An Auburn-area college student has been charged with felony animal cruelty after authorities say she left her husky puppy locked in a kennel over the holiday break, leading to the animal’s death. Police allege the student, Taylor Colbert, left her puppy Sky locked in a kennel in her Auburn apartment building for days over their […]

Tuberville had a chance to question Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, during a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.

 Tuberville wants unanimous support from Republicans for Trump’s nominees. 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 on WVNN at 10 p.m.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry discuss Auburn basketball’s rise to No. 1 under coach Bruce Pearl and Alabama’s strong showing at No. 4.Both programs’ potential for deep postseason runs highlights a growing basketball culture in Alabama. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. […]

Every week, 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. Over the weekend, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer reached a milestone. While his first season in Tuscaloosa had already come to an end, January 12 […]

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, driven by Southern Research, has secured a $44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to position Alabama as a global leader in biotechnology.  The grant will support projects advancing drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development using artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology. It will serve both healthcare innovation and […]

Montgomery has earned two prestigious Gold Level designations from the CSX Select Site program, a recognition that sets the city apart as the only location across CSX’s 25-state network to achieve dual gold certification. The CSX Select Site program evaluates industrial sites based on rigorous standards of readiness and operational efficiency. These Gold certifications propel Montgomery forward, […]

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that all flags on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex and several state buildings will be returned to full staff for next week's presidential inauguration. Flags across the country were recently lowered to half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter who died on December 29.

State Sen. Garlan Gudger thinks the Alabama Legislature will act quickly to help President-elect Donald Trump's agenda on immigration.

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the unbreakable bond that exists between a dog and its owner by reviving the Best Black Belt Sporting Dog Photo Contest. The contest is open to any dogs out on a sporting adventure in the 23 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt. The contest will feature dogs […]

The Regions Tradition, a longstanding Birmingham-area PGA TOUR Champions event, announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED will serve as the tournament’s presenting sponsor. Joining title sponsor Regions Bank, Coca-Cola UNITED will build on the tournament’s legacy of success. The new agreement, which extends through 2028, promises to enhance the tournament experience for spectators and expand charitable […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has ordered state flags to return to full-staff on Jan. 20 for Inauguration Day before resuming half-staff the next day in honor of former President Jimmy Carter's passing

The Yellowhammer State might just have the two best college basketball teams in the entire nation — and is continuously showing itself as the season heats up into the thick of conference play. With the SEC as strong as its ever been, teams in the league are beating each other up already even just three […]

Opelika pastor Dean Odle announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor Saturday, deciding not to run for the top spot this go around. 

A nationwide political action committee will soon be kicking off an all-out, 50-state ad blitz to help convince elected officials in Washington D.C. not to raise taxes as they begin the 119th Congress. Americans for Prosperity said that its $20 million ad campaign will specifically push lawmakers to renew the successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The campaign is part of the organization's Protect Prosperity initiative.

You can rename the Gulf of Mexico and work on lowering inflation at the same time

The Auburn Tigers are the best team in the nation for just the second time in their program’s history. With the release of the new AP Poll on Monday afternoon, Auburn ascended to the No. 1 spot after another 2-0 week and a dominating loss for the previous No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers against the now […]

Scammers like to repackage tried-and-true schemes with new twists to attack the innocent. Year after year, the descriptions and nuances change slightly, but many of the attack vectors look much the same as in years past. Often, it’s just the fraudsters repackaging an old scheme with a new bow. Everyone with an opinion publishes what […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation board has added Dr. Khalilah Brown, Chief Medical Officer for Southern Research in Birmingham since 2023, to its slate of directors. Southern Research is an 80-year-old research facility that has contributed to global knowledge of cancer treatment and to COVID research while pouring an estimated $150 million into Alabama’s economy each year.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said during the annual State of the City and County program held on Jan. 9 that future mayors should be compensated accordingly because of the complexities of the job. During his segment of the program, which was moderated by Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce President Bradley Byrne, Stimpson reversed an earlier […]

Longtime GOP political consultant and chairman for President-elect Donald Trump’s successful 2024 election campaign committee, Chris LaCivita, recently called the Republican Attorney Generals Association (RAGA) a “joke” organization with incompetent leadership. “If you are a GOP donor – or even an elected Republican Attorney General – you should know that politically speaking , @RepublicanAGs – […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry recapped the college football semifinals! Ohio State’s win over Texas and Notre Dame’s upset victory against Penn State are in the spotlight as the big championship game finalizes its contenders. They praised the quarterbacks’ standout performances and discussed Notre Dame’s rise as a potential “team […]

Following a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans earlier this month, the Mobile City Council may soon grant the purchase of eighteen portable bollards to protect crowds ahead of the city's beloved carnival season. Additionally, the council has been asked to consider the

It’s the start of a new era in Washington. 77 million Americans sent a clear message on November 5th—they want President Trump back in the White House, and they want his America First agenda implemented. This agenda includes a secure border, booming economy, strong military, parent-centered education, veteran-focused care, domestic energy production, and a holistic […]