State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) announced his endorsement of Rhett Marques in his campaign for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, adding to the state lawmaker’s impressive list of supporters including U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and nearly three dozen Republican state lawmakers. “Rhett Marques is a man of integrity who has […]

A recent op-ed by State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) warned that so-called “crypto loopholes” could drain deposits from Alabama community banks and harm our rural communities. There is simply no evidence to support this argument. In reality, President Trump’s landmark GENIUS Act law will further unlock our economy and have an insignificant impact on community […]

Nathan Hill, a retired civilian executive assistant to the commander at Anniston Army Depot, has been inducted into the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Hall of Fame, according to a report by the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). Hill’s recognition places him among a select group of individuals who have made lasting […]

As the federal government shutdown continues, Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) announced they will not take a salary as long as gridlock by Democrats continue. The trio of Alabama lawmakers formally requested that their salaries be withheld until Congress reaches an appropriations agreement […]

Thousands of Alabama folks heading to Panama City have pulled off at Dobbs Barbeque in Dothan for over a century. Now, they will have to find a new food stop that does not have the history and atmosphere of Dobbs Famous Bar-B-Que. The famous eatery at the southern intersection of Ross Clarke Circle and highway […]

Just eight months after being rescued from bankruptcy, Jackson Hospital & Clinic once again faces a financial crossroads — this time with only weeks to secure a plan that could keep its doors open. Hospital administrators told the Montgomery City Council this week that without new funding, operations could cease by the end of October. […]

COOL START: Here are some temperatures across Alabama just before sunrise … Gadsden 52 Jasper 52 Haleyville 54 Courtland 54 Chelsea 54 Oneonta 56 Anniston 57 Moody 58 Fort Payne 59 Huntsville 59 Cullman 59 Demopolis 59 Muscle Shoals 60 Troy 60 Birmingham 61 Decatur 61 Montgomery 63 Dothan 64 Mobile 67 A dry airmass covers […]

7. The “Rock the South” festival, billed as the “Biggest Party in the South,” is relocating from Cullman to Decatur to enhance its regional appeal and attract a larger crowd. New venue amenities will take the experience on land that the festival will now own to “the next level.” 6. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl attributed […]

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to persistent drought conditions and a continued lack of rainfall across much of the state. The agency says the advisory will remain in effect until Alabama receives sufficient rainfall to ease severe dry conditions, especially in Central Alabama, according to the AFC’s […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is advocating for the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a decision that he believes removed a needed deterrent against child predators. Marshall, who is also running for U.S. Senate in 2026, has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general supporting efforts to correct the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2008 decision in […]

Catch live episodes of Longshore and McKnight daily on YouTube, Spotify, and on Yellowhammer News?️? Today’s Top Moments 00:05:27 – Debate sparks: Is Hugh Freeze’s Auburn future hinging on Georgia? 00:10:00 – Auburn–Georgia rivalry drought hits eight straight losses 00:15:24 – Compliment to Bama fans: Focus shifts to Vanderbilt instead of Auburn hate 00:18:00 – […]

The Big Ten is reportedly in discussions for a massive cash infusion which would bring the league and its members an additional at least $2 billion over the next two decades according to a report from ESPN this week. One of the main aspects of the negotiations is an extension of the league’s grant of […]

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs on Tuesday afternoon formally submitted the state’s final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) following a public comment period. Once approved and projects are completed, every BEAD-eligible location in Alabama will have access to high-speed internet connectivity, […]

aldotcom has yet another anti-school choice piece on their website where they attempt to smear parents who want more for their kids. As usual, the complaints are based on the students’ faith and the lack of government control over the schools, which they fail to understand is the entire point. With enemies like this, school […]

President Donald Trump’s redistricting push is already underway in Texas, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri, which could net Republicans a dozen new House seats. Whether Alabama and its fellow Deep South states — Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina — will be able to join in on this effort remains an open question. If the […]

The Alabama Ethics Commission on Wednesday approved two advisory opinions allowing former public officials to accept new employment so long as they don’t lobby their former agencies. The Commission green-lighted a plan for Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, who retires at year’s end, to consult under contract through the Opelika Industrial Development Authority, advising on ongoing […]

Homecoming week in Cleburne County brought more than school spirit this year — it also left the Heflin Police Department wrapped up in fun. Officers arrived at their station Thursday morning to find the building and grounds covered in long strands of toilet paper, a familiar sight in the community during homecoming celebrations. Rather than […]

After 14 years in Cullman, Rock the South is heading to the River City. Peachtree Entertainment announced today the popular annual summer music tradition will debut next year at The Fields at Decatur. The three-day festival will be June 11-13. “In 2026, we’re taking it to the next level,” said Nathan Baugh, CEO of Peachtree […]

In 1985, a quiet but revolutionary movement began in Huntsville that would change the way the world responds to child abuse. Forty years later, that movement has become a global model for healing and justice. What began as a single center offering a compassionate, coordinated response to child abuse has grown into an internationally recognized […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday more than $45 million for 23 projects in Coastal Alabama, funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). The projects will support environmental education and outreach, boating access, water quality improvements, and recreational access, among other initiatives. Ivey announced during the Southern States Energy Board […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) isn’t confident that President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to end the war in Gaza will be successful – because Hamas isn’t trustworthy. Trump announced a potential 20-point peace deal Tuesday alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan calls for an immediate cease-fire, an exchange of all the hostages still […]

They have always said that football in the south is like a second religion, and this is encapsulated by the passion and relentless nature of college football fans in this area of the country. As they say, ‘It Just Means More’ in the SEC — and this was once again reflected in last week’s television […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Montgomery real estate attorney and former Republican nominee for U.S. Congress, Caroleene Dobson, for Secretary of State. Dobson is running in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for the open Secretary of State seat. She faces State Auditor Andrew Sorrell. “Fair, transparent and honest elections are the cornerstone of […]

Last week’s municipal elections in Alabama underscored an important truth about our state’s political culture: when given a choice between liberal and conservative values — even without political party labels — voters overwhelmingly choose conservatism. This trend was evident not only in traditionally Republican areas but also in blue and purple communities across the state. […]