During a conference call with reporters on Thursday, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) said in 2019 he did not expect any congressional business to be held “hostage” by President Donald Trump for border wall funding. After commemorating the one-year anniversary of his special election upset win over Republican Roy Moore, Jones was asked to react […]

Work is ramping up on a new outdoor stadium in Birmingham. A groundbreaking is set for Thursday afternoon for a new, 55,000-seat multi-use stadium that will be located near the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

Most people know Alexander Shunnarah for his infamous “Call me Alabama” slogan and the massive trail of billboards commonly spotted by travelers along I-65. However, what many aren’t aware of is Shunnarrah’s heart for giving back to the city he calls home. To show his love and appreciation for Birmingham, the Alabama lawyer just launched […]

Alabama Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) congratulated State Senator Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro), who on Wednesday was elected minority leader of the Alabama Senate by his seven Democratic colleagues. “Senator Singleton and I have worked closely together on several issues over the past few years and he has always been a man of his word. […]

Sources with direct knowledge of the situation have confirmed to Yellowhammer News that Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office will takeover the entirety of the case involving the shootings at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover on Thanksgiving night. This includes the officer-involved shooting death of Emantic “E.J.” Bradford, Jr., as well as the shootings of 12-year-old […]

Final passage of a five-year farm bill by Congress on Wednesday was hailed as welcome news for Alabama farmers eager to prepare for the upcoming crop year. The House of Representatives approved the bipartisan legislation by a 369-47 vote, following Senate passage on Tuesday by an 87-13 vote. President Donald J. Trump has indicated he […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced important changes to her staff as she transitions to a full term. As the governor moves forward in implementing her vision for the state, a press release from her office explained that she believes these changes to her staff will be crucial to most effectively serve the people of […]

Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) congratulated State Senator Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) on being elected as the Senate minority leader by his seven Democratic colleagues on Wednesday. In a statement, Marsh said, “I would like to congratulate Senator Singleton on his election as Senate Minority Leader. There are many tough issues facing the Alabama Senate […]

The 2018 Farm Bill passed the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday by a bipartisan final vote of 369-47 and now heads to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill, which passed from conference and then the Senate on Tuesday, has been celebrated as a major win for Alabama farmers and […]

Thousands of wreaths will be placed on the graves of military veterans across the nation on Saturday to honor their service and sacrifice. Local Boy and Girl Scouts, as well as family members, will place wreaths on the graves of America’s fallen heroes beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at […]

After submitting the winning application and essay in the 2019 Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training competition, Auburn University and turf management student Wilson Morgan is headed to the Super Bowl, the university announced. Morgan, who is the first student from Auburn to receive the honor in the 16-year history of the contest, will venture […]

In a sarcastic statement on Wednesday, the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) hit Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) over his “liberal record” on the Second Amendment, border security and the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. SLF is a super-PAC aligned with Alabama native and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that exists to protect and expand the […]

A federal judge is considering whether to hold Alabama prisons in contempt of court for failing to provide inmates with adequate mental health care. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson is hearing testimony in Montgomery on a request by inmate attorneys to sanction the department.

Christmas is the season of giving, helping others and finding magic moments among seemingly ordinary (and occasionally dreary) days. What better way to welcome this season than to share what Alabamians are doing to help others? Yellowhammer News and Serquest are partnering to bring you, “A Story Worth Sharing,” a monthly award given to an […]

Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) on Wednesday announced that its board of directors has appointed Charles D. McCrary to serve as the chair of the board, effective January 1. McCrary, currently Regions’ lead independent director, will succeed Executive Chairman O. B. Grayson Hall, Jr., who is retiring from the corporation and from the board on December […]

The political and media hubris regarding President Trump’s nomination of Heather Nauert for United Nations ambassador is as predictable as it is tedious. Somewhat surprising however, is that the chattering classes – the courteous prevaricators, the obsequiously well-mannered, yet mendacious diplomats, reporters and academics, did not see Ms. Nauert coming. Back in October, following the […]

Unfortunately, complicated health insurance rules, stipulations, expensive bills and long waits at doctor offices are often today’s norm when seeking health care solutions for ourselves or our family. However, thanks to Alabama physician Dr. Kre Johnson, these issues will now mostly be a thing of the past. Beginning February 1, 2019, Dr. Johnson’s current practice, […]

In a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press that was broadcasted live on Facebook, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) proudly reaffirmed his staunch pro-choice beliefs. When asked if he would ever support a “personhood” amendment or legislation that codifies that life begins at conception, Jones made it clear he would not. The junior senator from […]

Two pictures of newly elected Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr and self-proclaimed Hoover protest leader Carlos Chaverst, Jr. have begun making the rounds, however Carr wants to make it clear that the two are not close. Chaverst has been the face of protesting in the wake of Emantic “E.J.” Bradford, Jr. being shot and […]

7. Jury recommends white nationalist get 419 years in jail — A jury recommended 419 years for James Alex Fields Jr., who was convicted of killing Heather Heyer by intentionally plowing his car into a group of protesters that were at a “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. — The jury deliberated for four […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall welcomed the Trump administration’s proposal Tuesday of a new “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) environmental rule that clearly defines the scope of the Clean Water Act. “I applaud the Environmental Protection Agency for the release of a commonsense approach to the protection of America’s waterways,” Marshall said in a statement. […]

The 2018 Farm Bill received a conference report on Tuesday, with the United States Senate quickly turning around and passing the bill by a resoundingly bipartisan 87-13 vote the same day. The bill is expected to be passed by the U.S. House of Representatives as early as this week, at which time the bill will […]

Carlos Chaverst, Jr., the president of the Birmingham Justice League and self-proclaimed leader of protesting in Hoover, on Tuesday called for a nationwide boycott of all stores and restaurants with locations at the Riverchase Galleria. In a press release, Chaverst said, “In addition to protests resuming throughout the City of Hoover, The Justice League is […]

Federal officials proposed new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) guidelines on Monday to help protect farmers and landowners from intrusive government regulations, per a release from the Alabama Farmers Federation. In their proposal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers clarified federal authority under the Clean Water Act. Alabama Farmers […]