The Fairhope Public Library remains at odds with state officials over the placement of certain books in its teen section. The dispute has resulted in a suspension of state funding and an uncertain path toward reinstatement for the library. Yellowhammer News reported that the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) board voted in March to freeze […]

Homewood business owner and longtime community leader JJ Thomas announced today that he is running for City Council in Ward 2. With Homewood approaching its 100-year anniversary, Thomas said the moment offers an opportunity not just to reflect, but to chart a thoughtful course for the city’s next century. “Next year, Homewood turns 100 years […]

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has transformed the program into one of the premier destinations in college basketball — a remarkable turnaround for a team that was just about dead upon his arrival in 2014. During his time on The Plains, Pearl has led the Tigers to two Final Four appearances, along with […]

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from former first-term Trump administration officials during a hearing on Biden's decline

On Thursday, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, who was widely speculated as the frontrunner in the 2026 race for Governor of Alabama prior to this year, publicly backed the man who is now a lock for the open seat: U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his campaign in May, ending several months of speculation about […]

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 […]

Marshall is celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld a statewide ban in Tennessee of gender-affirming care for minors.

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, […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman discussed the election issue recently on FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

Trump is now calling for "unconditional surrender" from Iran and has made it clear that the country cannot be allowed to have nukes.

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 […]