The U.S. Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote this evening on legislation that bans federally funded schools from permitting transgender individuals to play in girls’ or women’s sports. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, sponsored and introduced by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, aims to ensure the safety of biological female […]

Shortly after President Donald Trump signed an executive order this weekend establishing English as the official language of the United States, Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt introduced legislation to codify the order, making it permanent federal law. The bill, the Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025, creates a […]

The Alabama Department of Archives and History is about to find out. 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.

Last week, fans of the Auburn Tigers worldwide were shocked to learn the football program’s head coach Hugh Freeze had been diagnosed with a form of prostate cancer. Luckily, the school announced the cancer was vert treatable and curable after being caught early and Freeze would be able to continue his day to day operations […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight,  John and Barry break down a dramatic weekend in SEC basketball as Auburn clinches a share of the SEC regular season title with a 94-78 win over Kentucky, led by Miles Kelly’s nine three-pointers. Meanwhile, Alabama collapsed in the final 36 seconds against Tennessee, surrendering a late lead […]

Mayor Walt Maddox has picked up arguably the biggest possible endorsement ahead of tomorrow’s municipal elections in Tuscaloosa. If re-elected, it will become Maddox’s sixth victory since he first ran for the office in 2005 — a number of which have been unopposed. Perhaps the most influential voice in the Yellowhammer State, former Alabama Crimson […]

At the recent Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2025 Advocacy Day, a panel of healthcare experts and state officials gathered to address the pressing issues facing Alabama’s healthcare system. The panel, moderated by Howard Rubenstein, Mayor of Saraland, delved into the state’s challenges around access to care, provider distribution, and the financial struggles of healthcare facilities. […]

Alabama’s rich outdoor recreation scene took center stage on February 27, 2025, as the Alabama Tourism Department officially launched the Year of Alabama Trails campaign at Vulcan Park. The initiative, which will run through 2026, highlights the state’s diverse trail systems and their impact on tourism, conservation, and economic growth. Attendees gathered at Birmingham’s iconic […]

The Auburn Tigers are the champions of the most competitive conference in college basketball. During what has been an absolutely historic year within the SEC on the hardwood, Auburn comes out on top with a regular season title after destroying Kentucky on the road 94-78 for their first win in Rupp Arena in decades. https://x.com/AuburnMBB/status/1895936642248294725 […]

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) held leadership elections during its winter State Executive Committee meeting on Saturday at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover.  Soon after Chairman John Wahl gaveled in the meeting, he relinquished the lectern, as the committee’s approximately 400 members were allowed to make nominations for the chairmanship from the floor. Wahl, being […]

At the Alabama League of Municipalities Advocacy Day, a panel of law enforcement leaders came together to discuss the state of public safety across Alabama and how local elected officials can support their police departments.  The panel was moderated by retired law enforcement officer Louis Zook, who now works for the League of Municipalities and […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter are united behind a bill authored by State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) that seeks eliminate the influence of foreign nationals and corporations from Alabama political elections at every level. HB363 would ban foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating […]

Governor Kay Ivey has commuted the sentence of an Alabama inmate who has been on death row since 1994. On Friday, Ivey announced that Robin D. “Rocky” Myers, who is accused of the capital murder of Ludie Mae Tucker, will no longer face the death penalty.  Ivey offered justification for her decision in a letter […]

7. With President Donald Trump set to deliver a prime-time joint address to Congress, Democrats are preparing to skip the event. U.S. Sen, Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) plans to skip what he calls a “MAGA pep rally,” joining a MoveOn counter-event, while the “March 4th for Democracy” protest targets Trump’s speech day. Meanwhile, “moderate” U.S. Sen. […]

Blanket Fort Hope is marking ten years of dedicated efforts to support survivors of child trafficking. As part of this milestone, the nonprofit is preparing to open a Restoration Home designed to provide a long-term residence for those in need of healing and stability. The home will be constructed on the organization’s 73-acre property in […]

Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails, and upgraded accommodations at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Alabama State Parks, but some Alabamians and visitors may not be aware of one of the recreational opportunities at three of the system’s parks. Golf Courses at Oak […]

The future of the Hanceville Police Department remains uncertain following discussions at Thursday night’s city council meeting. A large crowd gathered, with many stepping forward to share their concerns regarding the department after a grand jury indicted four officers, the police chief, and the spouse of one of the officers. Related: Five Hanceville police officers […]

Alabama Power recently provided more than 2,000 Wiregrass 10th graders an immersive career fair experience during the 2025 Southeast Worlds of Work (WOW) event. The event was held at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama, and hosted by Southeast AlabamaWorks. Alabama Power has supported this annual event for a decade, providing a sponsorship toward this year’s festivities to […]

Entrepreneur, community organizer and former Mobile City Councilmember Jermaine A. Burrell has announced his intent to run for mayor of Mobile in the August election. “Mobile has invested a great deal in me, instilling the values and lessons in me that have allowed me to travel the world and grow my leadership and management skills […]

Sarah Catherine Hook, a rising star from Montgomery, is making waves in Hollywood with her role as Piper Ratliff in the highly-anticipated new season of HBO’s “The White Lotus”. Known for its dark humor, biting social commentary, and unforgettable characters, the show has already set the stage for another thrilling season and Hook’s portrayal of […]

Chairman Mac McCutcheon said the Madison County Commission is doing everything it can to find a solution after the NAACP threatened a lawsuit over redistricting. “Right now, what we’re doing, we’re working with our legal department to have conversations with the plaintiffs about the possibility of having a compromise that we could work so that […]

The University of Alabama System board of trustees has unanimously approved several new construction projects for the Tuscaloosa campus earlier this month, but one of the major developments is the new student well-being hub. Located on the Bryce portion of campus just South of Kilgore lane, the massive 82,500-square foot space is going to cost […]

The University of Alabama has again been recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students, a distinction that UA has now earned eight times in the last 10 years. The Fulbright Program is an international academic exchange program with the goal of increasing mutual understanding and supporting friendly and peaceful relations between the people […]

Our Alabama Public Television system was one of the first public television networks in the nation. Today it is one of the best. They continue to produce premiere documentaries, especially surrounding Alabama history. Under the auspices of Director/Producers Pete Conroy and Seth Johnson, they are set to release “A Legacy of Progress. The Jim Folsom […]