U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, along with U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) have reintroduced legislation that repeals six controversial statutory provisions in two existing labor-related laws. The laws that the National Right to Work Act will alter if ratified include the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act. Both allow private-sector […]

The UAB-Troy baseball series has been one-sided in recent years, with the Trojans winning four of the teams’ last five meetings. As the programs prepare to battle again on Wednesday afternoon at Troy’s Riddle-Pace Field, they look forward to what projects to be one of the most competitive and high-stakes recent iterations of the rivalry. […]

The odds are high that everyone knows someone who relies on an essential medication like insulin or an inhaler to stay healthy. And yet, at a time when more than half of Americans worry about affording those very medications, Big Pharma continues to drive up the cost of prescription drugs. As many of us know […]

7. MSNBC’s biggest star, Rachel Maddow, voiced strong disapproval of the network’s decision to cancel Joy Reid’s show, calling it a “bad mistake” and expressing personal admiration for Reid while noting the troubling pattern of losing both non-white primetime hosts, Reid and Alex Wagner, alongside weekend host Katie Phang. She criticized the network’s approach to […]

Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion announced his resignation following nearly 18 months of protests and a controversial independent review criticizing his leadership. The protests in question began after the September 2023 police shooting of Steve Perkins. “Life brings many difficult decisions,” Pinion said in the statement. “I am faced with one today. I have loved […]

In what they are calling a “necessary” move, pharmacists around the state are staging a walkout Tuesday in support of pharmacy benefit manager reform. According to the Alabama Pharmacy Association, dozens of pharmacists will take part in the demonstration Tuesday at 1 p.m. They will also hold an afternoon of advocacy in Montgomery in support […]

To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on an understatement, and plans for 2025 will continue that trend, according to ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship. Through a variety of funding sources, ADCNR has used more than $218 million for Alabama State Parks improvements, has facilitated the investment of […]

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Thursday that would make the state’s authority to conduct wiretaps in drug-related investigation permanent, removing a sunset provision from a 2022 law.  HB137, sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) extends a provision that allows the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to monitor electronic communications of […]

Two proposed bills in the Alabama House aim to enhance protections for pets by tightening regulations on tethering and abandonment. If passed, HB149 and HB249 would strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws by establishing clearer guidelines for pet care and imposing stricter penalties for neglect or abuse. Both bills are currently under consideration in the […]

Dan Boatman has always lived an active life. The 43-year-old father of five leads a busy life as a pastor, teacher, and basketball coach at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Christian School in Blountsville, Alabama. As an avid athlete, Boatman participated in sports his entire life and kept a consistent gym routine. But this past summer, […]

Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen is kicking off his campaign with a message that he is the right person to be the state’s next Lieutenant Governor with a “track record” of good judgement and conservative principles. Last week, Allen formally announced his campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. The current Lt. Governor, […]

It was a good Saturday on the hardwood in the Yellowhammer State with both the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers and the No. 4 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide earning big victories. Auburn continued to roll and will remain at No. 1 upon yet another blemish free week. Coming off last weekend’s huge victory over Alabama […]

Over the past few decades, so much about daily life in our nation has changed, especially for teenagers and children. Young people are dealing with so many new challenges and fears that are affecting their mental health. Unfortunately, being a victim of a school shooting has become a real fear for many of our students. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, break down the SEC basketball race as Auburn holds onto first place after defeating Georgia, while Alabama bounces back with a big road win at Kentucky. They analyze Auburn’s tough remaining schedule, Johni Broome’s dominant performance, and Alabama’s inconsistency heading into the postseason. Women’s basketball […]

DOGE cuts are needed, do them smarter. 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.

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey set the special election dates for Alabama House District 11, representing portions of Cullman and Blount Counties. This seat was previously held by Rep. Randall Shedd, who resigned earlier this month, to serve as the constituent services director for Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). RELATED: State Rep. Randall […]

The Auburn Tigers secured their 25th win of the season with a 12-point victory over Georgia, maintaining their No. 1 AP Poll ranking for a school-record seventh straight week. The Alabama Crimson Tide on the other hand drop out of the top-five after a 1-1 week. Earning a bounce back victory over the Kentucky Wildcats […]

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel is relocating 500 agents from Washington D.C. to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. FBI managers received notification last Friday at a meeting, shortly after Patel was sworn in as the next Director. https://x.com/KenDilanianNBC/status/1893065613599482108 The move follows a targeted effort from Alabama’s federal lawmakers, in particular, U.S. Senators, […]

The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) sent a letter to members of the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee opposing two pieces of legislation awaiting a vote this week related to pharmacy benefit managers and the sustainability of independent pharmacies across the state. SB93 and SB99 are expected to be debated by committee members this […]

On Monday morning Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced his candidacy for the Secretary of State’s office in 2026. Incumbent Secretary of State Wes Allen announced his intention to seek the role of Lieutenant Governor last week. Currently, Sorrell currently has no challengers, and the seat is wide open. In an interview with Yellowhammer News, […]

In what he calls a “commonsense step in putting American manufacturing first,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is cosponsoring legislation that would require U.S. flags purchased by the government be American made. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) are cosponsors of the “American-made Flag Act” which calls for all United States flags purchased by […]

This week, Birmingham’s Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s state championship boys and girls basketball championships, an event which brings 56 teams from around the state to the Magic City to try to win a state title in their respective classifications. Each classification from 1A to 7A plays […]

As the Mobile mayoral race draws closer later this year, a sitting state legislator has officially kicked off her campaign to become the city’s highest-ranking official. State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), who originally filed to run for the position on February 3, has been a member of the Alabama legislature since 2014 and is the […]

Children are a blessing from the Lord. That’s not exactly a hot take. For many, the path to parenthood is simple, but for others, it is a journey marked by heartbreak, loss, and unwavering hope. Those who struggle with infertility know the ache of empty arms and unanswered prayers. When my wife & I made […]