Etowah County is at a turning point, and State Sen. Andrew Jones says the future is looking bright. “We’re having kind of a sea change in Etowah County,” said Jones (R-Centre), who represents Senate District 10, which includes all of Etowah and Cherokee counties and part of DeKalb. “A lot of our legacy union employers […]

Alabama Secretary of State candidate Caroleene Dobson joined Capitol Journal late last week to discuss her top priorities if elected to the office, including upholding election integrity. The Beatrice native is an accomplished conservative attorney and a current shareholder at Maynard Nexsen, specializing in natural resources, commercial finance, and real estate law in Montgomery. “I […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is receiving a great deal of support from high-profile organizations across the state in his campaign to become Alabama’s next governor in 2026. On Monday, Tuberville (R-Auburn) picked up another key endorsement, this time from both Alabama chapters of the Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. The two chapters, ABC Alabama and […]

Sweat drips from U.S. Army Spc. Jaden Hughes’ brow as he races down a beaten path on a rural military reservation in Maryland. He’s over 800 miles from home, the humidity and heat intensifying as the sun rises – but he’s not alone. Thirteen other competitors hailing from National Guard organizations across the United States march with him, […]

U.S. Reps. Shomari Figures (AL-02) and Barry Moore (AL-01) have united behind new bipartisan legislation aimed at advancing the long-awaited Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project in Alabama. The Bridge Investment and Modernization Act, introduced by Figures and Rep. Mike Ezell (MS-04), would extend and increase funding for bridge infrastructure through 2031. According […]

The staff at the Guntersville VA recently held an early birthday celebration for World War II Army veteran William Morrow. Morrow, a Blount County native, will turn 100 on July 26. WHNT shared Morrow’s story. According to the news outlet, Morrow served from 1943 to 1945. He is a Purple Heart recipient, having been injured […]

One of the more underrated aspects of SEC Media Days — which took place last week in Atlanta — is the opportunity for media members in attendance to vote on how they believe the season will unfold. Though still a month and a half before kickoff, the predictions provide one of the best early indicators […]

Alabama officials are probing ties between political contributions in the state and an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme based in Georgia amid new scrutiny from federal regulators. The Alabama Securities Commission announced on Monday it has opened an inquiry into First Liberty Building & Loan LLC and its founder, Edwin Brant Frost IV, who is […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has been a consistent and vocal advocate for stronger immigration enforcement since taking office in 2021. On Sunday, Tuberville joined The Cats Roundtable with John Catsimatidis to discuss President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to curb illegal immigration and crack down on the crime it brings. “President Trump is trying to pull […]

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Birmingham-Hoover area is one of the top metros in the U.S. for recent college graduates looking to begin their professional careers with a new, reputable job. The study, conducted by ADP Research indicated that the state’s third-largest metro has become a major destination for new graduates. The Birmingham […]

Last week, at least 14 restaurants were raided by Homeland Security, which was followed by crying people whining about how evil ICE is and how the people being arrested were ONLY workers trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. As more information becomes available, we are learning about human trafficking, guns, […]

‌Today marks the beginning of my tenure as the 30th president of The University of Alabama, and I thank you for such a warm welcome. In the short time since my arrival, I have already felt the kindness and hospitality that reflect the unique pride and spirit that make UA such a special place. ‌Excellence […]

To support “a workforce that is part of the very fabric of North Alabama,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong voted for the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a 221-209 vote late Thursday night. Strong (R-Huntsville), member of the Appropriations Committee, said the legislation provides funding that underscores […]

Auburn University’s College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) has received a matching gift from the You Might Be for Auburn Foundation (UMB4AU) to support a restoration project underway at Crooked Oaks, the former homestead of Auburn’s beloved former football coach Pat Dye. RELATED: The rebirth of Pat Dye’s Crooked Oaks in Notasulga, Alabama, is underway The CFWE was gifted […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry broke down the SEC preseason media poll! They highlighted Texas and Georgia as projected contenders, but expressing skepticism over Georgia’s quarterback situation. A key talking point was Alabama’s absence from the first-team All-SEC defense for the first time in over four decades—a historical snub that […]

When you go to a Dude Perfect show, you expect a high-energy variety of performances from five friends who became YouTube sensations. But during their Hero World Tour stop at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center this weekend, fans got to witness an authentic reunion of a military family. True to their mission of giving back, spreading […]

The CoachSafely Foundation will host a high-profile fundraising event at Vestavia Country Club on August 26 featuring U.S. Senator and former Auburn University football head coach Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), sports media personality Paul Finebaum, and CoachSafely President Bill Clark. The evening will raise funds in support of the Foundation’s mission to reduce preventable injuries among […]

At Randy Owen’s farm in Fort Payne on a recent summer day, the story of two men unfolded like an old country ballad to Yellowhammer News.  One of them grew up to become the voice of a generation: Randy Owen, the iconic frontman of “Alabama” – the most successful country band in history. The other […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 12 road projects across Alabama, underscoring her ongoing commitment to enhancing the state’s infrastructure. The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual […]

From high school graduates exploring their next steps to working adults ready for a career change, students across Alabama are turning to their local community colleges to take that next step forward. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) offers a wide range of education and training options designed to meet learners where they are. With […]

7. Huntsville, Ala., is experiencing a rise in wildlife sightings, including alligators, bobcats, and bears, due to urban expansion into natural habitats. 6. Tomato farmers in Alabama are expected to gain a competitive edge after the U.S. terminated a trade agreement with Mexico, reducing competition from Mexican imports. 5. The Alabama Republican delegation in the […]

For many decades, the NCAA mandated that scholarships and grants were the only compensation student-athletes were allowed to receive. This directive formed a key part of the philosophical bedrock of college sports for most of its history. Although the NCAA’s legal framework was challenged multiple times, the organization remained loyal to its guiding principles until […]

State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Auburn) has announced he is running for re-election in Alabama’s District 27. The Lee County native, who first won election to the Alabama Legislature in 2022, announced the news on Thursday. “As a member of the State Senate, I helped give Alabama families a kitchen table tax cut by slicing the […]

In the not-so-distant past, the United States’ relationship with the Soviet Union was best summed up by the policy of containment. The idea was very simple — communism in general and the Soviet Union in particular were menaces to the world order. Communism could be dealt with intellectually, but once the Soviet Union began to […]