The Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee (ACJRC) on Friday announced its endorsement of Attorney General Steve Marshall in his bid for a second term as the state’s chief law enforcement officer. ACJRC chairman Tom Dart praised what the committee sees as Marshall’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. “Steve Marshall has the integrity and […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Friday announced the reallocation of $12.3 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the recruitment of out-of-state travel nurses to temporarily serve in Alabama hospitals as the state contends with widespread nursing shortage. The governor praised the state’s recent uptick in vaccinations but cited the need for increased hospital staff […]

Prisoner of War and Purple Heart recipient Mike Durant is exploring the possibility of entering Alabama’s 2022 race for the U.S. Senate. Sources say a poll was conducted that included Durant, which he later confirmed to Yellowhammer News. Durant served as a special operations pilot for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) from 1988 […]

Three Huntsville public works employees were installing a storm pipe at John Hunt Park on Thursday when a trench collapse left one dead and two injured. According to city officials, the two injured workers were taken to the hospital where they were treated with non-life-threatening injuries. The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Bobby Green. […]

Small businesses have been the heartbeat of our hometowns for generations, and over the past year and a half, they’ve held us up more than ever. It hasn’t been easy, but they’ve fought mightily to keep their doors open and support our communities. Here at the Business Council of Alabama, we want to say a […]

7. National Guardsmen being sent to Louisiana  Governor Kay Ivey announced that 150 national guardsmen from Alabama will be sent to Louisiana to aid in the recovery after Hurricane Ida. The decision came after Louisiana requested assistance.  Ivey also issued a supplemental state of emergency order that will help those impacted by Ida get access […]

Earlier this month, H.R.4 was introduced by Representative Terri Sewell who represents Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. H.R.4 is the latest attempt by Washington Democrats to nationalize our federal electoral system. In reality, H.R.4 is a solution in search of a problem. H.R.4’s advocates refuse to acknowledge the substantial progress our nation has made since the […]

Vaccine mandates are all the rage these days. The president wants companies to enforce them. Recently, polling out of California shows that voters are open to them in numbers far larger than you would expect. One group of people has remained largely silent in the battle over an employer forcing you to get the vaccine […]

From the rolling foothills of lower Appalachia to the region’s unique and culture-rich attractions, North Alabama has solidified itself as a prime destination for tourists across the nation. The region is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and folksy natives who strictly adhere to the values of old-fashioned southern hospitality. North Alabama is a […]

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday announced that is has launched its “KICK COVID” campaign, which will promote vaccinations and education regarding vaccine efficacy. The statewide campaign will offer COVID-19 vaccinations and testing in prominent locations at select home games for each football program this fall. Each school will have its own […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Wednesday joined Steve Bannon’s “War Room: Pandemic” podcast, where he and the former chief White House strategist discussed issues relating to election integrity. Brooks repeated his popular assertion that if only eligible American citizens cast ballots in the 2020 presidential election, former President Donald Trump would have been reelected […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R-AL) is doubling down on his call for President Joe Biden’s impeachment as Facebook on Wednesday removed a critical post he made of the president. The social media platform cited a violation of “community standards on violence and incitement.” During the August 21 “Save America” rally in Cullman, which played host […]

AlabamaWorks has announced that it is hosting a virtual conference with workforce partners to address issues facing the state’s workforce and will discuss innovative next steps as the economy advances in the post-pandemic era. As the economy continues to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19, the state’s workforce is seeking to meet the increased […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Thursday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) in his reelection campaign for the Alabama State Senate, serving District 3. Orr is a sixth generation Alabamian and native of Danville. AFA touted the senator’s work ethic and pointed to the jobs he held in his youth while […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow” on Wednesday to address the state of the American economy and offer alternative policy solutions to those being implemented by the Biden administration. Alabama’s freshman senator contrasted the free-market-oriented Trump-era policies to those of the current administration, which have paved the way for an increased […]

Just like summer in the South, Alabama’s real estate market is sizzling hot and showing no real signs of cooling down as buyers literally compete for homes as soon as they hit the market. From all-cash offers to persuasion letters, every tactic is on the table in an extreme seller’s market. The temperature of the […]

7. The American left had a bad day In spite of the absurdity of the notion that Texas has been on the cusp of going blue for the last 10 years, the media and their Democrats can’t seem to grasp that Texas is allowed to govern itself, which means it controls its elections and access […]

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) has pre-filed two bills for the 2022 legislative session that could be game-changers for Alabama’s public schools’ rules pertaining to COVID-19 if passed into law. The first of Brown’s two bills, HB18, would allow parents to opt their children in public schools out of mask requirements. The second, HB19, […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) on Wednesday took a critical posture toward President Joe Biden’s withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan and his administration’s handling of the recent hardship that has taken place in the beleaguered country. The Biden administration on Tuesday estimated that roughly 90% of Americans who sought evacuation from the fallen country […]

Raised in West Alabama, residing in South Alabama and still growing multiple businesses in Central Alabama, Lindsey Miller has her hands full but hasn’t missed a beat. Entrepreneur, partner, mother, friend and mentor, Miller is queen of being and doing “all the things.” It’s her ability to do a lot and to do a lot […]

Many have expressed concerns regarding the mental health status of U.S. military veterans due to the ongoing crisis unfolding in war-torn Afghanistan. In the wake of recent tragedies, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is calling on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) chairman Mark Takano to reconvene the committee’s business immediately so it can address the […]

According to the Alabama Medical Association, more children were hospitalized with COVID-19 in August than any other time since the pandemic began in early 2020. During its weekly live-streamed COVID-19 update, physicians with the Alabama Medical Association will discuss how the community spread of the Delta variant is affecting Alabama’s youth. Alabama State Superintendent of […]

The Democrat-led January 6 Committee, which is charged with investigating what it deems the “insurrection” that occurred at the nation’s Capitol on the date its name bears, has ordered telecommunications companies to preserve the phone records of congressional Republicans who participated in the “Stop the Steal” rally. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is one of […]

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, in preparation of future retirements and to better align its external affairs functions to serve its members, has announced that Taylor Williams will be promoted to director of external affairs. Williams, a Montgomery native and resident, currently serves as PowerSouth’s manager of governmental affairs & economic development. In the new role, he […]