Alabama’s business recruiters aim to build on the success of the state’s flourishing aerospace industry at a major international trade show that kicks off this week. A team from the Alabama Department of Commerce is participating in the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre. This year marks the 10th edition of the biennial event that […]

If you have an Alabama saltwater fishing license or are on the saltwater registry, don’t be surprised if you get a call with a caller ID of the University of South Alabama (USA) or Alabama Creel, AL Creel for short. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) has partnered […]

My lifetime friend, Steve Clouse, turns 70 this week. He was born on February 7, 1956. I hope his legislative colleagues and friends wish him a Happy Birthday. He truly is a good man. Steve was born and raised in Ozark and has represented his home County of Dale as well as neighboring Houston County […]

The Alabama Retail PAC, the political action committee affiliated with the Alabama Retail Association, has announced its endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, backing candidates for statewide, judicial, legislative, and constitutional offices across Alabama. According to the organization, its endorsements focus on candidates it believes understand the role retail plays in Alabama’s economy and support […]

Alabama Democrat lawfare is heating up. Are Democrats trying to win by taking down U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn)?We break down the so-called “clean lottery” bill. Is it really clean or a backdoor to gambling across Alabama? Plus, will the drawdown in Minnesota actually calm things down? All this and more on Alabama Politics This […]

A Yellowhammer News investigation this week revealed that a surge in George Soros California environmental dark money is flowing into Energy Alabama, an organization running an aggressive advertising and lobbying campaign attempting to influence energy policy in Alabama. Left-wing dark money and Soros-affiliated entities, even extending to China-linked money and to groups connected in public […]

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has been named the National Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year for 2026, one of the highest distinctions awarded to a sheriff nationwide. The Alabama Sheriffs Association announced the recognition, noting that the award honors outstanding leadership and service among more than 3,000 sheriffs nationwide. “The Alabama Sheriffs Association proudly […]

It sounds like new Auburn head coach Alex Golesh is feeling a little unsure about the Tigers’ O-line. In a refreshingly honest press conference answer, Golesh said he is feeling extremely confident about some groups, but when it comes to the offensive line, he thinks it may be a process there. https://x.com/NextRoundLive/status/2019191740805091452 “This offensive line, […]

It is always important for high school students to start thinking about transitioning to the next step after graduation. For those who want to continue their education, dual enrollment with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) can give students a competitive advantage over their peers.  How it works  By utilizing the dual enrollment program, you […]

A traffic stop in Limestone County led to multiple felony drug trafficking charges and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Sgt. Cary Moore and Deputy AJ Davis conducted a traffic stop on Thursday, January 29, on Huntsville-Brownsferry Road near Ripley Road. The driver and […]

7. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey opposes Charles Bediako’s NCAA eligibility lawsuit, arguing that allowing former pros to return would undermine college sports integrity, create unfair advantages, disrupt programs, and set dangerous precedents, including seeing Alabama’s Ty Simpson hypothetically returning to the University of Tennessee after the NFL draft. 6. The Gulf of America Act passed […]

A group of Alabama legislators composed of leaders from both parties introduced a three-bill “Affordability Protection Plan” on Thursday aimed at addressing utility costs and oversight for the next wave of the state’s economic growth. In a news release issued Thursday by the office of Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro), lawmakers who will […]

The Auburn Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide are set to square off Saturday afternoon on The Plains for their first basketball matchup of the season and a renewal of one of the best rivalries in the sport. While neither team is having quite the season they may have hoped for, that has not stopped the […]

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed HB161 on Wednesday, sending the App Store Accountability Act to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk after it also passed the House unanimously. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Chris Sells (R-Greenville), requires parental consent before minors can download apps, requires app stores to verify users’ ages, and requires apps to carry […]

The Alabama Senate passed HB41 in a 33-1 vote on Thursday, sending the Child Predator Death Penalty Act to Governor Kay Ivey, who has pledged to sign it into law. The bill passed the House earlier this session. The legislation permits prosecutors to seek capital punishment in cases of first-degree rape or sodomy involving victims […]

When students at two Madison high schools wanted to walk out during school hours to protest ICE, the school system said no. Schools are for education, not shutting down roads for political demonstrations. Instead, administrators allowed a controlled, after-school demonstration. That decision kept classes running and students safe. Now, aldotcom is pretending the students somehow […]

The University of Alabama has announced the date of their homecoming game for the 2026 season. According to a release from the athletic department, the annual homecoming football game will take place on October 24 when the Tide hosts the Texas A&M Aggies, following a season in which both teams made the College Football Playoff. […]

The Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame will induct 12 healthcare leaders into its Class of 2026 during a ceremony scheduled for Aug. 8 in Montgomery. According to organizers, this year’s class includes physicians, dentists, healthcare executives, researchers, and academic leaders, including the president of The University of Alabama at Birmingham and multiple deans and hospital […]

The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group held its first meeting Wednesday following the state’s $203.4 million award from the Trump Administration for year-one funding of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP). Governor Kay Ivey established the advisory group by executive order to advance policy development and implementation of the program. “The Trump Administration […]

7. Former Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl floated the idea of an NCAA tournament ban for Alabama in the Charles Bediako/G League/eligibility controversy. 6. Two polls show two different things, with former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) maintaining a dominant lead in one poll, and another showing him falling to third place when voters learn […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who is also running to be the state’s next U.S. Senator, is hoping that Republicans in Congress don’t cave to Democrats’ demands on immigration enforcement. President Donald Trump signed legislation Tuesday that will fund the Department of Homeland Security for the next two weeks. Democrats had been threatening to shut […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is defending Republicans’ election integrity bill from Democrats who are calling the legislation racist. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) is expected to come up in the Senate this week. The bill would require ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote. Democratic Minority Leader U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer […]

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is hitting Alabama soil this Friday for a planned visit to a school in Mobile. According to a media advisory on Wednesday, McMahon will be joined by former Auburn University men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s nationwide “History Rocks” civics and […]

This week, State Sen. Merika Coleman (D-Birmingham) filed SB257, a constitutional amendment that would establish a statewide lottery and legalize in-person casino-style games and in-person and online sports wagering. Under the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, the Legislature has no power to authorize lotteries or gift enterprises for any purposes, this bill would propose an […]