The newly restructured seven-member Birmingham Water Works Board made a major change at its June 24 meeting by voting to rename the utility. The board approved an amendment to the utility’s Certificate of Incorporation, officially changing its name to City of Birmingham Regional Water Works, doing business as Central Alabama Water, in a 5-2 vote. […]

Two of Alabama’s most dynamic regions — Huntsville and the Auburn/Opelika area — have been named recipients of the 2025 Mac Conway Award for Economic Development Excellence, a national honor presented annually by “Site Selection” magazine. Named for “Site Selection” founder McKinley “Mac” Conway, the award recognizes top-performing economic development organizations across the country based […]

One year after the official launch of the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, Governor Kay Ivey praised the successful combined law enforcement effort to address violent crime in the Montgomery area. “The results speak for themselves.  Violent crime is on the decline, and more criminals are behind bars today in Montgomery thanks to this […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Enterprise) latest piece of legislation allowing for the deportation of any illegal alien who has been convicted or admitted to the offense of driving while drunk passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. “Today’s vote in the House sends a clear message,” Moore said. “If you are a guest in this […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is gearing up for the second season of the Kalen DeBoer era, a year they hope is more successful on the field than the first. One of the major returning pieces that will help make that happen is senior wide receiver Germie Bernard, who was one of the best players on […]

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) hosted its 22nd Annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch on Wednesday in Montgomery, paying tribute to the hardworking farmers who cultivate crops across the state. The gathering in particular spotlighted Alabama-grown tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, and lettuce. It also featured several products manufactured in Alabama, including Golden Flake chips, […]

A heated city council meeting in Lincoln turned into a public airing of grievances Tuesday night as several police officers voiced concerns about leadership and operations within the Lincoln Police Department. The discussion took place in the mayor’s absence, who was reportedly on vacation, according to ABC 33/40. One of the most striking moments came […]

Citing her intent to advocate for the public and its interests, Caroleene Dobson announced Thursday that she is running to become Alabama’s next Secretary of State in 2026. The Beatrice native is an accomplished conservative attorney and a current shareholder at Maynard Nexsen, specializing in natural resources, commercial finance, and real estate law in Montgomery. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight broadcasted live from Montgomery Regional Airport. They kicked off the episode touting the facility’s ease of use and recent upgrades, including a new $5 million baggage claim system. Moving on to the pitfalls of “double tripping,” the two shared personal travel […]

An Iranian Army sniper gets picked up by ICE, and the local TV station feeds its audience a story of love and longing with a pitiful wife and a sad story. By the time the real story comes out, the narrative is set. This is not an accident; it is happening every day in every […]

The number of candidates seeking to become Mobile’s next mayor dropped by two this week, as former Public Safety Director Lawrence Battiste and former City Councilman Jermaine Burrell exited the race and endorsed State Representative Barbara Drummond (D-District 103). “This campaign is about bringing Mobile together, every small business, and making sure no one is […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide have had a fairly incredible record at Bryant-Denny Stadium in recent years, and according to some, the venue in Tuscaloosa may be one of the most difficult in the nation for visiting teams to successfully compete in. Clearly, the makers of college football’s premier video game — EA Sports — feel […]

I don’t prescribe medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. But more and more of my patients are taking them. And sometimes, the sources of these medications are murky. GLP-1 medications, originally developed for diabetes, have become extremely popular for weight loss. When prescribed by a qualified doctor and filled through a legitimate pharmacy, they can be […]

Taking the “state’s election security to the highest level,” Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said ballots in next year’s election will be enhanced with security emblems. Alabama is the first state in the nation to work with its ballot printing vendor to implement the emblems that are invisible to the human eye, Allen said in […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has said multiple times in the past week that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should lose his job after the latter decided not to lower interest rates. The senator hasn’t been happy with the chairman since he announced Wednesday that rates would remain between 4.25% and 4.5%. Tuberville believes interest […]

7. Homewood police claim 18-year-old Jabari Latrell Peoples was shot dead after fighting with a police officer investigating the smell of marijuana coming from his car. Peoples is alleged to have broken free from the officer to retrieve a gun from his vehicle, but his family disputes this, demanding body cam footage which HPD says […]

A series of immigration enforcement actions is underway across Baldwin County, with one of the more high-profile raids taking place Tuesday at the taxpayer-funded construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School. According to FOX10 News, federal agents conducted the raid on June 24 at the site located along the Foley Beach Express. The […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced that applications for Round 3 of the state’s SEEDS grant program will open on July 1, with a total of $23.2 million available to support site assessment and development efforts across Alabama. The SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, administered by the Alabama Department of Commerce in partnership with […]

A civilian Department of Defense employee from Huntsville made her initial court appearance Tuesday to face charges of unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Ewa Maria Ciszak, 64, was charged with knowingly removing and retaining classified documents and materials. She had been employed at the Missile Defense […]

In a time when radio is often overlooked in favor of podcasts and streaming services, WQSB 105.1 (modern country), WKXX 102.9 (classic country), and Power 107.5 (Christian) are proving that local radio still has deep roots and a strong future in Alabama. From decades-long legacies to forward-thinking digital shifts, these stations affiliated with Yellowhammer News […]

The term of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Chair Leigh Gwathney officially ends this week, bringing attention to the process of naming the board’s next leader. Gwathney was appointed to a six-year term by Governor Kay Ivey in 2019, and her appointment is now set to expire. Under Alabama law, the Governor selects parole […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a man from the Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday who “never adjusted his status,” according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS announced on Tuesday that Ribvar Karimi of Blount County’s Locust Fork is being detained and is currently facing deportation. Karimi reportedly served as an Iranian […]

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Thomas Castellanos made headlines this week with a quote that went viral about his week one opponent, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Despite the Seminoles having a 2-10 record last year, Castellanos — a transfer from Boston College — said that he does not see Alabama being able to stop him, and […]

A major announcement is brewing regarding college basketball scheduling. As first reported by Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, the number of games each team plays in the regular season is set to increase from 31 to 32. The change will give programs an extra non-conference matchup against an opponent of their choosing. “College basketball’s regular […]