Since the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been at the center of political conversation in Alabama and nationally. A lot has been said about IVF, but everyone should agree that it is about bringing new life into the world. At its core, IVF is about giving people struggling with infertility the ability […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association coordinated a trip for female members of the Alabama Legislature to experience the third annual Airing of the Quilts and visit the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center in Camden. Five legislators, all House members – Marilyn Lands of Huntsville; Tashina Morris of Montgomery, and three members of the Baldwin County delegation […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter is setting his sights on the growing crime problem in the state’s major cities, saying Wednesday on “The Jeff Poor Show” on FM Talk 106.5 that public safety will be a priority for he and his colleagues during the upcoming 2025 state legislative session. “One of the issues […]

A Baldwin County man has won a $2 million jackpot from the Triple 777 Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced. 49-year-old Jeremy Smith of Lillian purchased the winning ticket from the CEFCO Convenience Store (5330 Gulf Breeze Parkway) in Gulf Breeze and chose to receive his payout in one lump-sum of of $1,280,000.00 after taxes […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong toured three sites this week to get a first-hand look at the TVA’s vital role in providing energy to the region. The stops are part of Strong’s effort to personally assess that TVA’s infrastructure is maintained and able to meet the rising demand of consumers in the area. “As one of […]

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) announced the promotion of Harrison Adams to a new post on Wednesday. Reed tapped Adams to serve as his Director of Policy and Communications. Adams has served as Communications Director in Reed’s office for more than a year. “Harrison has done an outstanding job in the role of […]

Democrats have no respect for the electorate. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

The Saban Center, a cutting-edge, forthcoming educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, has announced an exciting partnership with Stillman College in Tuscaloosa to ‘enhance and promote STEM and arts education throughout Alabama. Stillman becomes the third educational institution along with Shelton State Community College and The University of Alabama to join with the […]

When a stroke hits, time is of the essence. The longer the time to treatment, the longer brain cells are deprived of oxygen and the higher the risk for poor outcomes, including disability and death. The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Alabama Department of Public Health have launched a new system aimed at improving Alabama’s stroke […]

Against the backdrop of an Amtrak train, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and other dignitaries Tuesday in a groundbreaking ceremony marking the construction of the Amtrak layover track and platform for the Gulf Coast Corridor Improvement Project. The ceremony celebrated a bipartisan effort to bring passenger rail service back to […]

Former UAB Blazers head coach Bill Clark is seen to be in the running for a couple of jobs that have become open in recent weeks, according to credible reports from On3 after both East Carolina and Southern Miss parted ways with their head coaches. Clark retired two years ago due to ongoing back issues, […]

The University of Alabama fosters students’ unique interests through programs that support individual growth and exploration. One such program is apparel design, which offers students a focused and comprehensive educational experience in the field of fashion design. The program’s specialized curriculum is designed to nurture creativity, develop technical expertise, and prepare students for a wide […]

The City of Jasper announced Tuesday that Mayor David O’Mary, 72, has died. O’Mary was first elected to the office in 2016 and after a successful first term ran unopposed in 2020. The Jasper native is being remembered for his tireless advocacy which significantly advanced the city and its residents’ interests, leaving a lasting impact […]

7. Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, now a fan of the team after retiring, urged fans to support the program, players, and coaches during its challenging season. Following a loss to Tennessee, Saban emphasized that unity and support from the fanbase are crucial for the team’s success in the current transition. When asked […]

Governor Kay Ivey was recognized in a recent survey by Morning Consult, one of America’s most respected research and intelligence firms, as the seventh most popular governor in the nation and the most favored in the entire southeast. The source gave Ivey an impressive job approval rating of 63% with a disapproval rating of around […]

Governor Kay Ivey exercised her executive authority Tuesday afternoon to immediately remove Kent Davis as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) after the State Board of Veterans Affairs declined to do so in its meeting earlier in the day. After a 90-minute meeting, the board voted down Ivey’s request to remove Davis […]

The University of Alabama will host a drone light show for fans attending Friday night’s annual homecoming pep rally and bonfire. The pep rally is being held at 6:30 p.m. CST and the drone show will be held immediately after at 7:30 p.m. CST according to a post on the school’s official social media pages. […]

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 have become a far cry from what many thought they could be headed into year two of the Hugh Freeze era. […]

Wenonah High School’s boys and girls basketball programs have received a sizeable endowment from a new philanthropic initiative launched through a coordinated effort between Hibbett and Nike. The teams are the first in the country to be given a donation as part of the two companies’ First String initiative. Players from both teams participated in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is going through struggles, the likes of which it has not seen since Nick Saban’s first season in 2007, losing two games before November for the first time since then. The transition from Saban to DeBoer seemed to be handled as well as could be hoped for during the offseason, but […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore touched on topics from illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking to the dependence on Chinese imports and assault on Title IX at a town hall meeting Monday in  Fairhope. Prior to delivering his remarks, Moore (R-Enterprise) reviewed his expected talking points with WKRG 5. Moore first discussed the lack of order at […]

Want to stop crime, lock people up. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

Prevention of drug use and mental illness can feel impossible for parents, caregivers, and professions. But in this episode, Laurie discusses how it’s possible with Deputy Director of the Addiction Prevention Coalition, Nichole Dawsey. Nichole and the APC mission is to begin at a young age by developing character skills and teaching kids the social […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” Tuesday morning and discussed early voting by Republicans, the differences between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, as well as, the recent lawsuit from the Justice Department against the state of Alabama. “I think Republicans are learning for the first time to vote […]