Alabama’s favorite funnyman is back in action! Beloved Birmingham radio personality Bill “Bubba” Bussey has launched his solo podcast, “Bubba on the Lake,” and fans are already tuning in to hear what the longtime radio star has to say. Bussey, one-half of the iconic “Rick & Bubba Show,” premiered his new podcast on March 9 […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide strength and conditioning coach and Georgia Bulldogs special teams coordinator Scott Cochran has been making headlines since being hired as the head football coach at the University of West Alabama. Last week, Cochran hired two former Alabama players, quarterback Blake Sims and running back Ronnie Clark, to positions on his coaching […]

Whether a government shutdown happens is now up to the U.S. Senate as members decide on whether to support the Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the government through September. The bill passed the U.S. House by a 217-213 vote Tuesday, with only one Democrat voting in favor. If passed, the spending package would fund […]

U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is on a mission to cut wasteful government spending and has put forward a bill that will help in that effort. Moore and U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) introduced the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, which requires federal agencies to include other transaction agreements (OTAs) in the list of […]

The Trump economy is months old, stop pretending he is responsible for the current state of things. 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 […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry cover Troy clinching the Sun Belt Tournament title with a 94-81 victory over Arkansas State, earning an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. Coach Scott Cross was praised for key defensive adjustments, helping Troy secure a projected No. 14 seed in Milwaukee. The SEC Tournament […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Wednesday that the State of Texas has agreed to become the eighth state in the nation to partner with the Alabama Voter Integrity Database, also known as AVID. The move will allow Texas and Alabama officials to cross-reference each other’s voter files to ensure that no individuals […]

Manufacturing is taking off in Huntsville-Limestone County, and GE Aerospace is providing an economic engine to drive the growth. The aircraft engine builder announced plans on Wednesday to invest nearly $1 billion in its U.S. factories and supply chain to strengthen manufacturing and increase the use of innovative new parts and materials needed for the […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) is still not buying some of the arguments he’s heard against extending the tax cut on overtime pay passed by lawmakers in 2023. The state lawmaker is fighting to keep the tax cut in place despite new concerns about it causing a larger shortfall in revenue going to […]

The No. 17-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide baseball program capped off its non-conference slate on Tuesday night with a thrilling victory over in-state rival UAB by a score of 6-3. Entering the top of the ninth in Birmingham, the game was tied up 3-3. It didn’t last long, however, as the Tide blasted two home runs. […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama were the recent recipients of a prestigious award at a Las Vegas event hosted by the organization’s national chapter. The accolade, the Strategic Plan Chapter Performance Award for 2024-2029, recognized the Yellowhammer State’s branch for its membership growth, political advocacy, total human health, and workforce development. It marks […]

As America’s food supply chain and agriculture industry continue to face cyber threats from outside countries, particularly China, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are looking for ways to protect domestic production and ensure that Americans have consistent access to quality foods. Among the group of elected officials working to find solutions to the growing problem is […]

According to a report published Tuesday afternoon, a mistrial has been declared in an Oak Grove homicide case that was labeled by many in the community as an act of self-defense. On the night of May 8, 2023, Keith Sullivan shot Greg Bagwell after the latter was found on Sullivan’s porch at 2 a.m. in […]

7. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker unveiled a preliminary audit results from SBI Agent Jamie King, showing the Hanceville Police Department’s evidence room lacked 216 grams of methamphetamine, 0.5 gram of heroin, 67 oxycodone pills, a .25 caliber handgun, and 30 undocumented firearms, following an investigation sparked by dispatcher Chris Willingham’s overdose death, which […]

Southwest Airlines has announced significant changes to its baggage policies, which will impact many passengers starting May 28. While the airline has long been known for offering free checked bags, the new policy will require some customers to pay for their luggage. Now, no airline offers free checked bags to all its customers. Under the […]

Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker has released the findings of a recent audit of the Hanceville Police Department’s evidence room. The audit, conducted by State Bureau of Investigation Agent Jamie King, revealed missing substances, prescription pills, and a firearm. It also detailed multiple discrepancies in the department’s record-keeping and security protocols. According to the report, […]

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” This famous quote by Winston Churchill seems to describe one of Huntsville’s heroes, Mr. Harry Dickerson Dobbins, Jr. Mr. Dobbins passed away recently at the age of 88 after a life of public service. For nearly five decades, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is joining a host of lawmakers across the nation to introduce the “Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide Act” — also known as the BITCOIN Act — in the U.S. Senate. The goal of the legislation is to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to serve as an additional […]

Hospitals across Alabama continue to play an invaluable role in the state’s positive economic outlook, according to a report from the Alabama Hospital Association. The organization revealed Tuesday that Alabama hospitals not only contribute $25 billion annually to the state economy but also support over 143,000 jobs. “Alabama hospitals are the backbone of our communities, […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is praising the efforts of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) despite some of the criticism he’s seen from Democrats. Palmer, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, highlighted some of the fraud that DOGE has uncovered in recent weeks. “I know there’s a lot of consternation about what […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is using the spike in egg prices to continue his fight to eliminate the state’s sales tax on groceries. In 2023, Ainsworth made a successful pitch to lawmakers to reduce the tax from 4% to 3% by supporting legislation he, at that time, lauded as a “bold first step” toward […]

The Service Guild of Birmingham will host the 36th Annual Guild Gala on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at The Club, benefiting The Bell Center for Early Intervention. The black-tie event, presented by Medical Properties Trust, is expected to draw nearly 700 guests in support of children at risk for developmental delays. The evening will begin […]

In today’s digital age, keeping our children safe online is one of the greatest challenges parents face. We set curfews, teach our kids to look both ways before crossing the street, and monitor who they spend time with—but when it comes to the apps they use daily, many of us are left in the dark. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined FM Talk 1065’s “The Jeff Poor Show” Tuesday morning and discussed Elon Musk’s intensified effort to eliminate government waste in Washington, D.C. Musk, who is currently leading the Department of Government Efficiency’s push to audit the federal government, has encountered severe, and now, violent reactions to his work. Tuberville (R-Auburn) […]