7. A recent Public Religion Research Institute poll reveals that one in four religious voters believe Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory was divinely ordained by God, with significant variation across faith groups. White evangelical Protestants were the most likely to hold this belief (60%), followed by Hispanic Protestants (45%), while white non-evangelical Protestants (80%) and […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) thinks state taxpayers should continue to be able to keep more of their own money they earned from working overtime. The state lawmaker is fighting to keep the tax cut in place despite new concerns about it causing a larger shortfall in revenue going to the state’s Education […]

Adventure enthusiasts across Alabama are invited to lace up their hiking boots and make a difference by participating in the 2025 Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Challenge. This one-of-a-kind endurance hiking event, presented by America’s Thrift Stores, offers an incredible opportunity to test your limits while helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Registration for […]

The benefits of quality sleep include better overall health, lower risks of some diseases, and improved mood, among others. But research at The University of Alabama found that many Alabamians are falling short of the recommended amount of sleep, with more than half of study participants meeting the clinical threshold for obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. […]

As the new year approaches, it’s time to refresh your home for the year ahead. Deep cleaning isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s also about creating a happier, healthier environment. Focus on key areas like the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and exterior to set the stage for a fulfilling year. Here, the Alabama Association of […]

Every Tuesday we present “The Auburn Corner,” where we’ll get into a different topic on the Auburn Tigers, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The Auburn Tigers were heading into the offseason with big changes on the horizon, especially in the quarterback room after two largely unsuccessful season […]

Sylacauga’s own “Santa Claus” made a special emergency landing via LifeSaver helicopter on Tuesday to pick up letters addressed to Santa from students at Indian Valley Elementary School. However, Bryan Taunton, known across central Alabama for dressing as Santa, isn’t just any Santa Claus. He’s also recently announced his intentions to go from running the […]

The Alabama Policy Institute is taking a note out of the upcoming Trump administration’s playbook and launching their own program to promote more efficiency in state government. “Today, API is proud to announce the launch of the Alabama Department of Government Efficiency, or ALDOGE, an initiative inspired by the principles of the national DOGE program […]

Some Alabama lawmakers are worried about a bill that passed working to well. 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.

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) believes one of the lessons from Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 Presidential election is that the legacy mainstream needs to make some painful changes if they want to stay relevant. “I think the media, if they pay attention to what just happened in this election with Trump, they better […]

Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson has filed official paperwork to run for Mayor of Mobile in 2025 following Sandy Stimpson announcing his decision to not seek another term earlier this year. Hudson submitted her principal campaign committee form on December 6 and transferred $158,207.17 from her county commission campaign fund into her new mayoral committee […]

No greater gift can be imagined by those who are confined to a care facility than the option to be home for the holidays with their loved ones. But that’s not always easy. Often, a person who is in a nursing home is no longer ambulatory.  That makes it difficult for family members to transport […]

According to the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA), the agency that dates back to 1981 will soon have a new name. Beginning January 1, 2025, the entity will be referred to as Energy Southeast. This change marks the first time since the group’s founding in 1981 that it has rebranded. The decision follows the success […]

An Alabama woman has made national headlines after becoming the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ. Doctors and medical professionals believe that animal organ transplants, like the one Towana Looney received, are a viable solution to the organ supply crisis currently affecting thousands. Looney, 53, donated a kidney to her mother […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is going to begin hosting their conference baseball tournament at the historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham. According to a report from the Birmingham Times, the City Council came to an agreement with the conference to host their 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 Championship Tournaments in both baseball as well […]

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education voted late last week to request a substantial increase of $145 million to next year’s budget for two and four-year colleges within the state. Other programs deemed to be related to higher education are also included in the budget. The request represents a 6% jump from this year’s budget […]

Brent Buchanan, Alabama native and founder of polling firm Cygnal, joined The Sean Spicer Show on Monday to analyze the effects of celebrity endorsements on the 2024 Presidential Election. According to Buchanan, endorsements of Kamala Harris from several celebrities may have played a large role in her loss.  He believes that the blame for the […]

7. A school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis., left two people dead, including a teacher and a student, and six others injured, with two in critical condition. Police identified the shooter as a juvenile, Natalie Lynn Rupnow, who was found dead at the scene and are working with the shooter’s family […]

A recent report from PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) revealed that only 15% of hospitals in Alabama are in compliance with the federal hospital price transparency rule. According to federal law, each hospital operating in the United States will be required to provide clear, accessible pricing information online about the items and services they offer. Hospitals must provide […]

It’s the season of holiday shopping, bustling stores, and long checkout lines. In lieu of the in-person chaos, many shoppers choose to purchase online, thinking it may be a calmer–and safer–option. However, scammers are working overtime. And Regions Bank has some new tips and suggestions you may not have heard before. Keep reading to learn […]

The FBI is continuing to grow its presence on Redstone Arsenal. The agency has transformed the base into a second headquarters of sorts, complete with more than a thousand employees, the latest technology, and cutting-edge field training. At the annual Redstone Update, Johnnie Sharp Jr., assistant director of the bureau’s IT Infrastructure Division, went into […]

In this episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts recap the start of bowl season, including South Alabama’s win over Western Michigan in the Salute to Veterans Bowl. They dive into Alabama and Auburn’s recruiting efforts and roster changes, particularly in the transfer portal, with a spotlight on quarterback Jackson Arnold’s move to Auburn. Available […]

Rightside Radio host Phil Williams was joined by the founder of a strategic consulting firm late last week in a conversation about regional power grids across the country. Prior to founding B-Strategic, Brad Viator, was a high-ranking executive with the national trade association The Edison Electric Institute. Williams asked Viator if the current grid is […]

The media is worried about defamation, some local media might wanna clean up their act. 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.