The Auburn Tigers are taking on the red-hot Coastal Carolina Chanticleers this weekend as the two programs play a three-game set to determine who gets a ticket to the College World Series in Omaha. The Tigers are also making program history by hosting a Super Regional at Plainsman Park for the first time ever. RELATED: […]

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is continuing its ‘Thank a Farmer’ initiative, aiming to promote and showcase the hard work and dedication of farmers across the state. The campaign was officially launched in late January of this year by agency Commissioner Rick Pate. “Through the ‘Thank a Farmer’ initiative, we’re encouraging Alabamians to […]

Alabama’s new Speedy Trial Act is being used for the first time to accelerate legal proceedings in the capital murder case of Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard in 2019. Chief Justice Sarah Stewart of the Alabama Supreme Court appointed retired Macon County Circuit Judge Tom F. […]

Two Alabama-based companies have once again secured spots on the prestigious Fortune 500 list, which ranks the largest U.S. corporations by total revenue. Both companies—Regions Financial Corporation and Vulcan Materials Company—are headquartered in Birmingham, maintaining the city’s presence on one of the nation’s most recognized corporate benchmarks. RELATED: Regions Bank named one of America’s most […]

A criminal investigation is underway following allegations that Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) employees stole and profited from the resale of copper and related property. WBRC reports that an internal investigation by the utility revealed a group of employees who allegedly colluded to bypass internal security procedures and inventory controls. A source told the outlet […]

With more than one-third of the work targeted for Huntsville, Lockheed Martin Space was awarded a more than $1 billion contract modification by the Navy. RELATED: Dale Strong says North Alabama’s expertise is key in Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ national air defense system The contract modification with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,002,700,000 under an existing […]

7. Alabama meteorologist James Spann weakly claims he is on the receiving end of death threats after waffling on the proper name for the Gulf of America; he provides no proof and no law enforcement is involved. 6. Huntsville Hospital officials challenged a Leapfrog Group survey ranking its patient safety poorly, with an “F” grade, […]

Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL, Jared Hudson, is calling out the D.C. establishment for allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports. In a post on X, the Alabama native specifically took issue with transgender competitors taking home female state titles in Democrat run states. “Girls’ sports are under fire. […]

Case Dixon, a 26-year-old physical therapist assistant from McCalla, Alabama, has launched his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Alabama’s 6th Congressional District. He will run as a Republican, challenging incumbent U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer, who has held the seat since 2015. RELATED: Beginning his sixth term, Gary Palmer continues to wield influence […]

A federal lawsuit filed by a trade group representing Alabama convenience stores has led to changes in how the state will enforce its new vape law, according to the Alabama Political Reporter. The lawsuit, brought by the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (PCMA), challenged House Bill 8, which aimed to restrict the sale of […]

At its June 2 meeting, the newly appointed Birmingham Water Works Regional Board voted to rescind the contract of Deputy General Manager and General Counsel Mark Parnell, while taking additional steps to reshape leadership and strengthen oversight. Parnell’s contract, approved by the previous board on May 6, included a $55,000 monthly salary, a $1,000 monthly […]

Space Command HQ can not fill jobs in Colorado because they know it is moving home to Alabama. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

Ever since U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his run for Alabama Governor, there has been speculation about another famous Auburn coach possibly taking Tuberville’s place in D.C. According to a report last month by Semafor, there has been some “chatter” in the Republican Party that Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl might campaign to fill […]

A Brighton City Council member was arrested Monday and charged with tampering with evidence and obstruction of governmental operations in connection with a double homicide investigation from December 2024. Jerome Edward McMullin Jr., 54, was booked into the Jefferson County Jail at 10:04 a.m. on June 2 and released approximately an hour and a half […]

College football season is just a couple of months away, and fans around the South are starting to get excited for the best time of year. As the season rapidly approaches, much of the discussion as of late has revolved around the College Football Playoff and whether or not it will expand further after this […]

Every year around the beginning of June, the list of nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame is released, but this year, two former Alabama and Auburn legends are making their first and second appearances on the ballot. It also just so happens that they both won Heisman trophies as well as national titles […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed publicly addressed the growing controversy surrounding the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) during his monthly press briefing this week, offering clarity on the city’s role in the museum’s governance and pushing back against what he described as misinformation.  The remarks come before the Montgomery City Council is scheduled to […]

A former pool contractor has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after defrauding customers for more than $600,000, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today. Gregory Kirk of Muscle Shoals pleaded guilty in a case involving multiple property crimes, according to a statement from Marshall. Pursuant to a plea agreement with the state, Madison County […]

Alabama is home to an incredible range of state parks that have something to offer adventurers year-round. Our Alabama State Parks Passport series highlights all of the stunning outdoor spaces throughout the state that make for the perfect seasonal getaway. The fifteenth in our series is Chickasaw State Park.   According to Alabama State Parks, “This […]

Huntsville Hospital officials responded to a survey critical of its patient safety practices, calling it an “affront” to dedicated caregivers and first responders. The survey by Leapfrog gave Huntsville Hospital an “F” for patient safety and medical issues. Twice a year, the Leapfrog Group releases grades on nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals nationwide. The overall grade is […]

According to a poll provided to 1819 News, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading the field of potential candidates in the upcoming U.S. Senate election. The state’s top law enforcement officer leads the race in multiple scenarios, including against opponents such as former congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Lt. Governor […]

7. Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell raised $50,000 in 12 days for his 2026 Secretary of State campaign, emphasizing election integrity. 6. An Alabama Waffle House employee alleged he was fired for refusing service to a Trump supporter, igniting a debate over workplace discrimination. 5. Data guru Nate Silver’s suggests young men are increasingly rejecting […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is composed of real estate professionals who are committed to serving the needs of homebuyers and sellers across the state. This commitment goes beyond the transaction—REALTORS® invest in the people and communities they serve by helping clients to be confident and informed in perhaps one of life’s greatest decisions: […]

A small project begun at Auburn in 2019 to quickly return injured Auburn football players to the playing field may soon return injured soldiers to the battlefield. XO Armor, a company pioneering on-site 3D printing for custom-fitting protective orthotics for dozens of professional and college-level sports teams, has been named to the inaugural cohort of the Montgomery TechLab’s (MTL) Defense […]