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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 […]

Charges against Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper were dropped Tuesday after his neighbor, Gerald Carter, chose not to pursue the matter, according to court records. Cooper, who had been charged with harassment following a 2023 property dispute with Carter in Marshall County, was accused of threatening to shoot Carter during an argument over […]

The University of Tennessee made headlines this week when news broke that the Volunteers brass will be instituting a 10% ‘talent fee’ on all athletic tickets starting in the 2025 season which will go towards paying players through NIL. For football, the price hike is even higher with an additional 4.5% being tacked onto season […]



U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is continuing to demand answers from officials about how the Biden administration’s immigration policies are impacting communities across Alabama and the United States. Strong raised the issue Wednesday during a Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled “A Country Without Borders: How the Biden-Harris Open-Borders Policies Have Undermined Our Safety and Security.” […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has received a $3.6 million pledge from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The donation will support scholarships for students in the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Dentistry. These scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable health care for all Alabamians and further address health […]

Alabamian and Chair of the RNC Youth Advisory Council Brilyn Hollyhand announced a new tour aimed at engaging and registering conservative Gen Z voters across the South in partnership with Turning Point USA. Hollyhand will make his hometown of Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama the first stop on the tour, starting next week. “6 […]

The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) alerted the public to avoid the Montgomery VA Hospital on Perry Hill Road due to what was first indicated as an “active shooter investigation” just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Shortly after, a spokesperson clarified the situation as an “active threat investigation.” Just before noon, a spokesperson […]

Gorman Houston, a former Alabama Supreme Court Justice and native of Eufaula, passed away at the age of 91. He’s being remembered by friends and colleagues as a beloved member of the court and a man of sincere selflessness.  Houston was first appointed to the court in 1985 by Governor George Wallace. He was elected […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is calling on the Biden-Harris Administration to grant former President Donald Trump increased security following two recent assassination attempts against the Republican nominee for president. In a press conference Tuesday alongside U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Mike Lee (R-UT), Tuberville blamed extreme rhetoric from […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is calling on the Biden administration to not approve the use of long range missiles against Russia by Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. According to reports, President Joe Biden is considering allow Ukraine to use the Western-made long range missiles on targets in Russian territory. “We are working that our […]

Residents of Homewood will go to the polls next Tuesday to decide on a new form of government. A unanimous decision last month by the Homewood City Council set a special election for voters to consider moving to a Council-Manager form of government rather than the current Council-Mayor form. The referendum also proposes to reduce […]

A two-part documentary chronicling the political life and redemption of the late Alabama Governor George Wallace produced by WSFA 12 in Montgomery is now available online after several broadcast television appearances. “George Wallace – Politics, Segregation, and Redemption” presents rare archival footage alongside interviews with Alabama political and civil rights leaders who knew Wallace well […]

7. Shomari Figures, Democratic nominee for Alabama’s Secondnd Congressional District, is emphasizing his ties to former President Barack Obama, which Alabama Democrats usually downplay, and his father’s legacy in new campaign ads. Figures’ ad, which ignores President Joe Biden, highlights his experience with the Justice Department and Obama’s administration while promising to focus on affordable […]

In “Case” You Missed It is a Yellowhammer News column by Balch & Bingham attorney Tripp DeMoss that briefly summarizes a recently issued decision by higher courts like the U.S. Supreme Court and Alabama Supreme Court in cases of interest to Alabamians that they might not have otherwise heard about. College football season is in full swing, […]

To Alabama’s students and families: welcome back to school! September rings in a new school year for our state’s over 821,000 school-age population. Families are back into their routines—setting early alarms, packing lunches, riding the bus, waiting in the car line, attending pep rallies and after-school sports, and so much more. The majority of my professional career […]

Milroe named SEC offensive player of the week

The Alabama Crimson Tide came away from one of the tougher environments in college football with a dominating 42-10 victory on the road at Wisconsin over the weekend, and their quarterback was a large reason why. In the win, Jalen Milroe finished completing 12 of his 17 passes for 196 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no […]

The Auburn Tigers defeated the New Mexico Lobos by a score of 45-19 on Saturday evening at Jordan-Hare Stadium, but the biggest story of the night didn’t come from the scoreboard in a game the Tigers were expected to win easily. Hugh Freeze made a change at the quarterback position, benching veteran Payton Thorne for […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Ted Cruz today moved for immediate passage of their IVF Protection Act first introduced in May. After Senate Democrats blocked the legislation for a second time, Britt (R-Montgomery) bashed the group for “choosing to spread misinformation rather than fostering hope.” The legislation being pushed by the two lawmakers would ensure […]

Shomari Figures touts Obama ties in new ads

Democratic nominee for Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District, Shomari Figures, is highlighting his connection with former President Barack Obama in a new round video advertisements shared yesterday by Punchbowl News.  The first ad details Figures’ time as an advisor to former U.S. Attorney General Lorretta Lynch. “Shomari worked in the Justice Department for the first […]

I’ve said it from the beginning—illegal immigration is going to infiltrate our small towns and communities. The clear destruction of our border by the Biden-Harris Administration has done Americans no good. Heinous crimes, gang violence, and drug trafficking have only risen since the Democrat Party took control in January 2021. Now, the people and local […]