Montgomery has earned two prestigious Gold Level designations from the CSX Select Site program, a recognition that sets the city apart as the only location across CSX’s 25-state network to achieve dual gold certification. The CSX Select Site program evaluates industrial sites based on rigorous standards of readiness and operational efficiency. These Gold certifications propel Montgomery forward, […]

Governor Kay Ivey has announced that flags on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex and several state buildings will be returned to full staff for next week’s presidential inauguration. Flags across the country were recently lowered to half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter who died on December 29. “I am directing […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) thinks the Alabama Legislature will act quickly to help President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda on immigration. Trump has promised to crack down on illegal immigration in the U.S. as soon as he takes office. Gov. Kay Ivey has committed Alabama in supporting Trump’s plans. Gudger, who recently was elected by Alabama […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the unbreakable bond that exists between a dog and its owner by reviving the Best Black Belt Sporting Dog Photo Contest. The contest is open to any dogs out on a sporting adventure in the 23 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt. The contest will feature dogs […]

The Regions Tradition, a longstanding Birmingham-area PGA TOUR Champions event, announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED will serve as the tournament’s presenting sponsor. Joining title sponsor Regions Bank, Coca-Cola UNITED will build on the tournament’s legacy of success. The new agreement, which extends through 2028, promises to enhance the tournament experience for spectators and expand charitable […]

7. Opelika pastor, flat-Earth embarrassment, and former gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle has announced his run for Alabama lieutenant governor, emphasizing his commitment to fight political corruption and defend constitutional rights. Odle, who previously finished fifth in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary, brands himself as “The Anti-Establishment Republican” and opposes liberal Democrats and “RINO” Republicans. In […]

The Yellowhammer State might just have the two best college basketball teams in the entire nation — and is continuously showing itself as the season heats up into the thick of conference play. With the SEC as strong as its ever been, teams in the league are beating each other up already even just three […]

Opelika pastor Dean Odle announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor Saturday, deciding not to run for the top spot this go around. “After much prayer and discussion with my family, I felt the leading of the Lord to step back into the political fight,” Odle said. “I really did not want to do it again, […]

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will soon be kicking off an all-out, 50-state ad blitz to help convince elected officials in Washington D.C. not to raise taxes on millions of Americans as they begin the 119th Congress. The group said that its $20 million ad campaign will specifically push lawmakers to renew the successful Tax Cuts […]

 You can rename the Gulf of Mexico and work on lowering inflation at the same time 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 Auburn Tigers are the best team in the nation for just the second time in their program’s history. With the release of the new AP Poll on Monday afternoon, Auburn ascended to the No. 1 spot after another 2-0 week and a dominating loss for the previous No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers against the now […]

Scammers like to repackage tried-and-true schemes with new twists to attack the innocent. Year after year, the descriptions and nuances change slightly, but many of the attack vectors look much the same as in years past. Often, it’s just the fraudsters repackaging an old scheme with a new bow. Everyone with an opinion publishes what […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation board has added Dr. Khalilah Brown, Chief Medical Officer for Southern Research, to its slate of directors. Southern Research is an 80-year-old research institution that has contributed to global knowledge of cancer treatment and to COVID research while pouring an estimated $150 million into Alabama’s economy each year. […]

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said during the annual State of the City and County program held on Jan. 9 that future mayors should be compensated accordingly because of the complexities of the job. During his segment of the program, which was moderated by Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce President Bradley Byrne, Stimpson reversed an earlier […]

Longtime GOP political consultant and chairman for President-elect Donald Trump’s successful 2024 election campaign committee, Chris LaCivita, recently called the Republican Attorney Generals Association (RAGA) a “joke” organization with incompetent leadership. “If you are a GOP donor – or even an elected Republican Attorney General – you should know that politically speaking , @RepublicanAGs – […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry recapped the college football semifinals! Ohio State’s win over Texas and Notre Dame’s upset victory against Penn State are in the spotlight as the big championship game finalizes its contenders. They praised the quarterbacks’ standout performances and discussed Notre Dame’s rise as a potential “team […]

Following a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans earlier this month, the Mobile City Council may soon grant the purchase of eighteen portable bollards to protect crowds ahead of the city’s beloved carnival season. Additionally, the council has been asked to consider the purchase of a truck and tools to be specifically used for installing […]

It’s the start of a new era in Washington. 77 million Americans sent a clear message on November 5th—they want President Trump back in the White House, and they want his America First agenda implemented. This agenda includes a secure border, booming economy, strong military, parent-centered education, veteran-focused care, domestic energy production, and a holistic […]

In the holiday rush, you may have missed a new set of rules issued just before Christmas. Almost five years ago, two committees appointed by the Alabama Supreme Court began working on the important issue of public access to court records (the Standing Committees on the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Appellate Procedure). […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are working to ensure that Americans practicing their Second Amendment rights are not discriminated against while traveling from state to state. In an attempt to solve a dilemma centered on the use of concealed carry permits, the pair of Alabama lawmakers, along with a group of fellow Senate […]

7. Auburn has been surprisingly ranked No. 10 in a preseason ranking by On3 for the 2025 college football season, while Alabama was notably left out and the even the Florida Gators are ranked 9th. The Tigers’ optimism stems from presumed starting quarterback, Oklahoma transfer Jackson Arnold, and the continued development of their young receiving […]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs were once touted as the key to creating fairer schools, workplaces, and communities. But here in the South, plenty of people are wondering if they’ve caused more headaches than help. What started as an idea to fix past wrongs now feels like it’s stirred up more trouble than good. […]

It was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Actually, no. It was a long time ago, but it wasn’t so far away. It was at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Ethics professor Dr. Henlee Barnette taught one day about God and government. In his lecture, he read from a […]

Dave & Buster’s will open its first location in Mobile, Alabama, at 1757 E Interstate 65 Service Road on Monday, January 13, according to PR Newswire. As the newest location in Mobile, the new Dave & Buster’s will offer a premier entertainment and restaurant destination with more than 30,000 square feet of gaming, food, and entertainment space in an interactive […]