“Veritas” That Latin word meaning “Truth” has been the motto of Harvard University since 1643, so here are some hard truths about our nation’s most famous institution of higher learning. Harvard has a history of condoning antisemitism. Harvard seeks to silence speech with which it does not agree. Harvard is openly hostile to conservative ideas, […]

In a move to bring rules up to date and protect the public from deceptive ads, the Supreme Court of Alabama adopted new ethical rules addressing lawyer advertising. “Our new rules accomplish two important things,” said Chief Justice Sarah Stewart. “First, they bring our rules up to date in terms of social and technological changes. Second, they substantially improve the public’s protection from […]

At the same moment George Wallace was shot and paralyzed during an assassination attempt on this date in 1972, California Gov. Ronald Reagan was on the West Coast addressing a luncheon event. After an aide handed him a bulletin, Reagan interrupted his remarks to announce the news of the shooting to the audience attending his speech. […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore says he’s fighting to ensure the U.S. military is well-prepared and trained for any future global conflicts. In doing so, the Congressman from Enterprise believes it will be necessary to codify President Trump’s recent executive order banning transgender individuals from military service. https://x.com/RepBarryMoore/status/1922685404261576706 On Wednesday, Moore and several Republican colleagues in […]

The Alabama House of Representatives concludes its 2025 legislative session today with the annual and much-anticipated presentation of the Shroud Award, given to the “deadest bill of the session.”  The tongue-in-cheek honor, created in 1979 by former House member Earl Mitchell, is presented to the sponsor of the bill deemed to have the least chance […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt discussed the need to improve public health systems and the overall well-being of Americans with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at a committee hearing on Wednesday. The Congressman noted that a massive amount of funding is poured into health care nationally. “Despite […]

A national Cygnal poll shows more voters trust Republicans than Democrats in Congress despite negative news coverage surrounding the GOP and President Donald Trump. Both Trump and House Republicans outpace Democrats on the economy (R+2), cost of living (R+2), illegal immigration (R+25), crime and public safety (R+13), cutting waste/spending (R+18), and foreign affairs (R+2). Married […]

7. Despite a bipartisan coalition of potheads, business owners, and the Alabama Policy Institute, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill legalizing and regulating the sale of some THC-products. 6. The City of Madison has admitted that the conversation surrounding fluoride on the national level with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]

The Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) has announced the 2025 recipients of its Waterway Enhancement Program, awarding a total of $25,000 to seven community-based projects aimed at improving waterway access, recreation, and safety throughout the state. The Waterway Enhancement Program supports grassroots initiatives that promote accessibility and creative solutions to enhance Alabama’s freshwater recreation opportunities. […]

Yellowhammer News proudly presents the 2025 edition of the Power & Influence Top 50 list – the most candid and comprehensive annual index of who is moving the needle in Montgomery. This year marks the thirteenth installment – and the stakes have never been higher. With a monumental 2026 election cycle already taking shape, the […]

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed HB445 into law, enacting sweeping new regulations on consumable hemp products in Alabama. The new law targets products containing hemp-derived THC compounds like delta-8 and delta-10, banning smokable forms and implementing strict rules on testing, packaging, licensing and age restrictions. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the new law will require […]

Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban addressed growing speculation Wednesday about his possible involvement in a new college sports commission reportedly being formed by President Donald Trump to address issues surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. Saban, speaking at the Regions Tradition pro-am golf tournament, confirmed he had heard about the effort but […]

The 2026 primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 after a bill passed by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature was officially signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. Prior to the enactment of HB258, the election was set for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Now, the election will officially be held the […]

As the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ continues to make its way through Congress, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes one of the most important priorities needs to be extending President Trump’s tax cuts. The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released their plan this week, which includes extending those cuts, while also adding tax cuts on […]

General contractor Brasfield & Gorrie this week celebrated the addition of a three-story, 28,500-square-foot expansion that sits adjacent to its existing headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. The $18.9 million investment in its campus and hometown has already supported the creation of 64 new jobs in the city. The growth project was announced in January 2024. “I’m energized by the company’s […]

On Wednesday Governor Kay Ivey signed a multi-bill package known as “Powering Growth” into law — a sweeping energy infrastructure package intended to secure Alabama’s future energy dominance, accelerate economic development, and address long-term supply chain challenges across the state. The legislation, backed by state leaders and business advocates, creates the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) criticized lawmakers in Montgomery this week for failing to extend the tax cut on overtime pay in the 2025 session. Lawmakers decided instead to the state’s share of the so-called grocery tax from 3% to 2%, which goes into effect September 1, 2025. API released a piece on their website […]

American lawmakers should create ways to punish illegal immigrant murderer who kill in the U.S. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

Today is the last day in the 2025 regular legislative session, and the Alabama House of Representatives has taken an unusual approach: no special order calendar and, at least for now, no major bills on the floor. The House gaveled in at 1 p.m. Wednesday but recessed less than two hours later at the call […]

The Republicans in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee are including one of President Donald Trump’s major priorities in their budget and tax bill released on Monday; no taxes on overtime pay. The 389 page “One Big, Beautiful Bill” includes the tax cut, with provisions saying the deductions would expire at the end of […]

This week is one of the best in Birmingham of the entire year with the Regions Tradition coming to Greystone Golf and Country Club, but before the Champions Tour players tee it up, the morning before brings the annual celebrity pro-am. Looking at the pairings is always entertaining, but one of the more notable groups […]

As National Safe Boating Week approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is launching a statewide campaign to promote safe practices on the water ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend. The campaign aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities by focusing on education, enforcement, and community engagement across Alabama’s waterways. Recreational boating continues to […]

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The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) celebrated a historic milestone during National Travel & Tourism Week, announcing that tourism in Jefferson County generated a record-breaking $2.57 billion in economic impact in 2024. The announcement was made during the GBCVB’s annual luncheon, where leadership highlighted the growing strength of Birmingham’s tourism sector. According to […]