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The U.S. House impeached Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday by a mostly party line vote of 214-213. 

The idea that President Joe Biden is anything but a terrible liar is being decimated by reality every single day, today it became clear that Biden lied about meeting with a Chinese energy company doing business with his crackheard son while he was Vice President

The University of Alabama received some major academic recognition recently. The school announced Tuesday that for the first time in its history it has been recognized as both a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students and a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars.

Trudy Simmons had so many obstacles to overcome in her early years, and she has amazing testimony that shares how Jesus helped her get through it all. There is nothing that is impossible for God, and there is nothing that is impossible for those who believe. Today, Trudy is a wife, mother, speaker, TV Host […]

On Tuesday, opponents to the current legal gaming proposal before state lawmakers held a press conference at the Alabama State House, hosted by Stephanie Smith, President of the Alabama Policy Institute. “The two bills together are over 150 pages,” Smith said. “If it passes, it will completely change the culture of our state,” adding that […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning Alabamians about the potential for online scams through dating platforms. “Romance scams prey on the most vulnerable aspects of human nature — trust, hope, and love. Predators have been known to empty bank accounts with their manipulation and lies,” said Attorney General Marshall. “My office regularly receives reports […]

200 days until kickoff

College football fans in the South who are missing the sport are starting the countdown on Tuesday. As of today, kickoff for both Alabama and Auburn and week one of the college football calendar is officially 200 days away. Both teams in the Yellowhammer State have things to be extremely excited about heading into the […]

Mobile celebrates Mardi Gras Day on Fat Tuesday

Mobile, Alabama prides itself on being the original home of Mardi Gras, with the first dated celebration going back over 300 years to 1703. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, is the culmination of weeks of parades, balls, celebrations, and everything in between. For Mobilians, it is a sacred season of the year which they […]

On Saturday, Bill Harris was elected as the newest National Committeeman for Alabama Republican Party. Harris is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and the Autauga County Republican Party Chairman. Harris thanked the 480-member Republican State Executive Committee for voting him to represent the state on the Republican National Committee (RNC). Harris defeated Montgomery businessman John […]

During his farewell address on the floor of the United States Senate in 2017, Luther Strange said he approached the end of his service in the world’s greatest deliberative body with “both the optimism of a young student and the battle scars of a man in the arena.” Now young – and maybe not so […]

Alabama fans hoping to see the retro “Block A” logo more have something to look forward to. The Crimson Tide men’s basketball social media page in two separate posts Monday afternoon teased the release of new uniforms, and in one post the Block A logo can be seen with a white jersey background: 2.17.24 pic.twitter.com/dsEZsMOYxm […]

The Senate bill is not "America First," it is actually "America Not At All"

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama's economy is continuing to shatter records. Not even two weeks ago, the Governor reported that the Port of Mobile generated $98 billion in annual economic impact for the state.

This morning in Montgomery, school choice advocates, students and families gathered to celebrate all of the school choice options in Alabama – unified in the hope of further advancing those options during the 2024 state legislative session.  One week ago, Governor Kay Ivey announced the introduction of the CHOOSE Act in her State of the […]

One of the Yellowhammer State's most well known outdoor enthusiasts passed away early Monday morning after a battle with cancer. James "Big Daddy" Lawler of Wilcox County was well known for his Gettin' Outdoors with BDL podcast and radio show as well as his decades long effort to promote the Alabama Black Belt Region's outdoor recreational opportunities.

Alabama promotes Nick Sheridan to offensive coordinator

The Alabama Crimson Tide have a new offensive coordinator, according to a report from 247 Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Nick Sheridan, who is currently the tight ends coach, will be filling the void left by Ryan Grubb after Grubb’s departure to the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks. Grubb had been serving as Kalen DeBoer’s offensive coordinator […]

The Alabama House will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss legislation to let voters decide on sports betting, a state lottery, and casino-style gaming — as well as the legal format of a commission to regulate those activities. Last week, Reps. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City), Andy Whitt (R-Madison), and Sam Jones (D-Mobile) […]

Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth addressed the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday, covering a wide range of policy lifts identified as top priorities across state government.  He offered insight into the latest advancements in workforce development, education and training, childcare, support for small businesses and military families, as well as stewardship of the state’s strong […]

Alabama and Auburn’s mens basketball teams each had turbulent weeks on the court. Both faced blowout losses on the road and went 1-1. Last Wednesday, Auburn handily defeated Alabama at Neville Arena to give the Tide its second SEC loss. However, this past weekend, Alabama bounced back in a road game in Baton Rouge, while […]

We have known for years now that Joe Biden is unfit to be President due to his lack of mental awareness, under the table deals with foreign adversaries, and the way he has completely sacrificed our national security for monetary gain. What we already know has been confirmed several times by the Department of Justice […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is the latest in a long line of Republican politicians and sane humans who accurately points out, "if President [Joe] Biden isn’t mentally fit enough to stand in a courtroom, then he’s not fit to stand in the Situation Room."

According to a recent study led by Tripp Umbach, a firm that has completed over 100 feasibility studies globally for both medical and health science programs, Demopolis, Alabama is now the clear choice to be the home of the new, highly anticipated Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences.

Time is running out for residents who haven’t registered to vote in next month’s primary elections. Secretary of State Wes Allen said there is less than one week left to register to vote before the 2024 Primary Election. “As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and […]

Yellowhammer News hosted its sixth annual Women of Impact Awards event last month at the Florentine in Birmingham to honor 20 of Alabama’s most influential women across government, business and nonprofit sectors in tribute to the extraordinary impact they’ve made on the state and its people.  The award recognizes women in Alabama who have earned […]