A bill that would create a separate tax category for heated tobacco products (HTPs) is just one step away from final passage in the Alabama Legislature. Supporters say its passage would position the state at the forefront of both tobacco harm-reduction efforts and pro-health tax policy alike. HB357 recently passed the Alabama House and is […]

In April, we celebrate Community College Month, a time to recognize the significant impact that community colleges have on individuals, families, and communities across the United States. In Alabama, this celebration takes on special meaning, as Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees officially declared April as Community College […]

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Michigan before a speech comemerating his first 100 days scaling back tariffs on automakers’ imported parts with a equation that factors in all tariffs paid on manufacturing

Families across Alabama are once again turning to the courts, frustrated by years of waiting for a medical cannabis program that has yet to deliver on its promises.

State officials have announced construction is now underway on the new West Alabama Highway. The four-lane divided roadway will connect Thomasville in Clarke County to Moundville in Hale and Tuscaloosa counties.

To help strengthen workforce development for Alabama’s growing commercial construction industry, Go Build Alabama has launched an updated Training Page. The platform is a more user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications, a news release said.

Governor Kay Ivey should follow the legislature's lead and tell Mobile that they will get no money for a stupid train

Palmer is happy with Trump's first 100 days overall, but admits that the administration's tariff policy might be hurting him in the polls.

An escaped kangaroo caused some chaos on I-85 near mile marker 46 in Macon County on Tuesday, according to a story from WSFA News and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Two cars got into an accident while trying to avoid the animal. Thankfully, no injuries occurred to either driver and the animal was not hurt […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall believes the popular social media app TikTok doesn't have enough protections for children that use it. 

The death of Steve Perkins was tragic but he is not a martyr

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey set special election dates for Alabama House District 12, previously held by former State Rep. Corey Harbison, who resigned earlier this month. HD12 covers portions of Cullman County, including the city of Good Hope, Dodge City, parts of the city of Cullman, and surrounding rural communities. The special primary election […]

The annual spring race at Talladega Superspeedway delivered another thrilling finish over the weekend, as Austin Cindric edged out the field to win the Jack Link’s 500. But as is often the case at Talladega, the biggest stories weren’t confined to the track. This year, several Alabama Crimson Tide football stars made the short trip […]

A bill that would overhaul the governance structure of the Birmingham Water Works Board cleared a key House committee Tuesday and now awaits a final vote in the Alabama House of Representatives. SB330, sponsored by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook), would dramatically reshape the Water Works Board, reducing the City of Birmingham’s control and […]

ALGOP Chair Wahl called on State House to pass a bill that would require schools teach the "success sequence" in the Yellowhammer State.

Monday night’s Madison City Council meeting saw more than 20 residents speak up after it was disclosed last week that Madison Utilities would discontinue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. 

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at making America's roadways safer and more secure. The decree, released on Monday, will now require the nation's truck drivers to pass English literacy tests prior to earning their commercial driver's license.

 A historic cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement is taking a major step toward the future with the launch of a new Education and Visitors Center adjacent to Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, examined the growing instability in college sports due to the transfer portal and NIL dynamics. They criticized players entering the portal without a plan, noting that over half never find a new team, and compared it to quitting a job without another lined up. Auburn’s […]

Alabama’s congressional delegation had high marks and kind words for President Donald Trump’s first 100 days for advancing conservative priorities and promises kept on deregulation, tariffs, and border security

As a prelude to this year’s Yellowhammer News Power & Influence Top 50 list, launching next month in its thirteenth annual installment, we are proud to continue a tradition that asks an important question in the political landscape of Alabama: Who’s Next? Year after year, Power & Influence offers the most candid insight into the […]

Baldwin County, Alabama, is welcoming a surge of exciting changes, from new business ventures to real estate expansions. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments shaping the coastal region.

A compound that showed early promise in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in fruit flies has also shown neuroprotective effects in mice, according to researchers at the University of Alabama.

The Auburn Tigers have not found a ton of success on the field in recent years — at least not nearly as much as their fans would like — but they have still done a solid job of sending players to the next level. With the coming and going of the 2025 NFL Draft this […]