The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for adults convicted of first-degree rape or sodomy of a child under the age of 12. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne), passed with an 86-5 vote, with nine representatives abstaining. The legislation now moves to […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry examined the buildup to the historic Auburn-Alabama basketball showdown, featuring the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country! They analyzed Auburn’s road victory over Vanderbilt and Alabama’s dominant win against Texas, highlighting key performances from Jaren Stevenson and Mark Sears. The discussion touched […]

According to a recent report published by the labor market analytics company, Lightcast, students and alumni of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) generated $8.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2023-24. The sum equates to approximately  3% of Alabama’s total gross state product. “The ACCS enriches the lives of students by raising […]

Mach 5 is the name of the car in the “Speed Racer” anime series. It’s also the target speed of a ground-breaking UAS project by a pair of Huntsville companies. Cummings Aerospace and ATRX have signed an agreement to integrate ATRX’s high-speed turbo-rocket onto a proven airframe from Cummings Aerospace with the goal of developing […]

Lake Martin’s Wicker Point Golf Club has been named to a prestigious list recognizing the best courses in each state across the country. According to GOLF Magazine, the members-only course is the best in all of Alabama. Along with the rankings, the publication called Wicker Point a “top-drawer private golf club experience.” “Wicker Point Golf Club […]

Members of the Alabama Senate Judiciary committee advanced a bill that would make it a felony under state law to possess the parts needed to convert a pistol into a machine gun. The legislation has come to be known as the Glock switch bill. In years past, the House has debated and advanced some form […]

On Monday, 27-year-old Birmingham native Grant Burdette was sworn in at the United States Department of Transportation to serve under Secretary Sean Duffy in the Trump administration. Burdette formerly served as chief strategist for Jefferson County Commissioner Mike Bolin and worked on numerous local and statewide campaigns. In 2024, he worked for President Trump’s election […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are working to ensure that all Americans have access to quality financial services through banking no matter their political or social affiliation. In recent years, citizens and companies across the country with conservative views and practices found at times that their bank accounts had been closed without warning. […]

7. Alabama could be moving toward implementing an eight-week paid parental leave policy for state employees and teachers, addressing a significant gap in the state’s benefits that has contributed to high turnover rates. The initiative, supported by Gov. Kay Ivey and backed by a 2023 study, would provide paid leave for new mothers and adoptive parents, […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is continuing his push to expand Interstate 65 throughout the entire state. Ainsworth has been leading the call to add more lanes to one of the state’s busiest roads and is known for posting on social media when he gets stuck in traffic on the highway. During his address to […]

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) filed a bill in the Alabama legislature late last week that could be a game-changer for college athletes in Alabama. HB240, also known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” would exempt any compensation earned by student-athletes through the use of their name, image, and likeness from the state’s […]

The media is in full meltdown mode after President Trump imposed duties and retaliatory tariffs this week on countries who have been ripping us off for decades. Apparently, globalists and Democrats are just fine with other countries imposing tariffs on U.S. exports. But, when it comes to President Trump trying to establish a level playing […]

The Birmingham City Council recently approved a $2.69 million funding package for two agencies to operate separate pallet shelter groups as part of Birmingham’s Homes for All, Safe Sleep program. Faith Chapel Care Center will receive nearly $1.2 million to host and run services for 15 of the homes on its property at 921 Second Ave. […]

On Tuesday, Alabama Senators voted to amend Governor Ivey’s proposed restructuring of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) to guarantee veteran service organizations (VSOs) and veterans themselves are a permanent fixture of the board’s majority. State Sen. Andrew Jones, Chairman of the Senate Military & Veterans Affairs committee guided the fast-moving process to adopt […]

In a special announcement by the Alabama Agribusiness council, state leaders revealed the economic impact of Alabama’s agriculture and forestry industries.  According to the newly released study, agriculture and forestry contribute a staggering $77.3 billion annually to Alabama’s economy, making it one of the top industries in the state. These industries account for 273,271 jobs, […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback, Jalen Hurts, brought delight to fans in Tuscaloosa and throughout the Yellowhammer State when he helped his Philadelphia Eagles win their second Super Bowl in franchise history over the weekend. Both Hurts and former Heisman-winning Crimson Tide wide receiver, DeVonta Smith, were critical in the victory, with the two connecting […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is calling out the Democrats’ hypocrisy in trying to claim that Elon Musk is acting like a “co-president.” Many Democrats say they aren’t happy with some of the recent actions taken by Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). President Donald Trump has tasked the billionaire with heading the […]

Ineffective media outlets push for more immigration and more exploitation. 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.

Three in-state men’s college basketball players have been named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy midseason watchlist, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced on Monday. The Oscar Robertson Trophy, an annual honor bestowed upon the nation’s top college basketball player, has been given out every year since 1959, making it the oldest award of its kind. […]

State Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) is addressing rising concerns over drone activity around Alabama’s public schools. Following an increase in unexplained drone sightings across the country, Almond has filed a bill aimed at regulating drone use near schools to protect students and teachers. HB201 would prohibit flights within 500 feet of school property without approval, […]

In the today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry discuss the upcoming historic matchup between Auburn and Alabama basketball! The game marks the first time the in-state rivals could meet as the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country. They analyzed Auburn’s loss to Florida and Alabama’s recent success, emphasizing the […]

With over 12,000 employees and an annual statewide impact of $1.1 billion, Alabama’s fishing industry is vital to the state’s economic standing. However, those achievements are under threat from outside sources that could severely damage one of Alabama’s key industries. According to U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, cartels in Mexico have been funding […]

One of Birmingham’s most famous former residents is moving back to the Yellowhammer State. According to a story from the Birmingham Business Journal, SEC Network analyst and one of the most well known figures in sports media, Paul Finebaum, is purchasing a 12,165-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home Mountain Brook home with his wife Linda for a […]

For the past decade, Gadsden City High School’s Special Olympics basketball team has had its special needs cheerleaders leading chants and bringing spirit to the court. However, for those 10 years, the cheerleaders remained on the sidelines. This season, the program is growing in an exciting way as it marks the first year that the special […]