On Monday evening, the U.S. Senate confirmed Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bill Lewis to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama, approving his nomination on a 58-40 vote Judge Lewis’s confirmation came after another Alabamian, Hal Mooty, was also confirmed last week by the Senate as the U.S. District Judge […]

State Rep. James Lomax was named to the Council of State Governments’ prestigious 20 Under 40 leadership award, honoring leaders and public services across all four CSG regions. Lomax is currently a freshman member of the Alabama House, and has carved out key leadership assignments, such as a recent appointment to the powerful House Rules […]

Alabama legislative leaders are commending the Oversight Commission on Alabama Opioid Settlement Funds for its role in achieving a 30% reduction in drug overdoses statewide over the past year. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) praised the work of the commission, and […]

On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt signed onto an ultra-timely Keep SNAP Funded Act by Republican U.S. Senate colleague Josh Hawley (R-Missouri). According to Britt, the legislation is a short, targeted bill that would appropriate money so Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue uninterrupted during a federal shutdown, with funding made retroactive to the […]

Last week, two additional Alabamians were nominated by President Donald Trump for service at the highest level of the federal prosecutorial system. Among them was former Alabama State Senator Phil Williams to become the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. The nomination of he and Thomas Govan, as U.S. Attorney for the Middle […]

It’s a familiar courtroom for suspended Lauderdale County Circuit Judge Gil Self. For years, he sat in the Judge’s chair presiding over trials. Now, he is sitting in a different seat, the defendant’s chair as the accused. A trial starts this week at the Lauderdale County courthouse in Florence. Self stands accused of 16 felony […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is calling for immediate and decisive action to address violent crime in Montgomery, Alabama, particularly following a downtown mass shooting earlier this month that killed two and injured 12 others. In a call with in-state reporters last week, Tuberville expressed alarm over the recent violence and the decision to release one […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday welcomed 48 trooper trainees set to graduate from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Training Center, commending their service and emphasizing the state’s commitment to public safety. Gathered on the steps of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion, the soon-to-be troopers were personally greeted by Ivey, who offered words of gratitude, congratulations, […]

Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation today announced the launch of renovations at their new corporate headquarters in the former Capitol Commerce Center building off I-85 in Montgomery. Alfa and Federation President Jimmy Parnell joined representatives from the city, county, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and construction partners to officially kick off the project. “We are […]

Governor Kay Ivey has declared the third week of October “Alabama Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week. October 19-25, 2025, is a week-long celebration to promote the state’s forest products industry’s professionals, resources, companies, and environmental and economic impact. This year marks the fifth year  Governor Ivey has declared Alabama […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced Randy Jones of Guntersville as Alabama’s nominee to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors during a Senate confirmation hearing this week. The hearing was held before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Congress created TVA in 1933, establishing a nine-member board nominated by […]

After months of rumblings and speculation, former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron announced he is officially running for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. His campaign blasted out his announcement on Thursday morning, which included his first video advertisement, packed with political content, thus far unknown about the former NCAA, NFL and XFL quarterback. […]

The owner of Infusion Wellness Spa in Cullman has been released after being in jail since August 16. The bail amount on 25 charges related to fraudulent prescriptions was $1.05 million. There is no indication yet as to whether the bond was cash, posted by a bail bondsman upon 10% fee, or a property bond. […]

Jack Hawkins Jr., chancellor of Troy University and a decorated Vietnam veteran, has been named 2025 Patriot of the Year by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission. Dr. Hawkins, a native of Mobile, served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer during the Vietnam War. He received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and a citation […]

President Donald Trump has nominated two prominent Alabamians to be the federal government’s top prosecutors for the state. On Wednesday, the White House named Thomas Govan, Jr. to serve as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama and Phil Williams, Jr. to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Each […]

A Tuscaloosa florist will soon bring a touch of Alabama to one of the most famous holiday celebrations in the country. Tammy West, owner and creative director of Glow Floral Event Design, has been selected to assist in decorating the White House for Christmas 2025 — a once-in-a-lifetime honor for her and her assistant, Lacey […]

Veteran SEC official Ken Williamson has been permanently suspended from officiating conference games, sources tell Yellowhammer News.  The decision to remove the longtime referee comes in the immediate wake of an SEC review of eleven complaints against Williamson and his crew during the Auburn-Georgia game earlier this month. According to sources, nine of those complaints […]

The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday approved an amended resolution backing financial support for Jackson Hospital, authorizing up to $15 million from the city if Montgomery County, the State of Alabama and other governments agree to contribute equitable shares. The vote effectively replaced terms at the center of Mayor Steven Reed’s veto last week, removing […]

Republican voters in east Alabama’s House District 38 will return to the polls next month after no candidate cleared 50% in Tuesday’s special GOP primary. With all precincts reporting, unofficial returns showed Kristin Nelson at 46.8% with 1,226 votes, Garrett Dixon at 33.38% with 847 votes, and Micah Messer at 20% with 526 votes, eliminating […]

Alabama’s housing market held firm in September, avoiding its typical fall slowdown thanks in part to easing mortgage rates, according to the latest monthly economic and real estate report from the Alabama Association of Realtors. “Inflation expectations increased, and consumer sentiment declined in September, but the state’s labor market remains relatively strong, and lower average […]

One major contributing factor to the growth and development in Mobile over the last 13 years has been the relationship between city officials and the governor’s office in Montgomery. As Mayor Sandy Stimpson is about to leave that office after three terms totaling 13 years, he wants to make as sure as he can that […]

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Huntsville attorney Harold D. “Hal” Mooty III to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. In September, President Donald Trump formally nominated Mooty and the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing. Today, in an 66-32 bipartisan vote, the Senate made it official. https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/1980660755642159152 Now […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently proposed legislation to make English literacy a requirement for obtaining a commercial drivers license in the United States.  Over the weekend, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted a video that offers a textbook example of why executive action and that legislation is needed.  The clip shows a semi traveling […]

The University of Alabama has named the College of Engineering in honor of Lee J. Styslinger Jr., following a $25 million gift commitment from his wife, Catherine Styslinger. The UA System Board of Trustees approved the gift and the College’s naming at its meeting Friday, Oct. 17. The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering […]