Four Star Freightliner, a leading truck dealership in the Southeast, has taken a significant step in workforce development by registering its Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program with the state of Alabama. Known for providing top-tier medium and heavy-duty trucks from Daimler brands like Freightliner and Western Star, Four Star Freightliner operates seven locations across Alabama, Georgia, […]

A tragedy took place in Selma, Alabama, late last week leaving one innocent bystander dead and a community in fear. According to several news outlets, around 9:00 p.m. on Friday, 40-year-old Marcus Martin went to Walmart at 1501 AL Hwy 14 East in Selma. He never returned home. Before Martin arrived at the shopping center, […]

Lawmakers are considering tangible alternatives to the state tax cut on overtime work as the measure is set to sunset in June. When passed in 2023, the fiscal estimate first brought to lawmakers was roughly $40 million while the actual annualized cost is proving to exceed $230 million.  Alabama Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) […]

HB17, better known as the Squat Truck Law, has been reintroduced in the Alabama Legislature. The proposed bill, introduced by State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport), would ban trucks with a front fender that is more than four inches higher than the rear fender.  Bolton first introduced the bill in 2024.   “It passed the house last year […]

The Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp on Lake Guntersville officially reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the City of Guntersville hosted the event. The renovation, completed in January 2025, included the installation of a new three-lane launching slab and a 150-foot floating […]

Alabama stands at a pivotal moment as we enter the beginning of the 2025 legislative session. I am committed to working with President Trump, our federal and state leaders, and my colleagues in the Alabama House and Senate to cement his America First agenda in Alabama. I believe that we will bring back a golden […]

Despite widespread awareness of the dangers of smoking, it remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Alabama and across the United States. Data from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reveals that 14.2% of adults in Alabama smoke cigarettes — a rate significantly higher than the national average of 11.6 percent, as reported […]

The 67th Grammy Awards aired on Sunday and for one Athens native, it was a night to remember. WHNT said that Chris Burks played a role in creating DOE Jones’ album, ‘Heart of a Human,’ which won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Burks grew up playing and recording music at Sound Cell […]

When the “Cruel Kids Table” magazine cover photo from an Inauguration Day party in Washington, D.C. went viral, Mountain Brook native, Anna Claire Howland found herself at the center of a media firestorm. The cropped image, which appeared to show an all-white group of partygoers, quickly sparked outrage and accusations of racism. But for Howland, […]

7. After Alabama lying convict Carlee Russell set off a frenzy by faking her kidnapping, a law was passed to stop other idiots from doing the same thing and misusing police resources to attempt to investigate the clear hoaxes. Now, Larry Scott Brown was arrested under Alabama’s “Carlee Russell” law after falsely reporting an armed […]

After my work day is over, I often return home for a short walk in the neighborhood. It’s not only relaxing but a good opportunity to catch up on the news of the day (or perhaps the latest college basketball scores). On a recent walk, I came across an article about a young mother’s nightmare […]

A federal judge has denied a request to halt the upcoming execution of Demetrius Frazier in Alabama, ruling that he failed to prove nitrogen gas as an execution method is excessively cruel or unconstitutional. Chief District Judge Emily C. Marks stated that Frazier did not meet the high legal standard necessary to block his execution […]

Tuscaloosa’s 101.7 The River is now live and ready for listeners. It is the city’s first contemporary Christian music station. According to 95.3 The Bear, the station is a safe alternative for families who want great music without the additional language and themes most parents wish to avoid in the school car line. 101.7 The […]

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) released its 2025 state legislative agenda on Monday, one day before the beginning of this year’s state legislative session. It includes cutting taxes for Alabama families, defending parental rights, and pushing back against woke policies that threaten the American Dream. “The Alabama Republican Party firmly believes that government’s first priority […]

The Senior Bowl has produced some all-time moments over the years in Mobile, but this past Saturday may have been the best one in the entire 75-year history of the game. Former Texas Christian University wide receiver Jack Bech caught the game-winning touchdown on the final play of the game giving his American team a […]

For those looking to sell or buy land in the southeastern United States, an Alabama-based brokerage firm staffed by experienced professionals may be able to assist you. Farm and Forest Brokers, LLC specializes in the selling and purchasing of farms, ranches, timberland, and hunting properties. It has operations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. Set […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) believes it’s the responsibility of the state government to assist the federal government when it comes to enforcing immigration law, and he’s expecting the Legislature to take up the issue this session. State leaders have already promised to help President Donald Trump’s administration in deporting illegal immigrants. Lt. Governor Will […]

It was a tough year for the nation’s housing market with states across the country reporting a slump in home sales. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that home sales in the United States fell to their lowest level in almost 30 years during 2024, citing “stubbornly high mortgage rates” resulting from the Federal Reserve’s […]

If America was found on stolen land, we should be weary of bringing in more immigrants. 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.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick it off focusing on Alabama’s hire of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and what it means for the program under Kalen DeBoer. They talk through the delay in Grubb’s hiring, speculating whether he was weighing NFL opportunities or if Alabama struggled to secure a top […]

As lawmakers return to Montgomery tomorrow to begin the third year of the quadrennium, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter says there’s a wide range of problems to solve and opportunities to capitalize on during the course of the 2025 legislative session.  Among those priorities include addressing violent crime in Alabama’s largest cities and upgrading […]

Alabama State Parks honored this year’s Eagle Award winners on Saturday during Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park. The Eagle Awards, sponsored by the Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), honor individuals and organizations for outstanding and notable contributions to support Alabama State Parks. “It’s enormously gratifying […]

Beginning in February, high school sophomores in Tuscaloosa County can apply for the Leaders to Legends program intended to empower student leaders to be changemakers in their schools and communities. In the 2025-26 school year, Leaders to Legends will foster character development, career pathways, and community outreach. Students will participate in monthly, hands-on sessions exploring […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has made a massive addition to their coaching staff by hiring Kalen DeBoer’s former offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, back to Tuscaloosa to serve in the same role. Grubb was initially expected to make the transition to Alabama upon DeBoer’s hiring and was actually on the staff for about a week, but […]