The Alabama Association of Realtors, along with other plaintiffs, delivered a huge win for property rights and rental owners as the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recently-extended eviction moratorium. This means that evictions for non-payment of rent are no longer prohibited by the federal government. “The United […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), along with two of his fellow Senate Republican colleagues, has introduced a bill increasing the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) coverage. The legislation, titled “Supporting Families of the Fallen Act,” would raise the amount of coverage from $400,000 to […]

Efforts are underway in the state of Alabama to address growing concerns over what many see as censorship by way of social media companies removing user content and suspending individuals’ accounts. Yellowhammer News has learned that the office of Attorney General Steve Marshall (R-AL) has drafted legislation that would make it unlawful for major online […]

When Johnny and I first married, times were tough. He was in school, and I was working a minimum-wage job. We had to watch every penny. We did without, and we made do, and we lived on what money we had at the time. Why can’t the federal government do the same? Now, we’re seeing […]

Alabama A&M University President Andrew Hugine, Jr. recently announced plans to retire, ending more than a decade of leadership at the historically black college and university in Huntsville. Hugine, the 11th president in the 145-year history of the university, said his retirement will take effect at the end of 2021. Hugine leaves a university which […]

House Democrats Tuesday night passed a continuing resolution which would fund the federal government through early December and raise the $28 trillion debt ceiling. Garnering no support from their Republican colleagues, the Democrat-sponsored bill passed in a party-line vote of 220-211. The move has been met with fierce opposition from all factions within the GOP, […]

7. Democrats are totally not anti-Semites Not content with attempting to kill an infrastructure bill over the inability to get votes for a much larger spending bill, the progressive wing of the Democratic Party was threatening to kill a short-term government funding bill because of their hatred of Israel. Members of The Squad and other […]

Boeing on Tuesday announced that the U.S. Air Force has awarded the aerospace giant a new 18-year, $1.6 billion sole-source contract to maintain its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, which is supported by the company’s Huntsville operations. The Minuteman III is a product of Boeing’s Rocket City-based Missile and Weapon Systems division. The […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) has selected 30 communities from across the state to participate in its newly-formed Economic Development Academy. ALM created the academy in July as part of its effort to assist local communities with their business and industry recruitment practices. Greg Cochran, ALM executive director, outlined his group’s intent in establishing […]

As a 2021 Woman of Impact honoree, Lynn Troy’s career journey from 18-year-old entry-level employee to co-founder & CEO of her very own aerospace engineering corporation exemplifies what it means to be fearless. Just like the Troy 7, Inc. website describes the corporation as “a small company making a large impact,” Lynn Troy is one […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has surrendered its construction permit of the mothballed Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, essentially marking the end of a nearly five-decade long attempt to bring the power plant to life. The quasi-governmental agency began construction of the power plant in the 1970s, but work on the facility was halted the following decade. […]

Cliff Sims, former Trump administration official and founder of Yellowhammer News, has returned to his roots in the music business with the release of a new single, “U, Ur Mom & Me.” Sims is a former White House communications aide and deputy director for National Intelligence, and he penned the New York Times bestseller “Team […]

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Tuesday announced the allocation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants which will serve to benefit the infrastructure needs of five local airports across the state of Alabama. The funding, which totals $4.3 million, was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Tuesday announced its endorsement of State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) in his reelection bid to the Alabama State Senate to serve District 35. Sessions is a lifelong resident of Alabama and a 1978 graduate of Mobile County High School. He is co-owner of Session Farms, a family farming […]

The state of Alabama has long suffered in the nationwide battle against the devastating opioid epidemic. Community leaders, elected officials and medical professionals have joined the fight to address the issue. According to a new report, newly-implemented measures have proven successful in combating the state’s opioid-related deaths. The American Medical Association on Tuesday issued a […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor on Monday to force a hearing on President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB). The FRTIB is charged with overseeing the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement investment plan utilized by members of the U.S. Armed Forces and federal civilian […]

“When we invest in our roads and bridges, we are investing in our people and our future” When Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the most recent round of local projects, that’s how she described their importance to communities across Alabama. Tens of millions of dollars have already contributed to prepping our infrastructure for the 21st century. […]

Wendy Ghee Draper on Monday announced her intentions to seek election to the Alabama State Senate, representing District 12. The seat for which Draper is seeking is currently occupied by State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) who has opted to not seek reelection. Draper, who was born and raised in Calhoun County, has practiced law for […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Monday joined 25 of her fellow Republican governors in requesting President Joe Biden meet with them regarding their concerns over the crisis at the southern border. Among the governors’ list of grievances against the Biden administration’s laxed border policies are their concerns over the recent spike in illegal crossings. In […]

With a special session just days away, the Alabama Legislature will once again take a stab at tackling the state’s prison crisis. The system is facing legal action by the Department of Justice, which has determined that the state is in violation of the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. During an interview […]

7. AOC says “no” to infrastructure bill unless $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill is ready U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is making it clear that she and other Democrats (about 45 members) will not vote for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill unless the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill is “ready to go.” She called her fellow […]

“When life hands you dirt plant seeds.” — Philosopher and author, Matshona Dhliwayo Alabama’s prosperous Black Belt has taken note of the wise words and utilized the regions’ local treasures to produce some of the state’s most delicious flavors from sweet confections to savory sausages. Named for its rich, dark, nutrient-rich soil, the 23 counties […]

How many of you recently went to a local restaurant only to find a sign on the door that read, “sorry due to the current situation we are now closed on weekends.” Or went to the grocery store to find the item you need has gone up significantly in price, or not in stock. This […]

Alabama escaped with a victory in The Swamp on Saturday and now shifts its focus toward Southern Miss. “Florida is a really good team and had a great plan offensively for us … this is a tough place to play,” said Nick Saban. Alabama came out hot in the first quarter scoring 21 points with […]