President Donald Trump was joined by Alabama U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), along with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General John D. Caine, and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson at Dover Air Force Base this week for the dignified transfer of six American servicemembers killed during […]

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 […]

Support from across Alabama and the nation is pouring in for the family of U.S. Air Force Major John A. “Alex” Klinner after the Trussville resident was killed while serving overseas earlier this month. A GoFundMe campaign created to support Klinner’s wife, Libby, a teacher, and their three young children has already surpassed $1 million […]

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 […]

The first major victory for the Continental Army occurred 250 years ago on March 17, 1776, when the British evacuated Boston. Following the fighting at Lexington and Concord, thousands of colonial militiamen surrounded the British army when they retreated to Boston. The Royal Navy maintained supply lines, and while the colonial forces effectively contained the […]

For decades, customers at Wintzell’s Oyster House in Mobile have laughed at one of the restaurant’s most famous wall signs: “Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father.” The offer, long treated as a humorous impossibility, finally became reality when Jimmy Rush celebrated his 80th birthday by walking into the downtown […]

Where I grew up, the term “hijacking” usually referred to the disappearance of a fresh load of moonshine on its way to market. Hijacking occurs when something, or even some process, is taken over without the consent and, at times, even the knowledge of the rightful owner. Hijacking, like classic high-seas piracy, is one of […]

A fan-favorite flavor from Tuscaloosa has officially made its way to downtown Birmingham. B’Ham Chicken at the Pizitz Food Hall is now exclusively serving the legendary Irish Gold sauce from Innisfree Irish Pub, bringing one of Alabama’s most recognizable bar sauces to a new audience. For years, the Irish Gold sauce has been a staple […]

Long before the name appeared in Madison, the “Donut Dollies” were a familiar sight to American troops stationed in war zones. During World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War, women volunteers with the American Red Cross traveled to military bases and field hospitals to lift the spirits of service members. Rather than serving […]

As Alabamians look ahead to warmer nights after the rollercoaster temperatures of early spring, the return of Milky Way viewing season offers another reason to spend time outdoors. Stargazers across the southern United States can once again spot the bright band of our home galaxy stretching across the night sky from early spring through the […]

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, […]

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding in 2026, reminders of the country’s enduring spirit often appear in simple, everyday moments. In Alexander City, that reminder comes in the form of a waving American flag, a passing car horn, and a Vietnam veteran standing proudly along a busy roadway. According to […]

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 […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pressed pharmaceutical and national security experts Wednesday on how to reduce American dependence on Chinese drug manufacturing, warning that the current supply chain leaves the country dangerously exposed. Tuberville participated in a Senate Committee on Aging hearing focused on China’s control over the American pharmaceutical supply chain, questioning witnesses on […]

Earlier this week, I shared important news about the future of the Shoals area and the role our region will play in strengthening America’s defense industrial base. It is an announcement that reflects years of work and a belief I have long held: that Northwest Alabama is ready to lead again. A few months back, […]

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 […]

A new national analysis finds Alabama ranks among the states most reliant on federal funding, highlighting how federal dollars continue to play a significant role in the state’s economy and public finances. In its Most & Least Federally Dependent States (2026) report, financial website WalletHub ranked Alabama 11th overall in federal dependency based on factors […]

Global automotive supplier Minth Group Limited plans to turn a former steelmaking site in Gadsden into its largest-ever campus in a $430 million investment that will create more than 1,300 jobs, the company announced today. The project is slated for the 400-acre brownfield site that was the previous location of Republic Steel and Gulf States Steel. The […]

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 […]

Cullman is ready to celebrate its agricultural heritage as the 87th annual Alabama Strawberry Festival returns to Depot Park and the Festhalle Farmers Market on April 24–25. Officially recognized by Governor Kay Ivey in 2023 as the Alabama Strawberry Festival, the event is considered the state’s longest running strawberry celebration and honors a tradition that […]

A young Alabama teen’s message of faith — “God’s got this” — is now visible to thousands of drivers traveling one of the state’s busiest highways. A 120‑foot steel cross now stands near Exit 101 along Interstate 65 in Evergreen, fulfilling the final wish of Jackson Conway, a local teenager whose faith inspired the project. […]

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 […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is hailing committee passage of the new Farm Bill making its way through Congress, saying it will be good for farmers in Alabama and across the country. The House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee Thursday. “I’m proud to support this […]

“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 […]