WBRC reported that a Fairfield man appeared in a Birmingham courtroom on Wednesday to face indictments on 37 felony counts spanning five different shootings over three months in 2024. Damien McDaniel is one of several defendants who were charged in the mass shooting in Five Points South and the one at Trendsetter Lounge. Specifically, he’s […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers’ rivalry has always been one of the most iconic in all of college football, but in the last half decade or so that intensity has transferred over to the basketball court as well. This season, in particular, has been a showcase of the talent and resources each program […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced that he has been appointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. The vital subcommittee plays a significant role in national defense while also ensuring higher-quality compensation and benefits for U.S. military or Department of Defense personnel. In his new role, Tuberville (R-Auburn) will […]

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney is known these days in the Yellowhammer State as the guy who beat Nick Saban in two national title games and kept the Crimson Tide’s dynasty from being even more ridiculously successful than it already was. But while it may be easy to forget now, Swinney once played for […]

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to create a large-scale, multilayered missile defense system to better protect the United States and its citizens from growing global threats including ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles. Trump announced the order at House Republicans’ annual policy retreat and pointed to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth […]

While the rollout of a medical cannabis program in the state of Alabama may be far behind schedule, one operation dedicated to the advanced testing of both medical marijuana and hemp is coming to Foley in Baldwin County. Green Health Laboratories expects the new facility to create up to 50 high-paying jobs over the next […]

Political leaders across the Yellowhammer State are excited to celebrate National School Choice Week this year as CHOOSE Act goes into effect. The CHOOSE Act, which stands for the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act, was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey last year, and it […]

7. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) continues to raise alarms about the widespread prescription of drugs, such as Ritalin and Adderall, to children, attributing it to an increasing trend of chemical dependency in young Americans. He expressed concern over the potential long-term consequences of such medications and suggested that mental health challenges often stem from […]

Diversified Energy has agreed to acquire Maverick Natural Resources for $1.275 billion. It marks the Birmingham-based company’s largest deal to date. Before the deal, Diversified Energy’s valuation was roughly $800 million, but after acquiring the natural gas giant and combining forces, the total entity’s value will approach $4 billion. EIG will retain a share of […]

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) reported that Huntsville closed out 2024 with a historic year in sports tourism, hosting 68 major events that collectively brought over $50 million in economic impact to the city. The (CVB) sports tourism team achieved remarkable success, generating $51,303,193 in economic revenue and creating more than 76,000 […]

Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows, 60, was fatally struck on January 6 while preparing to direct traffic for Church of the Highlands’ 21 Days of Prayer service, according to a recently released crash report. RELATED: Irondale police officer killed by vehicle while directing traffic honored as faithful servant The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. […]

Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Gadsden resident, has made history as the longest-living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. She has been thriving for more than 62 days post-procedure, following eight years on dialysis. Looney remains in New York City under the care of doctors at NYU Langone Health, where she continues to […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday appointments to fill vacancies in a district judgeship and two district attorney positions. According to her office, Ivey offered high praise for those chosen to fill the roles and expressed confidence in their legal abilities. Baldwin County District Judgeship Ivey has appointed Ashley W. Siebert as District Judge for […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is sounding the alarm on an issue he believes is negatively affecting the mental health of children in America. The senator discussed the issue recently on the “Back to the People” Show with Nicole Shanahan. “The one thing I’ve seen in real time about the chemicals that we’re giving our […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), a groundbreaking and pioneering institution, stands as the first public residential magnet high school in the United States dedicated exclusively to the fields of cyber technology and engineering. Located in North Alabama, ASCTE provides an unparalleled educational experience by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge cyber and engineering concepts […]

With just a week remaining before the Alabama Legislature is called into regular session in Montgomery, Senate President Pro Tem-designate Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and his wife, Heather, are busy answering an even higher calling 8,000 miles away. Snow was in the forecast when the couple departed Alabama on January 20, but much different conditions were […]

 The Deep State is trying to claim history is DEI when it is clearly not when told correctly. 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.

The No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers earned a huge victory over the weekend against No. 6 ranked Tennessee with a final score stunner of 53-51. It was supposed to be a special day on Auburn’s campus with College GameDay in town to witness one of the best environments college basketball has to offer, something Bruce […]

The continued expansion of broadband in Alabama, particularly in some of its more rural areas, is helping to increase the overall quality of life for residents and also strengthening the state’s economy. With the rapid and successful deployment of reliable high-speed broadband, many other states are now looking to Alabama as an example of how […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into Auburn’s gritty 53-51 basketball win over Tennessee and the NFL playoff drama. Auburn’s victory, tee’d up by Janai Broom’s performance with 16 points and 13 rebounds despite limited playing time, once again proved the Tigers’ defensive tenacity in one of the most physical […]

For months now, residents of Alexander City have been raising concerns about the quality of the area’s drinking water. According to recent reports, the water has taken on a hazy brownish appearance, and in some instance, has emitted an odor similar to that of raw sewage. According to Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird, Lake Martin, […]

With the state legislative session gaveling in next week in Montgomery, the Alabama House Republican Caucus unveiled its 2025 “Alabama Values” agenda and principles. Caucus leaders have identified a bold, conservative vision that prioritizes job creation, border security, election integrity, public safety, education, economic growth, military support, and the protection of innocent life. According to […]

Police Chief Todd Pinion released a statement after a third-party review of the Decatur Police Department conducted by Green Research and Technology (GRT) was released to the public on Thursday. The report highlighted Pinion’s “reluctance to engage publicly” as having adverse effects on the community and the police department. A nearly 850-word statement read by […]

7. Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) expressed confidence that the “What is a Woman Act,” which defines biological sex and related terms by genetics at birth, will pass early in the 2025 legislative session after narrowly missing Senate approval last year. The bill seeks to clarify the definitions of male, female, and other gender-related […]