The Alabama Crimson Tide’s season has come to an end after a third consecutive Sweet Sixteen appearance and back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight, ultimately falling shy of a return trip to the Final Four. While it’s a disappointing way for the season to end, it’s easy to forget how far Head Coach Nate Oats […]

President Donald Trump has removed Joe Ritch, a well-known Huntsville lawyer, from his position on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors. The dismissal took place on April 1 at the president’s direction. Ritch, who was appointed to the board by President Joe Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate later that year, […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is pushing Congress to pass legislation that will facilitate the completion of the wall at the southern border while also minimizing the cost of the project for American taxpayers. The WALL Act, reintroduced and sponsored by the Alabama lawmaker, would appropriate $25 billion to finish building the wall without raising […]

The Auburn men’s basketball team is just days away from the biggest game in the history of the program. The Tigers are set to take on the Florida Gators in the Final Four for the right to advance to their first-ever national title game. Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl has taken the program from being […]

7. Delta-8 is a synthetic narcotic and some people really want it to be more available and its status legalized. State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) proposed legislation regulating “psychoactive cannabinoids,” such as Delta-8, by restricting sales to those over 21, banning inhalable products like vapes and buds, and enforcing labeling, testing, and a five-milligram THC […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is defending the Trump Administration’s decision to deport illegal immigrant gang members to El Salvador. The state’s top law enforcement official recently joined attorneys general from 26 other states in a brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the recent actions targeting the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The […]

Surrounded by working parents, teachers, and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 on Wednesday. The action fulfills a key promise made in her State of the State address and marks another win for Alabama families. “In Alabama, we are committed […]

In late October 2018, Jacob Wall and his father, Steven, loaded their 1995 Nitro onto a trailer and set off on a 38-hour road trip. The younger Wall had qualified for the Toyota Series Championship on Lake Guntersville that year, which necessitated quite the commute from their Southern Oregon home. They didn’t just make the journey so […]

The Mountain Brook City Council held a special session on Tuesday morning to appoint Thomas Boulware as the new Chief of Police. Chief Boulware has been a member of the Mountain Brook Police Department for over two decades. For the past three years, he has been the commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. He is […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors has appointed Don Moul as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s largest public power utility, effective April 9. Moul succeeds Jeff Lyash, who announced his retirement in January. TVA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer since June 2021, Moul brings more than […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is calling for the use of AI and drones to deal with the drug problem at the southern border. During a Tuesday House Homeland Security Committee hearing about using unmanned aircraft systems for DHS, Strong discussed the use of drones and AI to target drug cartels who bring fentanyl over […]

The Alabama Republican Party is welcoming Donald Trump Jr. to Birmingham on Thursday evening for the organization’s much-anticipated Trump Victory Dinner. The president’s son will be delivering the headlining remarks at the event. “This dinner is bigger than politics—it’s about celebrating our conservative victories and showing unwavering support for President Trump as he fights to […]

Legislation that would be transformative for the Alabama Farmers Federation made its debut before state lawmakers on Wednesday during a public hearing about a proposal to enable the farm organization to offer its members and their families a form of health coverage, known as a farm bureau health plan.  Similar plans are already operating in […]

Say no to a 3rd terms, Trump or Obama. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

The recent arrest of a University of Alabama doctoral student by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has made headlines throughout the state, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stating the individual “posed significant national security concerns.” On a call with reporters Wednesday morning, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville explained that while much of the information […]

On Wednesday, the Poarch Creek Indians and the McGregor family announced that the sale of the historic Birmingham Racecourse property was finalized, and the Tribe’s gaming and hotel business, Wind Creek Hospitality, is the official new owner.  Tribal officials, the McGregors, and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said the location is set to be transformed into […]

Alabama has a diverse and expanding trail system. From greenways and natural surface trails to gravel and paved roads, Alabama trails cater to hikers, cyclists, equestrians, and outdoor enthusiasts. Now more than ever, it is imperative to establish a comprehensive and interconnected trail network that supports communities, stimulates local economies, and enhances overall quality of […]

This morning WBRC’s Good Day Alabama, Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch announced that he will not be seeking re-election for another term.  A native and lifelong resident of Mountain Brook, Welch first took office in 2016. He wrote an official letter to city residents about his decision to pass the torch: “Over the last few months, a lot […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry open the show reacting to the lack of national and local sports coverage as teams head to San Antonio for the Final Four. They poke fun at media outlets focusing more on all-time football rankings than on Auburn’s historic run, and celebrate the Tigers’ second […]

Growing up in a small town is a way of life for many Alabamians. I had the privilege of being raised in a rural community. I attended a small high school, I knew all the students in the grades above and below me. Going to a small school allowed me to participate in almost every […]

As activist federal judges continue to block the Trump Administration’s America First agenda, Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are searching for a way around the ongoing judicial overreach. On Tuesday, a group of elected officials, including U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, filed legislation limiting federal court orders to parties directly before the court. […]

America received some great news last year when the federal government reported that youth tobacco usage was at historic lows. Keeping young people away from tobacco has long been a government priority, but when it comes to cigarettes the focus should now be on helping adult smokers to quit.  More than 28 million adult Americans continue […]

7. Here we go again, another Jeffrey Goldberg piece in The Atlantic being questioned because he painted Abrego Garcia as a law-abiding family man swept up in President Donald Trump’s evil deportation raids. Goldberg ignores that ICE arrested Garcia on March 12, based on a 2019 immigration judge’s ruling identifying him as an active MS-13 member, […]

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation selected four University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2025-2026. UA led all Southeastern Conference universities with the most students selected for awards and was the only SEC university to have all four of its nominees selected this year. The latest selections bring UA’s number of Goldwater […]