In the wake of two destructive natural disasters that shook the South, Rep. Gary Palmer has introduced legislation that would support disaster relief by granting the Federal Emergency Management Agency the ability to transfer funds previously designated for COVID and other previous disasters to the organization’s Disaster Relief Fund. “When disaster strikes, FEMA’s purpose is […]

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) should focus on things that address actual problems. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

On this episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts dive right in by focusing on Alabama’s rise to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings, key SEC matchups, and basketball highlights. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday.   View this post on Instagram   […]

In late October, we reported on a Facebook marketplace user named Michael Fortson, who was selling two burial plots at Elmwood Cemetery which just so happen to be 50 yards from legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant’s final resting place. Fortson, who was seeking $12,000 for the plots, has now lowered the price to $10,000 […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to urge fellow Republicans in the chamber to swiftly confirm all of President-elect Donald Trump’s preferred cabinet picks. During his remarks, he first referenced the botched Senate confirmation hearings during Trump’s first term in office calling them “completely unacceptable.” “Last time around, the Republican […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama celebrated the winners of the 2024 Alabama Small Business Awards during their annual meeting at The Club in Birmingham. The event recognized 40 finalists for their contributions to the state’s economy and local communities. The event put on display the central […]

Called the “gold standard for evidence investigation,” a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory joined the state’s toolbox in the war on crime. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences opened its Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. The 25,000-square-foot facility will help provide investigators from more than 450 Alabama law enforcement agencies with […]

The world of college sports in the year of 2024 continues to be a Wild West-style cesspool with Name, Image, and Likeness deals being used as a recruiting tool both out of the high school ranks and the transfer portal. Fairly universally, most want athletes to be able to profit, but the way the system […]

7. Alabama pollster Brent Buchanan of Cygnal polling revealed that younger voters are increasingly turning to social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for their news. This shift marks a departure from traditional outlets, with social media now shaping the opinions of many under 40. Buchanan emphasized the need for campaigns to adapt their […]

Every Tuesday we present “The Auburn Corner,” where we’ll get into a different topic on the Auburn Tigers, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The Auburn Tigers handled their business against Louisiana-Monroe. Unlike last season, they earned an easy victory during what is supposed to be cupcake week. […]

In this episode of One Day at a Time, host Laurie Dhue tells her own story of recovery. After nearly 18 years of sobriety, she shares with our listeners the journey that led her to make change and the hope that it instilled in her for today. Available now on YouTube & Spotify 🎙️🔊

Tuesday’s episode of Longshore and McKnight featured playoff insights, SEC previews, and a guest appearance from @ReieronYouTube host Travis Reier and Bryan Matthews from AuburnSports.com. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. The show opened with a debate on Lane Kiffin’s comments about the SEC Championship […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) blasted the Biden-Harris administration border policies Tuesday for causing a crisis for unaccompanied alien minors in the U.S. Strong, who sits on the House Homeland Security Committee, made the comment in response to what he heard during a hearing on “Trafficked, Exploited, and Missing: Migrant Children Victims of the Biden-Harris […]

The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center is once again the focal point of controversy after it was revealed that the organization is doxing at least fourteen ‘Not the Bee’ writers in an expected ‘hit piece’ as part of a ‘Data Lab investigation.’ On Tuesday, billionaire and co-head of the new Department on Government Efficiency, Elon […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is encouraging the National Institute of Health (NIH) to implement reforms in an effort to rebuild for the agency by the American people. Aderholt, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, made the remarks Tuesday at a Hearing On NIH. The congressman told NIH director Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli that the […]

An Alabama woman has won a $10 million cash prize off a $20 scratch off ticket. Jessica Callihan of Foley purchased the $20 Gold Rush Legacy Scratch-off from a Pensacola Cumberland Farms and became to winner, a stroke of luck that according to AL.com had the chances of 1 in 2.97 million. Callihan chose to […]

Pay attention, Alabama, a gambling expansion fight is coming. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

The 2024 Presidential Election featured several demographical shifts that played a key role in the outcome of the race. One significant change now being analyzed came from younger voters who have traditionally cast their ballots for Democrats in past presidential elections. After the group showed a pronounced shift to Republicans this cycle, many across the […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey officially appointed Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed to serve as her Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation, effective January 1, 2025. According to Ivey’s office, today’s announcement follows State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) officially addressing senators during a caucus meeting this afternoon. The governor will call a special election […]

Well, it’s another U.S. News and World Report Top 10 ranking for the Rocket City. Last year, Huntsville was ranked the No. 2 Best Place to Live. This time, Huntsville comes in at No. 8 in the publication’s 2025 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year’s rankings evaluated 150 top U.S. cities based on how […]

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday for a state-of-the-art regional workforce development facility in Oxford. The Choccolocco Research, Education, Arts, and Technology Experience (CREATE) center allows Oxford High School students and adults the chance to prepare for high-paying, in-demand job opportunities in a variety of fields including engineering, modern manufacturing, computer science, and green power. […]

7. Alabama State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is advocating for a statewide alert system dedicated to finding missing black youths, similar to existing Amber Alerts but designed to address systemic disparities in attention to these cases. Givan highlighted that many families feel overlooked, stating, “Nobody sees us,” and emphasized the need for this initiative to […]

RADAR CHECK: We have widespread rain and a few thunderstorms across Alabama this morning. Look for occasional rain through the day; amounts around 2 inches are likely over South Alabama… places like Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Anniston can expect around one inch, and totals will be closer to 1/2 inch over the Tennessee Valley of North […]

The American people made their voices heard loud and clear on November 5th. After 4 years of failed leadership by the Biden-Harris administration, folks in Alabama and all across this country are ready for new leadership so we can get this country back on track. Thankfully, Republicans kept control of the House, flipped the Senate, […]