Republicans controlling the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives means we have a rare opportunity in front of us. For years before we swept to victory in November — and for the first two years of my Senate term — we were stuck. Despite our attempts to pass legislation and actually address […]

America’s mainland has generally been spared the destruction of war that has ravaged so many countries in the last century. Until September 11, offensive attacks on the United States mainland were limited to sabotage efforts executed on behalf of a foreign adversary, but the responsibility for some of these attacks remains speculative at best. One very […]

A new resort development has officially broken ground in coastal Alabama, marking the beginning of construction on the Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach at The Wharf. The $300 million project is expected to significantly expand the tourism footprint along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Located on an 83-acre site across from The Wharf entertainment district and along the […]

Gulf Shores will mark a first in city history this week as commercial air service begins at the newly expanded Gulf Shores International Airport. Allegiant Air’s inaugural flight is scheduled to depart from the airport on May 21, signaling the start of a new transportation chapter for the Alabama Gulf Coast. The airport’s first outbound […]

Screams echoed through the grounds surrounding Helderman Hall and Bevill Hall on Gadsden State Community College’s Wallace Drive Campus recently, but they weren’t real. The chaos was part of a large-scale, planned mass casualty simulation designed to give nursing and paramedic students vital hands-on experience before they enter the workforce. RELATED: Former Gadsden State student, […]

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules in college football have taken center stage over the last couple of years, but the last month or so in particular it seems things have been scaled up a notch. The presence of President Donald Trump in potential action being taken by lawmakers to bring order to a chaotic […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing the fight against allowing “gender-affirming” surgeries for minors. Marshall is leading a 24-state brief supporting Ohio’s law protecting children from experimental treatments. The brief urged the Ohio Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that enjoined enforcement of Ohio’s law based on its conclusion that the law […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has launched an investigation following a multi-agency pursuit and subsequent arrest of a suspect wanted for murder in Georgia. According to the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office, the incident began on May 18 when officers with the Evergreen Police Department attempted to make contact with […]

The Auburn Tigers are entering the third season of the Hugh Freeze era and are hoping to turn things around after the first two under the head coach didn’t meet expectations. Last season was a disaster, and Freeze’s feet were held to the fire coming off a 5-7 season in which his team did not […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has stayed in the spotlight since he announced his retirement after the 2023 season, and fans were desperate to know what he was gonna get up to on a day-to-day basis now that he is no longer coaching. Of course, Saban has stayed busy with endeavors such […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackle a range of sports, starting off with Scotty Scheffler’s PGA Championship win, drawing comparisons to Tim Duncan for his unflashy dominance. Many thought Bryson DeChambeau was going to win it after taking the lead near the end, but never count Scheffler out of the […]

On May 18, 1969, NASA launched Apollo 10, the final test mission that paved the way for the first Moon landing just a month later. As Alabamians remember the 56th anniversary of this historic event, the state’s influence in space exploration continues to grow, rooted deeply in its past and future with NASA. While Apollo […]

On Monday, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell resigned from the bench to launch a campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama Attorney General in the 2026 election. Governor Kay Ivey is expected to announce Mitchell’s replacement later this week. Today is the first day candidates for office in 2026 can begin fundraising for the […]

The issue is not people being tired of black people – people are tired of everyone acting like trash. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

 As one of the premier events on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule, the Regions Tradition continues to draw tens of thousands of fans for a week of world-class golf, local flavor, and community celebration. Held May 14–19, the 2025 tournament attracted over 60,000 attendees from across the country. The event has become a destination for […]

With a focus on sustainable farming practices and cutting-edge agtech solutions, the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator, powered by gener8tor, will support companies that are tackling some of the most pressing challenges in agriculture today. To that end, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will launch the Spring 2025 cohort of the Accelerator with gener8tor, a global venture firm […]

7. Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl used his state of Alabama-issued ID to dismiss media claims of voter fraud and shenanigans. 6. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) advocated for expanding Interstate 65 to four lanes, aligning with President Donald Trump’s infrastructure priorities. 5. Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) proposed eliminating the grocery tax […]

Sydney Gray, a senior at Fairhope High School, has once again claimed national recognition for her musical talent. On May 15, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre and the National Endowment for the Arts announced Gray as the 2025 National Winner of the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students. This marks her second […]

When I was growing up, most products at the store had a tag that said “Made in the U.S.A.” These days, it’s more common to see things that are “Made in China.” That’s because over the past few decades, ineffective leadership has allowed the United States to get ripped off when it comes to trade. […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has officially endorsed Cindy Myrex in the upcoming special election for Alabama House District 12, a seat left vacant following the resignation of Rep. Corey Harbison (R-Good Hope). Myrex, a lifelong Cullman County resident, graduated from Cold Springs High School and earned her real estate license through Wallace State Community College. […]

Five innovative startups are joining the spring 2025 class of founders selected to take part in the Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator (BVIA). Each company will receive a $100,000 investment as part of an intensive 12-week program designed to help them accelerate growth, access capital, and build relationships in Birmingham’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Each of the founders […]

Edward Eaton can’t wait to welcome his new neighbor “with open arms,” he said.   Eaton, vice president of the Druid Hills Neighborhood Association, and other residents got their first look at the $46 million Coca-Cola Amphitheater, which is nearing completion and opens next month, not far from where they live.   “It’s going to be beautiful,” said […]

“There’ll have to be a discussion, and the Secretary of the Air Force will have a discussion with President Trump,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said before the confirmation. “But the last two secretaries of the Air Force have picked Huntsville. Even Joe Biden’s (secretary) picked Huntsville. “So, it’s the obvious thing to do. It’s the right thing […]

Almost one year after surviving a shark attack that resulted in the loss of her left hand and right leg, 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin is thriving—and swinging a golf club with impressive skill. In a video shared by longtime journalist Rick Karle on Facebook, Lulu appeared alongside her sister and golf instructor MK Horton at the […]