Most of the attacks and smears being used to slam Charlie Kirk after his murder are wholly made-up smears, ignorant misquotations, or hate-filled rhetoric.It is bad enough when you see your friends' aunt doing it on Facebook, it is incredibly embarrassing when a sitting member of Congress does it to justify a vote against Charlie Kirk's resolution.Sadly, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) cast a vote against this resolution and now looks like a callous fool.

Jay Mitchell accused 2026 Alabama Attorney General opponent Katherine Robertson of accepting gambling special interest money.

Bruce Pearl is not entering Alabama’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, sources close to Pearl’s deliberations tell Yellowhammer News.

The Auburn Tigers received some shocking news on Monday afternoon with their basketball program according to various reports. As first reported by Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel at ESPN, longtime head coach Bruce Pearl is stepping down and retiring just a month before the start of the season. His son, Steven — who has been […]

From billboards to online resources, the National Opioid Awareness Day focused on education, prevention, and recovery. The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), in partnership with Opioids Take and funded by the Alabama Legislature, recognized National Opioid Awareness Day on September 21. The annual observance called on Alabamians to reflect, learn, and take action against […]

A UAB football player stomped on Tennessee's kicker during Saturday's game in Knoxville, leading Coach Trent Dilfer to discipline.

After a deadly weekend in Montgomery, Mayor Steven Reed has a message for his city. According to reports from WSFA, police responded to two separate violent crimes that resulted in three deaths over the weekend. On Saturday night, officers were called to the 5100 block of Carmichael Road at the Suburban Studios Hotel, where two […]

Regions Bank’s Stop, Call, Confirm can help protect your money from Generative AI deepfake scams, with informed guidance from the FBI.

Longshore and McKnight: John and Barry cover Troy’s comeback, Auburn’s struggles, Alabama’s playoff outlook, Texas Tech’s NIL rise and more..

State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills), Alabama’s longest serving lawmaker in history, announced on Monday that he will seek a new term in the State Senate during the 2026 campaign cycle. “I’ve devoted a lifetime to serving my state, my community, and my neighbors, but there is still much work to be done and many […]

A former top aide to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and recent White House official, Morgan Murphy, will launch a Republican bid for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat at an event in Birmingham this evening, according to a news report from USA Today.  Murphy, 53, is a captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a first-time […]

Organizers of the Iron Hills Music Festival announced Thursday that the 2025 edition of the event, originally scheduled for October 11-12 in Birmingham, has been canceled. The decision comes amid what promoters described as rising economic and logistical challenges. They said the festival, which launched as a new addition to Birmingham’s music calendar, faced financial […]

Last week, the House passed two important bills to get tough on crime right here in Washington, D.C. For too long, the nation’s capital has been run by soft-on-crime politicians who seem more concerned with protecting criminals than protecting American families.  These new bills take a step toward bringing the same brand of common sense, […]

Turning Point USA's founder Charlie Kirk’s memorial services in Glendale, Arizona, drew 100s of thousands of people, with more watching at home, and highlighted his impact and legacy with mourners promising to carry on his mission

The recent announcement by the Trump administration of a surprise injection of $495 million into the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal universities should be viewed as exactly what it is: an investment into institutions. HBCUs and tribal universities serve some of the most economically depressed and underserved communities in our nation. […]

A 14-year-old from Enterprise has been named the winner of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s (ALBBAA) 2025 Road Trip Photo Contest. Enterprise High School freshman Lucas Garrard said he heard about the contest from local TV stations in the Dothan area and decided to take part. “I saw two of her teammates walking toward […]

As summer winds down, the folks at McGee Farm are preparing for the arrival of fall. Each year, McGee Farm welcomes thousands of visitors to its Florence pumpkin patch to celebrate fall and all its glory.   From September 27 through October 31, McGee Farm will be open daily, inviting the public to a fun-filled pumpkin-picking experience and on-farm activities. […]

Good food knows no boundaries or state lines, and Alabama’s dining scene is once again proving it can compete on the national stage. The New York Times has named Bayonet, a Birmingham seafood restaurant, to its Restaurant List 2025 of the “50 Best Places in America Right Now.” This yearly list shines a light on […]

The Sardis community is grieving the loss of 15-year-old Branson Peppers, a sophomore at Sardis High School, who was killed in a tragic ATV accident on Saturday, September 13. Peppers, a receiver and safety for the Sardis Lions, was riding his four-wheeler around 2 p.m. when it collided head-on with a car. In a Facebook […]

The Oklahoma Sooners hosted the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon in Norman for what was billed as a return to the state for Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold, who transferred from Oklahoma to The Plains this past offseason. Arnold’s return was not a friendly one as he wound up being sacked an absurd 10 times during […]

Airbus is marking a major milestone at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile — a decade of commercial aircraft production on Alabama soil. Since launching operations in 2015 with a team of around 300, Airbus has grown into a major force in the nation’s aerospace sector. Today, the Mobile site employs more than 2,000 people […]

Tony Diliberto has always been drawn to the outdoors, and he is now sharing his love of the outdoors with others. What started by chance a few years ago has become a ministry of sorts for Diliberto, who uses Alabama State Parks to introduce families to the wonders of nature, the joy of being outdoors, […]

I have been an upfront observer, participant, columnist, and commentator of Alabama politics for over six decades, and I can confidently say one of the most gifted political leaders in the history of our state is also one of its newest and youngest. Katie Britt’s skills as a public servant and stateswoman were demonstrated beyond […]

Remember the name – Brenden Bartholomew. Football fans will likely hear the name again – and again – as the 2025 Alabama high school football season progresses. And they may hear it again in the playoffs. And again during recruiting by the colleges. And at the college level – who knows? At Friday night’s high […]