The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday night unanimously voted in favor of Mayor Steven L. Reed’s landmark initiative to reinvest $50 million in capital projects, spanning neighborhoods, community centers, public safety infrastructure, public transportation and more. The proposal was announced Monday by Reed and is made possible by the City’s success in advantageously restructuring existing municipal […]

Harp and Clover restaurant in Gadsden has quite a following. While most customers are from Gadsden, many “foodies” drive 100 miles or more to indulge in delicious steaks, seafood and other fare. The restaurant at 124 Court St. is the perfect place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want to enjoy a good meal. On […]

It’s difficult to believe that it has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit America, closing businesses, stalling commerce and keeping people home. For frontline workers, like truck drivers, the pandemic has only intensified their work, and one year may seem like two. Truck drivers are in harm’s way every day in the middle […]

7. Alabama Legislature members test positive for COVID-19  Three members of the Alabama House of Representatives have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to spokesman Clay Redden. The members of the legislature that tested positive haven’t been revealed. The legislature will go on spring break next week, but legislators and staff have all been tested […]

One of the “no” votes that was thought to be a possible “yes” vote on State Sen. Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) comprehensive gambling package, which included a constitutional amendment that fell just two votes shy of meeting the three-fifths majority required, was State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road). Barfoot, similar to his Montgomery-area colleague State Sen. […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday evening passed HB 167 as amended; this bill, sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City), would prohibit an individual from voting multiple times in a single election. Under current state law, it is already illegal to vote more than once in Alabama in the same election; […]

MONTGOMERY — Legislation has been introduced to further advance innovation and the 21st-century economy in Alabama. HB 540, sponsored by State Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa), was introduced last week; SB 339, sponsored by Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper), was introduced on Tuesday. The companion bills would establish the Alabama Innovation Corporation. This proposal comes in […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday met for the 15th day of its 2021 regular session. This marked the halfway point in legislative days for the session. Here is a rundown of the day’s proceedings:

MONTGOMERY — A bicameral group of Democrats in the Alabama Legislature has renewed calls for the state to expand the number of citizens it covers via Medicaid, arguing a financial incentive in the federal government’s recent stimulus bill will ease the financial burden of the much-debated proposal. Senator Linda Coleman-Madison (D-Birmingham) hosted a press conference […]

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of potential severe weather from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. The state of emergency goes into effect Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. CST and will allow the State of Alabama to rapidly respond to any consequences that may arise from the weather […]

Birmingham-based Robins & Morton in recent days won three 2020 National Excellence in Construction Awards in the health care and institutional categories. The honors were announced at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Excellence in Construction Award Gala held March 10. Projects are eligible to compete for a national excellence designation after earning award-winning status […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced HB 445, the anti-rioting bill sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris). In a party-line vote, the committee gave a favorable report to the bill as substituted and then amended once. Reps. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), Merika Coleman (D-Birmingham) and Prince Chestnut (D-Selma) voted against the legislation. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Monday took to the floor of the United States Senate regarding H.R. 1, a bill passed by House Democrats that seeks to usurp states’ control of their own elections. “Democrats have labeled the bill the For the People Act, but it really should be called ‘For the Democrats Act.’ […]

Weary students and their equally winter-worn parents look forward to March and a little break from early classes, homework, projects, and deadlines. The pandemic has added stresses like virtual learning, quarantines, and limited extracurricular activities. With restrictions and safety recommendations limiting long-distance trips, Alabama has perfect Sweet Home getaways for spring break 2021. From the […]

7. Trump makes appearance at Lynda Blanchard’s fundraiser President Donald Trump made an appearance at U.S. Senate candidate Lynda Blanchard’s fundraiser event held at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. It’s been reported that Trump wasn’t scheduled to attend the event. Trump was only at the event for less than a half-hour, but he did speak about Blanchard for […]

Last week, State Sen. Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) comprehensive gambling proposal fell two votes short of the required three-fifths needed for a constitutional amendment, which would have laid the groundwork for a lottery, the proliferation of casino gaming and opened the opportunity for sports gambling in Alabama. The outcome was a surprise to political watchers, and […]

Nationally, some states have pushed to adopt so-called “constitutional” permitless carry, which, according to proponents, would allow someone to exercise their Second Amendment rights and carry a firearm without restrictions on the state level. Despite a vocal effort supporting the practice, Alabama policymakers have been resistant to adopting the policy. State Rep. Proncey Robertson (R-Mt. […]

Mayor Steven L. Reed on Monday announced a proposal to reinvest $50 million in Montgomery capital projects, spanning neighborhoods, community centers, public safety infrastructure, public transportation and more. Reed’s plan will be considered by the Montgomery City Council on Tuesday evening. The funding would come via an advantageous restructuring of existing municipal debt.

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday will meet for the 15th day of its 2021 regular session. The completion of this day will mark the halfway point in legislative days for the session. Here’s what you should look out for on the day:

Robert Davi has been in over 160 films going back to 1977. His first film was with Frank Sinatra. He is a pro-life, conservative Christian who believes in speaking up for his values. His latest film, “Roe v. Wade,” comes out in the next few months. It is a historical perspective of the law that […]

U.S. Senate candidate Lynda Blanchard on Saturday evening held a fundraiser for her Republican campaign at Mar-a-Lago, the storied Florida resort owned by former President Donald J. Trump. The fundraiser was not hosted by Trump, and he was not scheduled to attend. However, as evidenced by pictures from the event obtained by Yellowhammer News, Trump […]

The Frontier 2021, a groundbreaking international industrial innovation conference, is less than a month away. However, even after the event has concluded, The Frontier is set to leave an indelible mark on Alabama. This year’s version of the conference will be the inaugural time that Birmingham serves as its host site. The Magic City, monikered […]

The rates of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Alabama have fallen to levels the state has not experienced since the late spring of 2020. Alabama was averaging 375 new cases per day over the last week as of Sunday, according to BamaTracker, a site that collects government data on the virus. The last time […]

America’s reliance on the mask is slowly going away. Did it work? Not really.