Dr. Todd Freeman, superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools, has been named Alabama’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the State Superintendents of Alabama (SSA). The recognition highlights Freeman’s ongoing contributions to public education and leadership within one of the state’s high-performing school districts. Vestavia Hills City Schools congratulated Freeman on social media for being […]

A proposed change to the Alabama Republican Party bylaws is being circulated tonight that would allow John Wahl to remain serving as Chairman of the state party while simultaneously running for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. An email obtained by Yellowhammer News from Chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, Joan Reynolds, requests 50 signatures on […]

Marshall is celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld a statewide ban in Tennessee of gender-affirming care for minors.

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide have pulled off a major recruiting victory on Tuesday afternoon and might have just landed who could be their quarterback of the future a couple years down the line. As first reported by Hayes Fawcett of On3, Alabama has landed the pledge of now former Iowa State Cyclones […]

Pro-family provisions long advocated by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) have been included in the Senate GOP’s sweeping finance package, offering targeted reforms to existing child care tax credits in an effort to ease financial burdens on working parents. Legislative text released Monday outlines key updates to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the […]

Alabama U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and California Governor Gavin Newsom got into it about the crime rate in Alabama because Newsom can't defend his state's response to ICE riots in Los Angeles

The Vanderbilt Commodores have been the basement dwellers not even just of the SEC, but really all of college football for as long as many fans can remember. In the 2024 season though, things finally started to turn in favor of the long suffering Commodores. An early win over Alabama which was the best in […]

A former longshot candidate for the Alabama Public Service Commission, Robert McCollum, compared the College Republican Federation of Alabama (CRFA) and its chairman to Nazi and communist regimes in two separate 1 a.m. posts on X on Monday. In March, McCollum, who most recently challenged Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for her PSC presidency in the 2024 […]

You’re standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at a red light when your phone buzzes. A new text message pops up on the screen. “URGENT: Your driver’s license has been suspended. Click here to resolve immediately.” The text may also indicate you have an unpaid ticket or toll. It includes a case […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry recapped a big Tuesday in sports, starting with the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup win over the Edmonton Oilers, including by Sam Reinhart’s stunning four-goal performance! The show also celebrated the Atlanta Braves’ dramatic 10-inning walk-off victory against the division-leading Mets, narrowing their NL East deficit to 12 […]

Spurred by the “fastest Millennial population growth,” the Huntsville Metro area is ranked No. 4 in the Best Metros for Millennials to Live and Work Ranking for 2025 by CommercialCafe, a real estate and marketing blog. The metro area, which includes Limestone and Madison counties, trails Austin, Texas; San Jose, Calif.; and Raleigh, N.C. According […]

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center invites the community to help celebrate the center’s 65th anniversary during a free public event noon to 5 p.m. CDT on July 19, at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama. Marshall, along with its partners and collaborators, will fill the amphitheater with space exhibits, music, food vendors, and hands-on activities for all […]

During its latest meeting, the Chelsea City Council approved the largest incentive package in the city’s history to support the development of Chelsea Plaza. The major retail project will span 14 acres and include 16 retail and commercial units. According to ABC 33/40, the incentive agreement allows the developer to collect three cents of the […]

From deep-space exploration to next-gen aviation systems, Alabama is a national leader in the aerospace and defense sectors. But behind the rockets, aircraft, and advanced weapons systems is a powerful network of research universities that provide the fuel for this innovation engine. Across the state, Alabama’s public universities are advancing game-changing research, training mission-critical talent, […]

Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) announced that they fully support President Donald Trump’s call for Iran’s unconditional surrender amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

A Decatur man and a Venezuelan national were in federal court in Texas on Monday facing charges of violating U.S. sanctions related to Venezuela, illegally smuggling goods from the United States, and money laundering, according to the U.S. Justice Department. According to the complaint, Thomas Michael Fortinberry, 51, of Decatur, and Juan Carlos Cairo-Padron, 56, […]

Grayson Murray has been appointed to serve as the Franklin County Commissioner for District 1, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. The appointment follows the death of his father, Commissioner Michael Murray, who held the seat until his passing in May 2025. At just 20 years old, Grayson Murray steps into the role with a […]

This July, hundreds of newly matched medical residents are expected to begin their postgraduate training in hospitals and clinics across Alabama. It’s a time-honored transition that sustains the future of healthcare in our state—particularly in underserved and rural areas. But this year, a crisis threatens to halt that process entirely, with devastating consequences for communities […]

Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) Veterans Specialist Rosario Thomas has been named Military Friendly’s Alabama Veteran of the Year and is now in the running for the national title. The announcement was made on June 13, following the close of primary voting on Memorial Day, which determined state-level winners. According to the Military Friendly® […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced significant changes affecting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants, introducing new rules for medical certification submission and a modernized skills test set to launch this summer. Beginning June 23,  ALEA will require all DOT medical certifications to be submitted electronically by authorized medical providers. This change […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl sent an email to ALGOP State Executive Committee (SEC) members on Tuesday afternoon with the strongest public indication yet that he is preparing to announce a campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. Addressed to fellow SEC members, Wahl says he is grateful and proud of their work, […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman discussed the election issue recently on FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

Trump is now calling for "unconditional surrender" from Iran and has made it clear that the country cannot be allowed to have nukes.

As part of a continued drive to ensure military readiness, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced legislation that would remove any DEI-related requirements at the Department of Defense. According to the lawmaker, the Restoring Lethality Act will remove ‘distractions’ from the armed forces, often caused by DEI policies. For Tuberville, the bill builds on a […]