With the 2025 session of the Alabama Legislature set to gavel in next week and the 2026 election cycle looming, House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) says he’s focused and optimistic. The 47-year-old from Morgan County was first elected to the legislature in 2018 and was chosen to lead the House Republican Caucus after earning […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! They dive into Jalen Milroe’s NFL Draft stock after a shaky Senior Bowl week, with Todd McShay’s evaluation raising questions about Milroe’s accuracy and ability to process defenses at the next level. John remains skeptical about his […]

Alabama’s fourth-grade students are leading the charge nationally in improving scores during the post-COVID academic recovery, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, commonly known as America’s Report Card. In fourth-grade math, Alabama climbed to 32nd in 2024, from a low point of 52nd in 2019, the last NAEP administered pre-COVID. Alabama’s six-point scale […]

In a world where large corporations often feel distant from the communities they serve, there are rare exceptions. Consider the approximately 1,000 public natural gas utilities in the United States.  Most are small and have a few hundred to a few thousand customers. Despite their size, these utilities make a big impact by providing affordable […]

7. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed denounced and ordered the removal of a controversial billboard that featured a Bloody Sunday image with “Make America Great Again” superimposed on it, arguing that such historical moments should unite rather than divide communities. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, which had unknowingly sponsored the billboard, stated the decision was […]

A quality education is one of the most valuable gifts a child can be blessed with and students at Montgomery Christian School(MCS) receive just that. RELATED: Alabama officials say they are ‘proud to celebrate School Choice Week’ as new program starts this year As part of National School Choice Week, MCS has been recognized as […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering have partnered to advance cybersecurity education and workforce development across Alabama. TVA and ASCTE announced Monday that the collaboration aims to equip students with the skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. “TVA has a comprehensive cybersecurity program to predict, […]

Nature lovers are blessed with abundant recreational and travel opportunities offered by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in north Alabama, like Joe Wheeler State Park, Monte Sano State Park, and several wildlife management areas. But the possibilities don’t end there.   For those who love to explore new territory, I’ve got a perfect place to get in […]

The question of whether or not Avette Dunn, a Shelby County Schools cafeteria worker, will get to keep her job is still undecided after she violated school protocol by not informing a principal about donations she collected to pay for students’ lunches. Shelby County’s superintendent, Dr. Lewis Brooks, has recommended Dunn for termination. Dunn has […]

A private gathering of young conservatives in Washington, D.C. on Inauguration Day has drawn national media attention. New York Magazine ran an article describing the event as overwhelmingly white, accompanied by a cover image featuring only white attendees and the title “The Cruel Kids’ Table.” Mountain Brook native Anna Claire Howland found herself at the […]

The AHSAA made a huge announcement on Wednesday as to the status of where the Super 7 football state championships are going to be held in the future. According to a release, Mobile and Hancock-Whitney Stadium, the home stadium of the South Alabama Jaguars, will host the title games on a rotating basis, alternating with […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is reaffirming his support for Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Attorney General. Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday advanced Bondi’s nomination via a party-line, 12-10 vote Monday Wednesday. The former Florida Attorney General is expected to be confirmed on the Senate floor in the coming days. “Pam Bondi […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed released a statement today saying he called for the immediate removal of a controversial race-baiting billboard in Alabama’s capital city. The billboard in question features a photo from “Bloody Sunday,” a major civil rights event that took place just outside of Selma, Alabama. In the image, a group of black protestors […]

The media should stop trying to sell us the myth that illegals don’t commit crimes. 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.

It was unquestionably a down year on the gridiron across the Southeastern Conference, likely relating to the retirement of legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Traditionally year after year there has been at least one or two dominant teams good enough to beat anyone in the country and win a national title. That was not […]

One of the most anticipated weeks of the year on the Gulf Coast is finally here with the arrival of Senior Bowl week and the official start of the NFL Draft process. Things are getting kicked off with three practice sessions open to the public at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile beginning on Tuesday- culminating […]

Former Alabama Congressman Spencer Bachus III has been appointed as the Interim President and Chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the federal agency announced this week. He is a member of EXIM’s Board of Directors, currently serving his second term which is set to expire in 2027. Bachus, a Birmingham native, represented […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry broadcast live from Montgomery Regional Airport! The duo break down Alabama and Auburn’s latest SEC basketball wins. Auburn secured a dominant 87-74 road victory over LSU, with Johni Broome shaking off a slow start to lead the Tigers. Meanwhile, Alabama edged out Mississippi State 88-84 […]

University of Alabama in Huntsville: A Thriving Hub of Innovation, Excellence, and Community Impact The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is a premier institution of higher education, marked by academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and a powerful commitment to actively engaging within the community. With a current student population of 8,564, UAH continues to grow […]

Former NASA executive Jonathan Pettus has been hired as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville. Pettus worked for 27 years at NASA, where he served in a variety of executive leadership roles including as NASA’s chief information officer and as the associate director of Marshall Space Flight Center. Before joining […]

7. Costco is bucking the trend of companies dumping Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 18 other attorneys general have sent a letter to Costco demanding the company abandon its DEI policies, calling them unlawful and detrimental to the American ideal of individualism. The letter argues that DEI initiatives […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try again. And that’s what Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are doing in their fight to protect American fishermen. Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Commerce Committee; and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) to introduce the bipartisan Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna […]

In a call with reporters Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville reaffirmed his staunch support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ahead of a key committee hearing today. Kennedy, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Dept. of Health and Human Services, will be appearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to […]

On Tuesday, the Birmingham Board of Education responded to an application submitted by the Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) in Bessemer to open a campus in the city near A.H Parker High School. The Board turned down the request. According to The Birmingham Times, the school is rapidly reaching capacity with approximately 200 students. […]