As a physician and as a legislator, my duty is to safeguard the well-being of the people I serve—both in the exam room and in the statehouse. That is why, in 2021, I proudly sponsored Alabama’s Compassion Act, which legalized medical cannabis for patients with debilitating conditions. As an anesthesiologist, I have seen firsthand how […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt took the opportunity during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill to advocate for the state of Alabama’s aging waterways, particularly the Demopolis, Holt, and Wilson Locks. All three canal gates, according to the lawmaker, have encountered recent failures. Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke to Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, Jr., the U.S. Army […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) responded to reports Saturday that over 100 Christians were killed in a terrorist attack in Nigeria. According to Amnesty International Nigeria, the attack took place Friday morning in the country’s Benue state. “The Nigerian authorities must immediately end the almost daily bloodshed in Benue state and bring the actual perpetrators […]

Rioters have rampaged through downtown Los Angeles. They have attacked law enforcement, thrown Molotov cocktails, launched mortars, and driven vehicles into police officers. They have vandalized local businesses and torched buildings. They have waved the Mexican flag while defacing the American flag. And they have terrorized law-abiding citizens, making them scared to leave their homes. […]

Alabama’s political leaders are showing their support for the nation of Israel in its effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced “Operation Rising Lion” Friday, which included air strikes and other military offensives deep in Iran. Israel argued the strikes were necessary because Iran was dangerously close to developing a […]

Months after the Hanceville Police Department was impacted by the indictment of several officers, the City Council has now voted to hire a consultant to assist with rebuilding the agency. The decision was made during a council meeting held on Thursday, according to a report from ABC 33/40. Under the approved plan, Councilman John Stam […]

Jeanne Dowdle Rizzardi, who has more than 30 years of legal experience, has announced her candidacy for Madison County District Judge, Place 5. Rizzardi, an assistant city attorney for Huntsville, has spent the last decade handling a wide range of legal matters impacting the community. Prior to that, she built a private practice focused on […]

As students, we all remember the emphasis our teachers and administrators placed on finishing high school and getting our diplomas. Today, most people assume that everyone has a high school diploma, but the reality is that some students still drop out. We all know that dropping out of high school is truly a fork-in-the-road moment. […]

Like many of you, I have lived in Alabama all of my life. Therefore, I am an avid college football fan. As a boy, I followed Major League Baseball, but as an adult, I barely watch or pay attention to professional sports. However, I feel compelled for some reason, I guess as an American Patriotic […]

In a show of support for President Donald Trump and his efforts to end the Los Angeles riots,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief backing the commander-in-chief’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the city. The decision to dispatch the military came after illegal immigrants and their supporters overwhelmed local […]

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) formally introduced House Bill 20 during a press conference Thursday at the Baldwin County satellite courthouse in Fairhope, drawing support from law enforcement leaders across the region. “Today, alongside Sheriffs Hoss Mack, Anthony Lowery, and Paul Burch, Mobile District Attorney Keith Blackwood, and Sergeant John Young, I announced the filing […]

Tuscaloosa City Council member Norman Crow has become the first candidate to formally announce a bid for the soon-to-be vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 63 seat. According to a report from The Tuscaloosa News, Crow currently represents District 3 on the Tuscaloosa City Council. When announcing his candidacy on Thursday, Crow touted his background […]

Alabama has appealed a federal court ruling that nullified its 2023 congressional map, marking the state’s third trip to the U.S. Supreme Court in an ongoing legal battle over redistricting. The appeal, filed on June 6, names Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, State Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-District 8), and State Rep. Chris […]

Alabama police K9s will now be eligible for emergency medical services thanks to a new state law signed by Governor Kay Ivey. The Lakyn Canine Act, officially enacted in May, allows emergency responders to administer care and transport injured K9 officers without fear of legal liability. RELATED: Mobile County Sheriff K-9 unit recovering after being […]

The City of Montgomery announced Wednesday that a federal court has dismissed all remaining claims brought by former Police Chief Ernest N. Finley, Jr., against the city and Mayor Steven L. Reed. According to the City, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama granted summary judgment in favor of the City […]

On Monday, Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith was arrested after a grand jury indicted him on six misdemeanor counts related to hiring deputies who were not certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC), as required by state law for law enforcement positions. Smith described the action taken by District Attorney Bill […]

Nicole Wadsworth, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 2026, no longer has any campaign staff, her former campaign manager told Yellowhammer News on Thursday.  Hunter Weathers, a recent college graduate and former campaign staffer for Governor Kay Ivey, said in a statement that he has officially stepped away from the troubled campaign – “along […]

This week, Governor Kay Ivey received notice that former Alabama Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis has filed a 75-page lawsuit against her, citing eight allegations stemming from his 2024 dismissal. Joined by his attorney, Kenneth Mendelsohn, Davis held a press conference to discuss the complaint. According to WSFA News 12, the allegations include wrongful termination, […]

The College Republican Federation of Alabama (CRFA) announced the results of its first straw poll of the 2026 Republican primary cycle on Wednesday afternoon after being open to members, alumni, and young Alabama Republicans for one week. The results are as follows. Individuals who have been heavily speculated as potential candidates for office are denoted […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is putting forward legislation that he believes will cut red tape and allow the military to procure weapons more quickly. Rogers, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, is joining Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) in introducing the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) Act. RELATED: Mike Rogers […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is showing his support for President Donald Trump’s rescission package, which would codify a portion of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts. President Donald Trump sent members of Congress a request last week to cut $9.4 million in approved spending. The package includes cuts to Public Broadcasting and foreign […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) lauded the passage of legislation that would block Washington, D.C., from allowing non-citizens to vote in elections. The Council of the District of Columbia approved the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act in 2022, beginning the process of letting noncitizens, who are residents of the nation’s capital, vote in local […]

State Senator Jack Williams has officially entered the 2026 race for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. A Republican and fourth-generation farmer from South Alabama, Williams emphasized his agricultural background and legislative experience as central to his campaign. “I’m concerned about the state of our agribusiness in Alabama,” Williams said. “I look around today and […]

 Alabama has a new four-legged resident at the Governor’s Mansion. Governor Kay Ivey on Monday introduced Huntley, a three-year-old female Yellow Labrador, as the new First Dog of Alabama. RELATED: ‘Nothing quite like the love from pets’: Governor Ivey mourns passing of Alabama’s first dog “Huntley is amazing, and I am excited to introduce her […]