Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Chairman, State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), said Tuesday in an interview with “The Rightside” in partnership with Yellowhammer News that Alabama school choice represents a modest investment relative to the state’s total education spending — and reflects a broader shift toward giving Alabama families more options. Garrett pushed […]

A University of Alabama student from the Chicago suburbs has been reported missing in Barcelona, Spain. James Paul “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20-year-old junior at UA, was last seen in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 17, outside the Shôko nightclub on Barcelona’s popular Barceloneta Beach — and has not been heard from since. Gracey […]

As a prelude to this year’s Power & Influence Top 50 list, launching April 1 in a special 15th anniversary year for Yellowhammer News, we are proud to continue a tradition that asks an important question in Alabama’s political landscape: Who’s Next? Year after year, Power & Influence offers the most candid insight into the […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced an Alabama family benefiting from the state’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program, highlighting how the initiative is helping parents pursue the type of education they believe best fits their children’s needs. The family, Daniel and Hannah Doty of Rainsville, are raising three children — Harmony, Isaac, and Judah […]

The Tuscaloosa County Commission has reached an agreement with the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority (PARA) to purchase the historic Bama Theatre and adjoining office space in downtown Tuscaloosa. County leaders say the move will help preserve one of West Alabama’s most recognizable cultural landmarks while ensuring the venue remains available for community events, […]

The freedoms Alabamians enjoy today were secured in no small part by the profound service and sacrifice of the men and women who wore this nation’s uniform. That debt does not end when a veteran comes home. That’s why the opening of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center matters. Last month, state leaders, veterans, and community […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Education Trust Fund budget Thursday, a $10.9 billion spending plan that includes a 2% pay raise for teachers and a new $150 million investment in career and technical education. The total includes a $419.7 million supplemental appropriation and $1 billion from the Advancement and Technology […]

Samford University reported record enrollment, a growing endowment, and national recognition for career preparation in its newly released 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of academic momentum and campus investment for the Birmingham-based institution. According to the report, Samford reached an all-time enrollment high of 6,324 students in 2025, including a record 1,156 first-year students, […]

The Alabama House passed HB511 Tuesday, sending a proposed constitutional amendment to the Senate that would require every public K-12 school in Alabama to open the school day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a voluntary period for prayer. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) sponsored the bill. If the Senate passes it by the […]

In recent years, our commitment to providing alternative educational options has begun to pay massive dividends in our state. We are improving educational outcomes, and I believe that expanding parental choice has played a significant role in Alabama’s comeback story. The reality is that every child learns differently. And every family’s situation is unique. Some […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has once again earned recognition as a leader in higher education. In TIME’s newly released ranking of the World’s Top Universities of 2026, UAB secured the No. 137 spot — placing it in the top five percent of public institutions in the southeast. “The dedication and talent of our students, faculty and […]

Every few years, Alabama reviews the instructional materials used in public school classrooms. The process rarely attracts public attention, but the decisions made during this review shape what students across the state will read, study, and absorb for years to come. Right now, Alabama is in the middle of reviewing K-12 social studies textbooks, and […]

Dothan-based Southeast Health announced Friday that it has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, becoming the first hospital in Alabama to enter the collaboration. The partnership gives Southeast Health doctors access to Mayo Clinic’s expertise and resources, allowing more patients in the Yellowhammer State to benefit from that support without leaving home for care. “Being […]

The Alabama House passed two bills this week aimed at addressing a persistent shortage of career and technical education instructors, part of a broader CTE package lawmakers unveiled earlier this session. HB517, the TRAIN Act sponsored by House Majority Whip James Lomax (R-Huntsville), passed 104-0. HB520, sponsored by State Rep. Marcus Paramore (R-Troy), also passed […]

“My prayer is that when I die, all of Hell will rejoice that I am out of the fight.” –CS Lewis. We live in a world run by evil and evildoers. This is evident through the suffering endured by everyone who has ever lived in this fallen world. Lies, betrayal, violence, and darkness are just […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is joining a national effort to expand nutrition training for medical students, placing UAB among 53 medical schools committing to strengthening how future doctors learn about diet and disease prevention. The announcement came during a meeting in Washington, D.C., where leaders from the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]

Governor Ivey shared a video message to Alabama students in celebration of Read Across America Week, encouraging young people across the state to embrace the power of reading. In the message, Governor Kay Ivey highlighted the importance of literacy and urged students to make reading a daily habit, emphasizing how strong reading skills open doors […]

The University of Alabama has launched a new brain health initiative designed to help people across the state navigate the often complicated road to recovery after a traumatic brain injury. The program, called Comprehensive Post-Acute Specialty Services, or COMPASS, provides coordinated evaluations for patients who continue experiencing cognitive, emotional, neurological or functional challenges after leaving […]

The Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) in Birmingham is a leader in specialized education, offering a unique blend of academic rigor and artistic creativity. ASFA is a public 7th-12th grade school in the heart of downtown, and is open to all Alabama students with boarding available to those living outside the Birmingham metro area. […]

A workforce training partnership between Gadsden State Community College and the Anniston Munitions Center is expanding opportunities for Alabama workers while earning recognition for those helping lead the effort. Through Gadsden State’s Skills for Success Innovation Program, employees connected to the Anniston Munitions Center, which operates as a tenant organization at Anniston Army Depot, have […]

Alabama lawmakers introduced a coordinated package of career and technical education initiatives Thursday, headlined by a House Joint Resolution calling for a $150 million state investment to expand workforce training programs across the state. The funding proposal is accompanied by two workforce-focused bills designed to recruit industry professionals into CTE classrooms and streamline certification for […]

The Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) in Birmingham is a leader in specialized education, offering a unique blend of academic rigor and artistic creativity. ASFA is a public 7th-12th grade school in the heart of downtown, and is open to all Alabama students with boarding available to those living outside the Birmingham metro area. […]

Yellowhammer News today announced a brand partnership with Rightside Media to elevate Rightside Radio from one of Alabama’s premier conservative, traditional radio talk shows into a digital-first powerhouse.  Backed by the scale and distribution of YHN Media Group, the new partnership will expand The Rightside’s programming and reach across video, podcasting, and on-demand platforms to […]

In addition to his memorable name, remarkable frame, and being one of Alabama’s statewide leaders during a tumultuous time in state politics, former U.S. Senator and state Attorney General Luther Strange is still building a legacy. The Luther Strange public service lecture at UA Law officially launched last week, marking the creation of a new […]