As someone who voted in favor of the legislation in the committee, Kiel said he was frustrated it didn't get approved.

The graduating class at Enterprise High School will be hearing from a very special commencement speaker at their graduation ceremony next week. According to WDHN News, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has agreed to deliver remarks at the event, which is scheduled to take place on May 22 at the Wildcats’ football stadium. RELATED: Britt […]

Seven months after suffering a serious neck injury during a T.R. Miller High School football game, Ken Lett Jr. continues to recover—and his community is making sure he doesn’t do it alone. The Brewton athlete was injured during a game in September 2024, requiring surgery for a broken neck. His coach, Brent Hubbert, later shared […]

Visitors to Downtown OWA now have a new way to enjoy the water thanks to the opening of an outdoor attraction featuring glow-in-the-dark kayaking and other family-friendly water activities. Aura Adventures officially opened last weekend and is already drawing attention for its nighttime kayaking experiences on the lake at OWA. Guests can paddle across the […]

Stock market booms, including Big Pharma stocks after President Donald Trump's drug pricing executive order, and the correction is over after U.S.-China trade deal is tentatively reached

Maxwell Air Force Base has officially announced the relocation of the U.S. Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) headquarters to Chennault Circle, the central educational hub of the base. Previously located at Maxwell’s Gunter Annex, the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education is now housed in Building 1400 on the main Maxwell campus. […]

Governor Kay Ivey has signed HB386, continuing efforts to reduce Alabama’s tax burden on groceries. The announcement came Friday during a stop on her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour in Limestone County, where the governor told reporters she planned to sign the bill upon returning to the state capital. Later that day, Governor Ivey fulfilled that […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has selected Auburn resident and U.S. Navy Captain Doug Esposito to be his office’s May veteran of the month. The former pilot, who served 30 years in the military, has devoted his life to helping fellow veterans find academic assistance and, if needed, everyday necessities. Tuberville (R-Auburn) believes that Esposito is […]

The Problem   The health of honey bees and native bees is in crisis, posing a significant threat to agriculture and ecosystems worldwide. Bees are essential pollinators, contributing to the production of many crops that humans rely on for food. However, native bee populations are declining, and managed honey bee colonies are dying at high […]

Democrats finally found some immigrants they want to keep out, South Africans who are being killed

As Alabama’s 2025 legislative session draws to a close on Wednesday, lawmakers enacted a $191 million tax relief package that will reduce the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%, eliminate the 4% sales tax on essential baby and feminine hygiene products, and increase income tax exemptions for retirees and low- to moderate-income […]

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a pair of bills Monday that helps the state in its effort to enforce laws against illegal immigration inAlabama.

The University of Alabama’s football team is getting it done both on and off the field, according to a post shared by the program’s official social media account. The Crimson Tide managed to set a team record in the classroom this past semester, notching the highest overall team Grade Point Average (GPA) in the program’s […]

Legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer that will undo the Biden administration’s eleventh-hour ban on tankless natural gas water heaters has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Congressman joined the President for a signing ceremony in the Oval Office late last week. “I am honored to witness President Trump sign my […]

During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our state – from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, from the Wiregrass to the Blackbelt, from the big cities to the small towns, and in all points in between. But […]

Businesses based in countries around the globe continue to find a welcoming home in Alabama, as the state’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $3.5 billion last year, driving job growth in several key industries. Communities across the state attracted 50 FDI projects during 2024, resulting in more than 3,700 job commitments in automotive manufacturing plants, […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry returned to the studio after remote broadcasts and jumped straight into Troy baseball’s historic season! With Troy as the only team in the country not to lose a series this year, they previewed the upcoming showdown against Southern Miss and the start of the […]

The state’s Office of Information Technology is responding to a cybersecurity event that is affecting certain state systems. In a news release, Governor Kay Ivey’s office said immediate steps have been taken to contain the situation while working with a leading third-party cybersecurity firm to investigate, secure, and restore impacted services. “The event was first […]

Even with bipartisan support and President Trump on board, extension of the overtime tax cut failed

As one of only two Republican mothers in the U.S. Senate with school-age children, Alabama’s Katie Britt is in a unique position to discuss the process of balancing a legislative career in Washington with a personal home life in Montgomery. On Saturday, during a Fox News interview with Lara Trump, Britt spoke about her professional […]

A Pike Road small business owner’s Teacher Appreciation Week plans were disrupted this week after concerns were raised about a potential conflict with local election rules. Jessica Missildine Spurlin, who operates a local interior design business, shared in a public Facebook post that she had organized a “flower bouquet bar” as a gift to educators […]

As communities across the country pause to observe National Police Week, Alabama is recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers with events and tributes taking place throughout the state. From statewide luncheons to national memorials, the week serves as a time to reflect on the service of those who work to protect public […]

Baldwin County Public Schools has been recognized as a District of the Year by the Discovery Education Awards, an honor that celebrates schools, districts, and educators who drive student achievement by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning to real-world experiences. The Baldwin County school system stood out as an innovative and forward-thinking district committed to fostering […]

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 […]