State Auditor Andrew Sorrell believes that Alabama mothers who are still breastfeed their children should not be forced to sit through jury duty, and he’s once again pushing for the Legislature to act on the issue. In 2021 and 2022, when Sorrell was a state representative, he carried a bill that would exempt nursing mothers […]

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey announced that she is running to become Alabama’s next Attorney General. In an interview with CBS 42 that aired early Wednesday, Casey laid out the case for why she should be the state’s next top law enforcement officer. “The Alabama Attorney General is the top law enforcement official in […]

The University of Alabama will soon be looking for a new president. According to a release from the school, UA’s 29th president, Dr. Stuart R. Bell, has announced his intent to step down this July which will bring to an end a decade of his leadership. Bell’s 10 years in service make him among the […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney General during the confirmation hearing Wednesday. Trump’s nominee Pam Bondi spoke and answered questions in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee about how she would lead the Justice Department in the new administration. This was Britt’s first hearing as a part of […]

Axios and OpenAI announced a new partnership with plans to launch local news outlets in four U.S. cities – including Huntsville, Alabama.  In 2020, Axios launched a network of local newsletter-based media outlets to deliver “community-focused” news using a “smart brevity” style to digital-first formats. Since then, the media company has established a presence in […]

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it is banning the use of Red Dye N0. 3 in all foods produced in America. The organization has come under fire recently from legislators on both sides of the aisle for allowing the dye’s continued use in foods despite studies indicating it contains possible carcinogens […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze Alabama basketball’s struggles in a loss to Ole Miss, highlighting turnovers and poor defense. They contrasted it with Auburn’s cohesive, dominant performance against Mississippi State, despite missing star player Johni Boone. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 […]

One of the South’s leading residential developers is poised to begin building approximately 200 new homes in Hoover after finalizing a property purchase in the city’s new Riverwalk Village development.  Birmingham-based Signature Homes purchased 24 acres on the site from CR Endeavors and is expected to begin work in the early months of 2025 on […]

The recent national conversation around a federal “DOGE” – the Department of Government Efficiency – has sparked important conversations about streamlining government and reducing waste. The concept has merit, particularly for the federal government, which has tens of trillions of dollars in operating debt and many times more in long-term liabilities. But Alabamians need to […]

A delegation of elected officials from North Alabama spoke at a legislative update forum in Huntsville on Tuesday. The lawmakers provided additional insight into what Alabamians can expect their legislature to address in the upcoming session. State Sen. Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) spoke to the higher chamber’s agenda and expressed his confidence in the […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced details about its efforts to serve the state’s healthcare needs in the form of expanded credentials and course offerings to students across the state. At a press conference, state and system officials announced an expansion of health science offerings in 2025, including a new certified Nursing […]

While reporting the school is “exceeding expectations,” State Sen. Arthur Orr touched on the great potential of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) in Huntsville. Orr (R-Decatur), who serves as president of the school’s board of trustees, made his remarks Tuesday during the annual legislative update hosted by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber. […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team suffered their first defeat in conference play on Tuesday night when the Ole Miss Rebels came into Coleman Coliseum and left with a 74-64 victory. Effort for the Tide looked like a concern especially in the first half with the team not even looking ready to play. For […]

Mobile City Councilmembers approved a resolution on Tuesday, approving a $167,371 purchase order with Delta Scientific Corp. for portable bollard arrest systems to enhance security at Mardi Gras parades. The action was taken as a result of what happened on Bourbon Street in New Orleans during the early hours of New Year’s celebrations when 14 […]

7. Americans for Prosperity has announced a $20 million campaign spanning all 50 states to urge Congress to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, emphasizing the potential tax increases of over $2,127 per Alabama family and the loss of over 9,000 jobs if the cuts expire. The campaign, part of their Protect Prosperity initiative, […]

On Monday, 36 inmates graduated from the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT), one of the many drug rehabilitation programs within the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). This graduation was notable because, for the first time, 15 participants from the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program were included, ADOC reports. The graduation ceremony was […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is hoping that the Alabama Legislature will do more this year to combat violent crime in the state. “Violent crime was out of control in too many of our cities, streets, and neighborhoods in 2024,” Ainsworth said on X Tuesday. “That’s why I’ll push for increased funding for our District […]

State Sen. April Weaver has been chosen to become a member of a select nationwide group known for promoting responsible leadership, the principles of economic freedom, and limited government. On Tuesday, the legislator from Brierfield announced that the Club for Growth Foundation selected her to be a part of its 2025 Fellowship class. The year-long […]

An Auburn-area college student has been charged with felony animal cruelty after authorities say she left her husky puppy locked in a kennel over the holiday break, leading to the animal’s death. Police allege the student, Taylor Colbert, left her puppy Sky locked in a kennel in her Auburn apartment building for days over their […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) had a chance to question President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, during a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. “We’re in trouble. Our whole country is in trouble,” Tuberville said. “Thank God President Trump got elected November the fifth. We couldn’t kept down the same path. We could […]

 Tuberville wants unanimous support from Republicans for Trump’s nominees. 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 discuss Auburn basketball’s rise to No. 1 under coach Bruce Pearl and Alabama’s strong showing at No. 4.Both programs’ potential for deep postseason runs highlights a growing basketball culture in Alabama. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. […]

Every week, we present “Tide Takes”, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. Over the weekend, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer reached a milestone. While his first season in Tuscaloosa had already come to an end, January 12 […]

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, driven by Southern Research, has secured a $44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to position Alabama as a global leader in biotechnology.  The grant will support projects advancing drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development using artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology. It will serve both healthcare innovation and […]