Today is the last day in the 2025 regular legislative session, and the Alabama House of Representatives has taken an unusual approach: no special order calendar and, at least for now, no major bills on the floor. The House gaveled in at 1 p.m. Wednesday but recessed less than two hours later at the call […]

The 389 page "One Big, Beautiful Bill" includes the tax cut, with provisions saying the deductions would expire at the end of 2028.

This week is one of the best in Birmingham of the entire year with the Regions Tradition coming to Greystone Golf and Country Club, but before the Champions Tour players tee it up, the morning before brings the annual celebrity pro-am. Looking at the pairings is always entertaining, but one of the more notable groups […]

As National Safe Boating Week approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is launching a statewide campaign to promote safe practices on the water ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend. The campaign aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities by focusing on education, enforcement, and community engagement across Alabama’s waterways. Recreational boating continues to […]

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The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) celebrated a historic milestone during National Travel & Tourism Week, announcing that tourism in Jefferson County generated a record-breaking $2.57 billion in economic impact in 2024. The announcement was made during the GBCVB’s annual luncheon, where leadership highlighted the growing strength of Birmingham’s tourism sector. According to […]

The Women’s Foundation of Alabama has announced Kimberly L. Jackson as its new President and CEO, effective June 16. Jackson will succeed Melanie R. Bridgeforth, who led the foundation for the past seven years. Under Bridgeforth’s leadership, the organization expanded into a statewide entity focusing on research, public policy, and strategic grantmaking to promote women’s […]

According to an annual report released by the Mobile Police Department, crime throughout the Port City has shown a significant decrease over the past year. The drop, according to department leadership, has been made possible thanks to the tireless efforts of officers across each district. RELATED: Mobile Police Department reports reduced crime in annual report […]

Trader Joe’s is opening its newest Alabama location today at 1769 Montgomery Highway in Hoover. The store, led by Store Captain Jason Dew, is situated across from the Riverchase Galleria and is the third Trader Joe’s store in the state. RELATED: Foodies rejoice: Alabama’s first Trader Joe’s finally opens The new 9,500-square-foot location will open […]

Last week, the Legislature was successful in passing HB445, which is Alabama’s first comprehensive legislation regulating hemp products, such as gummies and drinks, since the federal farm bill legalized hemp-derived cannabis in 2018. Like most bills, it resulted in compromise, as there were two very aggressive sides to the issue. On one hand, you had […]

President Donald Trump signed a $600 billion strategic economic partnership with Saudi Arabia

U.S. Senator Katie Britt delivered a sharp rebuke of Democratic immigration policies during a recent appearance on Fox News’ Hannity. The Republican lawmaker accused Democrats of siding with undocumented immigrants with violent criminal records, while neglecting the safety of American communities. Katie Pavlich, the show’s host for the evening, opened the segment by questioning why […]

A controversial bill regulating hemp-derived products in Alabama is now in the hands of Governor Kay Ivey. House Bill 445, passed by the Legislature in early May, has drawn significant attention from small business owners, patients, and advocates, as well as support from law enforcement and legislators who say stronger regulations are needed. Ivey may […]

Pharmacists and pharmacy leaders in Alabama say it’s too early to know whether a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump will ultimately lower out-of-pocket drug costs for patients. The order, issued May 12, gives drug manufacturers 30 days to reduce prices for American consumers, using international rates as a benchmark. The executive action, […]

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 […]

Republican voters in Alabama’s House District 11 cast their ballots Tuesday in a special primary election to effectively select their next State Representative. The winner was Heath Allbright, a Cullman County businessman, farmer and former school board member. He defeated former U.S. Army Colonel Don Fallin after an oversaturated and negative campaign fight. RELATED: In […]

For students eyeing their next big leap into college life, Regions Bank’s “Extra Credit: College Life Money Skills” is more than advice — it’s a genuine head start. Extra Credit itself got its own start at Regions’ Riverchase Operations Center in Hoover, where students gathered for interactive, high-energy guidance on how to build budgets, establish […]

The report argues that CON regulations raise health care costs for Alabamians, while also decreasing the quality of care they receive.

Governor Kay Ivey and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have named their appointees to a reformed regional water works board that will take the place of the Birmingham Water Works, which was transformed by state lawmakers in the 2025 legislative session. The Blount County Commission and Birmingham City Council also named their appointees earlier this week, […]

When it comes to John Wahl, it seems some folks are more interested in spinning tales than telling the truth. Sure, a butterfly farmer turned political powerhouse sounds like something out of a quirky Southern novel, but let's take a minute to separate the facts from the flutter.

Montgomery residents now have a delicious new breakfast option right in their backyard. Experience Montgomery shared in a Facebook post that the brand new location of Hero Doughnuts is now officially open in Alabama's capital.

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 […]

 In the wake of last week’s sudden firing of the Librarian of Congress, several members of Congress, including U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, are calling for a probe of potential improper communications between the Library of Congress and the White House.

When the Alabama Crimson Tide takes the field for the first week of the upcoming season this fall, they will be playing in one of the premier non-conference showdowns against the Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee. RELATED: DeBoer offers serious praise for his presumptive starting quarterback  According to a report issued this morning from Brett […]