When U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked about his position on the lottery, he gave what could possibly be the best answer I have heard on it: Sure, do it, BUT know we need real growth in this state, not gimmicks. Tuberville seems as if he is fine with the legislature putting on the ballot, […]

UAB Health System has announced its acquisition of Southview Medical Group, a multi-specialty medical practice serving patients across central Alabama. The acquisition was finalized January 1, 2026. The partnership aims to strengthen access to high-quality care in Birmingham and surrounding communities as demand for both primary and specialty services continues to grow. As part of […]

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have been one of the better non-power four programs in college football over the years, and in addition to their play on the field, they’ve stepped up their social media game as well. Following a narrow win over Troy at the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, the Gamecocks became the […]

7. U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) warned Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could face arrest over massive welfare fraud scandals involving billions in misused funds, calling him incompetent and urging his resignation for allowing all the fraud linked to Somali community programs. 6. State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) has filed a bill mandating prosecutors in […]

A leading Alabama-based behavioral health provider offering treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions has cleared one of Alabama health care’s biggest regulatory hurdles, winning Certificate of Need (CON) approval to develop and operate Longleaf Lodge, a new 60-bed residential substance use treatment center in Shelby County. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness’ approval from […]

President Donald Trump has announced plans to expand the U.S. military, particularly the Navy, and the Gulf Coast, as well as Alabama itself, is expected to play a major role in building new ships. The Trump administration has pitched a “Golden Fleet” to protect U.S. interests in a changing world. Part of that fleet, according […]

Milo’s Tea Company has permanently closed its Homewood manufacturing facility, ending operations at the site effective January 5 as the company shifts production and investment to other locations. The Birmingham-based beverage company confirmed that production at the Homewood plant has ceased and that more than half of the affected employees were relocated to Milo’s Bessemer […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has not changed his mind on possibly sending the National Guard to clean up crime in Montgomery if he’s elected as the next Governor of Alabama. “A lot of that goes on in our state of Alabama, and if it takes the National Guard, you betcha,” Tuberville said last September. […]

With 0.6 seconds left, Auburn hit a miraculous shot to seemingly beat Texas A&M — but after a review, the game was reversed, and the Tigers fell 90-88. Things started getting strange with 13 minutes to go in the Texas A&M at Auburn men’s basketball game. After a back-and-forth first half, Auburn had built up […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is going to have a new quarterback next season. According to various reports on Wednesday morning, Ty Simpson is headed to the NFL Draft after a roller coaster of a 2025 season. https://x.com/On3sports/status/2008929150669656304 Regardless of the way things went down the stretch of the season, Simpson’s phenomenal tape from early in […]

A single Hilton hotel banned DHS/ICE employees in Minnesota, but after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and others complained, Hilton fixed the issue. When people and entities do bad things, they should be criticized and usually are, but we rarely praise them for doing the right thing. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News […]

A Hale County man was charged after allegedly relieving himself on a police vehicle parked along a busy roadway, according to WBRC. According to court records, Randal Marcus Deramus is accused of urinating on a Moundville Police Department patrol car on Thursday, December 30. The vehicle was reportedly parked on the side of Highway 69 […]

Despite Alabama’s unfortunate fate in the Rose Bowl, millions of people tuned in to watch the widely talked about matchup. The Alabama Crimson Tide’s season came to an ugly finish in Pasadena on New Year’s Day, being defeated by Indiana 38-3 in what was the most lopsided bowl defeat in program history. The Hoosiers clearly […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that she will deliver her 9th State of the State address to a joint session of the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. She’ll deliver remarks the same night Alabama lawmakers convene in Montgomery for the 2026 legislative session, Ivey’s 10th as governor. “We are coming […]

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) filed a bill on Wednesday that would further strengthen Alabama’s Aniah’s Law by requiring prosecutors to seek bail denial and mandating pretrial detention hearings in certain Class A felony cases. Brown’s proposal, HB126, would require district attorneys to request that judges deny bail when a defendant is charged with […]

One of the many duties of Alabama’s Secretary of State is to be the chief election official for the state. As part of that responsibility, the secretary manages the vital state voter rolls. Secretary Wes Allen announced Tuesday that he and his staff identified 186 noncitizens registered to vote in Alabama, using the United States Citizenship […]

Two hundred fifty years ago on January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine published his influential pamphlet, “Common Sense.” In today’s word, its publication went “viral” as it was re-printed and distributed throughout the American Colonies. At the time of its circulation, the colonies were in a state of flux. British troops were engaged in active combat […]

Former Navy Seal and current U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson believes President Donald Trump made the right call in ordering the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Former Venezuela President Maduro and his wife were captured and arrested early Saturday morning after a large scale strike by the U.S. military. They appeared in a Manhattan […]

7. The stock market closed at record highs, Ford sales spiked as they axed major EV plans; Hyundai and Kia posted record 2025 US sales with 8% and 7% growth respectively, as worries about tariffs and economic predictions appear off-base. 6. The Parlay Project, a Hoover-based Alabama non-profit founded by Nathan Burdette and Will Kadish, […]

The Economic Development Association of Alabama has named Robin Ricks as its new executive director, effective January 20, according to an announcement released Monday. Ricks brings a background in organizational leadership, legislative initiatives, workforce development, and economic development advocacy as she steps into the role. The association represents economic development professionals across Alabama and works […]

When I endorse someone, it isn’t casual. I may be young, but I’ve been around politics long enough to know there are a lot of polished speeches, a lot of big promises, and not enough genuine character. In my 8 years in the political arena, I’ve already met thousands of politicians, hosted many of them […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) thinks that social media companies are not going to do what it takes to protect children online on their own, so they need a push from the federal government. Britt has made it a priority to protect children online and introduced measures such as the Kids Off Social Media Act […]

The Auburn Tigers have landed themselves who they expect to be their starting quarterback next season. As reported on Tuesday morning by On3 and later confirmed, new Tigers head coach Alex Golesh is bringing South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown with him via the transfer portal. https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/2008539054351282477 https://x.com/byrumbrown17/status/2008540063681114424 Brown has been one of the best players […]

Two men from Hoover with very different pasts on the same dangerous road, one who lived inside a major illegal bookmaking operation and another who beat gambling addiction decades ago, are putting their names and their stories behind a new non-profit aimed at a singular message: Odds cannot be beaten, but lives can be rebuilt. […]