Falling in love shouldn’t break the bank. More than 64,000 Americans were taken for over $1 billion in romance scams in 2023 — double the $500 million just four years earlier, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With median losses per person of $2,000, romance scams are the highest reported losses for any form of […]

Republicans members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation are lauding the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate Thursday to be the HHS Secretary, with U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell being the only Republican to vote against his confirmation. “It’s […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is hardly the only example of a home team pulling off a big upset and having their fans run onto either the football field or the basketball court. But it’s a topic that has gained momentum over the last couple of years. With several incidents involving Alabama’s football program — who […]

On Thursday afternoon, Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter appointed State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) as Chairman of the House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee. It was announced yesterday that State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign his seat to serve as constituent services director for Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). Shedd also therefore […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) believes a surefire way the federal government can drain the swamp is to move much of the federal workforce out of Washington D.C. President Donald Trump campaigned on moving 100 thousand jobs outside of the D.C. area. It is believed this could be action eventually taken by the newly created […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) does not believe that Elon Musk wants to steal your Social Security check. She’s lying… about everything. 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 today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down a historic showdown in college basketball as Auburn and Alabama prepare for the first-ever 1 vs. 2 matchup in SEC history! They speculate on the future of Alabama head coach Nate Oats, discussing whether Blue Blood programs or the NBA could lure him […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer thinks that Democrats may now be unhappy with their shifty decisions to get Joe Biden elected president in 2020. In an interview Thursday on FMTalk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show”, the congressman said that Democrats are seeing the results of President Trump’s sweeping executive orders and strategy of government accountability through […]

Life in Alabama could soon become a lot more difficult for illegal immigrants if several bills passed today by the State Senate are signed into law.  Measures to verify the immigration status of individuals in the custody of law enforcement using DNA and fingerprint analysis, invalidate the drivers licenses of immigrants issued without proof of […]

The Alabama House of Representatives paid tribute to Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) on Thursday morning, who is set to resign his seat in the lower chamber to go work for Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, a fellow Cullman lawmaker.  “Randall Shedd has been a dear friend of mine from the first day I came into […]

Nearly a week after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a second-grader’s backpack at Challenger Elementary School, questions remain about how the gun ended up in the child’s possession. The incident occurred last Thursday around 2:45 p.m. as students were being dismissed from school. According to officials with Huntsville City Schools, the firearm was discharged while […]

Elon Musk took to X to praise U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her hard work getting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human services across the finish line. “It’s a little after midnight in Washington, and I just finished my shift presiding on the Senate floor. We’re working through the night […]

The Alabama Policy Institute recently launched a new website and initiative aimed at informing the public about the possible consequences of expanding gambling in Alabama. API has long been an opponent of the expansion of gambling because the proposals violate all three pillars of our mission to promote free markets, limited government, and strong families. […]

With the goal of growing and reinforcing patriotism among America’s youth, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has introduced legislation that would require primary and secondary schools receiving federal funding to meet certain standards in order to continue receiving financial assistance. According to Strong (R-Monrovia), the Promoting American Patriotism in Our Schools Act will specifically mandate that, […]

7. State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) is offering a bill that would make college athletes’ NIL earnings tax-free in Alabama, aiming to enhance the state’s competitiveness in recruiting. Proponents of the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” like Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City). argue that successful programs are those that maximize NIL opportunities, likening it […]

Blountsville Police Chief Shane Best has resigned after being placed on paid leave earlier in January amid confusion and controversy surrounding his employment status. On January 7, Best received a letter informing him that the town intended to eliminate his position due to financial difficulties. The letter indicated that the decision was purely financial, and […]

City leaders in Birmingham are raising serious concerns about the growing backlog of criminal court cases, which is leaving many families waiting years for justice. The backlog of these cases was addressed at Tuesday’s Birmingham City Council meeting, according to an ABC33/40 report. Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn addressed the issue, […]

Birmingham, Alabama has become the official U.S. tourism partner of the English soccer club Birmingham City FC. The team’s partnership with the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, the city’s official tourism and marketing organization, will last until May 2027. The Blues compete in the EFL League One, which sits just below the Premier League […]

Republicans in the Alabama House brought a popular, multi-year legislative effort to a successful close by passing the What is a Woman Act to codify definitions of sex-based terms such as “man,” “woman,” “male,” and “female” into state law — based on biological reality at birth. After passing the Senate last week, the bill now […]

Governor Kay Ivey and state lawmakers have introduced the “Safe Alabama” legislative package, a sweeping set of proposals aimed at curbing violent crime and providing law enforcement with stronger tools to prosecute offenders. Unveiled alongside legislative leaders and law enforcement officials, the package includes tougher penalties for gun-related crimes, increased restrictions on firearm possession for […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers aren’t just the two best teams in the SEC, they are the two best teams in all of college basketball. With the two programs set to face off Saturday at Coleman Coliseum, both teams had to go on the road Tuesday night and remain focused on the task […]

As raids targeting illegal immigrants continue across the country, a growing problem for law enforcement is beginning to take shape. While many of the operations targeting illegals for deportation have been a success others have failed after their details were reportedly leaked to the public. In one such case, agents with Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement […]

Falling in love shouldn’t break the bank. More than 64,000 Americans were taken for over $1 billion in romance scams in 2023 — double the $500 million just four years earlier, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With median losses per person of $2,000, romance scams are the highest reported losses for any form of […]

State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign his seat in the Alabama House to go work upstairs for Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger.  Yellowhammer News confirmed reports on Wednesday. An official announcement is expected later today. Shedd, a decorated lawmaker and public servant, was first elected to the legislature in 2013 representing portions of […]