7. Alabama Republican officials condemned the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train, criticizing Democratic policies for allowing the repeat offender’s release and calling for stricter crime measures. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said, “This murderer had a rap sheet a mile long. He was arrested 14 times. He should have […]

Addressing the concerns of Redstone Arsenal officials and those who work on the sprawling facility, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong championed a provision to allow military installations to contract personnel for security guard functions when enlisted soldiers are not available. The language proposed by Strong in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 […]

Beth Chapman’s life and career read like a portrait of what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and an unyielding commitment to others. As Alabama’s 51st Secretary of State, a three-time statewide elected official, a respected national leader, and now the founder of her own successful government relations firm, Chapman has spent decades shaping […]

Conservative students at The University of Alabama will gather for an on-campus prayer vigil following the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The vigil will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Denny Chimes. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA in 2012, built […]

UPDATE 3:58 p.m. — President Donald Trump announced Charlie Kirk, 31, has died. The suspect originally taken into custody was released by authorities after it was determined he was not the shooter. The FBI continues to investigate.  “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” Trump wrote. “No one understood or had the Heart of […]

 At the height of the pandemic, Alabama overdose deaths were up significantly, but the numbers are coming down. Treatment/rehabilitation options, NARCAN availability, and harsher penalties are being credited with helping bring the number of deaths down. Now Bradford Health Services is trying to stop Longleaf Recovery & Wellness from providing more treatment options, a […]

The University of South Alabama (USA) is reporting its largest freshman class in school history this fall, marking the third consecutive year of overall enrollment growth, according to data released by the university. Total enrollment climbed to 14,285 students, an increase from 14,003 last year. The surge was driven largely by undergraduate growth, including 2,137 […]

The Priceville police officer placed on leave following a fatal weekend chase is Garry Chapman, the son of reality TV personality Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman. On Saturday evening, a high-speed police chase that began in Priceville ended in a multi-vehicle crash in nearby Hartselle. A 17-year-old was killed in the wreck, and five […]

State Rep. Mark Shirey (R-Mobile) has officially announced his re-election campaign for Alabama House District 100. Shirey, who has represented the district for almost a full term, said he plans to continue drawing on his three decades of experience in healthcare and business to continue serving West Mobile. “As a lifelong Republican, I believe in […]

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) hosted the Alabama Digital Expansion Authority’s quarterly meeting in Montgomery this week. The meeting featured progress updates from 20 internet service providers that received grants from two programs funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act funds as the state pushes forward with its effort to expand […]

Nestled along Birmingham’s scenic Lakeshore Parkway, just minutes from Red Mountain Park and a short drive to the city’s renowned Medical District and vibrant downtown, The Station at Lakeshore is redefining what it means to live well in the Magic City. This thoughtfully planned 294-unit Class A+ community showcases Tynes Development’s signature approach to blending […]

Members of Alabama’s GOP Congressional are criticizing Democrats’ soft on crime policies after the release of a video showing a young girl being murdered in Charlotte North Carolina. Last week, video was released showing the brutal killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the DOJ […]

Jefferson County Commissioner Mike Bolin announced Tuesday he will seek another term representing District 5, setting up a bid to extend a public-service career that has spanned the probate court, the Alabama Supreme Court, and now the county commission.  Bolin, a former associate justice of the state’s high court, has served on the five-member commission […]

Katherine Robertson, a Republican candidate for Alabama attorney general, will hold a meet-and-greet fundraiser later this week in Miami, Florida according to an invitation obtained by Yellowhammer News. Hosts include Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and First Lady Sharon Landry, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, two weeks of the college football season is already in the books, which spurred Longshore and McKnight into bigger conversations about the sport’s structure. Central to that debate was Louisiana-Monroe’s athletic budget, where nearly 17% of annual expenses come from “money games” like Alabama and Northwestern. The hosts […]

On Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide posted their largest shutout since 1951 during a dominating win over Louisiana-Monroe, beating the Warhawks by a staggering score of 73-0. For the second game in a row, the offense’s star pass-catcher was wide receiver Germie Bernard, who seemed to be one of the only […]

After President Donald Trump’s recent decision to move Space Command headquarters back to Huntsville, some are taking note about just how many victories the Rocket City has had in recent months. Huntsville was chosen as the new location because it is one of the cities with the most resources in space flight, missile defense, military […]

7. A Priceville police officer and son of reality TV star Duane “Dog” Chapman, Garry Chapman, was placed on leave after a crash that killed 17-year-old Brandon Hamby and injured another teen;  the investigation continues into a chase that started as a traffic/DUI stop and led to a high-speed chase. 6. Alabama saw a significant […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is praising President Donald Trump’s efforts in defending religious liberty and bringing back faith in the public square. Tuberville, who is also a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026, reacted to Trump’s speech at the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. on Monday, saying it gave him hope […]

Alabamians remembering the 9/11 attacks should turn their TVs to the CBS Evening News on the eve of 9/11. The Wednesday 5:30 p.m. edition will feature a teacher from Sylacauga High School teaching students about the 9/11 attacks, what happened, and how it affects our nation. Chris Theilacker teaches Advanced Placement Psychology at Sylacauga High, […]

The Auburn Tigers are off to an impressive 2-0 start after defeating Baylor on the road in week one and handling Ball State during the home opener against Ball State. After Baylor, it’s two weak opponents in Ball State this past weekend and now the South Alabama Jaguars coming to town this week. Handling Ball […]

Auburn Basketball coach Bruce Pearl is reportedly “leaning against” running for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Since U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced his intention to be Alabama’s next governor, there’s been speculation that the Tigers’ head coach would campaign for the open seat. According to Jewish Insider’s Congressional correspondent Emily Jacobs, Pearl will […]

For Birmingham attorney and author Erin Brown Hollis, life has been a winding path of professional achievement, family devotion, and a calling to encourage others. A member of Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group, she has built a career handling complex litigation while balancing the roles of wife, mother, author, and mentor. Her early career included a […]