Nearly one year after Alabama lawmakers scrambled to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), advocates and elected officials returned to the State House on Thursday to continue their push for permanent protections. Fight for Alabama Families, a coalition formed in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s February 2024 ruling that threatened IVF treatments […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry preview Alabama vs. Auburn at Neville Arena, where Auburn enters as an 8.5-point favorite with a No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed on the line. Alabama, having lost four of its last six games, looks to rebound and solidify its own tournament positioning. The […]

Alabama homeowners seeking financial relief from construction disputes may now receive up to $30,000 in compensation, thanks to a recent change by the Home Builders Licensure Board. The adjustment raises the maximum potential payout from the Homeowners Recovery Fund from the previous $20,000 limit. The fund, established in 1992, provides financial assistance to homeowners who […]

On Friday, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals handed down the most consequential ruling in a years-long legal battle that has effectively stalled the state’s medical cannabis industry, first authorized in 2021. In the decision, the appellate court ruled that the Montgomery Circuit Court lacked jurisdiction to impose a temporary restraining order (TRO) and that […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s baseball team is having a special season with still a week to go until conference play starts in an always brutal SEC gauntlet. With a 3-1 victory on Wednesday over the Troy Trojans, powered once again by superstar shortstop Justin Lebron, Alabama is off to a 14-0 start and ranked […]

The Alabama Republican Party has announced that it will be hosting a dinner to celebrate President Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. The Trump Victory Dinner, scheduled for April 3 in Birmingham, will feature the President’s oldest son, Don Jr., as the headline speaker. “We expect several special guests for our Trump […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran – who has a lengthy background working under both Nick Saban and Kirby Smart – made major headlines earlier this winter when the University of West Alabama announced him as their head coach. Cochran gave Alabama fans another reason to root for his success on […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to discuss the state of childcare in America and advocate for legislation she has helped to reintroduce that will allow more parents access to the invaluable resource at an affordable cost. Britt (R-Montgomery) began her remarks by asking her fellow Republicans if they would […]

7. At a Montgomery federal courthouse news conference, former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy claimed to have uncovered “bombshell” evidence of Department of Justice misconduct, alleging prosecutors hid exculpatory details from 19 of 24 FBI interviews with key witness Nick Bailey that could clear him and former Alabama Governor. Don Siegelman of their 2006 bribery convictions […]

When Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO and executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, was growing up in Birmingham, a NASA female astronaut came to her high school to present her with an award. “The astronaut said she got her engineering degree and went to work for NASA and applied for the astronaut corps,” […]

The University of Alabama is about to make a major mark on the national stage as its men’s and women’s Amateur Athletic Union club hockey teams head to the college nationals in Jacksonville, Florida, March 5-9. Both teams have worked tirelessly to get to this point, and now the spotlight is on them as they […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt recently responded to reports of four Social Security office closures in Alabama. The decision is part of a nationwide effort to reduce costs and transition to virtual services. Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is eliminating 7,000 positions across the country, raising concerns among Alabama residents about how these changes will […]

Huntsville Hospital has made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025. This list recognized 1,000 standout organizations across the U.S. that offer supportive workplace policies with an active commitment to diversity and inclusion. Newsweek and data research firm Plant-A Insights Group compiled the list based on an assessment of publicly accessible data, discussions and interviews […]

Ardíta Krasniqi had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction at the One Yard at a Time Gala on Friday night at The Club in Birmingham. The Albanian-born project manager at Morris-Shea Bridge Company was adjusting her dress during the live auction at the end of the event. That was no big deal, except her gesture was interpreted as […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry break down Alabama’s 99-94 loss to Florida, marking their fourth defeat in six games and further jeopardizing their NCAA Tournament seeding. Defensive struggles and Alex Condon’s dominant performance exposed Alabama’s weaknesses, making an SEC Tournament title their only path to a No. 1 […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer says “nah” to town halls. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is defending his decision to vote in favor of censuring U.S. Rep. AL Green (D-Texas) for his “antics” during President Donald Trump address to Congress Tuesday. The final vote was 224-198, with 10 Democrats joining all Republicans in approving the resolution. Rogers joined every Republican member of the congressional delegation […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide expanded legal protections for law enforcement officers, advancing a measure that supporters say is necessary to bolster officer confidence but critics argue could weaken accountability. HB202, sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) passed the chamber on a 75-26 vote after lengthy and, at times, […]

Alabama has made great strides in improving our roads and bridges thanks to the Rebuild Alabama Act. Investments in infrastructure have created safer highways, boosted economic growth and improved the quality of life for communities across our state. However, a new proposal in the Legislature threatens to undo all this progress and recklessly put our […]

Montgomery-based political consulting firm Strategy Management has announced the hiring of a veteran political tactician as its next Vice President of Political Strategy. Ryan Bitters,  the current Political Director for the Republican Party of Kentucky, has helped to lead conservatives to supermajorities in both the State House and State Senate, unseating multiple Democrats in long-held […]

The No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers and the No. 7 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide have each dropped their second-to-last game of the season ahead of the rematch between the two teams this weekend on The Plains to wrap up the regular season ahead of the SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament. Auburn, who traveled out West […]

The city of Dothan witnessed a vibrant celebration last Saturday as the Krewe of Kolosse (KOK) hosted its landmark 10th annual Mardi Gras parade. This highly anticipated event, which has grown exponentially over the past decade, brought together thousands of spectators eager to participate in the bead-catching and MoonPie tossing. Featuring an impressive lineup of […]

Spring breakers often flock to beaches along the Alabama Gulf Coast in search of sand and sun, landing them on the sugar-white beaches at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. But did you know other Alabama State Parks, including Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham, Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville, Wind Creek State Park on […]

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) thinks passing a simple lottery bill only creates more problems when it comes to gambling in the Yellowhammer State. Albritton’s ‘no’ vote in the 2024 legislative session helped kill the passage of a comprehensive gaming bill that year. The senator’s constituents include the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The lawmaker […]