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 are coming off their biggest win of the Hugh Freeze era. Now, they’re heading into Tuscaloosa for the gargantuan task of […]

No, no one is banning contraception, stop lying about it. 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 Attorney General Steve Marshall announced another victory against the Biden Administration — this time for Alabama farmers. “The Biden-Harris Administration’s failed attempts to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers is yet another example of why Americans voted them out,” Marshall said. “Even on their way out the door, this Administration continues to wreak havoc […]

It’s officially Iron Bowl week in the Yellowhammer State — and the big game already has some players acting absolutely insane. Auburn freshman linebacker DeMarcus Riddick, an in-state former Chilton County standout who both Auburn and Alabama were battling for, was asked about the prospect of facing fellow freshman superstar wide receiver Ryan Williams and […]

The National League of Cities (NLC) elected two Alabama officials to leadership positions on its board of directors and the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) at its annual business meeting during City Summit on November 17 in Tampa, Florida. Rainbow City Councilmember Clark Hopper II was elected to serve a two-year term on […]

Our nation’s veterans deserve to be celebrated every day. They have bravely put their lives on the line so that Americans can walk freely. In November we celebrate numerous veteran-related holidays: The Marine Corps’ Birthday, National Veteran Small Business Week, and Veterans Day, to name a few. It is on days like these that I […]

Josh Laney is the Director of the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship. Denise Miller is the Director of Apprenticeship Colorado. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, a new administration and Congress are contemplating the next chapter in federal policy around apprenticeships.  The past decade has borne witness to the undeniable popularity of the apprenticeship […]

In this episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts kick off with the excitement of Iron Bowl week, highlighting Auburn’s dramatic comeback victory over Iowa State in Maui. The win marked a significant milestone as Auburn became the first team in program history to notch two top-five non-conference wins in a single season, setting the […]

A beloved Birmingham holiday tradition will shine brighter than ever this year as Regions Bank hosts its first official building lighting ceremony. The event, open to the public, will take place Friday, November 29, at the Regions Center Plaza in downtown Birmingham. The festivities kick off at 4:30 p.m — but be sure to be […]

Established in 2001, Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis Inc. supports customers in the Department of Defense, NASA, and the commercial sector through software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement services. “It’s more than a mission to us,” says Alice Lessmann, Cepeda CEO. “We’re a military family.” Based in Huntsville, Cepeda is a woman-owned, veteran-owned, minority-owned, […]

7. Giant loser and Vice President Kamala Harris is keeping her political future open, exploring options like a 2028 presidential run or a bid for California governor in 2026. Harris plans to deliberate with her family during the holidays while maintaining her influence within the Democratic Party, as she prepares to conclude her term as […]

Since the first day of the Biden-Harris administration, illegal immigrants were given the green light to flood our country. I’ve been sounding the alarm the entire time because so many of these illegal immigrants are bringing drugs and violent crime into communities all over this country. The failure to secure our border isn’t just affecting […]

Fight For Alabama Families, a coalition of advocates and treatment providers, is kicking off a new campaign called “IVF Made Me” designed to humanize the issue of IVF in Alabama and promote it as ‘pro-life.’ “With less than 78 days until Alabama’s legislative session begins, Fight For Alabama Families (FFAF) remains laser-focused on our goal: […]

Mayor of Birmingham Randall Woodfin is admitting to being incapable when it comes to addressing violent crime in his city, saying instead it’s a “public health crisis.” Woodfin is releasing a personal memoir in January of 2025 chronicling his life and ascension through the city’s municipal government. The 288-page work, entitled ‘Son of Birmingham,’ is […]

A purchase agreement between Birmingham-Southern College and Miles College has officially expired as of 3 p.m. today. The development comes after Miles requested a second deadline extension for the agreement. Under the new terms, the deadline would have been moved to December 24. That request was denied. “BSC has been working with Miles – a […]

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 was thoroughly dominated on Saturday night by the Oklahoma Sooners in what was a 24-3 beatdown by an inferior team and […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) believes the first days of Donald Trump’s presidency will be very active, which he thinks is a good thing. The President-elect has been active since winning the 2024 election as he’s already announced all his choice to fill is Cabinet. During a recent appearance on FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has lost for the third time this season — and all three losses resulted in fans from the home teams storming the field. Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Oklahoma fans all descended upon the field with a signature victory over Alabama. But there is a bit of a bright side for Alabama due […]

Why can’t we just have a Christmas parade that is about Christmas? 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 Jacksonville State Gamecocks have been on an absolute tear down the stretch this season, winning eight games in a row and clinching the right to not only play in but also host the Conference USA title game. The Gamecocks earned a 21-11 victory over Sam Houston State to lock up the hosting status, something […]

With a comfortable 13-0 halftime lead over the Missouri Tigers, the tens of thousands of Crimson Tide fans packed into Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 26 were in understandably good spirits. Still, one fan’s excitement stood head and shoulders above the rest.  Hannah Adams, the University of Alabama’s newly named Homecoming Queen was about to be […]

The Alabama Medical Licensure Commission today accepted the full surrender of Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky’s license to practice medicine in Alabama following the death of a patient in Florida. In September, 70-year-old William Bryan from Muscle Shoals tragically died during surgery at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Miramar Beach, Florida. The operating surgeon, Dr. […]

What a weekend of college football! On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Alabama’s 24-3 loss to Oklahoma and Auburn’s thrilling 43-41 four-overtime win against Texas A&M couldn’t have been a more stark trajectory for the rivals! Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. John and […]

Recognized as an asset to the “overall health and well-being of our community,” 13 emergency medical technicians graduated Thursday from HEMSI’s EMS Academy. The rigorous 10-week academy is a unique “earn-as-you-learn” workforce development program that helps fill a local, critical need for more trained EMTs. The program also supports the development of EMTs into Advanced […]