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U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is siding with President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) in his push to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants in the United States. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) announced on Monday he was co-sponsoring the Birthright Citizenship Act, which seeks to clarify immigration law to “those classes of […]

State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) is pushing HB103, a legislative measure aimed at increasing gun safety in households with children. The bill, filed before the recent gun incident at Challenger Elementary School in Huntsville, has gained attention in light of a gun discharging in a second grader’s backpack.  RELATED: Laptop stops bullet from striking student […]

Speaking to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday morning, newly-elected Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate, Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) addressed the importance of equipping all Alabamians with the necessary training to secure stable, high-paying jobs that align with the evolving demands of the 21st-century economy. He detailed an overarching agenda focused on workforce development, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is pushing for the implementation of “common sense solutions” to fight the youth mental health crisis that has been made worse by the widespread use of social media. As part of her effort, the lawmaker from Alabama has reintroduced legislation that she believes will help protect the country’s youth from the […]

BCBS of Alabama: What they're not telling you about Farm Bureau Health Plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s mission is to provide Alabamians access to quality, affordable healthcare because we care about their health, financial security, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, the proponents of ALFA’s “health” plan have chosen to engage in false and misleading attacks on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama instead of […]

There is one common theme that is found among Alabama’s most beautiful homes and gardens: impeccable landscape design. Whether driving through the state’s most prestigious neighborhoods or stumbling upon seemingly undiscovered landscapes, it is the careful curation of outdoor spaces that often catches the eye. These spaces did not become the marvels they are by […]

The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is addressing problems associated with childhood trauma and the impact it has on a child’s success by launching a pilot program designed to better equip providers to address childhood trauma. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to expand trauma-informed care to every provider working with adolescents across […]

7. President Donald Trump commended U.S. forces for a precision air strike in Syria that targeted and killed a senior official of Hurras al-Din, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, calling it a decisive blow against terrorism. The operation, led by U.S. Central Command, aimed to disrupt the group’s activities and protect U.S. and allied interests in the […]

Wes Allen reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2026

Editor’s Note: Four hours after this story was published, Secretary of State Wes Allen formally announced his campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. It has been slightly revised to include the latest information while preserving its original perspective.  In an era of increasing distrust in American elections, Alabama has essentially become the gold […]

Eight young farm families were honored for excellence in production agriculture, Alabama Farmers Federation involvement, and community service on February 15 during the Young Farmers Conference in Muscle Shoals. Contestants in the Outstanding Young Farm Family competition ranged from 18 to 35 years old and competed through an intense application and interview process. Federation Young […]

The tradition of military service runs deep in the DNA of the Oliver family. From the Battle of Camden in the Revolutionary War to Iwo Jima in World War II, my family has carried arms in several of our nation’s major conflicts. Before being elected to the Alabama Legislature, I served more than 30 years […]

When I ran for Senate, I promised the people of Alabama that I would fight for them in Washington, D.C. Many Alabamians are enthusiastically pro-life and sent me to the Capitol with a clear message: every life is worth fighting for. Shortly after the Supreme Court overturned the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the […]

The The media and their Democrats’ lies are not working, the panicking is starting to set in. 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.

FOX Nation is rolling out a new, six-part docuseries titled ‘The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football’ this week which follows the highs and lows of the 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide football team in their first season after the retirement of Nick Saban and debut year for his replacement Kalen DeBoer. The series, which debuts on […]

The Auburn Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 94-85 in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown at Coleman Coliseum on Saturday afternoon in order to hold onto the top spot with the release of Monday’s brand new AP Poll. Alabama, on the other hand, dropped down two spots, but remained in the top-five, now […]

Early Sunday morning, an EF-1 tornado struck Hale County, Alabama, damaging over 30 homes and completely destroying eight, according to the Hale County Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado left a 15-mile path of destruction. Two Hale County residents are lucky to be alive after the storm. CBS 42 reported […]

School shootings have become an unfortunate fact of everyday life in modern America. From Columbine to the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the scourge has claimed hundreds of innocent lives across the country. Elected officials throughout the U.S. late last week recognized Make Our Schools Safe Day. In Alabama, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has reintroduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate tax after a century of controversy and debate. According to Tuberville, the tax — more commonly known as ‘the death tax’ — is “purely punitive” and particularly hurts ranches, farms, and other agricultural small businesses across America. The Death Tax Repeal Act, […]

Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn made major headlines when he filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) exempt from state income taxes. HB240, known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” has a goal of benefiting schools […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) was recently recognized as the 2024 Investigative Partner of the Year by Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) Atlanta Field Office, which is responsible for federal law enforcement in both Alabama  and Georgia. This recognition was awarded to Special Agents assigned to ALEA’s State Bureau of  Investigation (SBI) during a ceremony […]

UA Miracle Raises $223,725 for Children’s of Alabama

UA Miracle, The University of Alabama’s largest student-led philanthropic organization, raised $223,725 over the past year to support Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. The amount was revealed Feb. 15 during BAMAthon, the group’s annual 12-hour dance marathon, held at the UA Student Center. UA Miracle has raised more than $3 million since the group’s inception in 2011. […]

The 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineering mission to the 152nd Engineer Support Company, New York National Guard, during a Transfer of Authority ceremony on Feb. 11 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The mission of the engineering company, in support of CJTF-HOA and U.S. Africa Command, is to enhance regional stability and strengthen […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry recap Auburn’s 94-85 victory over Alabama in a historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown in Tuscaloosa! Auburn controlled the game from the start, never trailing as Alabama struggled with three-point shooting, going just 5-for-26 from beyond the arc. Analysts highlighted Auburn’s defensive intensity, depth, […]

Innovate Alabama is continuing to ignite growth and success in the state’s startup business community through its grant awards process. The public-private partnership announced it has added 58 companies and organizations from across the state to receive a portion of a recent $14.9 million funding round. The program reports it now supports more than 170 […]