With the expected increase in the cost of purchasing new cars and the potential rise in the value of used cars, protecting your car’s exterior appearance is more important than ever. One common threat to your vehicle’s beauty and efficiency may be sitting right outside your window: pollen. In Alabama and many other parts of […]

As part of Autism Awareness Month, the Helena Police Department is taking proactive steps to better serve and support individuals with autism in the community. The department recently announced the implementation of the Blue Envelope Program, a thoughtful initiative aimed at facilitating safe and respectful interactions between first responders and autistic drivers. Autism, or Autism […]

AlaTrade Foods, an employee-owned poultry processing company based in Alabama, has announced the layoff of 165 employees at its Phenix City facility. The layoff process began on March 2, according to a notice filed with the Alabama Department of Commerce, and was reported on March 28. According to AL.com, AlaTrade Foods, founded in 2000, is […]

The Auburn Tigers are in the midst of the most successful basketball season in the history of the school, advancing to just their second-ever Final Four after winning the SEC regular season title during the best year for the conference in its own history. When Auburn takes on the Florida Gators on Saturday evening in […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is defending President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which he believes will help the American economy in the long run. Trump is expected to announced his new tariff program Wednesday and is calling it “Liberation Day.” “This is the beginning of Liberation Day in America,” Trump said. “We’re going to charge […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB376 on Tuesday, a measure that would double the minimum lifespan of motor vehicle license plate designs from five to 10 years.  Sponsored by State Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster), HB376 seeks to amend Sections 32-6-62 and 32-6-64 of the Alabama Code to extend the required redesign period for license […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts John and Barry start off with a frustrated discussion about the Atlanta Braves’ 0–5 start to the MLB season, capped by an 80-game suspension for new left fielder Jurickson Profar. The hosts, clearly rattled, mock win probability stats, lament the team’s lack of offense, and even […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on the Trump administration to close a loophole in the law that is used by drug traffickers to flood deadly fentanyl into the U.S. Marshall joined a coalition of 25 state attorneys general asking U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem and Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs […]

The Alabama House General Fund Budget Committee gave favorable reports Tuesday to a series of budget bills, including HB186, the state’s General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026.  HB186 is the main spending bill for non-education state services, covering a broad range of agencies from the Department of Corrections and Medicaid to mental health and […]

With the goal of preparing students for an increasingly tech-oriented future, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering has partnered with the State Department of Education to develop a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence course curriculum designed for public schools across Alabama. Upon the new curriculum being implemented, schools will be provided with AI-related resources, professional […]

Former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette will now face trial for murder after a Morgan County judge ruled he did not act in self-defense when shooting Stephen Perkins in September of 2023. Related: Former Decatur police officer pleads not guilty, waives arraignment Judge Charles Elliot delivered the decision on Monday, stating that Marquette failed to […]

No one knows who will benefit from Trump’s auto tariffs. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

During a historic year for basketball in the state of Alabama, with successful seasons from a host of college teams, there’s also a new, lesser-known program on the rise. For the first time ever, the Shelton State women’s basketball team is playing for a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship. The team belongs […]

A proposed change to truck weight regulations is expected to be voted on by members of the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. According to the state’s logging industry, the proposal will solve a longstanding inefficiency for the drivers and businesses hauling the loads, as well as ultimately, the consumer. SB110 by State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is speaking out on a gambling bill that is being “shopped around” the state Legislature. “There’s one being shopped that has been assembled and put together and the senators are reading it, looking at it,” said Orr (R-Decatur). “It won’t start in the House this year. If it starts, it’s going […]

A federal judge has ruled that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cannot prosecute individuals or organizations aiding women leaving the state to obtain abortions. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson, came after an abortion fund and healthcare providers filed a lawsuit challenging statements and a brief filed by Marshall in 2023. […]

It’s no secret that Alabama ranks among the worst states in the nation for chronic illness, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These aren’t just statistics—they’re real struggles for working families, seniors, and small-town communities. Given that reality, one would think that access to affordable, life-saving medications would be a top priority for our state. […]

The runoff election for the Tuscaloosa City Council District 1 seat has taken a dramatic turn in recent days. Security footage obtained byTuscaloosa Patch shows current District 1 Councilor Matthew Wilson kicking over a campaign sign belonging to his opponent, Joe Eatmon. The video, taken just before 4 p.m. on the Saturday before the election, […]

In the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, Alabama lawmakers are considering a proposal to make permanent the state income tax exemption for overtime pay. The exemption, originally set to expire on June 30, 2025, was first introduced in 2023 as a temporary measure to provide relief to hourly workers. The original legislation was […]

7. Some residents are asking if recycling is even happening when they separate their garbage and aldotcom is tracking RePower South’s promise to sort and recycle waste from Birmingham suburbs at its Montgomery facility. However,  the experiment showed that items from Homewood and Vestavia Hills consistently landed at Big Sky Environmental landfill, not Montgomery, even […]

DCH Health System has announced the appointment of former Alabama Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington to its Board of Directors. Washington, known for his extensive leadership experience in both corporate and public sectors, is expected to play a key role in advancing DCH’s mission. Currently, Washington holds the position of Corporate Director of External Affairs […]

On April 12, runners, walkers, and supporters will gather at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama to take part in the annual Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K, presented by McDonald’s. This worthwhile fundraising event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. at 1700 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, and will feature a fun-filled morning of […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is again sponsoring its Big Gobbler Photo Contest. Hunters can submit their best turkey hunting photos for a chance to win a prize package. The 13th annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest is designed to further educate the public on the abundance of natural resources found in Alabama’s 23-county […]

Tropic Falls at OWA Parks & Resorts has once again been nominated for Best Indoor Waterpark in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The popular water park is among 20 facilities nationwide that have been selected by a panel of experts as contenders for the prestigious title. The competition now moves into the voting […]