Capitol Resources, a government relations and public affairs firm with an influential Alabama presence, announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Health Resources. The new company will specialize in health policy consulting and strategic advisory services to advance effective healthcare policies. Drew Snyder, a seasoned healthcare leader, will lead the new venture. Snyder recently served […]

In a move to ease travel to federal courthouses for residents, the U.S. House unanimously passed U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s bipartisan bill to improve the organization of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Specifically, H.R. 7177 will redraw divisional boundaries and assign counties to divisions with the closest courthouse — ensuring […]

A companywide layoff by Boeing is having a ripple effect in the Tennessee Valley. According to the aerospace giant, employees in Huntsville are among the nearly 17,000 employees Boeing will let go. Boeing notified Alabama officials last month that it will make 158 layoffs in Huntsville among 3,509 layoffs in six other states to take […]

After what has been a roller coaster of a season for the Alabama Crimson Tide, the team still appears to have a great shot at the College Football Playoff despite finishing with three losses and not qualifying for the SEC Championship game. The Tide came in at No. 11 in the latest batch of rankings […]

7. State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) has been elected by the Alabama State Senate Republican Caucus to succeed State Sen. Greg Reed as President Pro Tempore, following an internal vote among the 27 Republican senators. Gudger’s victory over Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) positions him to take on the leadership role, pending confirmation by […]

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 absolute mess that was the 2024 Auburn Tigers season has mercifully come to an end as the team did not do enough to […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said he is not surprised about President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden and believes it might actually help Congress investigate the family’s corruption. https://x.com/RepDaleStrong/status/1863393477821595673 President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon on Sunday absolving his son Hunter of any offenses against the U.S. that he may […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are awaiting their playoff fate after losing three games in the regular season and not qualifying for this week’s SEC Championship. While the Tide is not in control of its own destiny and things are going to be left up to the committee, it seems the way things have shaken out […]

According to a recent contract between Amwaste and the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority, the garbage rate for the areas served by the private business will soon undergo a 64-cent monthly increase. Amwaste’s contract with the Birmingham-based entity includes an annual increase of up to 5% based on the price index. In 2023, they were granted […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry provided an in-depth analysis of Auburn football’s current trajectory as the team gears up for its 2024 recruiting class. The hosts examined the Tigers’ on-field challenges this season. Central to the discussion was the impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities, which have become a […]

Members of the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus elected State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) on Tuesday to step into the role of President Pro Tempore following the exit of State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) from the spot in November. The internal caucus vote held among the 27 Republican elected members of the Alabama Senate made a […]

The Disney movies in libraries are being moved because librarians are having a hard time learning what the issue is. 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.

Almost everyone with radio has heard of the famous Rick and Bubba Show, which ran for 30 years, brightening listeners’ lives with unfiltered humor and down-to-earth personalities. One of the dynamic duo recently announced his exciting plans for 2025. Bill “Bubba” Bussey said he would be launching his new podcast, Bubba on the Lake, after […]

As part of her on-going effort to encourage young women to become involved in state government, State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) announced on Tuesday that she is hosting the Second Annual “Girls’ Day At The Capitol” on December 17. The event, co-sponsored by Miss Alabama Teen Ali Mims and open to girls from across the […]

Atmore officials say a $703,000 grant from Alabama’s new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will advance industrial development in the rural Escambia County city. Atmore will use the SEEDS grant to purchase land, primarily from Swift Lumber Co., that was either inside or adjacent to Atmore Industrial Park. With these funds, the […]

Philip Morris International’s U.S. affiliates, including Swedish Match (PMI U.S.), have announced their GivingTuesday Community Leadership initiative to support the communities where they operate, with a special focus on the Wiregrass region in Alabama. As part of its philanthropic commitments, the company will also honor military veterans and foster small business development. PMI U.S. is […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has reaffirmed his full support of Pete Hegseth for the role of Secretary of Defense after meeting with the decorated veteran on Monday. Hegseth, a host for Fox News and Bronze Star recipient, is currently fighting attacks on his personal character from both leftists and a small contingent of establishment Republicans. […]

7. New details have emerged about the dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with two attendees sharing their account where Trudeau warned about the impacts tariffs would have on his country. During the conversation, Trudeau warned that new tariffs would harm the Canadian economy, to which Trump jokingly suggested that […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide headed into the final week of the regular season with seemingly no chance of making the College Football Playoff coming off a dominating 24-3 loss on the road against Oklahoma. After an absolutely wild weekend of college football, the Tide now sit with a fairly good chance to make the expanded […]

Connell Maynor has been “relieved from his duties” as head football coach at Alabama A&M, Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant announced Monday. Calling for a change in leadership for the program, Bryant said a national search for the program’s next head coach will begin immediately. “We want to thank Connell Maynor for his […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt said Republicans have a renewed sense of hope for the future due to President-elect Donald Trump recent victory. The senator said that she had many conversations with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday about how Trump and Republicans are going to make America great again. “[T]he theme in every one […]

The Regions Center in Birmingham is once again bringing holiday cheer to The Magic City on a grand scale. Each year, the 30-story tower features designs of Christmas trees, a giant wreath, and a huge stocking that illuminates the building’s glass “curtain wall.” The display can be seen for miles including on Red Mountain, driving […]

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. The Alabama Crimson Tide has officially come to the end of the first season of the Kalen DeBoer era. After an up-and-down year that saw […]

It is beyond the time to put people in jail. 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.