BeefPAC, the political arm of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, announced its support for Derek Chen for State Auditor this week. Chen, a Vestavia Hills resident and attorney, announced he’s running for State Auditor in April to “restore trust and ensure taxpayer resources are used responsibly.” “Derek Chen has shown a strong commitment to good government […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) isn’t optimistic about federal government shutdown ending anytime soon because of the current state of the Democratic Party. The government shutdown continued into it’s fourth week Monday as a majority of Democrats in the Senate again voted against a continuing resolution that would re-open the government. Many Democrats also complained […]

The Auburn Tigers lost another game on Saturday night as they seemingly keep finding new ways to end up on the wrong side of SEC games under Hugh Freeze. While the last straw for many came well before this point, Saturday night’s defeat against the Missouri Tigers felt different in it being widely accepted by […]

The media hyped up the national “No Kings” protests; they delivered large crowds and a ton of great videos for the news. Unfortunately, while the media and their Democrats praise these events and pretend they are amazing, others are noticing that the crowd is ancient and very white, even in cities like Birmingham and Boston. […]

The University of Alabama has named the College of Engineering in honor of Lee J. Styslinger Jr., following a $25 million gift commitment from his wife, Catherine Styslinger. The UA System Board of Trustees approved the gift and the College’s naming at its meeting Friday, Oct. 17. The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering […]

An Alabama community is coming together in prayer after Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old senior cheerleader at Cleveland High School, was critically injured during a shooting at a weekend bonfire in Jefferson County. Authorities say the shooting happened shortly after midnight Sunday at a wooded gathering spot known locally as “The Pit,” near Alabama 75 and […]

During a Sunday morning TV interview, U.S. Senator Katie Britt said reopening the federal government is her “number one” priority and accused Democrats of “playing politics” while Alabama families miss paychecks. Appearing Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation” from Tuscaloosa, Britt (R-Montgomery) argued that debates over the Affordable Care Act should happen only after Washington […]

Alabama is mourning the loss of a Huntsville family after a tragic plane crash in Montana claimed the lives of a father and his two daughters. According to the Powell County Sheriff’s Office, the agency received a report of a possible downed aircraft at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of northern […]

The 2026 statewide election cycle already seems to be well upon us, and candidates are crisscrossing the state, making speeches, and amassing endorsements. Today’s campaigns are often boring and staid affairs that focus upon television ads, direct mail appeals, and incessant robocalls and text messages seeking votes, so we long for the days in the […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter on Monday joined four other Southeastern House Speakers in a coordinated push for federal action to stabilize the U.S. forestry market. In a letter shared Monday morning with Congressional delegations from five states, Ledbetter and the House Speakers of Georgia, Arkansas, Florida, and South Carolina urged “immediate and […]

Catch live episodes of Longshore and McKnight daily on YouTube, Spotify, and on Yellowhammer News?️? Today’s Top Moments: 00:02:27 – Chris Stewart lights up a cigar live in the booth after Alabama’s win 00:04:17 – Auburn fans not happy after another close loss 00:05:22 – “Who are you going to hire?” Auburn coaching change chatter […]

When we think about pirates, we tend to think of the long ago and the far away — deep down in the Caribbean centuries ago. There was a popular fantasy movie series – ‘Pirates of the Caribbean.’ What about pirates on the Alabama Gulf Coast? Were there any? Where, and doing what? That will be […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide claimed its fourth consecutive victory over a ranked opponent, this time in a Third Saturday in October rivalry clash against the Tennessee Volunteers by a score of 37-20 in Tuscaloosa. It was a ripping start for Alabama, forcing a Vols three and out on the first drive of the game before […]

State Rep. David Standridge (R-Hayden) has received the endorsement of the Alabama Farmers Federation in his re-election bid for HD34 in Blount County. Jeff Maze, president of the Blount County Farmers Federation, said the organization’s support is rooted in Standridge’s accessibility and long-standing commitment to the community. “ We are proud to endorse Rep. Standridge […]

7. Gov. Kay Ivey is promoting another Alabama family that is benefitting from school choice through the CHOOSE Act, which has helped provide access to a private Christian education aligned with their values and an alternative to public schools they felt lacked moral grounding; showing yet another success story for Alabama parents. 6. CAIR-Alabama, the […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is hopeful that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn a key provision in the Voting Rights Act that allows states to use racial gerrymandering when they draw their voting districts. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Louisiana v. Callais case Wednesday, a blockbuster case that could reset […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is praising the ongoing success of the new school choice program in the Yellowhammer State. State Superintendent Eric Mackey told board members earlier this month that fall enrollment in public schools is down by more than 5,000 students this year, partially due to parents using CHOOSE Act funds to enroll […]

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) board chairman John Wahl wants to make sure that kids’ books pushing radical gender ideology are only available in the adult sections of public libraries in the Yellowhammer State. Wahl, who is also the Alabama Republican Party Chairman, issued a formal letter to public library directors across the state […]

Governor Kay Ivey has introduced another Alabama family benefiting from the CHOOSE Act, the state’s education savings account program. Francisco and Itzel Carbonell of Birmingham have five children — Maria (8th grade), Anna (5th grade), Amalia (1st grade), Juan (K5), and baby Emma. Four of the children attend St. Rose Academy, where their education is […]

We are increasingly embroiled in an age in which the truth is an unwanted and uninvited guest. Leaders, especially in the body politic, have no desire to find the truth, because in finding it, they might have to change, resulting in dire consequences to the longevity of their public service, if not to their constituencies. […]

Visit any major metropolitan city and you’ll see them everywhere: Fully Self Driving (FSD) Waymo vehicles with nobody behind the wheel. Now imagine sitting in the backseat without knowing the destination. You have zero control of the speed or direction of travel. The “computer” makes turn after turn with no driver and no explanation. Hitting […]

When you’re competing in the National Senior Games, it’s good to be Young.   Eric Young is a lead cable splicer and former lineman with Alabama Power in Mobile. Earlier this year, he was in Des Moines, Iowa, and instead of splicing cable, he was pumping iron.   Young brought home a gold medal in powerlifting from the […]

A month ago, I was reading about President Trump’s continuing efforts to broker deals in the Ukraine-Russian war, the Hamas hostage situation, and numerous tariff negotiations. It occurred to me that Trump is doing the kinds of things he had been doing for 40-plus years, but in a different arena. Trump started a ‘yuuugely’ successful […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into a game against Missouri which is as must-win as they come following a dramatic and controversial defeat against the Georgia Bulldogs. It’s been a turbulent week for the Tigers, losing a captain under still mysterious circumstances after running back Damari Alston apparently tried to red shirt and was denied, […]