To celebrate Alabama and Auburn’s upcoming Sweet 16 appearances this week, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers Dancing in March Bobbleheads. The No. 1 seed Auburn faces Michigan on Friday in the Sweet 16, and Alabama will take on BYU on Thursday. The limited edition bobbleheads are being produced […]

Alabama is on the brink of a severe nursing shortage, with nearly 39,000 nurses predicted to leave the profession over the next four years. The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) has raised concerns about the potential crisis and is developing multiple strategies to retain existing nurses and attract new ones to the workforce. According to […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has approved House Bill 234, which would require all public schools in the state to implement a mobile emergency rapid response system by 2030. The bill aims to improve school safety by ensuring that designated staff members are equipped and trained to respond quickly to emergencies through mobile panic button technology. […]

Forget chasing down criminals—on Monday morning, Officer Josh Page of the Gadsden Police Department was hot on the trail of a different kind of suspect: a loose pig. And no, this isn’t code for anything—there was an actual potbellied pig trotting around town. Dispatched to what can only be described as a very rural kind […]

When Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons learned about the Alabama Black Belt Adventures’ Best Sporting Dog Contest, she immediately knew the photo she wanted to submit. The photo – showing Fancy, Ammons’ Boykin spaniel, carrying a pheasant during a pheasant shoot sponsored by the Central Alabama Shooting Dog Association (CASDA) in the heart of Alabama’s […]

Times have changed in college sports over the last several years with the ever-increasing influence of Name, Image, and Likeness and the growing widespread use of the transfer portal. While much of the publicity has been on college football, the basketball court has also changed dramatically in that same time. Now, both the Alabama and […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is throwing his weight behind a bill that would require each local board of education to adopt a policy allowing elective credit to students who are released from the classroom to attend religious instruction during the school day. HB342 was introduced by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) earlier this year. […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released the final report of the state’s Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence, a document that outlines how executive-branch agencies can responsibly and effectively implement AI technologies in state government. The report is the result of nearly a year of work by the GenAI Task Force, which was established in February […]

President Donald Trump laid out his tariff strategy very clearly. 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.

Auburn University’s Applied Research Center in Huntsville recently hosted a roundtable discussion featuring top defense industry leaders and members of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. The goal of the event, according to officials, was to address the serious need to grow production capacity, scale innovation, and secure supply chains within […]

I’m concerned about the messaging from Baldwin County School Superintendent Eddie Tyler and the lessons it may be teaching our children.  Concepts of fairness and sharing are important, taking from those you perceive to be more “wealthy” because you determine you “need” the money more have no place in local education funding discussions here in […]

Formally adopted by the U.S. Army in March of 1911, the Colt 1911 is arguably one of the most storied firearms ever carried by American service personnel. In recent years, thousands of the sought-after pistols were held in surplus storage due to the Biden Administration’s suspension of a federal program that allowed for the sale […]

Alabama’s Gulf Coast is home to three standout beach bars recently honored on Southern Living‘s 2025 list of the South’s Best Beach Bars. These beloved hangouts capture the essence of coastal charm, offering visitors a perfect blend of live entertainment, delicious food, and breezy beachside vibes. Perched right on the Florida–Alabama state line, the iconic […]

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has withdrawn its sponsorship of upcoming public receptions and fireside chats featuring Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) superintendent finalists. The organization cited concerns over a lack of transparency in the selection process by the Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE). The receptions, scheduled for March 24 and 25, were intended […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick it off Alabama women’s heartbreaking double-overtime loss to Maryland in the NCAA Tournament, where Sarah Ashley Barker dropped 40 points, including three clutch free throws to force a second OT. The hosts also dive into Auburn’s under-the-radar NCAA run, expressing confusion over why Vegas […]

A petition started by Alexander City citizens concerned with water quality and administrative mismanagement has surpassed 1,000 signatures. In response, Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird resorted to singling out individual citizens on the city website for daring to start a petition. “This petition is being presented to you as a show of hands of residents […]

Similar to reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes, potentially causing great harm to the state’s environment through the spreading of diseases and invasive species.   According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), it is illegal to import or export agricultural products that do not […]

 Deliveries hit a record high for Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker program in 2024, with more than 500 produced for the Army and global partners, the company announced. Also, this year, Boeing set monthly and 12-month rolling average production records. Seekers enable the most advanced interceptors used by the Patriot air defense system to identify, […]

Sean Ross, a day-one political advisor to and senior member of U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s staff in Washington, was elevated as Chief of Staff with high acclaim from Britt. “I can think of no one more qualified to step into this role than Sean Ross. Since before I even announced my candidacy, Sean has been […]

7. Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl opened his press conference following a decisive 82-70 victory over Creighton by crediting divine favor for the team’s success. Pearl also used the platform to call attention to Edan Alexander, a U.S. citizen held hostage by the terrorist group Hamas. Pearl, who has been outspoken about the war […]

The Alabama Public Library Service Board voted last week to withhold approximately $42,000 in state funding from the Fairhope Public Library, escalating tensions in the state’s growing conflict over library content and youth access to certain materials. The decision stems from the board’s determination that the Fairhope library failed to comply with new administrative rules […]

Governor Kay Ivey has signed a new law tightening the definition of police impersonation in Alabama. Senate Bill 115, known as the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, was signed into law on March 21, as part of the governor’s ongoing Safe Alabama public safety initiative. The new law expands upon existing statutes that already make impersonating […]

In the wake of an EF-1 tornado that struck Calera on March 15, Calera Baptist Church has found a new temporary home and a renewed sense of unity. The storm carved a nearly ten-mile path of destruction through the area, heavily damaging the church’s sanctuary and forcing a pause in regular worship services. Despite the […]

Madison, Alabama, has achieved national recognition by securing the #9 spot in Niche’s 2025 Best Places to Live in America rankings. This annual report evaluates thousands of cities and suburbs across the United States, assessing factors such as public schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment opportunities, and local amenities.​ Located within the Huntsville metropolitan area, […]