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 […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined fellow U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) at a Capitol Hill press conference this week to introduce federal legislation voiding non-disclosure agreements that silence survivors of child sexual abuse, building on a version of the bill Alabama signed into law last month. Trey’s Law, formally titled the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement […]

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. […]

Last month, 232 athletes representing the United States traveled to Milan to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Many of these Americans have spent their entire lives working toward one goal: winning a gold medal for their home country. So, like many other Americans, I was shocked by U.S.-born skier Eileen Gu’s decision to turn […]

For 11-year-old Fort Payne student Derek Flora, painting doesn’t start in a studio. It starts at the kitchen counter in his family’s home, where imagination, determination, and creativity come together. That passion recently led to a major milestone — Derek Flora won the state championship in the Elementary Beta Club on-site painting competition, earning first […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson has always been very open about his faith, and this has not changed as he prepares for the NFL Draft and gets ready to take the leap to pro football. During the combine this week, Simpson was asked by a reporter about his faith and as always, he […]

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. […]

Fresh upgrades are elevating the guest experience at Monte Sano State Park, where all 14 iconic bluff-side cabins have been beautifully renovated. Originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), these historic retreats now blend timeless craftsmanship with modern comfort, offering visitors the perfect mix of heritage and hospitality. Local leaders and State […]

A country being disrupted through its agricultural system isn’t the plot of a dystopian movie. It’s the potential reality we currently face. The risk of widespread food shortages, bioterrorism operations targeting U.S. farmland, or espionage efforts aimed at military installations could spell disaster. Nevertheless, tens of millions of acres of American land are currently owned […]

The family of a longtime Montgomery police officer who died suddenly is receiving an outpouring of support from the community through a fundraiser organized to help his wife and two daughters. Corporal David Michael Hathcock, a 20-year veteran of the Montgomery Police Department, passed away Feb. 22 at age 48, leaving behind his wife and […]

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 […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) sent a message to drug cartel members in Mexico not to harm any Alabamians or other Americans who are currently present in the country. There have been reports of cartel henchmen blockading highways with burning cars, torching businesses, and committing other acts of violence in more than a half ‌a […]

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. […]

The University of Alabama had an exciting visitor last week with the iconic 27-foot Oscar Mayer Wienermobile making its grand return to Tuscaloosa, this time being piloted by a Crimson Tide alum. Gabby Fulkerson, who is also known as “Grill ‘Em Up Gabby,” was the Hotdogger bringing the huge vehicle — which is the length […]

A national forestry initiative aimed at helping small landowners generate income and strengthen rural economies has reached a major milestone in Alabama, with the American Forest Foundation (AFF) announcing the planting of its millionth tree through its Fields & Forests afforestation project. The AFF’s milestone planting took place on land owned by Portia Fulford near […]

Central Alabama’s scenic Lake Martin is cranking up a year of celebration that includes the Tallapoosa River impoundment’s 100th anniversary. To kick off the festivities last week, BASS (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society) brought its Bassmaster Elite tournament series to Wind Creek State Park to test the fishing prowess of their top professional anglers on the […]

Gun owners, hunters, and all those who enjoy their Second Amendment freedom in Alabama may soon have a new date to circle on the calendar each year. State lawmakers are advancing the Alabama Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday bill — a proposal that would create a new annual “Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday.” HB360, sponsored […]

A Tuscaloosa City Schools student recently performed on one of the world’s most recognized stages after being selected to a competitive international honors music program. Maxwell Morgan, a sophomore at Northridge High School, was selected as one of only 87 students worldwide to perform on February 8 at Carnegie Hall as part of the Honors […]

Alabama’s congressional delegation is taking Mardi Gras bragging rights straight to Washington. Lawmakers from across the state have introduced a congressional resolution formally recognizing Mobile as the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States — placing a more than 300-year Alabama tradition into the Congressional Record and presenting a unified, bipartisan show of support […]

The Etowah Public Shooting Range is closed until fall for renovations, but it will be well worth the wait. The range near Gadsden, operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, will get a total makeover and will become one of only three WFF shooting ranges […]

On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed HJR51, a joint resolution establishing a Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety. The resolution, sponsored by State Rep. Robbins (R-Sylacauga) and a group of co-sponsors, creates a commission tasked with studying the effects of AI, social media, and internet access on children, investigating how other states […]

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed SB30 on Thursday, sending Trey’s Law to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk. The bill, which also passed the Senate unanimously, would ban nondisclosure agreements in civil cases involving sexual abuse. Under the bill, any provision of a nondisclosure agreement, confidentiality agreement, employment agreement, settlement agreement, or any other type […]

The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments, reviving a measure that has failed to reach a floor vote in previous sessions. SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston), would require each local board of education to display the Ten Commandments […]

There is one Alabamian who is working hard as a part of the Trump administration to Make America Healthy Again. Admiral Brian Christine serves as the 18th Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role, he provides leadership on the nation’s public health priorities, including chronic […]