It’s that time of year again. Enormous crowds will descend on Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for a host of auto racing events and some other very interesting activities. Friday includes qualifying and practices throughout the day at the track, and the ARCA Racing Series race, the General Tire 200, at 5pm. Then at 7pm, it’s […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a rare 100 to zero vote, the Alabama House of Representatives approved the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget Wednesday night with a few minor changes to the Senate version. The budget authorizes $6.4 billion in education spending for the next fiscal year, which will pay for the hiring of approximately 150 […]

The Alabama House of Representatives is making a special effort today to give Alabama’s military veterans, active troops, National Guardsmen, and reservists the honor, lawful protection, and appreciation they deserve. Today, the House Republican Caucus on Thursday has loaded its agenda with bills that will help those who’ve given their lives to helping us. “Alabama […]

As the field becomes more clear in the special election for U.S. Senate, one of Alabama’s most influential state lawmakers is confirming his interest in the seat. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R- Anniston) said he would make a decision this week. “The first question you have to ask yourself is, ‘Am I the […]

Near the end of President Obama’s term last October, his Federal Communications Commission instituted controversial new policies that tightened some internet privacy laws. These regulations hadn’t yet taken effect, so the Republican-controlled Congress recently struck them down, and President Trump signed this measure into law. Internet service providers (ISPs) often sell data like browsing and […]

In her seventeenth year on the Alabama Supreme Court, Justice Lyn Stuart was recently appointed Chief Justice by Governor Kay Ivey. Chief Justice Stuart was kind enough to visit with Yellowhammer for an exclusive interview to provide our readers some insights on the lady who holds the highest position in the Alabama Supreme Court. Below […]

Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks may soon become the next candidate to enter the race for U.S. Senate. On Tuesday, Rep. Brooks told Yellowhammer News that he is strongly considering a run for the seat formerly occupied by Jeff Sessions. Though undecided, he said that he’s “more than happy to offer my record against any announced […]

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban had a new contract approved by the compensation committee of the University of Alabama’s board of trustees on Tuesday. The new deal is a three-year extension on his current contract that will run through 2024. He received a $4 million signing bonus for agreeing to the contract, which makes […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Yellowhammer readers have spoken. In a poll asking “Should fantasy sports be legal in Alabama?” 93.7 percent of those participating answered “yes,” and only 6.3 percent voted “no.” While the Yellowhammer poll is by no means scientific, it does illustrate the large interest citizens in the state have in the return […]

By Guest Contributor Bing Edwards Yellowhammer asked veteran Birmingham tax attorney Bing Edwards to share what President Trump’s recent tax proposal will mean for you. His insightful response is below. It’s been thirty years since changes this significant have been proposed for the federal tax system. If it passes, you might save some money, and […]

This week in Montgomery, questions emerged regarding the “Strange for Senate” campaign’s compliance with Alabama’s state campaign laws. The issue in question was one of funds that were moved from Luther Strange’s U.S. Senate campaign account to his Alabama Attorney General campaign account. Specifically, transfers between campaigns can’t exceed $1,000 and the two transactions in […]

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says that the days of candidates failing to comply with state campaign reporting laws are over. To prove it, he just released the names of 92 violators that have not yet submitted annual campaign finance reports for 2016. “Our intention in releasing these names to the public is to […]

During Monday’s softball matchup between Alabama and Ole Miss, Tide player Bailey Hemphill hit one over the fence. As she rounded the bases, she began to celebrate. The problem for her was that she never actually touched home plate. Watch it: Gotta touch the plate. (via @sportscenter) A post shared by espn (@espn) on May […]

As several Republicans prepare to compete for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Alabamian Jeff Sessions, rumors of Democrats considering a bid have been quiet. However, with weeks left until candidate qualifying ends, voters are now beginning to learn who might wage a long-shot fight for the office. The Montgomery Advertiser reported on Sunday that […]

The debate has started over whether we will see college football players skip their bowl games over concerns about taking a hit when it comes to a potential NFL payout. The issue has been thrust into the headlines after former LSU’s Leonard Fournette was taken fourth overall in the NFL Draft and Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture is rolling back Obama-era regulations on school lunches that were costly for districts and unpopular with students. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the changes Monday, stating that the federal government will halt sodium reduction requirements for the next three years and allow schools to serve non-whole grain […]

Last week, Yellowhammer reported on the top 20 public high schools in Alabama by Niche.com, which ranked Loveless Academic Magnet Program in Montgomery number one. Now, Niche.com has ranked the top private schools in the state. RELATED: These are the 20 Alabama high schools best preparing students for college in 2017 Niche.com, a site that seeks to […]

As the race for Jeff Sessions’ U.S. Senate seat has begun to heat up, one possible contender just announced that he would not mount a bid for the office. Congressman Robert Aderholt announced on Saturday that he would remain in Congress and forgo forming a campaign. “I want to thank everyone for the calls, emails […]

Alabama made history by becoming the first team to ever have nine selections in the top 80 picks of the draft. The Tide also had the most players taken in the first round of any school with four. The 10 overall draftees were a school record for Alabama. Here are the Crimson Tide players who […]

This weekend, the teams of the National Football League got the chance to add to their rosters through the 2017 draft. College stars from across the country will soon make the transition to the pros, including many from the state of Alabama’s storied programs. Overall, colleges in the Yellowhammer state boasted 17 NFL draftees in […]

One of the nation’s most influential conservative organizations is preparing to groom a new class of emerging conservative leaders. Among those chosen for their exclusive “Emerging Leaders” program in 2017 is State Senator Bill Hightower (R- Mobile). The Emerging Leaders program requires select state legislators from around the nation to engage in year-long training on […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill late last week that will make it significantly harder to remove historical monuments from government property. The so-called Alabama Memorial Preservation Act was approved by a vote of 72-29 after intense opposition from Democrats. Democrats openly called the bill racist, but bill sponsor Rep. […]

On Friday, supporters of the Second Amendment will gather in Atlanta for the first annual Institute for Legislative Action leadership forum, hosted by the National Rifle Association (NRA). Alabama Senator Luther Strange will be among those addressing the crowd at the event. “As a gun owner and sportsman, I am proud to join NRA members […]

Studies have consistently shown that Common Core is hurting student performance in schools, and Alabama voters have long urged the state legislature to do away with the burdensome learning standards. Now, State Rep. Barry Moore (R- Enterprise) has begun taking action to fully repeal Common Core. This week, Rep. Moore introduced House Bill 558, which […]