Birmingham is still not serious about crime and it will never be the "safest city in America"

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) endorsed current State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) for a rare State Senate vacancy, left by former Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed. Following his departure, Governor Kay Ivey set a special election to fill the seat across portions of Fayette, Lamar, Walker, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties. Today, the politically […]

The world's largest fast-food chain, McDonald's, is making changes to its policies relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The move comes after the company was contacted by a conservative commentator informing it that an extensive investigation into its controversial practices would soon be launched.

All members of Alabama’s delegation, including Democratic Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), joined their Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which intends to crack down on immigration enforcement and prevent tragedies like the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, passed the House with strong […]

Today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight explored SEC basketball highlights, including Auburn’s showdown with Texas and Alabama’s win over Oklahoma. The hosts debated Bruce Pearl’s loyalty to Auburn versus Nate Oats’ potential career moves, while critiquing the Jaguars’ firing of head coach Doug Peterson. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 […]

Governor Kay announced today that Alabama has been recognized by Business Facilities magazine with its prestigious “Deal of the Year” Impact Award in the Defense Manufacturing category for Austal USA’s transformative growth projects at its shipyard in Mobile.

State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) has announced he’s running for re-election to the Alabama House in 2026. Clouse has represented parts of the Wiregrass in the legislature since 1994 and now becomes the first state lawmaker to announce his campaign in the 2026 cycle. Clouse says he previously considered retiring after his current term, but […]

Jordan Doufexis, a native of Rainsville, has made a career in politics from his Alabama roots, to become a key figure in U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s political ascent. Recently named Chief of Staff for the state’s senior senator, Doufexis’ journey is a story of hard work, community, and a commitment to making an impact on […]

The Southeastern Conference is known first and foremost for its prowess on the gridiron and has been the gold standard in college football for as long as can be remembered, both from a talent and championship standpoint. But, during what was obviously a down year for the conference overall without the usual elite team or […]

Irondale Police Department has lost one of its own after a driver struck and killed Lt. Mark Meadows while he directed traffic near the Church of the Highlands on Monday. The veteran law enforcement officer had worked for the department for thirty years and was a beloved member of the local community.

7. McDonald’s is the the latest company to announce that it is scaling back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including ending specific diversity goals for suppliers and participation in external diversity surveys, citing a Supreme Court ruling and broader corporate reevaluations. Despite these DEI changes, the company emphasizes its continued commitment to fostering […]

McMahon has been a strong ally for Trump, serving as head of the Small Business Administration during his first term. 

YHN Media Group is pleased to report strong growth across its publications in the past year. The company’s flagship outlet, Yellowhammer News, is announcing new developments – including the rollout of a polished brand identity and website, partnerships with Alabama’s top media personalities, a magnitude of audience growth, and a statewide advertising impact that remains […]

First responders across the state must now undergo either online or in-person training aimed at helping them better serve Alabamians who may have invisible disabilities or sensory needs in a time of need. The new law mandating the one-hour training went into effect on January 1.

The death of a loved one is always hard to accept, but when the family is left to mourn without a body, it adds to the heartbreak. The family of Corporal (Cpl.)Waymon Slaten now has closure after Slaten, who was, until recently, on the list of  7,000 missing and unidentified soldiers, returned home to Arab, […]

KPHO and other news outlets reported that Rags, a deaf English Sheepdog stolen from his Alabama home in December 2023, was found in Maricopa, Arizona, just after Christmas 2024. The recovery followed an anonymous tip to Silverhill Police in Alabama, who coordinated with Maricopa Police to locate the dog. Surveillance footage had captured a masked […]

A 67-page report released today by the Birmingham Crime Commission paints a stark analysis of the city’s violent crime crisis and provides a suggested blueprint toward making “Birmingham the safest city in America.” The city’s homicide rate, seven times higher than the national average, broke a 91-year record in 2024. The detailed report called for […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said she believes Trump's election is about Americans wanting their leaders to put their country first.

Criminals over Americans, again.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, on Monday, a federal judge ordered that 39-year-old Kyle Nathan Carlisle, a resident of Phenix City, Alabama, receive a sentence of 92 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges related to loans received through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]

Abbie Stockard of Birmingham, Alabama was named the winner of this year’s Miss America pageant over the weekend in Orlando, Florida, beating out runners up from Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. Stockard, who was crowned Miss Alabama back in June and earned her way into the Miss America pageant, is a current nursing student at Auburn […]

On January 6, 1948 – 77 years ago today – Alabama voters rejected a “Self-Starter Amendment” to the Alabama Constitution that would have allowed the Legislature to call itself into special session with a three-fifths vote of its membership. Passed in the Legislature by “Big Mule” lawmakers shortly after he was sworn into office, the […]

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. Alabama’s season ended in bitter disappointment in the first year of the Kalen DeBoer era. Not only from missing out on the College Football Playoff […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide had a rough go of it this season — at least by their own ridiculous standards. But, as has been the case so frequently over the years, the Tide did not lose a single home game. Dominance at Bryant-Denny Stadium was a hallmark of the Nick Saban era, losing just two […]