Gov. Kay Ivey has now awarded more than $20 million in grants for the expansion of high-speed internet in rural Alabama communities in 2021. The state passed the milestone with Wednesday’s announcement from Ivey that her administration had awarded $1.3 million to expand broadband in Lee, Colbert and Lawrence Counties. “The Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, is urging President Joe Biden to get tougher when it comes to China’s growing nuclear weapons stockpile. In a letter sent to Biden on Tuesday, Rogers and two other Republican ranking members expressed their concern over “the rapid Chinese nuclear build-up, as […]

In what is perhaps a way-too-early edition of gauging Alabama’s 2022 U.S. Senate, Club for Growth released polling data taken back in April giving an edge to U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) in head-to-head match-ups against former BCA head Katie Britt and former U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia Lynda Blanchard. According to the WPA Intelligence survey […]

With the 2022 election cycle upon us, many incumbent members of the Alabama Legislature are making their reelection plans. Many of those will likely run on their conservative bonafides, especially during the primary portion of the election. Throughout the 2021 session, the Alabama Policy Institute tracked what it deemed to be “key votes,” which included […]

Katie Boyd Britt, former President of the Business Council of Alabama, has announced her U.S. Senate candidacy. Britt has never served as an elected official before or in a political position, but fellow candidate and former U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia Lynda Blanchard is attempting to claim that she’s still the only outsider.

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat up in 2022, took his side of an ongoing feud with U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to Fox News viewers during an appearance on “The Ingraham Angle.” Sunday, Brooks’ wife was served a lawsuit filed by Swalwell claiming damages from the […]

As our country continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reminded of the American resilience that has guided us for the past year. Nevertheless, we must reflect on lessons learned during the pandemic and seek answers to those questions that remain unanswered. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation is endorsing Kenneth Paschal for the Alabama House District 73 general election on July 13. House District 73 covers portions of Alabaster, Helena, Montevallo and Pelham. “Kenneth is a conservative who worked hard to win the Republican nomination,” said John DeLoach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation, in a release. […]

A record number of small business owners are reporting unfilled job openings, a fact that is preventing growth in the sector, according to a recent National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) survey. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell in May after steadily increasing each month this year, noted the organization in a release on […]

Head over to Back Forty Beer Co. to help raise funds and awareness for The Arc of Central Alabama and their mission of #inclusionforall.

Alabama Rep. Rex Reynolds is receiving national recognition with his selection to participate in the Emerging Legislative Leaders Program.

If you have not been to Sheffield, one of the quad cities in Alabama’s Shoals region, it is worth checking out. The city has undergone a makeover that has led to a rebirth in recent years, part of which will be showcased at the annual Sheffield Street Party on Saturday. Organizers tell Yellowhammer News the […]

Saban’s annual salary and talent fee of $8.425 million will increase every year until the contract expires

One of Alabama’s rising political stars has made her long-anticipated entry into the competition to join the U.S. Senate. Enterprise native Katie Britt formally announced on Tuesday that she is seeking the Republican nomination to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL). Britt, who most recently led the state’s largest business organization, […]

Since Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth took office in 2019, he has made improving conditions for the families of Alabama’s military personnel a priority. Those efforts have benefited military families stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Fort Rucker in Daleville, the Fort McClellan Training Center and Army […]

Dr. Hormoz Shariat has a degree in Artificial Intelligence from Southern Cal, however, he has chosen to follow the call the Lord has on his life to reach people for the gospel instead of pursuing a career in that field. Shortly after meeting Jesus for himself, Dr. Shariat lost his brother to a brutal execution […]

Calhoun County Circuit Judge Debra Jones announced on Monday that she would seek the Republican nomination for the Alabama Supreme Court. A two-term circuit judge and former prosecutor, Jones is running for the seat currently held by Justice Mike Bolin, who is retiring from the court. “I have a proven record of being a conservative […]

As national championship trophies continue piling up in Nick Saban’s office, so do the years on his contract. The Crimson Tide announced this morning that it has extended its head football coach’s contract through the 2028 season. Coming off his sixth national championship at the helm of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Saban now has eight […]

Big, an independent communications agency representing a number of state accounts, announced today additions to its strategy service line.

The men and women who brave tough conditions and work long hours to keep Alabama’s lights on were recognized by several of the state’s elected officials on Monday. “This past year with the devastating tornadoes and hurricanes throughout our state, we were reminded all too often of the incredible commitment and service from Alabama’s linemen,” […]

Next week, members of the legislature are slated to meet with Gov. Kay Ivey about a so-called plan B to tackle questions regarding Alabama’s approach to new prison construction. A June 1 deadline had passed on a build-lease plan for financing on a proposal that would have had the state of Alabama enter into a […]

UAB, the medical center and institution of higher learning, answered the call when knowledge and expertise was needed more than ever.

In about a month, the amount of young people, ages 18-24, has increased by ten percent to 44%. This is after many vaccine incentives have been offered across different states, and President Joe Biden has even mentioned free beer as an incentive.

Late Sunday, Baldwin County Sheriff Deputy William “Bill” Smith died in the line of duty trying to rescue a swimmer. According to reports, Smith was a seven-year veteran of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and had previously served with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to Smith, another deputy and two swimmers are in […]