Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL and current CEO of Covenant Rescue Group, spoke with Yellowhammer News about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and how people from Alabama are directly involved in humanitarian relief efforts on the ground. Hudson confirmed he has previously worked in Israel, primarily in humanitarian aid but also in […]

The College World Series always produced some of the best soundbites of the year, and this edition in Omaha has been no exception. On Sunday afternoon, the Louisville Cardinals, a team making their first trip to Omaha since 2019 and seeking their first title, were facing elimination after dropping a game on Friday night against […]

Alabama’s public schools made measurable academic progress during the 2024 school year, with gains in third-grade reading proficiency, graduation rates, and college and career readiness. State education leaders say the upward trends signal that recent investments and reforms are having an impact, though achievement gaps persist in some districts. According to data released by the […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has officially joined the growing list of Alabama leaders stepping up—and cooling down—for mental health awareness as part of the Ice Bucket Challenge launched by Longleaf Recovery & Wellness. The initiative, which began earlier this spring, has already seen figures such as meteorologist James Spann and Longleaf leaders participate in the […]

Sloss Tech 2025 is set to return to downtown Birmingham from June 25–27, expanding to a three-day format for the first time in its history. Organizers are billing this year’s event as the Southeast’s most comprehensive technology and innovation experience, with more than 1,000 attendees expected to join in Birmingham’s historic theatre district. The conference […]

Too many of these people, “on both sides,” pretend that they know what is going on in Minnesota; they are lying. Some of them will undoubtedly be right, but they don’t know. Remember this when they start declaring things they have no idea about in the future . Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer […]

7. Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch stated that a man punched at a “No Kings” rally was not a victim, as he threw liquid at a counter-protester; now the people who planned the event are engaging in a new “50 Days of Shame” national campaign targeting Trump supporters. 6. Alabama’s U.S. House Republicans backed President […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced that his office is expected to cut $2 million in wasteful spending by the end of his current term. Allen noted that the significant drop reflects a commitment made to Alabamians during his first days as secretary. “When I was inaugurated as Alabama’s Secretary of State, I […]

If you watch the news, all you see is chaos in the State of California, and there is a lot of that to be sure. However, God is moving powerfully in the largest state in the Union, and I have witnessed some of these things first hand. Revival is taking place around the globe, and […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a nationwide $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners Monday. “Today is a testament to our steadfast commitment to providing justice and holding the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma accountable,” Marshall said. “Our commitment to the first-in-the-nation litigation strategy has positioned Alabama to bring over three quarters […]

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will soon be operating under new leadership after a recent vote from the agency’s seven-member commission.   According to the department, the group has elected Edward Poolos, a former agency employee for 25 years to the role. Poolos currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner of the Alabama Department of […]

College basketball season feels like it’s a lifetime away, but it won’t be long before the best conference in the nation is hitting the hardwood once again this November. In the last several years, one of the most looked forward to events of the season in terms of SEC basketball is their matchups on the […]

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees today officially named Peter Mohler, PhD, former Interim President of Ohio State University, as the 30th President of the University of Alabama, following the announced retirement of longtime President Dr. Stuart R. Bell, who will step down this July after a decade of leadership. Dr. Bell, who became the […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong recently attended the White House picnic and had a chance to speak directly to President Donald Trump about Space Command’s expected relocation to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. In a clip posted to social media, Trump can be seen telling Strong (R-Huntsville) that the move is imminent and that he ‘is […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is condemning political violence in response to the assassination of Minnesota State Rep. and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman — as well the attempted murders of State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. The suspect has been identified as Vance Luther Boelter, who was taken […]

President Donald Trump’s rescission package, which would codify a portion of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts, passed the U.S. House on Friday with help from every member of Alabama’s Republican House Congressional delegation. President Donald Trump sent members of Congress a request earlier this month to cut $9.4 million in approved spending. The […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight hosts solo for John Longshore, opening the week with a spirited recap of JJ Spaun’s improbable U.S. Open victory, including a 65-foot birdie putt that capped a triumphant run at Oakmont Country Club. McKnight and guest Josh Harris lauded Spaun’s relatable grind, contrasting it with country […]

Tiffany McIntyre has officially entered the race for the Homewood City Council Ward 1 seat releasing her official announcement. “I grew up in West Homewood and I have always loved our great community. Even while living in places all across the country as an Army spouse, I always knew Homewood was where I wanted to […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) hosted the third annual Alabama Prayer Breakfast in the Russell Senate Office Building’s Kennedy Caucus Room on Wednesday morning. Six of Alabama’s nine-member congressional delegation addressed the packed room, including Senators Tuberville and Britt (R-Montgomery), as well as Representatives Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), and Terri […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 63. This seat was previously held by State Rep. Cynthia Almond, who Governor Ivey recently appointed as the president of the Public Service Commission. The governor swore in Almond this morning. House District 63 includes portions of Tuscaloosa […]

As a physician and as a legislator, my duty is to safeguard the well-being of the people I serve—both in the exam room and in the statehouse. That is why, in 2021, I proudly sponsored Alabama’s Compassion Act, which legalized medical cannabis for patients with debilitating conditions. As an anesthesiologist, I have seen firsthand how […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt took the opportunity during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill to advocate for the state of Alabama’s aging waterways, particularly the Demopolis, Holt, and Wilson Locks. All three canal gates, according to the lawmaker, have encountered recent failures. Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke to Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, Jr., the U.S. Army […]

7. President Donald Trump ordered a temporary pause on immigration arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants to avoid disrupting businesses — while ramping up raids in “crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities.” 6. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) expressed openness to supporting a federal spending bill if it includes significant cuts to wasteful spending and aligns […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) responded to reports Saturday that over 100 Christians were killed in a terrorist attack in Nigeria. According to Amnesty International Nigeria, the attack took place Friday morning in the country’s Benue state. “The Nigerian authorities must immediately end the almost daily bloodshed in Benue state and bring the actual perpetrators […]