If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve likely read about President Trump’s desire to take back control of the Panama Canal. While this may seem completely random, taking back control of the Panama Canal is hugely important to the security and economic success of the United States because we are the number one user […]

7. Two men, Derrick Bean and Keith Davis, were arrested near Alabama’s Fountain Correctional Facility on Christmas Eve after being found with potential Christmas presents for inmates – a backpack was found containing drugs, cell phones, and charging blocks. Authorities, K9 units, and local police discovered the suspects in a wooded area near the prison, […]

The University of Alabama research enterprise marked 10 years of continuous growth in fiscal year 2024, with gains in overall funding, new awards, and the number of proposals submitted. New awards classified as research grew by nearly 21% compared to the previous fiscal year. In total, the University received $269.9 million in sponsored awards, marking […]

Instructor Paula Carroll’s Medical Science II students from the DeKalb County Technology Center (DCTC) gave a presentation on employability skills recently at the HH DeKalb Regional Medical Center (HH DRMC). The presentation, part of a larger project, emphasized the importance of having an employee retention program that will improve employee performance, lower errors, and promote […]

Johnny Montgomery, a Tuscaloosa native and lifelong athlete, will be honored with the prestigious 2025 Frank “Pig” House Award for his outstanding contributions to sports in Alabama. The award will be presented at the 57th Annual Induction Banquet and Ceremony hosted by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on May 3, 2025, at the Sheraton […]

For over 140 years, the American Red Cross has stood as a beacon of hope and aid for those in need. This past year was no exception, as the organization faced an extraordinary series of challenges, responding to relentless disasters with unparalleled dedication and support. Thanks to the collective efforts of their team and the […]

As is my custom, my year-end columns highlight the lives of legendary Alabama political figures who passed away during the year. Elbert Peters, a Republican Party icon, passed away in the waning days of 2023 at age 90. Elbert Peters was Chairman of the Republican Party during the 1990’s. Elbert was Republican before being Republican […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt hailed the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed late last week as lawmakers depart Washington for the Christmas holiday. Britt and top lawmakers are celebrating provisions that deepen Alabama’s role as a cornerstone of America’s defense infrastructure while delivering historic support for servicemembers and their […]

Every holiday season, year after year, The Regions Center in Birmingham brings festive cheer to The Magic City on a grand scale. The tower’s light display marks the beginning of the holiday season for many Birmingham residents, as many have grown up witnessing the impressive display since childhood. The 30-story tower annually features designs of […]

The Auburn University KickStart Fund, a designated fund within the Auburn University Foundation, has received a grant from Truist Foundation that will help provide direct, non-dilutive funding to select Auburn-affiliated companies exhibiting best-in-class potential for success. The Truist Foundation grant marks the first corporate donation to the AU KickStart Fund, which is designed to bridge the […]

Winter can be challenging, but several products promise to make it more manageable. Rechargeable apparel such as vests, pants, socks, and insoles is often marketed as an effective solution for staying warm. However, Mikaela Morris of Minnesota strongly advises against their use. Mikaela and Tyler Morris recently experienced a harrowing incident involving rechargeable insoles, according […]

Christmas can be a stressful time, especially for parents whose children are hospitalized. To help alleviate some of the stress, Hibbett and Puma made a special donation recently of cash, apparel and toys to Children’s of Alabama. “We are honored to join forces with Puma for the fifth year in a row by supporting the […]

Thanks to the kind-heartedness of volunteers, Alabama families will be able to experience holiday joy through Christmas at Rebirth. Each year, Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church hosts a heartwarming Christmas shopping event where families in need can shop for Christmas presents free of charge. This outreach also extends to men and women who have previously been incarcerated and […]

‘Tis the season for job numbers and Alabama received a mixed package for Christmas. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.1%, up from October 2024’s rate of 2.9%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden. November’s rate is above November 2023’s rate of 2.8%. The rate represents 73,278 unemployed persons, compared to […]

The November 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report delivered positive news about the state’s housing market for home buyers and sellers. The data showed that for the first time in three months, home sales numbers have increased. The report, published monthly by the Alabama Association of Realtors,  showed that the state recorded 5,168 home […]

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  Will the DOGE find the promised $2 trillion in wasteful spending to cut?  Eliminating “wasteful” spending may prove harder than expected. Federal spending is seriously out of kilter.  The fiscal year 2024 deficit was $1.8 trillion despite the nation at […]

Football season has officially wound down in Tuscaloosa with just one game left to go in the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines on New Year’s Eve. While things did not go according to plan on the gridiron in Tuscaloosa this season, the good news is that Tide Hoops head coach Nate Oats has established […]

It was another rough football season on The Plains for the Auburn Tigers, but it’s not all bad across the athletic department as a whole. Tiger fans can take comfort in the fact that as things continue to try to be figured out in the fall on the gridiron, they have one of the best […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is working to make sure that Alabama’s water infrastructure will continue to operate and provide for the citizens of Alabama in the years to come. This week, the lawmaker hailed the passage of legislation that will do exactly that. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, will authorize the U.S. […]

President Elon Musk? Who is president now? 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.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry recap a weekend of college football playoff action, NFL games, and other sports highlights. They break down the playoff’s first round, highlighting home-field advantages, key matchups like Notre Dame vs. Indiana, and Ohio State vs. Tennessee, and discuss Alabama fans’ reactions to missing the […]

Seventy-five years ago, William Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, an accomplishment that was significant enough, but what he said in his acceptance speech is perhaps even more significant and timeless. The dawning nuclear age of the 1940s called into question the viability of civilization and continued existence of mankind. Science was in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has a very special freshman quarterback coming to campus this spring in top prospect Keelon Russell of Duncanville, Texas. Earlier this month, Russell was named as the Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas, an honor that he shares with a number of players who went onto elite careers both at […]

In a recent interview, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall explained why he’s constantly suing the Biden administration. “When we see … the paychecks of Alabamians impaired as a result of what goes on in D.C., then I think that we have an obligation to act,” he said. “And so sometimes people want to just default and […]