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Alabamian who helped integrate U.S. Marine Corps dies at 92
On the second day of Black History Month, Raymond J. Williams passed away at his home in Birmingham at the age of 92. His...
Ivey undergoes successful shoulder procedure — ‘In high spirits’ and ‘doing well’
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday morning underwent a successful procedure for her fractured right shoulder at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
In a...
Trump thanks Bradley Byrne for support on impeachment — ‘Alabama, what a great place’
President Donald Trump on Thursday delivered lengthy remarks at the White House about his impeachment trial acquittal in the U.S. Senate the day before.
Trump...
State Rep. John Rogers on Doug Jones: ‘I support him 100%’
MONTGOMERY -- State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham), who received international attention last year for his "kill 'em now or kill 'em later" comments regarding abortion...
Business Council of Alabama endorses six candidates in 2020 congressional races
The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) this week announced that it has endorsed a candidate in six of Alabama's seven U.S. House races.
Incumbent members...
‘Foot soldier for Chuck Schumer’: Sessions, Byrne, Tuberville slam Jones for voting to convict Trump
In respective statements to Yellowhammer News, the three leading Republican candidates vying to face U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) in November reacted to Jones...
Cam Ward releases ad featuring his daughters
State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) released a new ad for his Alabama Supreme Court campaign on Wednesday.
The spot features his two daughters, Riley, 17,...
Byrne moves to audit how much impeachment cost the American taxpayer
Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) on Thursday introduced the Statement of Harm to the American Majority (SHAM) Act, which would work to determine the monetary...
Marshall applauds federal court ruling upholding Alabama’s system of electing appellate court judges
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall praised the Middle District Court of Alabama's ruling released Wednesday that upheld Alabama's system of electing its appellate court...
Taylor, Coleman release dueling internal polling in AL-02 GOP primary
Yellowhammer News has obtained fresh internal polling data from the respective campaigns of Prattville businesswoman Jessica Taylor and Wiregrass businessman Jeff Coleman, both Republican...
Watch: AL-02 candidate Jessica Taylor takes flamethrower to ‘articles of impeachment’ — ‘Nancy Pelosi, you’re fired’
Alabama Second Congressional District candidate Jessica Taylor has gone viral for the second time this campaign cycle.
The Republican contender and Prattville businesswoman released a...
Shelby: ‘This extreme effort to unseat the president is unjustified and intolerable’
Minutes ahead of the U.S. Senate's final voting in the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby...
Republicans rip Doug Jones’ decision to convict Trump on impeachment articles — ‘Falling in line with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi’
Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is unsurprisingly under fire after confirming Wednesday morning that he will vote to convict President Donald J. Trump on both...
Trump acquitted on both impeachment charges; Jones votes to remove, Shelby acquits
President Donald J. Trump was acquitted by the U.S. Senate of both impeachment articles against him on Wednesday afternoon.
As he previewed earlier in the day,...
Alabama Senate committee approves bill mandating national anthem be played in schools
MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday unanimously voted to advance legislation that would mandate the national anthem be played in...
Tuberville: ‘Career, corrupt politicians’ are ‘a disease’ in our country
In a video released by his U.S. Senate campaign on social media in recent days, former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville talks...
Latest Jones finance report shows 76% out-of-state contributions as he fundraises off impeachment
According to the latest mandatory fundraising report filed in recent days by Senator Doug Jones (D-AL), Alabama's junior senator raised over 76% of his...
Donald Trump, Jr: Time to start saying ‘former’ Senator Doug Jones
In a statement to Yellowhammer News on Wednesday, Donald Trump, Jr. reacted to the confirmation that Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) will vote to convict...
Doug Jones confirms he will vote to convict Trump on both impeachment articles
Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Wednesday released a statement announcing he will vote to convict President Donald J. Trump on both impeachment articles: Abuse...
Watch: Trump honors 100-year-old Tuskegee Airman at State of the Union
During Tuesday night's State of the Union Address, President Donald J. Trump showed his heartfelt appreciation for retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier Gen. Charles...
Ivey to establish working group to study gaming expansion, lottery
MONTGOMERY -- During her 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday evening, Governor Kay Ivey tangibly stepped into the debate over gaming expansion...
Read Gov. Kay Ivey’s entire 2020 State of the State Address
MONTGOMERY -- Starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey delivered her 2020 State of the State Address from the...
Members of Alabama’s congressional delegation announce SOTU guests
President Donald Trump's third State of the Union and fourth address to a joint session of Congress is set for Tuesday night.
Every federally elected...
Report: Doug Jones ‘tentatively’ decided on impeachment votes; Announcement likely on Wednesday morning
According to a report, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is set to announce Wednesday morning how he will vote in the impeachment trial of President...