The Alabama League of Municipalities hosted its annual graduation and awards ceremonies on October 30, 2024, at Perdido Beach Resort. Over 100 municipal officials graduated or received awards from participating in the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program. Perry Roquemore Jr., ALM’s third executive director, delivered the commencement address and shared his enthusiasm for the growth […]

Autauga County residents voted against the proposed ad valorem tax increase for education on Tuesday. The increase, meant to stabilize the financial foundation of the county’s school system, would have provided a possible $7 million in additional funding annually to hire local teaching units, support staff, and security personnel, incentivize those going above and beyond, […]

Kalen DeBoer probably didn’t fully know what he was getting himself into when he took the job following Nick Saban at Alabama, coming all the way from the University of Washington. With the roller coaster that the 2024 season has been thus far, DeBoer has seen first hand the highs and lows of a fanbase […]

After a historic victory earlier this week, President-Elect Donald Trump formally began a transition process that will prepare the appointment of roughly 4,000 positions across the federal government, including 1,200 that require U.S. Senate confirmation. As was the case in 2016 for Trump, that U.S. Senate will be under the control of a decisive GOP […]

Family, friends, and colleagues are mourning the unexpected death of Los Angeles News anchor and Alabama native Chauncy Glover. Born and raised in Athens, Glover studied broadcast journalism, music, and theatre at Troy University. The three-time Emmy award winner anchored the evening news at KCAL-TV in Los Angeles. Chauncy Glover was 39 years old. Scott […]

7. Elections have consequences. President-elect Donald Trump decisively won Tuesday’s election over Vice President Kamala Harris, pledging a second administration focused on mass deportations, high tariffs, and appointments of prominent allies. Trump referred to his the second Trump term as the “golden age.” Trump, who campaigned on cultural concerns as much as policy, plans to […]

After President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential campaign victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. stock market is booming and along with it shares for bitcoin, according to CNBC. The jump is largely related to Trump’s pledge to make America the “bitcoin superpower of the world.” The former business mogul has said that he plans to establish […]

 New Era Baptist Church has a congregation, they can deal with their pastor how they see fit Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from […]

Leading up to the 2024 United States Presidential Election, there was – as is usually the case – an extremely varied consensus on what the results were going to be. Since the summer and Vice President Kamala Harris’ installation into the race, the polls have sat at relatively close for the most part. Former President […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall already has an idea of how former President Donald Trump can make a positive difference after his election victory. Fire the current U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. “It’s time,” Marshall said on X, posting a clip from his 2023 inaugural address. The video showed the part of Marshall’s speech where […]

The 2024 United States Presidential Election is coming to a close on Wednesday morning as the major networks handily called the race in favor of former President Donald J. Trump late into the night on Tuesday. Trump looks poised to take every swing state and even become the first Republican candidate to win the popular […]

The dust has settled, the results are in – albeit unofficial – and they are available for viewing on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. According to Secretary of State Wes Allen’s office, Alabamians cast 2,263,627 ballots, representing a 58.52% statewide turnout. The number does not account for provisional ballots, which will be canvassed Nov. […]

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, announced the six startup companies selected for the Fall 2024 cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator powered by gener8tor. The accelerator began earlier this month and invests up to $100K in each of six startups at the forefront of the agriculture technology […]

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270

Bruce Pearl, Head Coach of the Auburn University men’s basketball team, has been a staunch and vocal supporter of President Donald Trump’s drive to retake the White House. Pearl has been especially passionate in arguing for Israel’s right to self-defense against radical Islamic forces. After President Trump was declared the winner early this morning a […]

President-elect Donald Trump has won a second term in office. In a surprise to many voters across the country, the Republican captured several unexpected battleground states to coast to a comfortable win in the Electoral College and also became the first conservative in 20 years to win the national popular vote. The state of Alabama’s […]

After it became clear early this morning that President Donald Trump would win a second term in the White House, Alabama’s two senators and other members of its Washington delegation congratulated the now president-elect. Alabama, a state that Trump has won handily in the last two elections, was again an easy win for the Republican. […]

7. Abortion ballot measures were meant to help Democrats across the country, it appears that may not have happened. In Florida, the ballot initiative failed even though it received 55% of the vote (60% needed to pass) BUT Trump dominated the state. Arizona’s Proposition 139, guaranteeing a right to abortion before fetal viability, passed, and […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl expressed high optimism about the GOP’s chances in tonight’s high-stakes election while he joins the election night crowd at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Wahl reported an “electric” atmosphere among attendees and noted growing optimism as voter turnout appeared favorable in key battleground states. “There’s a lot of excitement. […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program is entering the 2024-25 campaign with the most excitement surrounding the team than their has been possibly in school history and the high ever preseason ranking at No. 2 in the country. Nate Oats’ group did not disappoint in game one on Monday night with a 56-point drubbing […]

In the latest episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore and Barry McKnight cover everything from Auburn football’s rough season to Alabama’s upcoming matchup with LSU, NFL trade shakeups, and even a conversation about today’s political landscape. Today, they welcomed special guest Caroleene Dobson, Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, who happens to be […]

The day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election has arrived at long last and the betting odds have taken shape. According to numbers from ElectionBettingOdds, as of Tuesday early afternoon, former President Donald Trump has seen his chances climb back up to 57%, still down almost 6% from what they were a week ago but […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) decided election day was a good time to remind voters what President Joe Biden thinks of those who support former President Donald Trump. Moore, the incumbent Republican congressman for Alabama’s second congressional district, arrived to his polling place driving a garbage truck, a reference to Biden calling Trump supporters “garbage” […]