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Mobile Topgolf announces grand opening date

One of the most anticipated new attractions on the Gulf Coast is about to have its long awaited grand opening. Topgolf, which officially began construction last February, is in the process of training new employees and will open on November 17th. It will be the third location in the state of Alabama for the golf/entertainment […]

As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Tommy Tuberville has made it a priority to advocate for Alabama's crop and livestock producers. Now, he is encouraging the state's producers to apply for access to USDA emergency loan and disaster assistance programs to blunt the effect of the extreme drought being experienced throughout much of Alabama

IHOP is going all in on college football this year. The massive chain has announced that it will be producing and releasing a new mini series called "Fan Cakes" which features eight various football players from across the nation discussing their favorite pancake stacks from the restaurant.

U.S. Senate Republicans launched a silly attack on U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for his holds on nominees and promotions at the Department of Defense

With the deadline to file just days away, the field of candidates for the new Second Congressional District is growing. Three Democrats and one Republican have filed to run in the newly drawn district: State Rep. Napoleon Bracy (D-Prichard), State Sen. Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery), State Sen. Merika Coleman (D-Birmingham) and Republican Caroleene Dawson, a real […]

Caroleene Dobson, daughter and granddaughter of Alabama farmers and small business owners, announced she’s running for the newly-drawn Second Congressional District in the Republican primary.  Dobson said her family’s long agricultural heritage, her commitment to preserving traditional values and property rights, and a desire for her two children to grow up in a conservative nation […]

$300 rebates coming to Alabamians in December

Governor Kay Ivey reminded the taxpayers of the Yellowhammer State that the one-time rebates provided for in her 2023 budget will be available starting on December 1.

Across the SEC: Breaking down scenarios in the West

Every Wednesday we present “Across the SEC,” where we break down the biggest matchups of the previous week, preview the coming week’s slate, and talk about where things stand in the best conference in the land! In this week’s edition, while much of the talk has been on the Alabama-LSU matchup (understandably so), the Ole […]

Study: Alabama second best state to retire in

Move over Florida. Alabama according to a new study has become one of the best places to retire not only in the south, but the entire country. Per a new study from CreditDonkey, the Yellowhammer State is now the second best place to retire in the U.S.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville blasted "journalists" Wednesday for accusing him of backing off his holds on military promotions. 

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Following the retirement of long-time Alabama Power Company external and governmental affairs chief Zeke Smith, Clay Ryan has been elected senior vice president of External Affairs for Alabama Power, effective immediately. Ryan will be responsible for Governmental Affairs, Corporate Affairs and Charitable Giving.  Zeke Smith, who previously served as Alabama Power’s executive vice president of […]

Innovate Alabama is taking a major leap in strengthening the state’s innovation and entrepreneurial landscape. The public-private partnership announced the inaugural designees of the Innovate Alabama Network: 51 organizations across 17 Alabama counties will receive $9.3 million in supporting funds. “By providing funding and resources to our local communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions, we […]

A research team from Auburn University recently partnered with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to attempt to gauge shoppers preferences for goods grown in Alabama versus those grown outside.

God is always trying to get our attention. Sometimes, we have to slow down and be still long enough for us to hear His voice. Steve Reid is a full-time pastor in Prescott, Ariz., but he used to be a physical therapist and a real estate investor. After Steve had a rooftop fall while doing […]

Colvin announces campaign for Senate District 9

The race to fill former State Senator and Majority Leader Clay Scofield’s seat in the Alabama Legislature is quickly heating up. On Wednesday morning, State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) announced he’s running in the Republican primary. A Marshall County native and a 5th generation resident, Colvin says he has deep roots in a region he […]

Ivey announces $2.1M for state recreational projects

Over $2 million in federal funding for recreational projects within Alabama has been made available through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday.

Flash Poll: Senate District 9 wide open

Polling results shared exclusively with Yellowhammer News suggests the race for Alabama State Senate District 9 is anyone’s game after the announcement Majority Leader Clay Scofield was stepping down for a top position with the Business Council of Alabama.  District 9, which covers all of Marshall County and parts of Madison and Blount counties, hasn’t […]

The fact that American taxpayers are funding pensions and dress shops in Ukraine came as quite a shock to American taxpayers and isn't something U.S. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) wants to continue

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Tide rolls in at 8th in playoff rankings

To this point, college football fans have looked to the AP Poll every week to see where their team sits in the rankings. But on Halloween night, the College Football Playoff committee released the very first edition of the playoff rankings for the 2023 season, rendering the AP Poll obsolete. There were not many big […]

Two of the best defensive backs in the state, one from Alabama and the other from Auburn, have been recognized as semifinalists for the prestigious 2023 Jim Thorpe Award. Kool-Aid McKinstry of the Crimson Tide and Jaylin Simpson of the Auburn Tigers

The Auburn Corner: Can Tigers close season on a run?

Every Tuesday we present The Auburn Corner, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Auburn Tigers, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. In this week’s edition, Auburn got its first SEC win of the Hugh Freeze era against Mississippi State and faces a favorable schedule the […]

New polling from Cygnal reveals perspectives among Americans over the recent Hamas attacks on Israel and broader Jewish-Muslim relations in the aftermath of the violence. The poll, which included an oversample of Jewish and Muslim Americans, registered the impact of recent events including Iran’s involvement and President Biden’s visit to Israel. Cygnal President Brent Buchanan […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is a supervillain