Former Alabama Crimson Tide star cornerback Patrick Surtain II has been named the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Thursday night. The Denver Broncos star, who played for the Tide from 2018-2020, beat out Steelers linebacker TJ Watt, Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, and Eagles […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth spoke to the importance of supporting servicemembers, veterans, and their families during his address to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday morning. Ainsworth promoted the creation of a new veterans resource center to concentrate that support — while further articulating his opposition to a separate proposal under consideration by […]

The Alabama Legislature began its 2025 regular session last week and Governor Kay Ivey outlined several priorities in her State of the State Address. Among them was a new initiative to provide eight weeks of paid parental leave for state employees and teachers. Alabama currently lacks a state-sponsored parental leave policy. Governor Ivey cited findings […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) thinks it’s past time for the federal government to be funding National Public Radio (NPR), and is putting forward legislation to stop it. Strong introduced the No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025 Friday that would prevent taxpayer dollars from going to the organization. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, […]

After at least two Alabama cities moved to ban Delta-8 THC products, State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) has introduced a bill that would outlaw the substances statewide. SB132 would classify Delta-8, Delta-10, and other psychoactive THC variants as Schedule I controlled substances, placing them in the same category as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. Currently, Delta-8 […]

7. The Alabama Crimson Tide moved up to No. 2 in the latest AP Poll, setting up a historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown against top-ranked Auburn this weekend in Tuscaloosa. With both teams tied at 9-1 in the SEC, the winner will take control of the regular season title race in front of a […]

The University of Alabama System held its 2025 Montgomery Drive-In last week. The event drew more than 80 members of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and also local business leaders.  The annual gathering is one of the chamber’s most popular public policy and advocacy initiatives.   According to chamber leadership, the trip promoted […]

On Monday evening, Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth publicly announced his opposition to a proposal by Governor Kay Ivey to reform the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA). According to Ainsworth, the proposal would transform the entity from “an independent, veteran-led agency to one that is subject to the full authority and direction of the […]

DeVonta Smith has had quite the journey towards becoming a Super Bowl champion and the first-ever Alabama drafted player to score a touchdown in the big game. In 2016, Smith led his high school team to the state championship game. But on the same Superdome field where he claimed his first Super Bowl victory last […]

Delta-8 is the latest drug lawmakers should ban, it is not the last. 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.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing to mitigate Chinese influence in American affairs. This time, the state’s top law enforcement official along with seventeen other fellow Attorney Generals from across the country, dispatched a letter to leading asset advisors requesting information on ‘essential disclosures’ regarding Chinese investments. The letter addressed to BlackRock, StateStreet, Invesco, […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) thinks Elon Musk has gone too far in his attempt to rid the federal government of waste, fraud, and abuse. Sewell and House Democrats introduced the Taxpayer Data Protection Act Friday, which she says is ” a direct response to Elon Musk’s shameful invasion of Americans’ privacy.” https://x.com/RepTerriSewell/status/1887611351993917608 President Donald […]

An Athens man pleaded guilty today in connection with his role in a conspiracy last year to hack into the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and publish fraudulent posts in the name of the then-SEC Chairman. Eric Council, 25, entered a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to commit aggravated […]

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced appointments to fill vacancies in three district judgeship positions and one sheriff position across the state: Lauderdale County District Judgeship Governor Ivey has appointed William D. Motlow, III, as District Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Motlow, a graduate of the University of North Alabama and […]

New evidence has emerged suggesting foul play in the disappearance of Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr., a Huntsville real estate agent missing since mid-December. Authorities now believe Dumas, 37, was abducted, and five individuals are now wanted in connection with the case, marking a significant shift in the investigation. Dumas was last seen on December 15, […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers will be facing each other in what looks on paper like perhaps the biggest regular season game in the history of each program, and the already sky high stakes got even higher on Monday afternoon with the release of the new AP Poll. Despite a loss to Florida […]

Two bills have been filed in the Alabama Senate that would reform the practice of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) within the state, as federal lawmakers consider a path forward as well. The fight over PBM reform at the State House has lurched throughout the current quadrennium after a similar measure died in the Alabama House […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers are two of the best teams in all of college basketball, and Saturday’s massive showdown in Tuscaloosa will be under some of the brightest lights of the season. As if perhaps the biggest regular season matchup in history between the two teams couldn’t get any bigger, it was […]

As winter begins to wind down, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is encouraging families to start planning spring break and summer trips to Washington, D.C., highlighting the capital’s rich history, iconic landmarks, and the availability of free attractions. From historic monuments to world-class museums, Washington, D.C., offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. One […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight’s, John and Barry recapped Super Bowl LIX, where the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in a 40-22 victory! Barry McKnight, back from a road trip, analyzed the game’s key moments, praising the Eagles’ defensive line for overwhelming Patrick Mahomes and disrupting Kansas City’s offense. Alabama’s favorite […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into nearly every aspect of life, and college football is no exception. Auburn University is leveraging this advanced technology to create a more engaging experience for fans and enhance performance on the field. WBRC 6 has reported that before the Auburn Tigers take the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium, […]

On Friday night, a routine traffic stop in Calera led to the seizure of 21 kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of two Colombian men who are in the United States illegally. According to authorities, Calera police stopped a vehicle near a gas station off Interstate 65 due to a malfunctioning tag light. Officers discovered […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl title in franchise history on Sunday evening, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 40-22 to end their quest for an unprecedented three-peat. Philadelphia has made a habit of drafting former Alabama Crimson Tide stars – and those stars paid off in a big way […]

A deep-dive analysis conducted by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has revealed a trend being praised as an advantage by the state’s affiliate, ABC Alabama. According to data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, union membership within in the construction industry has hit a record low of 10.3%. That follows a decrease […]