Mobile has a vital election to replace 12-year Mayor Sandy Stimpson, who is not seeking re-election for a fourth term. The runoff election between State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) and former District Court Judge Spiro Cheriogotis is expected to be close. Mobile voters reported problems Tuesday when some were flagged as “inactive” and initially prevented […]

ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama, announced its first round of endorsements in the 2026 election cycle. The group is backing a slate of incumbent lawmakers it describes as “pro-business champions” who have consistently supported Alabama’s business community. According to BCA, these lawmakers have demonstrated their commitment to strengthening Alabama’s economy […]

Meta plans an expansion of its Montgomery Data Center, bringing the technology company’s total investment in Alabama’s capital region to more than $1.5 billion. The news was shared during a closed construction tour with state and regional leaders, reinforcing Montgomery’s position as one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing technology and innovation hubs, according to the Montgomery Chamber of […]

Alabama business and economic development leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation and administration officials. The meetings highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration to attract investment, grow the workforce, and drive sustainable economic development across the state. During group sessions and individual meetings, representatives from industry, workforce development organizations, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is working to revive one of the tenets of the American Dream, growing increasingly out of reach for many: Homeownership.  In a stark increase from the 1980s, when the average first-time home owner was in their late 20s, the average age of first-time home owners is 38 — an all-time […]

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama has dismissed an eight-count lawsuit filed by former employees of Radiance Technologies, an employee-owned defense contractor headquartered in Huntsville. In an opinion issued late last week, U.S. District Judge Corey L. Maze dismissed all claims without prejudice. Maze held that the plaintiffs lacked standing to […]

From billboards to online resources, the National Opioid Awareness Day focused on education, prevention, and recovery. The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), in partnership with Opioids Take and funded by the Alabama Legislature, recognized National Opioid Awareness Day on September 21. The annual observance called on Alabamians to reflect, learn, and take action against […]

After a deadly weekend in Montgomery, Mayor Steven Reed has a message for his city. According to reports from WSFA, police responded to two separate violent crimes that resulted in three deaths over the weekend. On Saturday night, officers were called to the 5100 block of Carmichael Road at the Suburban Studios Hotel, where two […]

State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills), Alabama’s longest serving lawmaker in history, announced on Monday that he will seek a new term in the State Senate during the 2026 campaign cycle. “I’ve devoted a lifetime to serving my state, my community, and my neighbors, but there is still much work to be done and many […]

The Republican Attorneys General Association formally endorsed Katherine Robertson on Wednesday in Alabama’s open 2026 race for Attorney General. It comes as a rare, primary-season show of support from the national group. RAGA said Robertson is the only candidate in an open attorney-general race to receive its formal backing in the 2026 cycle and one […]

Founder and Chairman of the Board of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Jimmy Rane, announced today that 34-year veteran of the company, Mark Callender, will be elevated to President and Chief Executive Officer. Rane will maintain his role as board chairman while Callender takes over the company’s day-to-day operational leadership. “Our leadership team has known for […]

Brilyn Hollyhand, an Auburn University freshman, longtime online conservative influencer, and Chairman of the RNC’s Youth Advisory Council, is continuing the work of Charlie Kirk with his “One Conversation at a Time” college campus tour. Hollyhand, who counts the late Charlie Kirk as a mentor and personal friend, announced that he is partnering with the […]

A Jefferson County jury has awarded $660,000 in compensatory and punitive damages against Baby Duck Academy, a Birmingham daycare, after infants were exposed to THC while in its care, according to Attorney Eric Guster. The case centered on a nine-month-old baby who tested positive for THC in 2022. At least two children were hospitalized at […]

An investigation byYellowhammer News today uncovered the City of Opelika has removed Mallory Hagan’s name from the city’s official welcome signs. The overnight change came after a petition to remove official town signs honoring Hagan had been signed onto by nearly 1,000 residents. The signs were initially put up to honor her winning the Miss […]

Auburn University is receiving praise from some of Alabama’s political leaders Wednesday after the school announced the firing of some their employees who “made social media posts that were hurtful, insensitive and completely at odds with Auburn’s values of respect, integrity and responsibility in violation of our Code of Conduct,” in relation to the recent […]

Alabama has a proud history of producing standout performers on American Idol, including winners Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks leading the way. The state has also celebrated finalists like Bo Bice, Jessica Meuse, Dexter Roberts, and C.J. Harris, along with more recent Top 10 contestants Walker Burroughs, Mia Matthews, Triston Harper, and Paul McDonald. Their […]

Birmingham will step onto the national country music stage this fall when the city welcomes its first major country festival, the Iron Hills Country Music Festival, on October 11-12 at Sloss Furnaces. Festival organizers Johnny Grimes, Chad Johnson, and Josh Williams said their goal was to design an event that goes beyond the typical music […]

In a lengthy ruling on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala struck down Jefferson County’s 2021 commission map under the Fourteenth Amendment and barred its use in future elections. The court found that “race predominated in the Commission’s revisions to its five districts following the 2020 census,” after a four-day bench trial, concluding, “The Commission has […]

Huntsville officials have withdrawn a proposal to equip city garbage trucks with artificial intelligence cameras following weeks of public pushback. The decision came on Thursday after strong opposition from residents, advocacy groups, and labor organizations. The city announced it would withdraw a proposed contract with City Detect, a Tuscaloosa-based company that provides AI camera systems. […]

For nearly half a century, the Westervelt Warner family has played a leading role in shaping the Demopolis community. From operating a state-of-the-art paper mill to later stewarding hundreds of thousands of acres of Alabama forestland through The Westervelt Company, the family’s presence is inextricably tied Black Belt region. That legacy continues with Cade Warner, […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is voicing support for President Donald Trump’s moves to deploy the National Guard in cities facing violent crime, saying Alabama stands ready if called upon. President Trump has already sent federal National Guard forces to Washington, D.C., to address crime there, and Memphis, Tennessee, is next in line. The White House […]

The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board is considering increasing fees on each bottle of liquor sold in the state to pay for its new warehousing being built in Montgomery. Their new 250,000-square-foot building will be ready next year. It is expected to cost $98 million. According to the posted agenda of their next meeting, […]

When Ed Packard retired from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office in December 2021, it closed the books on almost 25 years of experience in state elections. Ed Packard has died at age 57. Arrangements will be announced. Packard was the first person in the United States to earn a Master of Public Administration degree […]

Prayers, candles, flags, flowers, signs, singing – all in tribute to slain Turning Point USA Founder and conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. Tributes have been held across Alabama since the Wednesday assassination. When they heard of the tragedy, many Alabamians immediately began planning tributes and vigils in memory of Kirk’s life and work. Typical of […]