State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) has announced he’s running for re-election to the Alabama House in 2026. Clouse has represented parts of the Wiregrass in the legislature since 1994 and now becomes the first state lawmaker to announce his campaign in the 2026 cycle. Clouse says he previously considered retiring after his current term, but […]

Jordan Doufexis, a native of Rainsville, has made a career in politics from his Alabama roots, to become a key figure in U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s political ascent. Recently named Chief of Staff for the state’s senior senator, Doufexis’ journey is a story of hard work, community, and a commitment to making an impact on […]

The Southeastern Conference is known first and foremost for its prowess on the gridiron and has been the gold standard in college football for as long as can be remembered, both from a talent and championship standpoint. But, during what was obviously a down year for the conference overall without the usual elite team or […]

The Irondale Police Department has lost one of its own after a driver struck and killed Lt. Mark Meadows while he directed traffic near the Church of the Highlands on Monday. The veteran law enforcement officer worked for the department for 30 years and was a beloved member of the community. According to authorities, he […]

7. McDonald’s is the the latest company to announce that it is scaling back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including ending specific diversity goals for suppliers and participation in external diversity surveys, citing a Supreme Court ruling and broader corporate reevaluations. Despite these DEI changes, the company emphasizes its continued commitment to fostering […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is showing his support for President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, arguing that she can bring much needed reforms to America’s education system. “Linda McMahon is the perfect pick to restore America’s education system,” Tuberville wrote in an op-ed for Newsweek. “Under her leadership, we will […]

YHN Media Group is pleased to report strong growth across its publications in the past year. The company’s flagship outlet, Yellowhammer News, is announcing new developments – including the rollout of a polished brand identity and website, partnerships with Alabama’s top media personalities, a magnitude of audience growth, and a statewide advertising impact that remains […]

First responders across the state must now undergo either online or in-person training aimed at helping them better serve Alabamians who may have invisible disabilities or sensory needs in a time of need. The new law mandating the one-hour training went into effect on January 1. A high-ranking firefighter believes the new law will better […]

The death of a loved one is always hard to accept, but when the family is left to mourn without a body, it adds to the heartbreak. The family of Corporal (Cpl.)Waymon Slaten now has closure after Slaten, who was, until recently, on the list of  7,000 missing and unidentified soldiers, returned home to Arab, […]

KPHO and other news outlets reported that Rags, a deaf English Sheepdog stolen from his Alabama home in December 2023, was found in Maricopa, Arizona, just after Christmas 2024. The recovery followed an anonymous tip to Silverhill Police in Alabama, who coordinated with Maricopa Police to locate the dog. Surveillance footage had captured a masked […]

A 67-page report released today by the Birmingham Crime Commission paints a stark analysis of the city’s violent crime crisis and provides a suggested blueprint toward making “Birmingham the safest city in America.” The city’s homicide rate, seven times higher than the national average, broke a 91-year record in 2024. The detailed report called for […]

The Alabama Republican Congressional delegation praised the certification of Donald Trump’s election as President Monday as they look forward to his inauguration on January 20, 2025. President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were officially certified as the President and Vice President of the United States. Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in […]

Criminals over Americans, again. 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.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, on Monday, a federal judge ordered that 39-year-old Kyle Nathan Carlisle, a resident of Phenix City, Alabama, receive a sentence of 92 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges related to loans received through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]

Abbie Stockard of Birmingham, Alabama was named the winner of this year’s Miss America pageant over the weekend in Orlando, Florida, beating out runners up from Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. Stockard, who was crowned Miss Alabama back in June and earned her way into the Miss America pageant, is a current nursing student at Auburn […]

On January 6, 1948 – 77 years ago today – Alabama voters rejected a “Self-Starter Amendment” to the Alabama Constitution that would have allowed the Legislature to call itself into special session with a three-fifths vote of its membership. Passed in the Legislature by “Big Mule” lawmakers shortly after he was sworn into office, the […]

Every Monday, 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. Alabama’s season ended in bitter disappointment in the first year of the Kalen DeBoer era. Not only from missing out on the College Football Playoff […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide had a rough go of it this season — at least by their own ridiculous standards. But, as has been the case so frequently over the years, the Tide did not lose a single home game. Dominance at Bryant-Denny Stadium was a hallmark of the Nick Saban era, losing just two […]

Longshore & McKnight opened the year discussing NFL playoffs, college football semifinals, and SEC basketball highlights! Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. They praised Baker Mayfield’s resurgence with the Buccaneers, Bryce Young’s growth with the Panthers, and debated the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching future. Our hosts […]

This month’s edition of State Sen. Andrew Jones’ (R-Centre) newsletter featured a top ten list of legislative and district accomplishments he was proud of in 2024. Read it in full below: 10. Senator Jones Awarded ALGOP “Defender of Freedom” Award In recognition of his success in passing the largest tax cut in Alabama history, Andrew, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville recently helped to launch the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ caucus. The group will work alongside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote nutrient-rich foods, minimize chronic diseases, prioritize regenerative agriculture, and improve health care. To lead the agency, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who […]

In his first full week out of public office, after serving for two terms in Congress, former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl announced on Monday that he will not run for Mayor of Mobile in 2025. In September, longtime Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced he will not run for reelection for the first time in over ten […]

7. Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville has implemented enhanced security measures, including pausing facial recognition and the Trusted Traveler Program, requiring all vehicle occupants to present agency identification cards for entry. Visitors without approved IDs must stop at the Visitor Control Center at Gate 9, and commuters are advised to allow extra time for access. The […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has unveiled its 2025 BluePrint for Alabama, a comprehensive 30-point agenda designed to promote free markets, limited government, and strong families in the state in the upcoming 2025 state legislative session. The annual roadmap serves as API’s cornerstone for advocating good governance and impactful public policy reforms.  API’s annual agenda […]