7. Frivolous lawsuit alleges ridiculous things about Trump, and the media loves it The media and their Democrats are breathlessly reporting about a lawsuit that alleges former President Donald Trump conspired with two extremist groups to block the Electoral College vote count, without evidence or merit. The claim that they shared the same goal is […]

There have been instances of transgender athletes competing in athletics of their chosen sex around the country, which in some circumstances may afford them an advantage given their biological sex. State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) seeks to prevent that from happening in Alabama’s public school athletics at the K-12 level. During an appearance on Tuesday’s […]

The numbers have been crunched, and Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District supported then-President Donald J. Trump in the 2020 election more than any other district in the United States. Daily Kos, a left leaning political website, has been conducting a calculation of the presidential election results broken down by each of the nation’s 435 congressional districts. […]

State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has an ally in his colleague State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) in working toward comprehensive gambling legislation that could bring more casino gaming as well as a lottery to Alabama. During an appearance on Mobile radio’s FM Talk 106.5, Whatley, recently named the chairman of the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee, […]

The state of Texas experienced widespread electricity outages following this week’s winter storm that left much of the nation in a deep freeze. Reacting to news of the energy emergency, Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh believes the situation was made worse by choices Texas made in building its energy policy. “Texas pursued policy […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday was appointed to three subcommittees on the Senate Armed Services Committee: Strategic Forces; Emerging Threats and Capabilities; and Personnel. This comes after his assignment to this influential committee was announced in recent weeks. Strategic Forces has important responsibilities related to nuclear forces and programs, missile defense, and space […]

Both an example of mutually beneficial public-private partnerships and how innovation has been especially key amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabama’s Hi.Ed continues to find new ways to utilize its unique online platform to connect students to 21st-century jobs. Yellowhammer News in the fall reported that Hi.Ed, which stands for Hyper-Individualized Education Design, had recently joined […]

The Valley Hotel opened on Tuesday in the heart of Homewood, minutes away from downtown Birmingham. The 129-room upscale boutique hotel is the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, blending Southern charm and contemporary lifestyle with nods to local history across its spacious rooms and suites and public art offerings, chef-driven dining venues and […]

The aftermath of election losses can be messy as measures are taken to prevent a repeat in the future, and according to a report in Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is already considering remedies. WSJ’s Siobhan Hughes reports McConnell has “signaled his willingness to get involved […]

Auburn University announced Tuesday that its new autonomous vehicle research facility has begun operations and is set to provide valuable data for the future of automated transport. The facility will be an outpost of Auburn’s nationally known GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (GAVLAB), a project of the university’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. Comprised a […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) continues to be a strong advocate for border security during his first full month in office. Tuberville on Tuesday sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas expressing concern over the discrepancy between Homeland Security’s COVID-19-related health and safety guidelines for migrants entering at or between ports of […]

Lisa van den Berg is a radical follower of Jesus. She will go wherever He asks her to go and do whatever He asks her to do. She wakes up every day and asks the Lord what He wants to do each day. She is the host of the podcast “Adventures with Jesus, Today” and […]

The Business Council of Alabama applauds the members of the Alabama Legislature for providing much needed limited liability protections for business and other entities against COVID-related lawsuits. The recently passed law, a priority for the Business Council, provides ‘safe harbor’ for those who followed state health orders and governmental health guidelines. Entities covered under this […]

7. Democrats plan a big immigration push A suffering economy and global pandemic are not going to slow Democrats in Washington, D.C. as they work for more open borders, let people in without COVID-19 tests, and push to change the country’s immigration laws. President Joe Biden’s “U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021” will include plans to […]

As more of the COVID-19 vaccinations become available, there is a fear the vaccine could be compulsory as government works toward eradicating the virus’ threat. State Rep. Ritchie Whorton (R-Owens Cross Roads) seeks to limit local and state government authority mandated vaccinations through his legislation HB278, co-sponsored by State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant). During an […]

An estimated 30 jobs are coming to Selma after a private aircraft company announced that it will lease a facility for aircraft maintenance and move some dispatch operations to Craig Field. City Jet and Turbine Worx, both controlled by businessman Ron Mays, announced Monday the plan to establish the new maintenance operation. “City Jet and […]

A teenager born in Pintlala is the first native of the Yellowhammer State to make the United States Ski Team. Dani Loeb, 19, told WSFA she began her athletic career doing gymnastics at United Gym Stars and Cheer in Montgomery. “I was really into gymnastics. I got up to pretty high levels,” Loeb told the […]

President Biden has said one of his top priorities is creating new jobs and “growing the economy for all Americans.” One way he seeks to do this is by increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour between now and 2025. The unfortunate reality is such a move would result in significant increases in […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) has confirmed the full list of his committee assignments for the 117th Congress, which he has announced will be his final in Washington, D.C. Shelby’s committee assignments remain unchanged from the previous Congress, albeit with Republicans now in the Senate minority. As Yellowhammer News reported Friday, Shelby continues his unprecedented […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce on Monday announced the launch of a digital marketing campaign showcasing rural Alabama as a great place for doing business and the source of valuable, globally demanded products. The new “RurAL” campaign’s centerpiece already features an online website rich with content that highlights the tangible business advantages of the Yellowhammer State’s […]

The University of Central Florida (UCF) confirmed Monday the hiring of former Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn as the Orlando-based school’s next head football coach. “I’m thrilled to be the head coach at UCF, and I’m truly looking forward to being part of Knight Nation,” said Malzahn in a release. Malzahn was let go from […]

The ZeroZero Foundation on Monday announced that it will launch this week, serving the Birmingham area. Founded last year to address perceived gaps in the sports industry, the ZeroZero Foundation will provide children with sports-related enrichment and educational opportunities through several key programs and events. A release outlined that the ZeroZero Foundation was founded by […]

Mobile is the birthplace of America’s first Mardi Gras, and with pandemic safety guidelines in place, Mobilians have found an unusual way to commemorate this annual event with the Mobile Porch Parade. Front yards throughout Mobile’s downtown neighborhoods have been transformed into Mardi Gras floats, with some even calling the alternate celebration “Yardi Gras.” “As a […]

Facts are stubborn things. The fact, for example, that electric utilities nationwide have begun to rely more on natural gas as a fuel source. Why? Because the U.S. has the world’s largest reserves of natural gas and because federal regulations and the marketplace have caused many coal-fired power plants to close in recent years. Alabama […]