Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Dr. Waymon Burke take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Can Democrats get to President Donald Trump by going after Attorney General William Barr? — Are abortion comments by Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) a new low for Alabama Democrats? — Has U.S. Senator Doug Jones […]

Construction of a new infield garage and VIP fan experience began Monday as Talladega Superspeedway resumed its $50 million Transformation renovation project. Legendary NASCAR driver Bobby Allison helped begin demolition of the track’s “Victory Lane” Monday morning, an area that will be moved and upgraded this summer into a new area called the “Talladega Garage […]

Business leaders and trade specialists from across Alabama are getting an up-close look at the bioscience sector in Ireland and the United Kingdom during a trade mission that seeks to spark new opportunities for nearly a dozen Alabama firms. The Alabama delegation began its mission in Dublin today with a briefing from the U.S. Commercial […]

Alabama’s 12,000 franchise businesses – restaurants, hotels, gyms, health care, child care and more – create nearly 125,000 jobs across the state. New businesses open, expand and hire more workers every day. Franchising works for Alabama!

Georgia-Pacific announced plans to invest more than $120 million to add a new tissue machine and roll storage building at its mill in Choctaw County, the latest substantial investment in the facility. The new projects continue Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific’s modernization of the Naheola mill, which includes ongoing construction of a new biomass boiler and woodyard. Georgia-Pacific […]

Economic freedom is the freedom to engage in commerce and use our property as we see fit. Over the past 25 years, economists have developed measures of the economic freedom of nations and states. A new measure of the economic freedom of metropolitan areas (MSAs) allows us to answer which Alabama city has the most […]

The legality of infanticide in the United States has become front-and-center in the wake of statements by policymakers in Virginia and New York State. However, one lawmaker hopes to stem the spread of that legality to Alabama. According to the likes of Gov. Ralph Northam (D-Va.) and others, the concept of a post-birth abortion is […]

Scientists at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, along with collaborators at the University of Georgia and USDA Stoneville, have created a reference genome for Arachis hypogaea, the species of peanut that has become an important food crop over the past 9,400 years. By generating a reference genome and revealing the genetic mechanisms of the modern […]

Clear, sunny skies greeted the more than 1,200 bikers who participated in the 8th annual Bo Bikes Bama. Participants lined up for two races at the Auburn Arena on the campus of Auburn University, led by Alabama native, Auburn alum and former football NFL player Bo Jackson. Jackson began the annual ride to help Alabamians […]

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy and the Alabama Department of Mental Health have joined forces in the battle against opioids, creating the Opioid Training Institute. In 2017, there were 422 overdose deaths involving either prescription or illicit drugs in Alabama, an average of more than one per day, according to the […]

Earlier this month, the State Senate passed a version of a lottery bill that was put forward by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) and State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston). The revenue generated from that lottery bill would go to the state’s general fund. That has drawn criticism from some for not being […]

A new collection of bronze sculptures in downtown Monroeville celebrates some of our country’s most famous writers whose roots originate in this historical area of southwest Alabama. The Literary Capital Sculpture Trail unveiled Friday afternoon features 14 bronze sculptures created by University of Alabama sculpture students that are on display within a short walk of […]

Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of every resident in the United States, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of our Constitution. This action is critically important to understanding current facts and figures about our country’s people, places, and economy. It’s hard to believe that a decade has almost passed, […]

Attendees at last week’s Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (ALSC) heard some impressive numbers about outdoor recreation in Alabama from Commissioner Chris Blankenship of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The third annual luncheon sponsored by the ALSC is designed to bring outdoors organizations and constituents together with Alabama’s legislators to discuss issues […]

Although the early going of the contest for the 2020 U.S. Senate Republican nomination in Alabama has been relatively tame, Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) took a dig at his only announced opponent, former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville, on Friday. During an appearance on Huntsville radio’s WVNN, Byrne offered his reaction to reports Tuberville […]

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) delivered a stirring speech on Friday at a naturalization ceremony for fifty citizenship candidates at the beautiful USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile. Byrne – in a powerful address entitled “What Does It Mean To Be An American?” – explained what being a citizen of this “good and great” nation […]

One coach from Athens High School has gone viral after turning the nuisance of a flat tire into an opportunity to teach his players how to properly change a tire. In a video posted this week by head football coach Cody Gross, Athens High School’s Coach Carter took time on Monday to demonstrate and explain […]

Wikipedia defines “carpetbagger” as “a derogatory term applied by former Confederates to any person from the Northern United States who came to the Southern states after the American Civil War; they were perceived as exploiting the local populace.” Now, allegations of carpetbagging have been thrown about in the Republican primary race to take on U.S. […]

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a regular feature on Yellowhammer News. It is a compilation of the bits and pieces of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Enjoy.

A new video released on Friday ties pro-choice Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) to viral abortion remarks made this week by his longtime friend and client, State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham). Jones has previously voted against banning using federal funds for abortions and even voted against banning late-term abortions. Watch:

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) on Friday said that he will not be a candidate for the U.S. Senate in the 2020 election cycle. In an interview on Talk 99.5’s “Matt and Aunie Show,” Brooks was more definitive than he has been in the past, when he left wiggle room by saying a “seismic” event could […]

The Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next month in former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s appeal of his ethics conviction. The court said Thursday that oral arguments will be held June 4.

A former Alabama lawmaker best known for leading the 2017 impeachment push against then-Gov. Robert Bentley was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation for his role in a health care fraud case. U.S. District Judge Keith Watkins handed down the sentence to former Rep. Ed Henry.

Innovation often describes new technology, but for Alabama based nonprofit KultureCity, it’s a mission. The organization works with businesses and organizations to make sure those with sensory needs feel welcome wherever they go.