Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl promised to keep the state’s libraries safe places for children after he was elected as chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board of Directors Thursday. “I’m incredibly excited about the opportunity to serve as chairman of this Board,” Wahl said in an interview with Yellowhammer News on Thursday. “I […]

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, […]

State Rep. Parker Moore (R-Decatur) was been appointed to the Alabama Joint Transportation Committee. The lawmaker received notice of his appointment in a letter this week from Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter. He will begin his new role as soon as a vacancy on the committee is created. “It is an honor to be […]

Despite being a 45-point favorite against Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night at home, the Texas Longhorns will have a lot of eyes on them when they take the field. Due to an injury to starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, Texas will be starting their backup who just happens to be perhaps the most hyped up prospect in […]

Wellstone Emergency Services celebrated the beginning of Alabama’s first pediatric crisis care center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The facility, located in South Huntsville, will provide essential mental health care to children and adolescents across North Alabama. The new 12,000 square-foot, 24-bed unit is a significant addition to the region, which currently lacks inpatient […]

Former UAB head coach Bill Clark is one of the greatest coaches the state has ever seen. On this week’s episode of the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, Coach Clark and host CJ Duncan go deep on what it takes to build an elite football program – both on the field and off. As the man behind […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced the graduation of 23 students from the inaugural ACTIVATE Career Readiness Program, a six-week experience, hosted at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham and Reid State Technical College in Evergreen. Graduates of the ACTIVATE program earned college credits and are now […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide will have the eyes of the entire college football world upon it next Saturday night in Tuscaloosa when they host the Georgia Bulldogs in what is the marquee SEC matchup of the season. With both the Tide and the ‘Dawgs on bye this weekend, the official game week betting line has […]

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Alabama State Parks and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources were jointly presented the Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award by the Rubberized Asphalt Foundation at the National Association of State Park Directors Conference at Gulf State Park. (Alabama State Parks Photo) The award recognized ADEM, Alabama State […]

“It just didn’t sound right, but I went ahead and did it.” “It was a fast-paced, busy day, so I sent the payment– but I should’ve trusted my gut.” The scam is called business email compromise– and it can be all too easy to fall victim. It doesn’t just affect businesses – everyday consumers can […]

7. U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) claimed that there are five known assassination teams in the U.S., three of which are foreign and allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump, which Gaetz sources to a senior official in the Department of Homeland Security. Gaetz expressed concerns about insufficient security for Trump, criticizing the Secret Service and […]

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a historic executive order this week that temporarily protects the state’s colleges and universities from any Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) violations, amid ongoing uncertainty about what is and isn’t allowed. Under the order, the NCAA is prohibited from taking any “adverse action” against schools in the state for NIL-related […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) blamed the Biden-Harris administration border policies for the overdose deaths of thousands of young people in the country due to fentanyl. “We are losing thousands of young people to the illicit fentanyl pouring across the Biden-Harris open border,” Moore said. During a hearing Wednesday, the congressman, who is a member […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day in Alabama, set to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The day marked been held annually on every 4th Saturday of September since 1972 to celebrate the impact that hunting, fishing and shooting sports have in the United States with regards to […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spoke from the floor of Congress to say that recent actions taken by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen reveals why Congress should pass laws to make it harder for illegal immigrants to register to vote. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson failed to get a funding package through Wednesday […]

On Thursday, Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas demanding an end to the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) Parole Program, which allows foreign nationals from these countries to enter the U.S. temporarily. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which Mayorkas leads, is responsible for […]

Member of the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville originally introduced the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act in 2022 without success. In February of 2023, he reintroduced the bill which eventually gained the approval of the Senate. On Thursday, it passed the U.S. House, and will go a long way for veterans […]



The Alabama Crimson Tide clearly has a budding superstar in Ryan “Hollywood” Williams, the 17-year-old freshman who is taking college football by storm this season. It’s easy to forget now that he is already scoring touchdowns for the Tide — four scores in just three games to be exact — Williams actually had one of […]

Alabamians on social media were met with surprise on Wednesday after the City of Montgomery posted an announcement that U.S. News & World Report had named Montgomery the safest city in Alabama. The publication also ranked it second in the nation on the same list. After the questionable ranking was made public, residents across the […]

According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, the contractor on the I-565 widening project anticipates starting work next week to expand the interstate to six lanes through Madison. The $29 million project stretches from west of County Line Road to east of Wall Triana Highway. It includes adding a third lane in each direction and […]

7. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has decided not to endorse a presidential candidate for the 2024 election, signaling a shift in its political strategy. This decision, driven by internal polling showing strong support (59.6%) for Trump among members, is a blow to Democrats, who have traditionally relied on Teamsters’ backing. 6. The most hilarious […]

The Ole Miss Rebels absolutely hammered the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on the road at their place over the weekend by a score of 40-6, a result that led to Wake Forest deciding to ‘buy out’ of next year’s return game in Oxford, meaning they paid the agreed upon amount to cancel the game. This […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday with Republican colleagues to clearly depict the hypocrisy of Democrats on a range of policy issues, from securing the southern border and stopping illegal immigration, to increasing domestic energy production and lowering costs for Americans. “Today, we’re giving Senate Democrats a very clear […]