I’m voting for Congressman Jerry Carl on March 5th because he’s a man of his word, and he’s a conservative who gets things done. There are two types of elected officials: those who talk about doing things and those who actually get them done. Jerry is the guy who gets them done. Jerry has been […]

On Friday, former U.S. Senator Doug Jones went live on social media platform X with a lengthy rant to his social media page primarily against Republican voters and the elected officials they choose.  Jones kicked off his comments by attacking Chief Justice Parker for quoting scripture in his opinion regarding IVF. “First and foremost, we see […]

Last week, over 200 advocates gathered in Montgomery to ask the State Legislature to address public policy concerns and opportunities around childcare in Alabama. Alabama has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the entire nation — but it also maintains one of the lowest workforce participation rates in the nation. One primary reason a […]

Twenty-five years ago, Alabama voters were in the midst of an intense debate over the perceived positive and negative impacts of expanding gambling in the state. The centerpiece of Don Siegelman’s 1998 gubernatorial campaign, a constitutional amendment was on the ballot in October 1999 to create a state lottery.  Siegelman promised that the lottery would […]

After seeing the results in South Carolina, it is evident we need to unite behind Donald Trump in combating Joe Biden’s efforts to drive this country into the ground. Since day one, I have been working to fight the Biden Administration’s far left policies like reckless government spending, insane environmental regulations, and our wide-open Southern […]

A bomb was detonated outside of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's Montgomery office at a time when the state was under the disingenuous scrutiny of the local and national media

The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Alert for Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties in the southwest region effective immediately. Gusty winds and low relative humidities are combining to create dangerous wildfire behavior, the department said in a news release. “Windy conditions are expected today through Thursday with gusts […]

As the Alabama Senate takes up the legal gaming package passed by the House, the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) spoke to Yellowhammer News about some of the key aspects that went into the proposal from start to finish: YHN: How did you, Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), and other […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra will visit Birmingham on Tuesday to speak to health care professionals and families affected by the Alabama Supreme Court’s recent ruling on IVF. “The decision in Alabama will have heart-wrenching consequences for women & their families,” Becerra posted last week following the ruling. […]

On Monday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement about the “detonation of an explosive device located outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery.” Marshall stated, “in the early hours of Saturday, February 24, an explosive device was detonated outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office building in Montgomery. Thankfully, no staff or personnel […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved over $30 million in grants under the new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy Act (SEEDS) to speed the development of much-needed industry-ready sites across the state, according to her office. A key portion of the “Game Plan” package of […]

During an appearance on Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal, State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) discussed his proposal that passed the Senate last week prohibiting state-funded DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives. “DEI has been a problem throughout the nation and specifically in Alabama,” Barfoot said. “DEI offices at higher institutions of education and public […]

Dishonest media is hurting people on purpose

This week’s new college basketball AP Top 25 Poll saw movement for both teams in the Yellowhammer State once again. Alabama dropped just one spot after being destroyed by Kentucky on the road in Lexington from No. 13 to No. 14. The Tide also defeated ranked Florida at home last Wednesday. Auburn, on the other […]

A candidate vying to become a Jefferson County District judge has been given $150,000 in a single campaign contribution from an unclear source. According to a campaign finance report filed earlier this week, Chuantae Brown went from under $7,500 in campaign finances to over $150,000 in a matter of days.

Candidate for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Bryan Taylor, has recently picked up several crucial endorsements in a competitive race that will appear on the March 5, 2024 GOP primary ballot. His latest endorsement comes from Manufacture Alabama, the state’s top trade association representing manufacturers and their partner industries. Taylor, a former Alabama […]

The Alabama Retired State Employees Association and Alabama Public Employees Advocacy League (ARSEA/APEAL) is urging all retirees and employees to support the latest gaming legislation in the state. The organization is advocating that revenue from HB151 and HB152 could contribute to a cost of living adjustment for state retirements — something that has not happened […]

The Yellowhammer State is home to some of the most conservative lawmakers in the entire country according to new ratings published by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Last week, the Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would allow the state to perform a one-time audit of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) is a bipartisan bill, cosponsored by 13 of the 35 members […]

A weekend of stupid talk dominated the discussion over the issue of last week's ruling that put in vitro fertilization treatments in the state of Alabama in question even though that issue is being resolved

While UAB may be known globally for its renowned medical programs and services, recently it was the college’s school of engineering that stole the spotlight.

Not that you were ever going to consider doing such a thing, but attempting to fight Auburn legend and former NFL MVP Cam Newton might not be such a great idea. In fact, it’s probably one of the more foolish things you could try to do. After all, Newton is 6-foot-5 and regularly ran over […]

Fresh off his 11th Universal Cheerleaders Association national championship, Auburn’s mascot Aubie was honored Saturday with the unveiling of a bronze figure depicting his likeness in front of the Harold D. Melton Student Center. The 6-foot-2-inch figure shows Aubie holding an Auburn flag, a nod to his commitment as a spirit leader and his gameday […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.