A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Alabama Department of Corrections to publicly disclose the number of correctional officers at each Alabama prison, but with a time delay because of security concerns. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ruled that quarterly staffing reports submitted to the court should be unsealed.

During an appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal” that aired on Friday, State Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) offered some details of a so-called hands-free bill he announced he would introduce in the upcoming legislative sessions late last year. The bill would make it illegal for individuals to hold their cell phones while driving and […]

Carrie Machen and Kate Wilson call their indoor rock climbing and fitness center in Gadsden a “microgym.” If you’re not familiar with the term, that’s probably because the two friends-turned-business-partners made it up. “Microgym” pays homage to the time the two spent working at nearby microbrewery Back Forty Beer Company and describes the facility, named […]

Anyone on the shorelines of Lake Martin this time of year sees homes alight with dazzling and sparkling holiday decorations. The Lake Martin Resource Association has been working for years to bring a different type of lighting to the lake. The organization leads an effort to put lights atop hazard markers across Lake Martin. That’s […]

The Birmingham Iron has good news for those already lamenting the end of football season: The Alliance of American Football (AAF) kicks off in Legion Field in 40 days. Birmingham Iron coach Tim Lewis and General Manager Joe Pendry held a press conference today to let football fans know that pigskin passions can be satiated […]

On Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) introduced House Joint Resolution 6, a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. The bill was introduced on the first day of the 116th Congress and marked the first piece of legislation introduced by Byrne in the new Congress, which sees the Democrats back in the majority. Byrne’s […]

Publix Super Markets is acquiring the leases for two Western Market locations in the Birmingham area as the longtime owner of Western prepares to exit the business and discontinue operations, per a report by the Birmingham Business Journal. Publix will acquire leases for the Western located in Mountain Brook and the location in Vestavia Hills […]

On Friday, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) praised Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer’s decision to name a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in honor of former Senator Jeremiah Denton of Alabama. The late Denton was a prominent U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and Navy Cross recipient. The destroyer will be constructed at Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard […]

An Alabama sheriff who leaves office this month has pleaded guilty to failing to file a tax return. AL.com reports 54-year-old Morgan County Sheriff Ana Franklin pleaded guilty Thursday to not filing a 2015 tax return by its April 2016 deadline.

A New York judge gave the go-ahead Thursday to a trial next month over charges that former Auburn basketball assistant coach Chuck Person accepted bribes from a financial adviser working for the FBI to steer athletes his way. U.S. District Judge Loretta A. Preska said there was enough evidence to let the case against Person […]

Casey Wardynski was confirmed as assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs on Wednesday, with Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) applauding the former Huntsville City Schools superintendent’s accomplishment. Wardynski was nominated by President Donald Trump in June. He was confirmed by the Senate on a voice vote in one of the 115th Congress’ final acts. […]

7. College Football Playoff tickets plummet — It could be that the location is all the way on the West Coast or it could be the game is the fourth Alabama/Clemson matchup in five years, but if you want to experience another Alabama national championship, the tickets can be had for a good price. — […]

On Thursday, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-6) commented on the news that a previously deported illegal immigrant has been charged with the rape of a juvenile girl in Shelby County. In a Facebook post sharing Yellowhammer News’ original article on the alleged crime, Palmer said, “The arrest of illegal immigrant and drug trafficker Amancio Betancourt Martinez […]

Kicking off the 2019 Alabama Early Childhood Education Conference in Mobile on Thursday, Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Jeana Ross spoke about the evolution of early childhood education in the Yellowhammer State, saying that “we’re getting closer to our goal of comprehensive early education.” Leading into Governor Kay Ivey’s speech to the record crowd of approximately 3,000 Alabama education […]

Congresswoman Martha Roby (AL-2) on Thursday was sworn into her fifth term serving Alabama’s Second District in the U.S. House of Representatives, saying she “will continue to fight for the issues that impact Alabamians.” In a press release, Roby shared some of her priorities for the 116th Congress.

Republican Representative Mo Brooks (AL-5) was sworn in on Thursday for the fifth time in the U.S. House of Representatives. Brooks, who was the first Republican elected in the Fifth District in 136 years, participated in an en masse swearing in ceremony in the House Chamber earlier today. “As the 116th Congress begins its work, […]

On Thursday, Congressman Gary Palmer was sworn in for his third term representing Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, saying he was “eager” to continue his diligent service. In a statement after taking the oath of office for the 116th Congress, Palmer said, “It was a great honor and privilege to […]

Airbus says it will fulfill two new aircraft orders at an expanding manufacturing operation on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The European aircraft maker said Thursday that 120 passenger aircraft ordered by JetBlue Airways and the start-up airline Moxy will be built in a new factory near the company’s existing plant in Mobile, Alabama.

Shellfish growing waters in Baldwin and Mobile counties in Alabama have been closed because of possible contamination. The Alabama Department of Public Health says Areas I, II, III, IV, V and VI are closed and includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Heron Bay and Dauphin Island Bay.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was elected speaker of the House in the 116th Congress’s first official act Thursday, with Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) supporting Pelosi while Alabama’s Republican representatives voted for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Of the 430 votes cast, Pelosi received 220. Three Democrats voted present, while 12 voted for a Democrat other than Pelosi. […]

Heavy rains are causing flooding problems in parts of Alabama. Forecasters have issued flood watches and warnings for western and northern Alabama, and the National Weather Service says an additional two inches of rain could fall in spots by Friday morning.

Nearly 3,000 early childhood education professionals began convening in Mobile Thursday morning for the annual Alabama Early Childhood Education Conference, with Governor Kay Ivey kicking off two days of training sessions at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. Speaking to the assembled teachers, administrators and providers from Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program, First Teacher Home […]

In response to the report that a previously deported illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree rape of a juvenile in Shelby County, Alabama Republican Party chairman Terry Lathan slammed Democrats, telling Yellowhammer News that they “are doing nothing to stop these illegal immigrants from harming our own people as well as placing our law enforcement officers […]