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Democratic nominee Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in House District 10 with 62% of the vote.

Assessing Alabama's chances to defeat UNC

The Alabama Crimson Tide did its job and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen after victories over College of Charleston and Grand Canyon this past weekend. The Tide’s reward for advancing is the biggest game of its season, a matchup with the West region’s No. 1 seed North Carolina. In the Sweet Sixteen, historically, Alabama has […]

Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker announced on Wednesday her endorsement of Caroleene Dobson in the April 16 Republican runoff election for Alabama’s Second Congressional District seat. Walker has served in the District Three seat on the Montgomery County Commission since 2014 and chose to voluntarily term-limit herself by retiring this year after a decade of […]

Governor Kay Ivey recently signed the Parents Right to Know Act, which will give parents a better understanding of what is being taught to their children by requiring teachers to post their curriculum online for them to see. Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric G. Mackey weighed in, saying he was able to have […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabamians to register to vote before the upcoming April 16 primary election. "As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise this constitutional right,” said Allen.

Alabama has a choice today and it could affect America's choice in November

A confirmed illegal alien has been arrested and charged with first degree rape of a fourteen year old girl in Enterprise, Alabama. The victim, according to court documents, could not offer consent due to being "physically helpless or mentally incapacitated."

Mobile appears to be facing conflicting desires as the debate on how to treat public marijuana offenses continues. Earlier this month, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch announced ‘Operation Up in Smoke‘ to make it clear to residents and visitors of the port city that smoking marijuana is an arrestable offense — and officers will be […]

Childcare is an essential resource for Alabama’s working parents, yet the supply of quality, affordable, and accessible childcare is not keeping up with the growing demand. Currently, parents in Alabama make up 35% of the workforce. When parents have access to high-quality and affordable childcare, our employers benefit from reduced absenteeism and productivity loss, increased […]

Samford University is continuing its tradition of academic success and growth. The private Baptist affiliated school, founded in 1841, recently released its annual comprehensive report detailing student data, personal experiences, and university accomplishments for 2023.

On the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, Michael Brauner and CJ Duncan break down what’s going on in the world of SEC athletics, national stories, what you should have your eye on, and much more. In this edition, Michael and CJ recap the first weekend of March Madness, talk about Auburn and Kentucky’s shocking losses, Alabama’s run […]

On Tuesday, Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in a special election for the Alabama House of Representatives. District 10, which represents Madison and a small portion of Huntsville in the lower chamber of the State Legislature, was vacated by former State Rep. David Cole last year.  In 2022, Lands was the Democratic […]

Democrat Marilyn Lands has successfully defeated Republican Madison City Councilman Teddy Powell by a pretty substantial margin in a race where the winning candidate motivated her base with abortion talk and the endorsement of former Republican State House Representative in the District Mike Ball (R-Madison)

Governor Kay Ivey announced some exciting economic news for the state of Alabama today. Ivey revealed that in 2023, companies from across the globe invested over $6.4 billion into the Yellowhammer State.

In the midst of a nationwide recruiting crisis, the U.S. Navy has announced that its signature community outreach initiative is coming to Montgomery, Alabama. Navy Week, officials say, will give interested individuals and prospective recruits the opportunity to learn about the branch, its people, and its importance to national security and America's future prosperity.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer is calling on the Senate to take up and pass his bill that he believes will cut government wasteful spending. 

A Republican candidate in the upcoming Alabama House District 27 special election, Billy Ray Todd of Guntersville, was reportedly attacked by a woman while campaigning in Walmart. Todd said the woman was initially pleasant, but once the conversation went to politics, education – in particular, gender – she became combative and violent. “I’m out campaigning, […]

Birmingham-Southern College to officially close

After a prolonged struggle to secure financial support, Birmingham-Southern College will officially close on May 31, 2024 after a vote from the 168-year-old university’s board of trustees. “The Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to close the College after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program on which […]

Award winning singer and songwriter Riley Greene got some exciting news recently. The Jacksonville native has been selected to be the Grand Marshal of the 14th Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. 

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban is beginning to settle into retirement, according to a new article from ESPN’s Chris Low. Low has become somewhat of a biographer for Saban since the legendary head coach decided to hang things up. He chronicled stories from former coaches and the inside scoop on how Greg Byrne pivoted […]

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain paid a visit to Coaling, Alabama this week to meet with industry employees who are considering joining the organization.

Rep. Jerry Carl: Reflecting on Holy Week

Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week. For those of us who are Christians, this week is a good time to slow down, spend time with family, and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for all of us.  Easter is a cornerstone of our Christian faith, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It […]

Alabama has a choice today and it could affect America's choice in November

Former President Donald Trump picked up a couple of big wins yesterday, he had his appeal bond reduced from $455 million to $175 million, while also gaining $3 billion in net worth because of Truth Social's stock price increasing marking his biggest ever single day of net worth growth