7. As the media and their Democrats rage about a privately funded East Wing renovation, the Trump administration is pushing with a remark about how U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is a scumbag. 6. U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) suggested that the “No Kings” protests hide a socialists/Marxists/left wing political wish list, framing […]

The Birmingham City Council has approved a $547,619 agreement with Freshwater Land Trust to help move forward with the Shades Creek Greenway project, a major greenway expansion designed to strengthen trail connectivity across the city. During its last meeting, the council formally approved a resolution under which the nonprofit organization will provide consulting and project […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is welcoming former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron to the 2026 Lt. Governor’s race by drawing a sharp contrast on experience and record.  McCarron launched his campaign on Thursday, entering a field of contenders that include two tenured incumbents, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate, and Secretary Allen.  […]

The Auburn Tigers face a familiar feeling this week, coming off another defeat, and trying to figure out how to fix things ahead of yet another game that feels like their head coach Hugh Freeze is coaching for his job. Frankly, after the way the offense performed last week in another home game against the […]

Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation today announced the launch of renovations at their new corporate headquarters in the former Capitol Commerce Center building off I-85 in Montgomery. Alfa and Federation President Jimmy Parnell joined representatives from the city, county, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and construction partners to officially kick off the project. “We are […]

When a protester wearing a penis costume at Fairhope’s “No Kings” event was asked to take off her costume, she refused, and a confrontation with police occurred. This has made her a celebrity of sorts for terrible people to rally around, and even Stephen Colbert decided her 15 minutes of fame would make some good […]

On Saturday, October 18, thousands of Democrat socialists, Marxists and hard-core leftwing activists gathered in the streets of cities across America to proclaim that America has no king. Apparently, most of these people never had a course in American history or they would surely have known that America does not have a king. But history, […]

Fraudsters never stop adapting their strategies—and neither does Regions Bank when it comes to informing and protecting customers. As scammers grow more sophisticated in their attempts to steal personal information, Regions is taking an always-on, year-round approach to helping people recognize common schemes and protect what matters most. One component of this ongoing effort is […]

Catch live episodes of Longshore and McKnight daily on YouTube, Spotify, and on Yellowhammer News?️? Today’s Top Moments 00:11:17 – SEC referee Ken Williamson permanently suspended after official review of Auburn vs. Georgia officiating. 00:27:33 – Weekend football preview: Alabama-South Carolina trap game, Auburn-Arkansas must-win 00:28:31 – Vanderbilt vs. Missouri: GameDay spotlight on Nashville 00:29:07 […]

Governor Kay Ivey has declared the third week of October “Alabama Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week. October 19-25, 2025, is a week-long celebration to promote the state’s forest products industry’s professionals, resources, companies, and environmental and economic impact. This year marks the fifth year  Governor Ivey has declared Alabama […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced Randy Jones of Guntersville as Alabama’s nominee to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors during a Senate confirmation hearing this week. The hearing was held before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Congress created TVA in 1933, establishing a nine-member board nominated by […]

After months of rumblings and speculation, former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron announced he is officially running for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. His campaign blasted out his announcement on Thursday morning, which included his first video advertisement, packed with political content, thus far unknown about the former NCAA, NFL and XFL quarterback. […]

7. President Donald Trump nominated Thomas Govan as U.S. Attorney for Alabama’s Middle District and Rightside Radio host Phil Williams for the Northern District. 6. The Southeastern Conference permanently suspended referee Ken Williamson following a review of controversial officiating during the Auburn-Georgia game, prompting calls for improved oversight. 5. CBS’s Stephen Colbert covered the arrest […]

Florida’s decision to fire Billy Napier has kicked the SEC coaching orbit into overdrive. Over the weekend, it also and revived long-shot chatter that Nick Saban could be a target. That prospect humorously drew the attention of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In reality, Florida will attempt to land a premiere coach to fill the gap, […]

The owner of Infusion Wellness Spa in Cullman has been released after being in jail since August 16. The bail amount on 25 charges related to fraudulent prescriptions was $1.05 million. There is no indication yet as to whether the bond was cash, posted by a bail bondsman upon 10% fee, or a property bond. […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), who sits on the House Judiciary Committee, thinks there’s more than enough evidence to charge a former CIA director for lying under oath. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who chairs the Judiciary Committee, announced on Oct. 21 that they have referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the Justice Department […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is surprised that a generic abortion drug was approved under the Trump administration. Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a generic form of mifepristone, one of the two medications used most to carry out abortions in the U.S. The FDA said the generic version “therapeutically equivalent” […]

In Alabama, we have some of the strongest election integrity laws in the nation, but having good laws on the books is only one part of the equation. Equally important is our ability to effectively enforce our laws and prosecute criminals who want to undermine our elections. Our state has outstanding law enforcement leaders, but […]

Mayors representing Alabama’s ten largest cities are calling for urgent statewide action to address what they describe as a growing mental health crisis that is straining law enforcement, hospitals, schools, and public safety across the state. “Every city in Alabama is feeling the effects of this crisis,” the mayors said in a joint statement. “From […]

Jack Hawkins Jr., chancellor of Troy University and a decorated Vietnam veteran, has been named 2025 Patriot of the Year by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission. Dr. Hawkins, a native of Mobile, served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer during the Vietnam War. He received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and a citation […]

OWA Parks & Resort has appointed Ken Leone as its new property manager. Leone brings decades of experience in hospitality management, property development, and operational leadership to the growing destination. Leone, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and senior hospitality executive, has led a number of nationally recognized developments over his career. His hiring marks what […]

President Donald Trump has nominated two prominent Alabamians to be the federal government’s top prosecutors for the state. On Wednesday, the White House named Thomas Govan, Jr. to serve as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama and Phil Williams, Jr. to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Each […]

A Tuscaloosa florist will soon bring a touch of Alabama to one of the most famous holiday celebrations in the country. Tammy West, owner and creative director of Glow Floral Event Design, has been selected to assist in decorating the White House for Christmas 2025 — a once-in-a-lifetime honor for her and her assistant, Lacey […]

Veteran SEC official Ken Williamson has been permanently suspended from officiating conference games, sources tell Yellowhammer News.  The decision to remove the longtime referee comes in the immediate wake of an SEC review of eleven complaints against Williamson and his crew during the Auburn-Georgia game earlier this month. According to sources, nine of those complaints […]