One of the nation’s leading young conservative voices who rose to fame from Alabama, CJ Pearson, challenged a narrative by AL.com about a so-called “pharmacy crisis” in Alabama. Pearson, a graduate of the University of Alabama and co-chair of the national GOP youth advisory council, said it’s an effort to revive a controversial tax hike […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts cover Auburn’s 87-82 win over Texas, marking Bruce Pearl’s 214th victory, and solidifying his record as Auburn’s winningest coach. With Tennessee’s loss to Florida, Auburn eyes the No. 1 basketball ranking as SEC programs face mixed results. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live […]

Every year, photographers in the University’s Division of Strategic Communications capture hundreds of thousands of pictures around campus. From covering big events like home football games to snapping shots of everyday life around campus, their work documents forever this moment in time at the Capstone. We asked the photographers to select their favorite photos from […]

A glimmer of hope shot through bleak, in-the-red farm country late last year as Congress included $10 billion of economic aid for farmers in an end-of-year resolution. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell said the relief package was a critical first step to help farmers stay in business until a new, improved farm bill is […]

January 6 II: Handshake Boogaloo 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 Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter is not willing to predict yet whether there is any momentum in the Alabama Legislature to attempt to pass a statewide lottery bill this year. The Alabama House passed a comprehensive gaming bill including a lottery, casinos, and sports betting, last year. The Senate scaled the bill down […]

Troy University Trojans’ longtime “Voice of the Trojans” as well as co-host of Longshore and McKnight from Yellowhammer News, Barry McKnight, has been named the National Sports Media Association Alabama Sportscaster of the Year, sharing the honor with David Crane of UAB. McKnight has served as Troy’s play by play voice for numerous athletic events […]

On a call with reporters Wednesday morning, Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked if he intends to run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 given new polling showing his clear lead over other potential candidates in the race.  While Tuberville indicated that he is currently focused on his role as a U.S. Senator, he stressed that […]

If weather forecasts hold true, mid-January could bring prolonged, sub-freezing temperatures to Alabama. That could force heating units in homes and businesses to work longer and harder than normal, leading to some sticker shock when the power bill comes due. Alabama Power says it takes more electricity to heat a home than to cool it. Such […]

The Auburn Tigers earned a big road win over the Texas Longhorns on Tuesday night, holding on for a 87-82 victory to get to 2-0 in SEC play and continue their push towards the No. 1 ranking. While a conference victory on the road against a good team was important on its own, it was also […]

Senators Katie Britt and John Fetterman joined Fox News on Tuesday in a show of bipartisan support for the Laken Riley Act hours after it passed the House of Representatives. The legislation, sponsored by both lawmakers, would mandate that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest illegal immigrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting […]

Working to protect women’s sports, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville reintroduced the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. Tuberville’s legislation would reverse the Department of Education rule that forces schools to allow males to share private spaces with females and compete in women’s sports — or […]

Justin Williams, 42, an Alabama State Trooper and member of Governor Kay Ivey’s security detail since 2019, passed away following a “courageous” battle with cancer, Ivey announced on Tuesday. “Today, we lost a member of our team, Justin Williams. Justin has served on my security detail since 2019, and tomorrow would have marked 19 years […]

7. During a public forum in Huntsville, Madison County residents (actually special interest groups) called on lawmakers to strengthen child labor protections, safeguard librarians from politically motivated legislation, and improve rural animal welfare laws. The groups claiming to support librarians, represented by Read Freely Alabama’s Susan Stewart (rarely identified that way), have an odd ask, […]

Alabama’s State Director for Americans for Prosperity Adam Thompson believes the already high demand from parents to be a part of the state’s new school choice program reveals just how much it was needed. According to the Alabama Department of Revenue, more than 2,800 applications had been submitted for 4,800 children for Education Savings Accounts […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said he’s excited about the upcoming inauguration of President Donald Trump because he believes the President-elect will fight for the American dream. Trump will be inaugurated in front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 after successfully defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential election by […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide did not have a successful first season under new head coach Kalen DeBoer by their own standards, but some are ready to push the panic button on DeBoer after the 9-3 regular season and subsequent embarrassing bowl loss against the Michigan Wolverines. ESPN and SEC analyst Paul Finebaum – who certainly […]

 Birmingham is still not serious about crime and it will never be the “safest city in America” 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 Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) endorsed current State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) for a rare State Senate vacancy, left by former Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed. Following his departure, Governor Kay Ivey set a special election to fill the seat across portions of Fayette, Lamar, Walker, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties. Today, the politically […]

The world’s largest fast-food chain, McDonald’s, is making changes to its policies relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The move comes after the company was contacted by a conservative commentator informing it that an extensive investigation into its controversial practices would soon be launched. The commentator, Robby Starbuck, has already made a name for himself […]

All members of Alabama’s delegation, including Democratic Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), joined their Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which intends to crack down on immigration enforcement and prevent tragedies like the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, passed the House with strong […]

Today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight explored SEC basketball highlights, including Auburn’s showdown with Texas and Alabama’s win over Oklahoma. The hosts debated Bruce Pearl’s loyalty to Auburn versus Nate Oats’ potential career moves, while critiquing the Jaguars’ firing of head coach Doug Peterson. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama has been recognized by Business Facilities magazine with its prestigious “Deal of the Year” Impact Award in the Defense Manufacturing category for Austal USA’s transformative growth projects at its shipyard in Mobile. The recognition from the national publication highlights Alabama’s critical role in bolstering U.S. national security and advancing economic growth […]