Late Sunday, reports surfaced that Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes had been indicted for multiple charges and had turned himself in at the Lee County Jail in Opelika before being released on a $31,000 bond over the weekend. According to a statement from Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office, the allegations include “using his office […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — After the last two presidential elections, will anyone trust the results ever again? — How did U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville gain such a decisive victory over U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL)? — […]

The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States and in Alabama has increased over the past few weeks. With Thanksgiving and the December holidays around the corner, health care experts are urging people to continue to stay vigilant when it comes to reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Suzanne Judd, Ph.D., an epidemiologist […]

Last week, we compared the Crimson Tide’s roster to what we thought could be its closest competitor — Clemson. We concluded that there was a fairly substantial gap between the two. This was confirmed again last night, as Dabo Swinney’s Tigers looked helpless in the secondary and overwhelmed along the offensive line in its loss […]

Amanda Lightsey believes in families. “Our primary goal with families is to be successful and safe, and to prevent child abuse and neglect. We also promote self-sufficiency. We have programs for everyone in the family,” said Lightsey, executive director of Tuscaloosa’s One Place. “One is our after-school program, where they provide enrichment activities and a […]

It probably doesn’t take a poll to gauge public opinion on political polling right now. Pollsters have been roundly criticized for a steady stream of data that missed the mark in reflecting voter attitudes in the 2020 election cycle. Dr. Thomas Shaw, associate professor of political science and director of the USA Polling Group, talks […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has announced former Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer has made a gift of $10,000 to the UAH Charger hockey program. This commitment was made in person on the UAH campus. “We are so grateful for Ms. Spencer and her gift to […]

Bats can be scary to some people. But far more frightening is the impact a virulent bat disease is having on the furry, flying mammals. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a highly contagious disease that has killed more than 6 million bats during the past decade. It is now confirmed in 34 states, including Alabama. It’s caused […]

Governments have used nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPI), or lockdowns, to contain COVID-19. But do NPI protect public health overall? A group of medical experts recently put forth “The Great Barrington Declaration” (named for the town where they met) advocating an end to society-wide lockdowns. Over 40,000 public health and medical professionals have signed onto the Declaration. […]

“Beating the odds? No, it’s about coming together to change the odds for these kids to help them find lasting success for generations to come,” said Bryan Kelly, founder and executive director of Common Ground Montgomery. Founded in 2006, Common Ground Montgomery (CGM) started as Bible study sessions with Carver High School’s football team while Kelly worked as […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has announced Bryant Bank has made a gift of $100,000 to the UAH College of Nursing for this year. This current disbursement to the college is an annual gift as part of a total pledge of $3 million over 30 […]

When the revised SEC schedule came out in August, wedding coordinators across the state rushed to book this date for their clients. With the Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers idle, one significant piece of the SEC puzzle will fall into place today. The winner of the Georgia-Florida showdown in Jacksonville will presumably face Alabama in […]

Alabama’s business climate ranked near the top of the states in a comprehensive analysis released today by “Site Selection,” a national publication that focuses on economic development. In the magazine’s 2020 analysis, Alabama ranked No. 7, tied with Arizona, and up two spots from the previous year. Georgia and North Carolina share the top spot, followed […]

With the nation focused on the coronavirus, very little has been heard about the status of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Alabama. Chuck Sykes, Director of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, has some cautious good news about the spread of CWD in the South. “Despite what you read on Facebook, just because […]

Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill (R-AL) on Friday commented at length on the current state of the 2020 general election nationwide, as the results of the presidential race hang in the balance. With results still unclear in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona, legal challenges have been filed and allegations of impropriety […]

University of Alabama redshirt freshman running back Trey Sanders on Friday morning was involved in a car accident, UA Athletics said in a release. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said, “Trey Sanders was involved in a car accident this morning and is in stable condition after sustaining non-life threating injuries.” “We are in direct […]

The Doug Jones mistake has been rectified, and Alabama now has two U.S. Senators that represent the widely-held beliefs of its people. But, what about 2022? Too soon? With U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville’s big win, Alabama Democrats have to feel less confident than ever while many Republicans in the state will feel emboldened. Who will […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Friday announced the composition of his transition committee, which will be led by Stan McDonald as chairman. McDonald, a lawyer from Huntsville, chaired Tuberville’s campaign during the final stage of the Republican primary and then runoff before serving as campaign co-chairman during the general election contest. McDonald was chair […]

The rate of new COVID-19 cases continued to rise in Alabama over the last week, while the rate of new hospitalizations stayed steady and the percentage of tests coming back positive began to drop. Over the last week, 1,104 Alabamians per day were confirmed to have a case of the COVID-19, up 12% from the […]

Jim Martin, a WWII veteran and one of the first prominent post-reconstruction Republicans in Alabama, is the subject of a new documentary from Jacksonville’s State University’s Longleaf Studios that will be broadcast Monday, November 9, on Alabama Public Television. Officially titled Forever Wild – The James D. Martin Story, the film documents the life story […]

Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) president and CEO Kenneth E. “Kenny” Coleman has resigned after just three full months on the job, the organization announced on Friday in a release. Coleman has accepted a new position as a senior executive for a utility company in Texas, BBA explained. His resignation will be effective November 16 after […]

In a statement to Yellowhammer News on Friday morning, Governor Kay Ivey commented on the uncertain status of the 2020 presidential election results. With respective results still unclear in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona, legal challenges have been filed and allegations of impropriety made; to make matters worse, certain jurisdictions have limited or […]

7. Alabama police officer under investigation for social media post Flomaton Police Captain Scott Walden commented on a post that said “idiots that voted for Biden hated Trump enough to throw the country away.” Walden replied, “[T]hey need to line up ev1 [every one] of them and put a bullet in their skull for treason.” […]

Over the last few days, what had appeared to be a lead in vote totals in some battleground states that would be enough to secure President Donald Trump’s reelection has evaporated. The presidential election has since gone from uncertain to leaning in Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s favor. Some are questioning how that has come […]