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According to the City of Mobile, moving into his final year in office, Mayor Sandy Stimpson named several administrative changes and promotions within his executive leadership team. “I am very excited to see this group of proven leaders step into new roles as we take on critical projects and initiatives in the coming months,” Stimpson […]
Alabama’s housing market slowed last month, according to the October 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of Realtors on Wednesday. The organization said that it believes the reduction in sales is related to rising mortgage rates and also seasonal trends. Data gathered from Alabama’s housing market showed that 4,880 home sales […]
7. Michael Fortson is selling two burial plots at Elmwood Cemetery, just half a football field from the final resting place of legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant. Initially listed for $12,000, Fortson recently reduced the asking price to $10,000, explaining that while slightly above Elmwood’s standard rates, the proximity to Bryant’s grave adds unique […]
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) says Republicans in Congress will hit the ground running to accomplish as much of President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda as possible — as soon as he gets in office. Republican will control the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the Presidency in January, giving the party a unique opportunity to […]
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haley) is optimistic that the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will help in his effort to get federal employees back in their offices. President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is appointing Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk to head DOGE, which will be tasked with rooting out wasteful spending […]
Illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murdering Augusta University student Laken Riley Wednesday, and was sentenced to life in prison. Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge Patrick Haggard found Ibarra guilty of 10 total counts, including one count of malice murder, three counts of felony murder, one count of kidnapping, one count of aggravated […]
In the wake of two destructive natural disasters that shook the South, Rep. Gary Palmer has introduced legislation that would support disaster relief by granting the Federal Emergency Management Agency the ability to transfer funds previously designated for COVID and other previous disasters to the organization’s Disaster Relief Fund. “When disaster strikes, FEMA’s purpose is […]
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) should focus on things that address actual problems. 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.
On this episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts dive right in by focusing on Alabama’s rise to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings, key SEC matchups, and basketball highlights. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. View this post on Instagram […]
In late October, we reported on a Facebook marketplace user named Michael Fortson, who was selling two burial plots at Elmwood Cemetery which just so happen to be 50 yards from legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant’s final resting place. Fortson, who was seeking $12,000 for the plots, has now lowered the price to $10,000 […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to urge fellow Republicans in the chamber to swiftly confirm all of President-elect Donald Trump’s preferred cabinet picks. During his remarks, he first referenced the botched Senate confirmation hearings during Trump’s first term in office calling them “completely unacceptable.” “Last time around, the Republican […]
The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama celebrated the winners of the 2024 Alabama Small Business Awards during their annual meeting at The Club in Birmingham. The event recognized 40 finalists for their contributions to the state’s economy and local communities. The event put on display the central […]
Called the “gold standard for evidence investigation,” a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory joined the state’s toolbox in the war on crime. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences opened its Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. The 25,000-square-foot facility will help provide investigators from more than 450 Alabama law enforcement agencies with […]
The world of college sports in the year of 2024 continues to be a Wild West-style cesspool with Name, Image, and Likeness deals being used as a recruiting tool both out of the high school ranks and the transfer portal. Fairly universally, most want athletes to be able to profit, but the way the system […]
7. Alabama pollster Brent Buchanan of Cygnal polling revealed that younger voters are increasingly turning to social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for their news. This shift marks a departure from traditional outlets, with social media now shaping the opinions of many under 40. Buchanan emphasized the need for campaigns to adapt their […]
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 handled their business against Louisiana-Monroe. Unlike last season, they earned an easy victory during what is supposed to be cupcake week. […]
In this episode of One Day at a Time, host Laurie Dhue tells her own story of recovery. After nearly 18 years of sobriety, she shares with our listeners the journey that led her to make change and the hope that it instilled in her for today. Available now on YouTube & Spotify ?️?
Tuesday’s episode of Longshore and McKnight featured playoff insights, SEC previews, and a guest appearance from @ReieronYouTube host Travis Reier and Bryan Matthews from AuburnSports.com. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. The show opened with a debate on Lane Kiffin’s comments about the SEC Championship […]
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) blasted the Biden-Harris administration border policies Tuesday for causing a crisis for unaccompanied alien minors in the U.S. Strong, who sits on the House Homeland Security Committee, made the comment in response to what he heard during a hearing on “Trafficked, Exploited, and Missing: Migrant Children Victims of the Biden-Harris […]
The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center is once again the focal point of controversy after it was revealed that the organization is doxing at least fourteen ‘Not the Bee’ writers in an expected ‘hit piece’ as part of a ‘Data Lab investigation.’ On Tuesday, billionaire and co-head of the new Department on Government Efficiency, Elon […]
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is encouraging the National Institute of Health (NIH) to implement reforms in an effort to rebuild for the agency by the American people. Aderholt, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, made the remarks Tuesday at a Hearing On NIH. The congressman told NIH director Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli that the […]
An Alabama woman has won a $10 million cash prize off a $20 scratch off ticket. Jessica Callihan of Foley purchased the $20 Gold Rush Legacy Scratch-off from a Pensacola Cumberland Farms and became to winner, a stroke of luck that according to AL.com had the chances of 1 in 2.97 million. Callihan chose to […]
Pay attention, Alabama, a gambling expansion fight is coming. 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 2024 Presidential Election featured several demographical shifts that played a key role in the outcome of the race. One significant change now being analyzed came from younger voters who have traditionally cast their ballots for Democrats in past presidential elections. After the group showed a pronounced shift to Republicans this cycle, many across the […]

