President Donald Trump discussed his bold Middle East policies, including billions in defense spending, trade deals, sanctions relief, and military pay raises, these moves won rare praise from former Biden officials, the media and their Democrats.

The Alabama State Trooper Association (ASTA) is stepping up to support two of its own as they face the challenges of cancer, either personally or as caregivers for loved ones. To help ease the financial burden, ASTA will host a charity golf tournament on June 11 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol […]

Longleaf Recovery & Wellness has announced the expansion of its Mental Health Wellness Program to the city of Huntsville and Baldwin County, marking a significant step in improving access to intensive outpatient care across Alabama. The new locations will provide services that are typically difficult to access outside hospital settings, offering treatment options for individuals […]

A contribution from the state Senate majority leader has been called a “vital step” toward completing a major facility for the Land Trust of North Alabama. Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) made a $50,000 contribution to support the Land Trust’s planned Nature Discovery Center, a future hub for environmental education and community engagement. “We are […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities is celebrating its 90th anniversary this week with a major milestone: nine decades of supporting and advocating for the state’s 465 cities and towns. Founded in 1935, the nonpartisan membership organization represents over 450 incorporated municipalities across Alabama, offering legal guidance, legislative advocacy, and resources to build strong, resilient communities. […]

In recognition of tonight’s annual Power of Service event and the release of the final Power & Influence Top 50, Yellowhammer News is proud to award our most distinguished lifetime honor to Jabo Waggoner.  RELATED: 2025 Power & Influence: Who’s Next? RELATED: 2025 Power & Influence: 50-41 / 40-31 / 30-21 / 10-1 When historians, political observers, and public officials across […]

“Veritas” That Latin word meaning “Truth” has been the motto of Harvard University since 1643, so here are some hard truths about our nation’s most famous institution of higher learning. Harvard has a history of condoning antisemitism. Harvard seeks to silence speech with which it does not agree. Harvard is openly hostile to conservative ideas, […]

In a move to bring rules up to date and protect the public from deceptive ads, the Supreme Court of Alabama adopted new ethical rules addressing lawyer advertising. “Our new rules accomplish two important things,” said Chief Justice Sarah Stewart. “First, they bring our rules up to date in terms of social and technological changes. Second, they substantially improve the public’s protection from […]

At the same moment George Wallace was shot and paralyzed during an assassination attempt on this date in 1972, California Gov. Ronald Reagan was on the West Coast addressing a luncheon event. After an aide handed him a bulletin, Reagan interrupted his remarks to announce the news of the shooting to the audience attending his speech. […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore says he’s fighting to ensure the U.S. military is well-prepared and trained for any future global conflicts. In doing so, the Congressman from Enterprise believes it will be necessary to codify President Trump’s recent executive order banning transgender individuals from military service. https://x.com/RepBarryMoore/status/1922685404261576706 On Wednesday, Moore and several Republican colleagues in […]

The Alabama House of Representatives concludes its 2025 legislative session today with the annual and much-anticipated presentation of the Shroud Award, given to the “deadest bill of the session.”  The tongue-in-cheek honor, created in 1979 by former House member Earl Mitchell, is presented to the sponsor of the bill deemed to have the least chance […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt discussed the need to improve public health systems and the overall well-being of Americans with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at a committee hearing on Wednesday. The Congressman noted that a massive amount of funding is poured into health care nationally. “Despite […]

The poll shows more voters trust the GOP than Democrats despite the negative news coverage on the party and Trump by the mainstream media. 

President Donald Trump signed $1.2 trillion in economic commitments and deals worth $243 billion with Qatar including $96 billion in jets from Boeing

The Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) has announced the 2025 recipients of its Waterway Enhancement Program, awarding a total of $25,000 to seven community-based projects aimed at improving waterway access, recreation, and safety throughout the state. The Waterway Enhancement Program supports grassroots initiatives that promote accessibility and creative solutions to enhance Alabama’s freshwater recreation opportunities. […]

Yellowhammer News proudly presents the 2025 edition of the Power & Influence Top 50 list – the most candid and comprehensive annual index of who is moving the needle in Montgomery. This year marks the thirteenth installment – and the stakes have never been higher. With a monumental 2026 election cycle already taking shape, the […]

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed HB445 into law, enacting sweeping new regulations on consumable hemp products in Alabama. The new law targets products containing hemp-derived THC compounds like delta-8 and delta-10, banning smokable forms and implementing strict rules on testing, packaging, licensing and age restrictions. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the new law will require […]

Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban addressed growing speculation Wednesday about his possible involvement in a new college sports commission reportedly being formed by President Donald Trump to address issues surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. Saban, speaking at the Regions Tradition pro-am golf tournament, confirmed he had heard about the effort but […]

The 2026 primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 after a bill passed by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature was officially signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. Prior to the enactment of HB258, the election was set for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Now, the election will officially be held the […]

Britt discussed the latest about the spending bill during a Wednesday appearance on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program."

General contractor Brasfield & Gorrie this week celebrated the addition of a three-story, 28,500-square-foot expansion that sits adjacent to its existing headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. The $18.9 million investment in its campus and hometown has already supported the creation of 64 new jobs in the city. The growth project was announced in January 2024. “I’m energized by the company’s […]

On Wednesday Governor Kay Ivey signed a multi-bill package known as “Powering Growth” into law — a sweeping energy infrastructure package intended to secure Alabama’s future energy dominance, accelerate economic development, and address long-term supply chain challenges across the state. The legislation, backed by state leaders and business advocates, creates the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank […]

Lawmakers decided instead to the state’s share of the so-called grocery tax from 3% to 2%, which goes into effect September 1, 2025.

American lawmakers should create ways to punish illegal immigrant murderer who kill in the U.S.