The Federal Bureau of Investigation is exploring the possibility of relocating its National Academy, a premier law enforcement training program, from its longstanding home in Quantico, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, according to a report from the Alabama Reflector and one from The Washington Post. The idea to move the National Academy is part of a […]

Saraland Mayor Dr. Howard Rubenstein has chosen not to seek re-election this August after 24 years in office as the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Rubenstein, a Chicago native who moved to Pensacola for his residency training in the early 1980s and eventually settled in Saraland, was first elected to the city council in […]

Nicole Wadsworth, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 2026, and an emergency clarification about her academic credentials, is proving to be even more bizarre than it seems. Her campaign initially told news outlets that she held a PhD in economics from the University of Alabama – a claim she has now walked back – […]

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide have landed an elite offensive lineman for next year’s class this week. As first reported by Hayes Fawcett of On3, Alabama secured a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Kayden Samuelu Teteleopesega. BREAKING: Four-Star IOL Kayden Samuelu Teteleopesega Utu-Lilii has Committed to Alabama, he tells me for @on3recruits The […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore and Barry McKnight previewed the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont, highlighting course conditions, Scotty Scheffler’s dominance, and Bryson DeChambeau’s rising fan appeal. They questioned the relevance of the LIV Tour and shared trivia about the Stimpmeter and Oakmont’s unique design. Music nostalgia also crept in, with […]

Regions Bank has announced that its Wealth Management division received two top honors from Global Private Banker’s 2025 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards. Launched in 2009, the Global Private Banking Awards recognize excellence in the private banking industry by evaluating performance across a range of criteria, including business models, customer service, and innovation. A panel […]

U.S. Rep. Moore is showing his support for law and order in the wake of the violent riots that have been occurring in Los Angeles this week.

The facts here are very simple, what is happening in Los Angeles is an insurrection. President Donald Trump should treat this like an insurrection because the Mexican president and the rioters are. If this situation is not resolved soon, it will soon turn into similar riots in other American cities with the help of the […]

The newly appointed Board of Directors for the University Beach Improvement District held its first formal meeting on Monday, marking a procedural milestone in the progression of a controversial multi-million-dollar resort development in Northport. The brief meeting, however, is drawing renewed criticism from residents and community leaders over concerns relating to transparency and public access. […]

After announcing her candidacy for Attorney General in January, Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey has kicked off her campaign with notable early support from individual donors. According to ALPolitics.com, the Republican’s campaign reported 106 contributions within the first 12 days of fundraising, with donations coming from all seven of Alabama’s congressional districts. Supporters include […]

After demanding to be referred to as “Dr.” by news organizations in their coverage of the 2026 Alabama Lieutenant Governor’s race – it turns out that Nicole Wadsworth does not have the PhD she claimed. A campaign spokesperson for Wadsworth, age 41, explicitly described her credentials to Yellowhammer News in a statement last week. “She […]

The Wetumpka City Council has unanimously approved a temporary, one-year moratorium on new business licenses and building permits for a specific group of commercial establishments, citing growing public safety and zoning concerns. The ordinance, passed at the council’s meeting on Monday, applies to new package stores, convenience stores, gas stations, vape shops, mini-warehouses, and self-storage […]

We now know where College GameDay is going to be broadcasting for the first week of the season. RELATED: Lee Corso to retire from College GameDay after one final broadcast in week one of upcoming season The preview show made the announcement this week that they are headed to Columbus, Ohio, for the massive showdown […]

President Donald Trump won an important court battle against California Governor Gavin Newsom who sought to block Trump from using the California National Guard to quell violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles

Alabama death row inmate Gregory Hunt, 65, was executed by nitrogen hypoxia on Tuesday evening for the 1988 capital murder of Karen Lane in Walker County. Hunt was convicted in 1990 of killing Lane, a woman he had been dating for about a month, after breaking into her apartment and fatally beating her. RELATED: Court […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce will lead a delegation to the 2025 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Business Forum, beginning Sunday in St. John, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ed Castile will head the three-day mission, which focuses on expanding trade and investment opportunities across three key sectors: food and beverage, […]

In Alabama, there is one asset that can never be undervalued: our state’s natural beauty. Often referred to as Alabama the Beautiful, many acknowledge that our state offers Southerners something special, but locals know that enjoying Alabama’s beauty is something that can not be replicated. For generations, outdoor activities across Alabama and much of the […]

PCI Federal, the tribally owned federal contracting arm of the Poarch Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of Street Legal Industries, Inc., a respected infrastructure support services provider based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Street Legal has been delivering professional infrastructure support services to federal, state, and local government agencies since 1994. The company is recognized […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Ami Brooks as the new Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. Jan Hume, who has led the agency for two years and has worked there for nearly 14 years, will be leaving to become a Professor of Practice in Public Administration at Auburn […]

Wireless communication systems have advanced through a series of generational upgrades, each bringing significant improvements in speed, capacity, and functionality: 1G (1980s): Marked the beginning of mobile communication with analog voice services. 2G (early 1990s): Introduced digital transmission, improving voice quality and enabling text messaging. 3G (2000s): Provided faster data speeds, supporting mobile internet, video calls, and […]

Katherine Robertson, Chief Counsel to Attorney General Steve Marshall, launched her campaign for Alabama Attorney General in the 2026 GOP primary on Tuesday evening to a packed house at Regions Field in Birmingham. Marshall introduced, endorsed and stood alongside Robertson as she made a long-awaited move official: “She can become Alabama’s first female Attorney General,” […]

SoulGrown Alabama, part of the YHN Media Group, has unveiled AFIELD, presented by Gusto Hunting Preserve, a new podcast that ventures beyond the walls of a traditional studio and into the rich landscapes of Alabama’s outdoors. Hosted by award-winning Southern writer Christiana Roussel, the show spotlights voices who live, create, and conserve across the region’s […]

Business owner and lifelong Homewood resident Chris Lane has announced his candidacy for the Ward 3 seat on the Homewood City Council. Lane, who previously ran for mayor in 2020, said his decision to seek public office again comes after “a lot of thought and conversation” about the direction of the city and the role […]

Becky Holt, a well-known community leader and nonprofit executive, has officially entered the race for Mountain Brook City Council. Holt is running to fill the seat currently held by Council President Virginia Smith, who will not seek re-election. “As a mom, a neighbor, and someone deeply invested in this community, I care about keeping Mountain […]