Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the social media app TikTok doesn’t have nearly enough protections for the children that use it. Marshall announced Tuesday that the State has filed a lawsuit against social media company TikTok Inc., and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., for exploiting children, addicting them to harmful content, and lying about […]

The death of Steve Perkins was tragic but he is not a martyr. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey set special election dates for Alabama House District 12, previously held by former State Rep. Corey Harbison, who resigned earlier this month. HD12 covers portions of Cullman County, including the city of Good Hope, Dodge City, parts of the city of Cullman, and surrounding rural communities. The special primary election […]

The annual spring race at Talladega Superspeedway delivered another thrilling finish over the weekend, as Austin Cindric edged out the field to win the Jack Link’s 500. But as is often the case at Talladega, the biggest stories weren’t confined to the track. This year, several Alabama Crimson Tide football stars made the short trip […]

A bill that would overhaul the governance structure of the Birmingham Water Works Board cleared a key House committee Tuesday and now awaits a final vote in the Alabama House of Representatives. SB330, sponsored by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook), would dramatically reshape the Water Works Board, reducing the City of Birmingham’s control and […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl called on State House Representatives to pass a bill that would require schools teach the “success sequence” in the Yellowhammer State. According to the bill, the curriculum is a “three-pronged framework for youths and young adults based on research from diverse institutions,” which says that “individuals who complete at […]

Monday night’s Madison City Council meeting saw more than 20 residents speak up after it was disclosed last week that Madison Utilities would discontinue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. A clear majority, nearly two-to-one, spoke against the utility’s move, citing overall public health. Others applauded the discontinued use of what they consider to […]

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at making America’s roadways safer and more secure. The order, released on Monday, will now require the nation’s truck drivers to pass English literacy tests prior to earning their commercial driver’s license. The White House believes the order is necessary to mitigate the rise in traffic-related […]

 A historic cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement is taking a major step toward the future with the launch of a new Education and Visitors Center adjacent to Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church. The 13,000-square-foot facility, now under construction in the city’s Civil Rights District, will serve as a dynamic space for education, reflection, and […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, examined the growing instability in college sports due to the transfer portal and NIL dynamics. They criticized players entering the portal without a plan, noting that over half never find a new team, and compared it to quitting a job without another lined up. Auburn’s […]

7. Russia announced a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to mark World War II “Victory Day.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian leadership questions the motives and the entire peace process, which President Donald Trump seems to be tiring of as he accurately notes that Crimea is going to be Russia’s. 6. For some reason, perennial loser (oh, that is […]

As a prelude to this year’s Yellowhammer News Power & Influence Top 50 list, launching next month in its thirteenth annual installment, we are proud to continue a tradition that asks an important question in the political landscape of Alabama: Who’s Next? Year after year, Power & Influence offers the most candid insight into the […]

Baldwin County, Alabama, is welcoming a surge of exciting changes, from new business ventures to real estate expansions. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments shaping the coastal region. Big Beach Brewing welcomes new owners Big Beach Brewing, a beloved Gulf Shores landmark since 2016, has officially changed hands. Gulf Coast Media reported […]

A compound that showed early promise in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in fruit flies has also shown neuroprotective effects in mice, according to researchers at the University of Alabama. The research, a collaborative project with scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University, could lead to preventative therapies or treatments for Parkinson’s in humans. Lukasz Ciesla, Ph.D., associate […]

The Auburn Tigers have not found a ton of success on the field in recent years — at least not nearly as much as their fans would like — but they have still done a solid job of sending players to the next level. With the coming and going of the 2025 NFL Draft this […]

Alabama’s Republican delegation in Washington, D.C. believes President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been a success — especially when it comes to securing the southern border. According to the White House, illegal border crossings are down 95%, and illegal immigrant “gotaways” are down 99%. https://t.co/p8wFxY4bdV — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 28, […]

The NFL Draft has come and went. And while there were not a ton of Alabama players selected — at least relative to past drafts — there were seven former Crimson Tide stars who found there way onto boards and were selected throughout the weekend. Things got started on Thursday night with two first round […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to visit the White House and President Donald Trump on Monday, however at least one major player is not going to be there. Former Alabama star quarterback Jalen Hurts is not going to be attending the visit due to a scheduling conflict according to Yamiche Alcindor of NBC News. https://x.com/Yamiche/status/1916900682805772789 […]

CNN’s Jake Tapper and everyone else in the media covered for President Joe Biden are now pretending they exposed him. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

Inspired by the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014, a social media trend is sweeping the internet—this time with a mission to raise awareness for mental health care access. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness is embracing the challenge not just for the laughs, but to highlight a serious cause: expanding support and visibility for mental […]

As President Donald Trump takes swift action to restore American energy dominance, Alabama lawmakers are charging ahead with a legislative package designed to strengthen the state’s energy future and economic competitiveness. Last week, the Alabama Senate passed the ‘Powering Growth’ package, a three-bill initiative aimed at modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, cutting bureaucratic red tape, […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation has announced that veteran fundraiser J. Scott Huffman, CFRE, will serve as its inaugural President and CEO. Huffman will officially begin the role on May 15, leading the Foundation’s efforts to support Alabama’s newest state specialty high school, scheduled to open in fall 2026. Huffman, a resident of […]

Earlier this month, the Alabama Senate took important steps to solidify a pro-parent approach to protecting our children in the digital sphere. The App Store Accountability Act or Senate Bill 187, sponsored by Senator Clyde Chambliss and Representative Chris Sells, would require app stores be held accountable and require parental consent before children can download apps. […]

A new study led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will help researchers better understand the role genetics and lifestyle play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Huntsville-based institute is conducting the pilot study in partnership with Phenome Health and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in the hopes of […]