California is plagued by unreliable access to electric power, a situation that will persist for years to come. It’s happening as part of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), one component of the wildfire prevention plans implemented by electric utilities and approved by regulatory commissioners appointed by the governor. During periods of significant wildfire threat, the […]

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U.S. Rep Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced Friday that he was co-sponsoring Rep. Jason Smith’s (R-MO) legislation urging the Senate to alter its rules so sitting U.S. Senators would be forced to recuse themselves from the removal trials of impeached presidents. Currently, four Democratic senators are vying for their party’s presidential nomination: Elizabeth Warren (MA), Cory […]

“White Christmas” December 6, at 7:00 p.m.; December 15, at 2:00 p.m. (sing-along); December 17, at 2:00 p.m.; December 22, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $9; for tickets click here “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” December 7, at 7:00 p.m.; December 16, at 7:00 p.m.; December 18, at 7:00 p.m.; December 21, at 7:00 p.m. […]

On Oct. 27, the world learned of a raid that culminated in the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. U.S. special forces and intelligence officials were able to succeed in their mission to take down a brutal murderer — one of the world’s most dangerous terrorists — through the use of sophisticated satellites that […]

Wednesday saw the first meeting of the Alabama Task Force on Veterans Suicide. The organizational meeting saw testimony from subject matter experts and was complimented as impactful by its chairperson. The task force originates from a resolution sponsored by State Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham). The goal of the task force is to investigate what is […]

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a directive saying the flags at all Alabama government facilities should be flown at half staff on Saturday, December 7 in remembrance of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Ivey said in her directive, “At the request of President Trump, I am directing flags to be displayed at half-staff on Saturday, […]

The Princeton Review recently rated Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business as the second-best college in the nation for minority students. According to the Princeton Review’s website, their rankings are calculated “based on school reported data and student surveys. School data include: percent of students and faculty from underrepresented minority groups. Student answers to survey […]

Randy Owen, the band Alabama’s famed lead singer, held a campaign event for former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville on Thursday evening in Fort Payne. In an audio clip of the event obtained by Yellowhammer News, Owen explained to the crowd that he held a similar event for now-Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) back […]

Do we have any issues to be concerned about regarding access to dental care in Alabama? Everyone has a dentist who can see them on short notice if they need, right? Wrong. If you live in Birmingham or in one of the larger cities in Alabama, you might not have a problem being seen on […]

Even though former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been a U.S. Senate candidate for a month, there appears to still be some hard feelings regarding his entry into the race. During an appearance on Birmingham radio Talk 99.5’s “Matt & Aunie Show,” U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) discussed a phone call he received from […]

The U.S. Navy on Saturday — which is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day — will christen its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Mobile (LCS 26), in its namesake city where Austal USA built the ship. Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) will deliver the christening ceremony’s keynote address. His wife, Rebecca, president and […]

7. Biden goes off at a town hall At an Iowa town hall, a voter asked former Vice President Joe Biden about the Ukraine scandal involving Hunter Biden and Joe’s potential involvement. The voter also questioned if he might be too old to take the position of president. Biden was clearly upset by the questions, […]

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) continues to say he has not made up his mind one way or the other on the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, however on Thursday he made it very clear that he believes in the need for the process to play out, pushing back on Republican arguments that this is […]

University of Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa held a press conference on Thursday in Tuscaloosa, answering a wide range of questions on topics such as being injured last month against Mississippi State; his decision making process related to whether he will leave for the NFL Draft or not; and what his recovery prospects look like. […]

Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville, currently a Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Alabama, on Thursday took on Democrats on two issues unique to the times. First, his online campaign store is now selling plastic straws with “Tuberville 2020” printed on them as stocking stuffers, per a Facebook post. This comes amid the […]

In a Thursday statement, Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03) blasted U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) decision to proceed with articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. “Sadly, but with confidence and humility, with allegiance to our founders and our heart full of love for America, today, I am asking our chairmen (of relevant committees) to proceed […]

BIRMINGHAM — More broadband services will soon be coming to Alabamians in the Birmingham metropolitan area, including parts of Shelby County, thanks to Alabama Power Company and C Spire. At a Thursday press conference at Regions Field, a new partnership was announce between the two companies similar to one they announced in Jasper last month. […]

Ever since former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced his decision to seek his old U.S. Senate in Alabama, speculation about an attack from President Donald Trump has been rampant. However, there has not been such an attack, at least not yet. During an appearance on Birmingham radio Talk 99.5’s “Matt & Aunie Show,” Secretary […]

HAMILTON — A group of public officials and business executives gathered in Hamilton on Thursday to announce four investments by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) totaling $62.3 million. The investments are all aimed at improving broadband access in Alabama’s rural areas. The two most substantial investments, at $29.5 and $28.2 million respectively, are 50/50 […]

Any time a candidate for president comes to Alabama we should be thrilled. It gives them a chance to meet voters that normally don’t factor into presidential elections and it gives the state the chance to put its best foot forward. But that’s not what 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s […]

One of the toughest, yet least-talked about, challenges facing the U.S. today is how to effectively deliver affordable health care to America’s growing population of senior citizens. The U.S. Census Bureau has predicted that by 2035, the number of adults over the age of 65 will exceed the number of children under the age of […]

Governor Kay Ivey has invited Alabamians to join her for the official state Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The program is scheduled for Friday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. on the front steps of the Alabama State Capitol. “I invite all Alabamians, friends, and neighbors to join us here at the Capitol for that special occasion. […]

It’s a tradition that’s now over 40 years strong. Every year, the Regions Center tower in Birmingham, Alabama, is transformed into a brilliant holiday display – with Christmas trees, a massive wreath and a giant stocking celebrating the season every evening. The lights are visible for miles – from vistas along Red Mountain, to travelers […]