People want answer to important questions about their country, some people refuse to give them. 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.

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) plans to continue fighting for legislation that would replace the current Alabama Ethics Code for state employees and elected officials. Simpson’s proposed ethics reform bill passed the House by a vote of 79-9 earlier this year, but did not advance the Senate committee process by the last day of the […]

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 are fresh off the bye week and getting set to take on the Missouri Tigers on the road this week in […]

Alabama Crimson Tide legendary wide receiver Amari Cooper has been traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a third round draft pick. Cooper had been with the Browns since prior to the 2022 season when he was traded there from the Dallas Cowboys and proceeded to put up back-to-back huge […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong and fellow Republican members of the House Committee on Homeland Security are working to hold DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for the organization’s responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In a recent letter sent to Mayorkas, Rep. Strong (R-Monrovia) the lawmakers called into question FEMA’s […]

Laurie Dhue discusses the state of Mental Health in Alabama and the progress made after COVID with the lady in charge: Kim Boswell, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health. In the first episode, Laurie and Commissioner Boswell get personal. Throughout the episode, you will hear Commissioner open up about her own story and […]

Laurie Dhue, former FOX, CNN and MSNBC reporter has joined the Yellowhammer News team as host of One Day at a Time, a podcast addressing the challenges and solutions facing addiction and mental health issues in Alabama. Laurie will sit down with Alabama’s influential leaders to have hard conversations about the progress being made in […]

A student at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama has tested positive for tuberculosis. Officials have said that school will continue as normal and that any potential contact received a letter Friday providing testing instructions. Madison City Schools learned of the case from the Madison County Health Department late last week. “Madison City Schools […]

Downtown Mobile will soon be home to a new upscale waterfront entertainment and hospitality development. The site, River Walk Plaza, will feature a luxury hotel, condos, Class-A office space, and multiple food and beverage, retail, and entertainment options. The project, which is in its early stages of development, aims for a groundbreaking in 2025 but […]

As The University of Alabama RISE Center celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the community is invited to support RISE through its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 18 and 19 that will feature bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor. Brand-new items will be offered at deep discounts during the […]

In less than 30 days, the voters across the country will be asked to go to the polls to decide who will be the next president of the United States of America.  The Nov. 5 election is by far one of the most important elections for America to take place in our lifetimes. I truly […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) believes a recent costly publishing error in a local newspaper might give the Legislature the push it needs to change state law that requires how public and legal notices are published. Earlier this year, an error was made in the Pickens County Herald dealing with an Alabama Department of Transportation […]

7. The University of Alabama was ranked the No. 1 most conservative college in Alabama and No. 14 most conservative nationwide in the 2025 Niche.com ‘Best Colleges’ list, following a visit from President Trump and hosting an official 2024 GOP presidential debate. Other Alabama universities included Auburn University and Auburn University at Huntsville while the […]

On October 15, 1984 — 40 years ago today — President Ronald Reagan visited the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa for a re-election rally at Coleman Coliseum. During his 45-minute remarks, President Reagan made several references to the Crimson Tide football program and to his friendship with Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. He was also […]

Every Monday, we present “Tide Takes”, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The Alabama Crimson Tide narrowly avoided the disaster of back-to-back losses for the first time in the regular season since 2007 on Saturday with a […]

Several Alabama lawmakers are still celebrating Columbus Day despite calls from some activists and Democratic politicians to officially rename the holiday to “Indigenous People’s Day.” Former President Donald Trump’s Presidential campaign criticized Vice President Kamala Harris Monday for past comments she made suggesting that the holiday should be changed. “Kamala Harris is your stereotypical leftist. […]

Media members with no scruples will do unscrupulous things, they always do    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.  

An Orlando, Florida native won big this weekend at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin. Bobby Bakewell landed 13 pounds, 12 ounces on the final day of the competition to earn a comeback victory with a three-day tally of 35-15. He also earned Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Tournament honors with a […]

As a fire chief in Jefferson County, I know just how precious every second is during an emergency. Whether we are responding to a house fire, a car accident or a medical crisis, the time it takes for first responders to reach the scene can be the difference between life and death. That’s why fire […]

The Alabama Supreme Court has issued an order for the execution of death row inmate Derrick Dearman by lethal injection, and the Alabama Department of Corrections is proceeding. Dearman was sentenced to death for the 2016 capital murders of Joseph Adam Turner, Robert Lee Brown, Chelsea Marie Reed, Justin Kaleb Reed, and Shannon Melissa Randall. […]

The 2025 Niche.com ‘Best Colleges’ list was recently released, featuring rankings for best value, best student life, academics — as well as for most conservative and most liberal campuses.  The University of Alabama was ranked the No. 1 most conservative college in Alabama — and No. 14 most conservative nationwide. After a recent visit from […]

While it may be hard to imagine with football season in full swing — we are actually just a few weeks away from basketball season. As has been the case frequently in the Yellowhammer State in recent years, there’s plenty of reason for both Alabama and Auburn basketball fans to be excited for the season […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been a fierce critic of social media companies’ attempts to exploit young people for attention and time at the expense of their mental health, she has argued and filed legislation about. After NPR published a detailed account of TikTok’s harmful practices aimed at boosting the company’s bottom line, Britt released […]

The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority announced today that Dr. Brett Johnson has been appointed as its new executive director, marking a pivotal moment for the organization’s future. Johnson, who will begin his role in November, joins DCEDA after serving as the mayor’s chief of staff in Gadsden. “Brett brings a unique perspective to the table with […]