On Monday night, President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel had been brokered after the two countries traded missile attacks for several days. Whether or not the truce will be effective remains questionable on Tuesday, as both sides continued military operations. For the moment, it seems that a region-wide and more deadly […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center played host to a highly anticipated event this weekend celebrating Spacelab. The two-day event, known as Astro Days, gave visitors access to the newly restored Astro Spacelab exhibit and the opportunity to meet the Astro restoration project team. The celebration commemorated the 35th anniversary of Astro-1’s launch on the […]

Construction is underway on a $28 million Alabama National Guard training facility in northeast Huntsville. The project is expected to bring modern resources and new opportunities to the area, but not without community pushback over traffic congestion. According to WAFF 48 News, the Alabama National Guard broke ground in early June on the new readiness […]

Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett is celebrating a major reduction in homicides across the city, crediting both law enforcement personnel and the community for the progress. In a public statement shared on June 19, Pickett reported a 75% decrease in homicides for the month of June compared to the same time last year. As of […]

Mobile and Montgomery are earning national attention for how they manage city budgets, according to a new report by WalletHub ranking the best- and worst-run cities in America. The financial website analyzed the efficiency of local leadership in 148 of the nation’s largest cities by comparing the quality of public services against per-capita spending. The […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $536.7 million contract for the full dismantling of the Ex-USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the nation’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The project will take place in Mobile, Alabama, marking a significant industrial milestone for the region. According to a Department of Defense announcement, the contract was awarded to […]

Alabama’s housing market showed strong signs of growth in May, with increases in home sales, prices, and total sales volume compared to both the previous month and the same time last year, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. A total of 6,214 homes were sold […]

A tragic industrial accident claimed the life of 39-year-old Michael Dewaine Townsend on Monday at the U.S. Steel plant in Fairfield, according to AL.com. Townsend’s death marks a second devastating loss for his children, who also lost their mother to illness last year. Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo confirmed that Townsend, a father of […]

John Wahl said he will resign from his position as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party if he decides to run for Lt. Governor in 2026.  Wahl has publicly signaled his bid for the office in recent weeks, and is expected to join a field that includes two statewide constitutional office incumbents, Secretary of State […]

Just days after being sworn in, Marshall County Commission Chairman David Reed passed away on Wednesday. Prior to joining the commission, Reed was a longtime member and chairman of the Guntersville Board of Education. Marshall County Attorney Clint Maze said that Reed had been named by Governor Kay Ivey to fill the vacancy left open […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) became the first statewide elected official to endorse her Senate colleague Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for governor — becoming one of the highest-profile backers in the state for the former Auburn head coach’s bid to lead Alabama. “I’m excited to endorse my friend and colleague, Senator Tommy Tuberville, to […]

A proposed change to the Alabama Republican Party bylaws is being circulated tonight that would allow John Wahl to remain serving as Chairman of the state party while simultaneously running for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. An email obtained by Yellowhammer News from Chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, Joan Reynolds, requests 50 signatures on […]

Pro-family provisions long advocated by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) have been included in the Senate GOP’s sweeping finance package, offering targeted reforms to existing child care tax credits in an effort to ease financial burdens on working parents. Legislative text released Monday outlines key updates to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the […]

A former longshot candidate for the Alabama Public Service Commission, Robert McCollum, compared the College Republican Federation of Alabama (CRFA) and its chairman to Nazi and communist regimes in two separate 1 a.m. posts on X on Monday. In March, McCollum, who most recently challenged Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for her PSC presidency in the 2024 […]

Spurred by the “fastest Millennial population growth,” the Huntsville Metro area is ranked No. 4 in the Best Metros for Millennials to Live and Work Ranking for 2025 by CommercialCafe, a real estate and marketing blog. The metro area, which includes Limestone and Madison counties, trails Austin, Texas; San Jose, Calif.; and Raleigh, N.C. According […]

A Decatur man and a Venezuelan national were in federal court in Texas on Monday facing charges of violating U.S. sanctions related to Venezuela, illegally smuggling goods from the United States, and money laundering, according to the U.S. Justice Department. According to the complaint, Thomas Michael Fortinberry, 51, of Decatur, and Juan Carlos Cairo-Padron, 56, […]

Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) Veterans Specialist Rosario Thomas has been named Military Friendly’s Alabama Veteran of the Year and is now in the running for the national title. The announcement was made on June 13, following the close of primary voting on Memorial Day, which determined state-level winners. According to the Military Friendly® […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced significant changes affecting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants, introducing new rules for medical certification submission and a modernized skills test set to launch this summer. Beginning June 23,  ALEA will require all DOT medical certifications to be submitted electronically by authorized medical providers. This change […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl sent an email to ALGOP State Executive Committee (SEC) members on Tuesday afternoon with the strongest public indication yet that he is preparing to announce a campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. Addressed to fellow SEC members, Wahl says he is grateful and proud of their work, […]

As he walks the floor of the 2025 Paris Air Show, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson isn’t just attending another industry event — he’s closing a remarkable chapter in the city’s global aerospace journey. This year marks his final European air show as mayor, and it comes at a moment of both pride and reflection. Mayor Stimpson […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a nationwide $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners Monday. “Today is a testament to our steadfast commitment to providing justice and holding the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma accountable,” Marshall said. “Our commitment to the first-in-the-nation litigation strategy has positioned Alabama to bring over three quarters […]

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees today officially named Peter Mohler, PhD, former Interim President of Ohio State University, as the 30th President of the University of Alabama, following the announced retirement of longtime President Dr. Stuart R. Bell, who will step down this July after a decade of leadership. Dr. Bell, who became the […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong recently attended the White House picnic and had a chance to speak directly to President Donald Trump about Space Command’s expected relocation to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. In a clip posted to social media, Trump can be seen telling Strong (R-Huntsville) that the move is imminent and that he ‘is […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) hosted the third annual Alabama Prayer Breakfast in the Russell Senate Office Building’s Kennedy Caucus Room on Wednesday morning. Six of Alabama’s nine-member congressional delegation addressed the packed room, including Senators Tuberville and Britt (R-Montgomery), as well as Representatives Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), and Terri […]