Our state is home to an impressive assortment of stunning spaces serving up incredible cups. From small, mom-and-pop shops to the ultra-urban spaces found in many downtowns around the state, one is never far from a perfect pour. Read more about the four featured Alabama coffee shops from their perspective. Prevail Coffee | Montgomery, Birmingham […]

FBI Director Kash Patel told Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville he will fill open positions at the FBI’s campus on Redstone Arsenal. Patel’s comments came ahead of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. He was confirmed today by the full Senate. Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tuberville (R-Auburn) sent a letter to […]

Gov. Kay Ivey is reminding Alabamians to take part in the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which began at 12:01 a.m. today and will run through midnight Sunday. “This time of year, you never know what Alabama’s weather will bring. We’ve already seen tornadoes and historic winter storms, and if the groundhog is […]

Auburn City Schools (ACS) has announced an extensive 10-year Facilities Master Plan aimed at accommodating the district’s rapid growth while modernizing its educational infrastructure. The $383 million initiative, approved by the Auburn Board of Education in January 2025, will fund multiple large-scale projects, including the construction of a second high school, a new middle school, […]

February marks Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to recognize the impact of CTE programs in preparing students for in-demand careers. With a focus on real-world skills and economic growth, CTE provides a crucial pathway for students to gain hands-on experience and industry certifications while supporting a strong future workforce. The Alabama Community […]

The Auburn Tigers defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks in a thrilling 67-60 victory at Neville Arena on Wednesday night in front of a crowd in The Jungle, which was loud and raucous, as always. But for all the fanfare of another chapter being written in the special and historic season the Tigers are having, there was […]

The Auburn men’s basketball team is in the midst of what may very well be their best basketball season in program history. Dominating their way through an SEC conference which is having a historic season itself, the Tigers reaffirmed themselves as the best team in the country when they went to Tuscaloosa this past weekend […]

After weeks of controversy and delays, the U.S. Senate officially confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI on Thursday afternoon by a vote of 51-49. Patel, a long-time ally of President Trump, faced a more difficult confirmation process than the majority of nominees with two Republicans Senators Susan Collins of Maine and […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining the fight to cut fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. Marshall joined 19 other attorneys general in an amicus brief defending President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump has tasked Elon Musk to head the newly created agency, but the administration has been stifled […]

Every state needs a DOGE. 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.

When it comes to business and manufacturing, Alabama is the envy of the nation and needs to stay on that path. That was the tenor Thursday at the National Association of Manufacturers annual State of Manufacturing update. The event at Drake State Community and Technical College was to show the public and potential students how […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down Alabama’s 110-98 loss to Missouri! Alabama trailed early once again, marking a troubling pattern, and head coach Nate Oats showed visible frustration as his team failed to contain Missouri’s offense. While Mark Sears put up 35 points, Alabama’s reliance on three-point shooting remains […]

The SEC once again dominated the college basketball spotlight Wednesday night. Coming off the supposed Game of the Century between the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers and now No. 4 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, how each team would respond to the emotional Auburn victory was one of the main storylines going into the evening. Auburn, […]

U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes that part of the current federal tax code is hurting family farms in Alabama and across the country. Moore and scores of other GOP lawmakers are co-sponsoring the U.S. House version of the “Death Tax Repeal Act,” which was introduced by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa). “The death tax […]

A Huntsville City School Board member is trying to shame parents for withdrawing their children from a public school to enroll them in private academic institutions. According to District 3 representative, Andrea Alvarez, parents considering pulling their children from public schools somehow owe an explanation to the students who remain. “I think before anyone unenrolls […]

Faith without works is dead. If we are followers of Christ, there should be evidence of our faith, on a regular basis. Because He loved us, God sent Jesus to die, and rise again, for our salvation, healing, and deliverance. The disciples of Jesus did the same things He did, and He told them to […]

Huntsville has long been a symbol of American innovation. From the Apollo missions to the cutting-edge work happening today at Redstone Arsenal and the Marshall Space Flight Center, this city embodies the power of American ingenuity. That same spirit of innovation fuels our nation’s manufacturing industry—an industry that is not only driving economic growth but […]

7. An Alabama House committee rejected a bill that would have held parents criminally liable if their child brought an unsecured gun to school, with opponents arguing that the proposal failed to account for diverse household situations, such as divorced families or joint custody arrangements, which doesn’t matter in the least. Sponsor Rep. Barbara Drummond […]

Several media outlets have reported that five officers from the Hanceville Police Department and one officer’s spouse have been arrested following an investigation into the death of a department dispatcher. The arrests were announced by the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office during a press conference on Wednesday. WHNT News […]

Twenty-eight Alabama-based construction companies have been named among the nation’s top-performing firms by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National. The 2025 ABC Top Performers list recognizes contractors for excellence in safety, quality, project achievement, and workforce development, with rankings determined by total hours worked. Three Alabama firms stood out in specific market segments: BL Harbert […]

Telehealth has become an essential component of modern health care, particularly in rural Alabama, where access to medical services is often limited. The expansion of telehealth services, driven in part by Auburn University’s Rural Health Initiative, is bridging the gap for residents in underserved areas. Auburn University, in collaboration with government agencies, local hospitals, and […]

Lawrence Medical Center (LMC) has announced a major shift in its healthcare services, partnering with Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) to modernize outpatient care in Lawrence County. The decision, made by the LMC Board, comes as rural hospitals across Alabama face increasing financial challenges. Under the new plan, LMC will cease inpatient care and […]

State officials and private sector partners joined forces at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the passage of legislation creating the Alabama Veterans Resource Center.  Legislative leaders and lawmakers responsible for the idea say the center will offer a centralized hub to streamline access to essential resources and assist veterans and their […]

Lawmakers, advocates and opponents converged for a public hearing today on a controversial topic in the Alabama Senate today over two competing bills proposing to reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the state. Independent pharmacists and supporters of reform flooded the State House today advocating primarily for SB99. No vote was held today, but members […]