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Prominent Lake Martin restaurant damaged by fire

On Saturday night, the Alexander City Lookout reported that the famous SpringHouse restaurant at Lake Martin caught fire and was severely damaged. As staff were getting ready for the evening meal on Saturday, a fire erupted at the restaurant owned by Russell Lands. The company’s president, David Sturdivant, said that no one was injured in […]

The Supreme Court of Colorado recently held in Anderson v. Griswold that President Donald J. Trump should not appear on Colorado’s 2024 Republican Primary ballot because President Trump is prohibited from serving as President under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution because President Trump engaged in an insurrection. The holding that President […]

The USFL and XFL are merging in 2024, with four of the teams from the USFL surviving to the new venture and the other four officially folding. The Birmingham Stallions, who are the 2x defending USFL champions, are among the four teams that will be a part of the new, combined league. The other three […]

Steve Flowers: Sen. Britt's amazing first year

As Christmas approaches, Sen. Katie Britt prepares to mark one year in office. Those of us who have known her since before she was elected to the Senate, knew she would be successful, but we could not have imagined the accomplishments and achievements that she has had over the past 12 months.  In all my […]

Doug Plash really can’t help himself, but you can blame it all on his roots. When he’s sitting at home on Plash Island on the banks of the Bon Secour River, the urge to head out in his boat and harvest the tasty crustaceans that are plentiful along Alabama’s Gulf Coast is overwhelming. “There’s a […]

Addressing real issues is harder than whining about Donald TrumpBirmingham's education woes are real and the city needs real answers

Ahead of the January 15th caucus in Iowa, former President Donald Trump visited Waterloo to warm up a crowd of supporters. He said wishing others a ‘Merry Christmas’ used to be an instinctive reaction around the holidays.  Ever since what he dubs a “War on Christmas” began, it hasn’t been so common. In 2021, Trump […]

A new report by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) suggests that a gambling expansion would have negative repercussions. API commissioned Dr. John Hill to prepare an in-depth report on gambling and the effects of expanding legalized gambling in the state. His twenty-page report detailed the potential pitfalls that come with the expansion of legalized gambling in […]

On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court released a controversial ruling removing former President Donald J. Trump from the Republican primary ballot in the state. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said he believes that the Supreme Court will have to look at that ruling, which he said is on “shaky ground.” Palmer made his comments Wednesday on […]

The college football calendar has been the subject of much scrutiny as of late, with the chaos of the early signing period clashing with bowl preparation and coaches essentially having to do both at once. While Alabama held on to everyone they were supposed to hold onto and even flipped a few others in yesterday’s […]

Milroe on Sayin: 'He spins the ball really well'

Alabama’s newest 5-star prospect and possible future heir to the quarterback throne is already making an impression on the current QB1 in Tuscaloosa. Julian Sayin, the No. 1 ranked quarterback in the class of 2024, is among the early enrollees in the class of 2024 that have joined the Crimson Tide for Rose Bowl practice. […]

Thursday on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) discussed England proposal.

This week, the U.S. Senate passed a year-end executive branch nominations package, confirming key appointees to a number of federal agencies. Bachus served as a U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District from 1993 to 2015 as a Republican. During that time, he played a leading role on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee as […]

Schumer was able to strike a deal to confirm the rest of the nominees Tuesday, officially ending Tuberville's month long blockade.

Even though the Colorado decision to kick Trump off the ballot will fall very quickly, that will not stop speculation that some Republicans want to kick President Joe Biden off the ballot as well

Yellowhammer honors Alabama Women of Impact 2024

YHN Media Group, LLC is proud to announce the 6th Annual Woman of Impact Awards – a celebration of the powerful women who propel Alabama. Women of Impact has historically and continues to recognize the women in Alabama whose contributions have earned the authority and power to move the needle in their industry. Our mission […]

There was no shortage of luminaries as Leidos celebrated delivery of its first Enduring Shield launchers at the company’s Chase facility in Huntsville on Wednesday. Company officials, military representatives and Huntsville-based employees gathered to mark the milestone. The Enduring Shield program supports the Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 program, which is a critical […]

Not many have figured out how to recruit elite players to come play for them better than Nick Saban. In fact, Saban may very well be the best of all time at it — it’s partially why the Alabama dynasty lives on. Wednesday, on the heels of the first early signing period, Saban was asked […]

The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation has routinely made the Christian faith shared by most Alabamians the focus of lawsuits against small towns, school systems and the state itself. This time, just days before Christmas, their most recent demand is over “snacks and water” at Southside High School in Etowah County. According to the out-of-state […]

4 Unique Alabama homes listed and sold by REALTORS®

In today’s housing market, inventory may be low, but there’s no shortage of uniquely beautiful homes in Alabama. Whether landscape, architecture, or eclectic charm, we’ve rounded up 4 homes that reflect an out-of-the-ordinary life in the South. Cozy Cabin A cozy cabin on the water is something people dream about! Northport, Alabama offers the perfect […]

Fort Jackson is mourning the loss of two drill sergeants after both were found dead just days apart on base. The two deceased service members have been identified by the U.S. Army as Staff Sgt. Zachary Melton of Huntsville and Staff Sgt. Allen Burtram of Cleveland.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Engineering has teamed up with Children's of Alabama to bring an exciting new piece of equipment to young patients, particularly those who are preparing to undergo spinal fusion surgery.

Though the state’s housing market is stagnant, there is good news on the horizon for potential homeowners, according to the Alabama Association of Realtors. “While Alabama’s housing market remains down overall, we have witnessed growth in key areas in recent months,” said association President Senia Johnson. “As we go into 2024, it is important that […]