House picnic and had a chance to speak directly to President Donald Trump about Space Command’s expected relocation to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. In a clip posted to social media, Trump can be seen telling Strong (R-Huntsville) that the move is imminent and that he ‘is […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is condemning political violence in response to the assassination of Minnesota State Rep. and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman — as well the attempted murders of State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. The suspect has been identified as Vance Luther Boelter, who was taken […]

President Donald Trump’s rescission package, which would codify a portion of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts, passed the U.S. House on Friday with help from every member of Alabama’s Republican House Congressional delegation. President Donald Trump sent members of Congress a request earlier this month to cut $9.4 million in approved spending. The […]

Tiffany McIntyre has officially entered the race for the Homewood City Council Ward 1 seat releasing her official announcement. “I grew up in West Homewood and I have always loved our great community. Even while living in places all across the country as an Army spouse, I always knew Homewood was where I wanted to […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) hosted the third annual Alabama Prayer Breakfast in the Russell Senate Office Building’s Kennedy Caucus Room on Wednesday morning. Six of Alabama’s nine-member congressional delegation addressed the packed room, including Senators Tuberville and Britt (R-Montgomery), as well as Representatives Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), and Terri […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 63. This seat was previously held by State Rep. Cynthia Almond, who Governor Ivey recently appointed as the president of the Public Service Commission. The governor swore in Almond this morning. House District 63 includes portions of Tuscaloosa […]