The era of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in college football has produced some absolutely wild amounts of money being thrown around by college football programs, and the two main schools in the state of Alabama are certainly no exceptions. As two of the wealthiest programs in the nation, both Alabama and Auburn have been […]

Following President Donald Trump’s Oval Office announcement last week that Space Command headquarters will be permanently located in Huntsville, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore took a moment to share the story of a recently deceased World War II veteran from the Wiregrass with the Commander-in-Chief. Milton Doggett, age 103, passed away on in August, 27 years […]

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) opened a seven-day public comment period on the state’s final BEAD proposal on Tuesday, which is slated for submission to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration next Thursday. State officials say the plan would extend high-speed internet to every BEAD-eligible location in Alabama, with awards supporting […]

“Where were you when the world stopped turnin’ that September day?” —Alan Jackson  I don’t often talk about September 11, 2001. Even 24 years later, it still hurts. At the time, I was a news producer for New York City’s top-rated all-news radio station, 1010 WINS — “You give us 22 minutes,  we’ll give you […]

Alabamians are patriotic, freedom-loving people who are appreciative of those who have served our nation. September 11, 2025 will mark the 24th anniversary of the attacks by those who hate our freedom. It is hard to believe it has been almost a quarter-century since the attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon. The people […]

Nearly a quarter-century has passed since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, but the loss is still deeply felt in Alabama. Among the nearly 3,000 Americans killed that day were men and women with ties to communities across our state — students and professionals, soldiers and civil servants, neighbors and friends. Their lives ended in […]

Alabama leaders and conservatives mourned Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, with a University of Alabama prayer vigil, calls against political violence, and tributes to his conservative legacy

Addressing the concerns of Redstone Arsenal officials and those who work on the sprawling facility, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong championed a provision to allow military installations to contract personnel for security guard functions when enlisted soldiers are not available. The language proposed by Strong in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 […]

Beth Chapman’s life and career read like a portrait of what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and an unyielding commitment to others. As Alabama’s 51st Secretary of State, a three-time statewide elected official, a respected national leader, and now the founder of her own successful government relations firm, Chapman has spent decades shaping […]

Conservative students at The University of Alabama will gather for an on-campus prayer vigil following the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The vigil will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Denny Chimes. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA in 2012, built […]

UPDATE 3:58 p.m. — President Donald Trump announced Charlie Kirk, 31, has died. The suspect originally taken into custody was released by authorities after it was determined he was not the shooter. The FBI continues to investigate.  “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” Trump wrote. “No one understood or had the Heart of […]

At the height of the pandemic, Alabama overdose deaths were up significantly, but the numbers are coming down.

The University of South Alabama (USA) is reporting its largest freshman class in school history this fall, marking the third consecutive year of overall enrollment growth, according to data released by the university. Total enrollment climbed to 14,285 students, an increase from 14,003 last year. The surge was driven largely by undergraduate growth, including 2,137 […]

The Priceville police officer placed on leave following a fatal weekend chase is Garry Chapman, the son of reality TV personality Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman. On Saturday evening, a high-speed police chase that began in Priceville ended in a multi-vehicle crash in nearby Hartselle. A 17-year-old was killed in the wreck, and five […]

State Rep. Mark Shirey (R-Mobile) has officially announced his re-election campaign for Alabama House District 100. Shirey, who has represented the district for almost a full term, said he plans to continue drawing on his three decades of experience in healthcare and business to continue serving West Mobile. “As a lifelong Republican, I believe in […]

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) hosted the Alabama Digital Expansion Authority’s quarterly meeting in Montgomery this week. The meeting featured progress updates from 20 internet service providers that received grants from two programs funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act funds as the state pushes forward with its effort to expand […]

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Republicans are criticizing Democrats' soft on crime policies after the release of a video showing a young girl being murdered in Charlotte.

Jefferson County Commissioner Mike Bolin announced Tuesday he will seek another term representing District 5, setting up a bid to extend a public-service career that has spanned the probate court, the Alabama Supreme Court, and now the county commission.  Bolin, a former associate justice of the state’s high court, has served on the five-member commission […]

Katherine Robertson, a Republican candidate for Alabama attorney general, will hold a meet-and-greet fundraiser later this week in Miami, Florida according to an invitation obtained by Yellowhammer News. Hosts include Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and First Lady Sharon Landry, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch. […]

Show dives into season highlights so far, ULM’s finances, fading student role, and SEC fan culture debates.

On Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide posted their largest shutout since 1951 during a dominating win over Louisiana-Monroe, beating the Warhawks by a staggering score of 73-0. For the second game in a row, the offense’s star pass-catcher was wide receiver Germie Bernard, who seemed to be one of the only […]

Some are starting to taking note about just how many victories the Rocket City has had in recent months in the technology sector.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Birmingham pretty hard by calling out Birmingham's poor leadership, 2017 sanctuary city attempt, which was basically a cowardly attempt to become a sanctuary city without the consequences (except to their citizens), and further blaming Democratic policies for the Blue cities high crime rates, in Red states, while local leaders defended their efforts to address violence.