Following the resignation of State Rep. Debbie Wood from the Alabama House, who recently announced she will be relocating out of the district with her husband as he accepts a new job in Florida, one lifelong local has announced her candidacy to fill the soon-to-be vacancy. Kristin Nelson, Chair of the Chambers County Republican Party, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong advocated for Alabama’s interests in recent hearings on Capitol Hill with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The pair of lawmakers spoke with the Trump Administration official on a range of topics important to the Yellowhammer State and its residents, including Birmingham’s role in developing biotechnology, […]

The Auburn Tigers are entering Year Three of the Hugh Freeze era — and the pressure to win has never been higher. After back-to-back losing seasons and missing out on bowl eligibility last year, Freeze knows a major turnaround is needed. Otherwise, his job could be on the line. On paper, there’s no reason Auburn […]

A controversial development proposal in Homewood has come to a close. Samford University and its partners, Landmark Development and Johnson Controls, announced Thursday they are withdrawing all rezoning applications and development plans for the proposed Creekside West and East projects. The Creekside proposal, a mixed-use development intended to sit on university-owned land along Lakeshore Drive, […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey appointed State Rep. Cynthia Lee Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) to serve as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, filling the vacancy left by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who stepped down in May to join the Trump administration. Cavanaugh now serves as Alabama’s State Director for Rural Development in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is composed of real estate professionals who are committed to serving the needs of homebuyers and sellers across the state. This commitment goes beyond the transaction—REALTORS® invest in the people and communities they serve by helping clients to be confident and informed in perhaps one of life’s greatest decisions: […]

7. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a 90-minute phone call focusing on trade disputes in which they agreed to mutual visits to resolve tensions.  6. USA Today faced White House and conservative backlash for sympathetic coverage of Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Soliman’s family, who is accused of an antisemitic attack, which is something […]

The Etowah County Commission was awarded a second SEEDS grant to support critical water and sewer infrastructure at the NEAR Megasite, marking another significant investment from the State of Alabama toward the county’s economic development efforts. This new funding, provided by the Alabama State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) through the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic […]

A new law mandating the collection of biometric data from undocumented immigrants in Alabama has officially taken effect, prompting praise from state leaders and pushback from civil liberties advocates. Senate Bill 63, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey, requires local law enforcement agencies to collect fingerprints and DNA samples from undocumented immigrants in their […]

This legislation would bar states and local governments from taking away consumer choice and work toward making American more energy dominant.

Sloss Tech, the Southeast’s premier technology conference, is expanding its Next in Tech initiative to provide more students and early-career professionals with free admission and access to professional development resources during this year’s event. RELATED: Zack Kass announced as keynote speaker for Sloss Tech 2025 in Birmingham Now in its third year, the Next in […]

U.S. Reps. Barry Moore and Dale Strong believe it's time for Congress to start codifying some of the DOGE cuts.

Former Congressman Mo Brooks is leaving the door open for another possible Senate run in the 2026 election. Since U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his candidacy for Governor a little over a week ago, there has been speculation regarding a possible Brooks bid for the soon-to-be-open seat. In his last attempt to become a […]

 After a terrible shooting at a children’s dance recital, State Representative Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) has decided she needs to undo Alabama’s constitutional carry law. Trust me, the people shooting up a dance recital are not going to be deterred by a law. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk […]

The current day and age of college football has turned into a much more over the table, straightforward strategy in terms of how talent is acquired and players are recruited. While the days of McDonald’s bags full of cash and secret car dealership agreements may be gone in favor of the NIL era, there are […]

Huntsville’s momentum is undeniable. And, as Huntsville continues to attract cutting-edge businesses, world-class talent, and federal attention, a strong and reliable digital infrastructure is more critical than ever. Fast, dependable connectivity empowers local businesses to grow and scale, supports technological advancements and innovation, and helps attract and retain more world-class companies and jobs in Alabama, […]

Oct. 7, 2023, didn’t happen in a vacuum. The effects of the deadliest terrorist attack in Israel’s history reverberated across the globe, and this evil found its way into the dark corners of our homeland. The Jewish people have been persecuted for centuries, but many Jewish Americans are experiencing violence today that they’ve never witnessed […]

The Brighton City Council voted Wednesday night to retain Police Chief Larry Woods, halting an attempt to remove him from his post amid widening allegations of corruption involving multiple council members. According to CBS42, Woods has alleged that members of the city council targeted him in retaliation for investigating misconduct, including accusations against Councilman Jerome […]

Days after announcing his run for Governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to deal with allegations that he does not meet the residency requirements necessary to hold the office. In a short Wednesday interview on 95.3’s The Steve & DC Morning Show, Tuberville (R-Auburn) told the hosts he isn’t worried about the liberal speculation […]

Top legislative officials gathered in Tuscaloosa this week to discuss recent state policy developments and their impact on the region during the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s annual State of the State luncheon. Held on Wednesday at the Tuscaloosa River Market, the event featured a panel conversation with Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel […]

Ken McFeeters, a seasoned insurance professional and former congressional candidate, has officially declared his intention to run for governor of Alabama in the 2026 election. Positioning himself as a political outsider, McFeeters aims to challenge the entrenched establishment and advocate for the interests of everyday Alabamians. RELATED: Tuberville officially running for Governor of Alabama in […]

Alabama Republican Young Boozer announced Wednesday that he is once again running for the position of state treasurer. The new bid marks Boozer’s fourth campaign for the office. An experienced banker by trade, Boozer was first elected to the position in 2010 and then again in 2014. Due to state law, he could not run […]

Elon Musk, a former ally of President Donald Trump, continues to call for U.S. Senators to kill Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" but Alabama's U.S. senators may be showing a split on the bill with Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn)

Huntsville sweet home. Not only did Titomic open a facility in Huntsville, but the company also decided to make the Rocket City its global headquarters.   A manufacturer of advanced metal additive manufacturing systems, Titomic cited the proximity to its U.S. customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. RELATED: Manufacturing Institute op-ed: Alabama’s workforce […]