The historic No. 1 versus No. 2 matchup over the weekend between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers drew massive ratings for ESPN, according to their official viewership announcement. With an average of 2.8 million viewers and a peak of 3.5 million, the game was ESPN’s most-watched broadcast of the season and the […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has always been under a spotlight for their on-field performance — but 2024 was in the limelight especially. Having to replace the greatest coach in the history of the sport is no small feat, but that’s exactly what Kalen DeBoer was tasked with upon accepting the biggest promotion of his career. […]

His name is John. John has a quiet, humble demeanor—the essence of a Christian servant. He is a pharmacist in a small community, a wonderful husband, and a father to two children. As he suffers from depression and anxiety, John was hospitalized by his loved ones out of fear he would commit suicide. John may […]

I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of education, especially when it’s paired with determination and vision. As a young girl, I witnessed my mother, a single parent of five children working long hours at a sewing factory, return to Reid State Technical College to pursue her dream of becoming a cosmetologist. At the time, my […]

I will gladly explain why school choice is good for kids, to kids, if a school board member really wants me to. 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.

As some cities’ backlogs across the state continue to grow, Alabama Attorney Steve Marshall has issued his full endorsement of legislation that could solve the issue and lead to faster incarceration of violent criminals. In Birmingham, city officials recently raised concern that some murder trials in Jefferson County are taking as long as three to […]

HB7, known as the Laken Riley Act, advanced closer to a full House vote on Wednesday after receiving a favorable report from the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough aims to enhance cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.  “This is the same […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down Alabama and Auburn’s latest basketball matchups as Auburn prepares to host Arkansas and Alabama faces a tough road test at Missouri in frigid conditions! They also walk through Alabama football’s recruiting struggles under DeBoer, who faces criticism for losing top in-state talent to […]

Birmingham-based marketing and advertising agency, Big Com, has announced three new promotions to key leadership positions within the company. The new VPs report directly to founder & CEO, John Montgomery. “Promoting Merry Michael, Mary Jane, and Donna to Vice Presidents is about empowering leaders who are key to Big Com’s and its clients’ future successes,” […]

In a rare announcement on Wednesday from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, members advertised the approval of an open call for qualified businesses to apply to become a state testing laboratory. Testing labs were a subset of license categories the AMCC considered and approved in 2023, however, the industry has not been activated yet due […]

A group of State Representatives have introduced a package of bills to target illegal immigration. The House-led effort announced today comes alongside a separate package that advanced the Alabama Senate last week. Lawmakers say their goal is to toughen and support the crackdown on illegal immigration from the federal level, which has quickly become a […]

People are often excited when they see an Amazon delivery truck nearby, hoping it carries a long-awaited package. However, a Shelby County family was grateful for the familiar truck for another reason: the driver saved the family and their pets from a dangerous house fire. On Sunday evening, Naimah Elmore, a delivery driver for Amazon, […]

The Prattville Police Department reported that $30,000 was allegedly stolen from the Marbury Football Booster Club account. Officials with the club alerted police shortly after making the discovery. According to law enforcement, Melanie Morrison, who was the club’s treasurer at the time, transferred the money to her account over two years. Allegedly, this transfer took […]

For almost 40 years, Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, Alabama, has hosted memorable nights of music and entertainment. Now, the former iconic venue will serve a different purpose. The City of Pelham announced Monday that it plans to purchase the 43-acre property which includes the original Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. However, they do not plan to […]

Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act. The legislation would prohibit people associated with the governments of China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing or leasing American farmland. “Chinese investment in U.S. farmland, much of which is in close proximity to […]

7. In the wake of a troubling incident at Challenger Elementary School in Huntsville, where a firearm accidentally discharged inside a second grader’s backpack causing a student’s laptop to be damaged and prompting concerns over child safety, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) introduced HB103, a bill that would require parents and guardians to properly secure […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate voted to remove a significant portion of proposed legislation that would restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) and the State Board of Veterans Affairs.  Senators adopted a substitute version of the bill that kept a cabinet-level appointment for the ADVA Commissioner – but walked back various changes to […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed HB188, a measure aimed at providing financial assistance for higher education to the families of long-term law enforcement officers. Sponsored by State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris), the bill is a part of a legislative package aimed to “Back the Blue” and establishes the Alabama Law Enforcement Officers Family […]

On Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump made good on a campaign promise that began in Alabama.  He signed an executive order directing federal agencies to develop policies that protect IVF access and reduce both out-of-pocket expenses and health plan costs.  The goal will make fertility treatments more affordable for families hoping to conceive. For Trump, […]

The people knew government cuts would mean cuts to government and to pretend otherwise is ridiculous. 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.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is moving into year two of the Kalen DeBoer era. In order to replicate some of the success they saw under Nick Saban, it’s going to still take the same thing it always did: talented players. In DeBoer’s first full recruiting class — the 2025 cycle — we already know all […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers boast three of the top-ten returning wide receivers in college football according to a new ranking from Pro Football Focus. All-star Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams was ranked No. 2 on the list only behind Ohio State Buckeyes fellow freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith after Smith’s historic season. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down the SEC and Big Ten’s push for a 14- or 16-team College Football Playoff expansion, which could give the two power conferences majority control over revenue and format decisions. They discuss a Yahoo Sports report revealing a memorandum of understanding that grants the […]

A new bill introduced by State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) and backed by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter seeks to bring greater accountability to law enforcement staffing and crime statistics across the state. HB287 would require municipalities to report the number of sworn law enforcement officers to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and […]