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As a former prosecutor, Rep. Matt Simpson is no stranger to the amount of time convicted drug traffickers spend behind bars. With HB1, he’s putting a question to the Legislature: Why does fentanyl trafficking, which is up to 50 times stronger than heroin, not receive the same mandatory minimum sentence as other drugs? “You have […]
In a time of many leaders wanting to ban TikTok, one from Alabama has decided to embrace it.Mayor Richard Phillips of Oneonta has become a TikTok sensation of sorts.
Last week, Mexican soldiers and police took over a cargo port and a quarry owned by the Alabama based company, Vulcan Materials. The seizure of the port, which is located on Mexico's Caribbean coast, made national news.
Later today, a grand jury will probably vote to indict former President Donald Trump and that will set off a wild legal and political battle that will reverberate for years
A student who was involved in an altercation last year with a Madison high school assistant principal is suing the Madison Board of Education, the principal, and the assistant principal. The student is seeking a jury trial and compensation for her injuries and damages, attorney fees, and court costs, according to a lawsuit. The suit […]
Several years ago, my wife, Denise, and I were traveling out west. We had driven through miles of beautiful country as we approached a long desolate stretch of two-lane curves. Signs warned us that there was no service for over 100 miles. We stopped and topped off the tank and stocked up on necessities like […]
The Alabama Legislature returned to regular session Tuesday, greeted by a budget proposal from Gov. Kay Ivey. Consistent with priorities outlined in her State of the State Address, the proposal includes increased funding toward education, repayment of debt obligations ahead of schedule, a 2% pay increase for all state employees, and a confirmed push for […]
Today in Montgomery, Governor Kay Ivey sent various proposals that deal with the general and education trust fund to the Alabama legislature.
They congressmen are criticizing the Mexican military's takeover of the Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials quarry facility in Quintana Roo.
State Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) joins Yellowhammer Now to discuss what is next for the Alabama Legislature.
The Deputy Brad Johnson Act, otherwise known as Senate Bill 1, is set to be considered today by the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee.
Earlier this month, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Calhoun County. The derailment follows a series of derailments that have taken place throughout the country over the past few months.
Gov. Kay Ivey has clearly established economic development as a top priority for her administration since her first day as Governor, and we’ve certainly seen the return on this investment. Alabama’s economy is strong, industries are thriving, jobs abound, and more businesses than ever want to locate and grow here. Alabama’s contributions to technology and […]
Today, US Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced that two high school students were selected to be Alabama's United States Senate Youth Program representatives for 2023.
Join the Yellowhammer News team on Wednesday, March 22, for a “Yellowhammer Connection” event in Montgomery.
Last weekend, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S Representative Jerry Carl (R-AL-01) were part of a delegation that visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and various parts of the country of Panama
Will President Donald Trump be indicted at all today? Maybe, New York is preparing for the circus New York City District Attorney Alvin Bragg is creating
Parents have the right to make decisions for their children, especially when it comes to their education. Unfortunately, countless school districts have been ignoring input from parents while special interest groups try to influence the education of our children and negatively label involved parents. Thankfully, the House is expected to take action this week on […]
It was an interesting choice of words Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban used Monday when he announced the suspension of freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell. Mitchell was arrested in Florida last week on charges of marijuana possession with intent to sell and/or deliver. “Tony Mitchell has been suspended from the team and all team […]
Calling it a threat to the international supply chain, Sen. Tommy Tuberville decried the Mexican military’s occupation of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials quarry facility in Quintana Roo. “President Biden’s failure of leadership has only emboldened Mexico to continue taking hostile action against Vulcan that puts employees at risk and jeopardizes our supply chains in the southeast […]
Alabama basketball has officially made it into the Sweet 16 of the Men's 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Tide made it through the first two rounds with little difficulty, soundly beating both Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Maryland.
Tua Tagovailoa has officially been signed by the Miami Dolphins through the 2024 season.
Last week, Senator Katie Britt(R-Montgomery) joined a group of 14 other legislators in introducing the Guidance Out of Darkness Act (GOOD). The bill would ensure that federal agencies publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an an "easily accessible location."