Republicans in the Alabama House brought a popular, multi-year legislative effort to a successful close by passing the What is a Woman Act to codify definitions of sex-based terms such as “man,” “woman,” “male,” and “female” into state law — based on biological reality at birth. After passing the Senate last week, the bill now […]

Governor Kay Ivey and state lawmakers have introduced the “Safe Alabama” legislative package, a sweeping set of proposals aimed at curbing violent crime and providing law enforcement with stronger tools to prosecute offenders. Unveiled alongside legislative leaders and law enforcement officials, the package includes tougher penalties for gun-related crimes, increased restrictions on firearm possession for […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers aren't just the two best teams in the SEC, they are the two best teams in all of college basketball. With the two programs set to face off Saturday at Coleman Coliseum, both teams had to go on the road Tuesday night and remain focused on the task at hand.

As raids targeting illegal immigrants continue across the country, a growing problem for law enforcement is beginning to take shape. While many of the operations targeting illegals for deportation have been a success others have failed after their details were reportedly leaked to the public.

Falling in love shouldn’t break the bank. More than 64,000 Americans were taken for over $1 billion in romance scams in 2023 — double the $500 million just four years earlier, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With median losses per person of $2,000, romance scams are the highest reported losses for any form of […]

State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign his seat in the Alabama House to go work upstairs for Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger.  Yellowhammer News confirmed reports on Wednesday. An official announcement is expected later today. Shedd, a decorated lawmaker and public servant, was first elected to the legislature in 2013 representing portions of […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for adults convicted of first-degree rape or sodomy of a child under the age of 12. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne), passed with an 86-5 vote, with nine representatives abstaining.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry examined the buildup to the historic Auburn-Alabama basketball showdown, featuring the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country! They analyzed Auburn’s road victory over Vanderbilt and Alabama’s dominant win against Texas, highlighting key performances from Jaren Stevenson and Mark Sears. The discussion touched […]

Community colleges across Alabama are continuing to play a major role in the state's economic well-being. According to a recent report published by the labor market analytics company, Lightcast, students and alumni of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) generated $8.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2023-24.

Mach 5 is the name of the car in the “Speed Racer” anime series. It’s also the target speed of a ground-breaking UAS project by a pair of Huntsville companies. Cummings Aerospace and ATRX have signed an agreement to integrate ATRX’s high-speed turbo-rocket onto a proven airframe from Cummings Aerospace with the goal of developing […]

Lake Martin’s Wicker Point Golf Club has been named to a prestigious list recognizing the best courses in each state across the country. According to GOLF Magazine, the members-only course is the best in all of Alabama. Along with the rankings, the publication called Wicker Point a “top-drawer private golf club experience.” “Wicker Point Golf Club […]

Members of the Alabama Senate Judiciary committee advanced a bill that would make it a felony under state law to possess the parts needed to convert a pistol into a machine gun. The legislation has come to be known as the Glock switch bill. In years past, the House has debated and advanced some form […]

On Monday, 27-year-old Birmingham native Grant Burdette was sworn in at the United States Department of Transportation to serve under Secretary Sean Duffy in the Trump administration. Burdette formerly served as chief strategist for Jefferson County Commissioner Mike Bolin and worked on numerous local and statewide campaigns. In 2024, he worked for President Trump’s election […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are working to ensure that all Americans have access to quality financial services through banking no matter their political or social affiliation. In recent years, citizens and companies across the country

Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) rebuked Democrats for labeling Elon Musk a “co-president” over his leadership in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to cut government waste, fraud, and abuse

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is continuing his push to expand Interstate 65 throughout the entire state. Ainsworth has been leading the call to add more lanes to one of the state’s busiest roads and is known for posting on social media when he gets stuck in traffic on the highway.

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) filed a bill in the Alabama legislature late last week that could be a game-changer for college athletes in Alabama. HB240, also known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” would exempt any compensation earned by student-athletes through the use of their name, image, and likeness from the state’s […]

The media is in full meltdown mode after President Trump imposed duties and retaliatory tariffs this week on countries who have been ripping us off for decades. Apparently, globalists and Democrats are just fine with other countries imposing tariffs on U.S. exports.

The Birmingham City Council recently approved a $2.69 million funding package for two agencies to operate separate pallet shelter groups as part of Birmingham’s Homes for All, Safe Sleep program.

On Tuesday, Alabama Senators voted to amend Governor Ivey’s proposed restructuring of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) to guarantee veteran service organizations (VSOs) and veterans themselves are a permanent fixture of the board’s majority. State Sen. Andrew Jones, Chairman of the Senate Military & Veterans Affairs committee guided the fast-moving process to adopt […]

In a special announcement by the Alabama Agribusiness council, state leaders revealed the economic impact of Alabama’s agriculture and forestry industries.  According to the newly released study, agriculture and forestry contribute a staggering $77.3 billion annually to Alabama’s economy, making it one of the top industries in the state. These industries account for 273,271 jobs, […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts brought delight to fans in Tuscaloosa and throughout the Yellowhammer State when he helped his Philadelphia Eagles win their second Super Bowl in franchise history over the weekend.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is calling out the Democrats' hypocrisy in trying to claim that Elon Musk is acting like a "co-President."

Ineffective media outlets push for more immigration and more exploitation