7 Things: Birmingham won’t demand a ceasefire in Israel; Biden faces poor polling, inflation, and denial; and more …
7. The United Auto Workers union is targeting the Mercedes plant in Vance as part of a plan to unionize the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga and now more than 150,000 workers across the South. But some Mercedes workers are skeptical, citing Alabama's history of refusing to unionize, concerns about inflexible contracts and doubts about the […]
2024 Power & Influence 50: Numbers 30-21
Today, Yellowhammer News is proud to announce the third installment of its 12th annual “2024 Power & Influence 50.” As this year's legislative session draws to a close, our team spent time speaking with key leaders and officials in state government to provide an inside look at the top people using their power and influence […]
Bruce Pearl shocked by Duke students’ graduation protest in support of Hamas after group ‘killed, raped and tortured’
Auburn University men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl spoke out about the national situation after a video of Duke University's graduation ceremony went viral on social media. When honorary guest speaker, famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld, was introduced to speak, a small group of pro-Palestinian protesters among the graduating class walked out. The students who walked […]
Florida Panthers Avoid Historic Collapse To Win First Stanley Cup Championship In Franchise History
I'm writing this whilst partying…what a night! The Florida Panthers may have lost a 3-0 series lead, but on Monday night 2-1 Victory in Game 7 They defeated the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. (RELATED: Money Pack!: Carolina Hurricanes Name Eric Tulski as Permanent General Manager, […]
SEC Hoops schedule revealed for 2024-25 – Alabama and Auburn still to play twice
With the addition of Texas and Oklahoma to the expansion SEC, the league's on-court regular-season conference matchups remained at 18 games, so a reduction in games was inevitable. Each team will only play three home games and three away games, meaning everyone will play everyone, but each team will only play the same team three […]
SEC on ABC logo finally revealed
With the beloved SEC officially moving to ABC and ESPN, a new era has begun in the South. Much to the dismay of many and the joy of some, the era of the SEC airing every Saturday afternoon on CBS has officially come to an end due to an expiring television contract. The official SEC […]
MARJORIE DANNENFELSER: 2 Years After Dobbs, Pro-Life Movement’s Work Has Just Begun
Two years after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, the pro-life movement has made great strides as Americans and Congress finally gained the freedom to protect life. But as with every human rights movement in our nation's history, this monumental victory does not mark the end of our mission, but merely signals a new beginning. The […]
Alabama AG announces $10 million settlement with major telephone carriers
Alabama has joined a recent 50-state lawsuit filed against several major telephone companies for engaging in false and misleading advertising. The lawsuits have been settled for a total of $10.25 million, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Alabama's share of the settlement will cover attorneys' fees and costs as part of a nationwide jurisdiction […]
Rep. Matt Simpson defends ethics reform push
In February, state Rep. Matt Simpson introduced a bill that, if passed, would replace Alabama's current ethics code guiding state lawmakers with one that would provide tougher penalties for violations. HB 227 passed the House by a vote of 79-9, but did not make it to a vote in the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee, as […]
Speaker Ledbetter tours Dekalb, Jackson Counties impacted by damage from EF-3 tornado
Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Leadbetter on Monday surveyed the widespread damage caused by recent EF-3 tornadoes in parts of DeKalb and Jackson counties, with the two storms reportedly destroying several homes. Around 5,800 people are reported to have been left without power due to the severe weather. No deaths have been reported, but damage is […]
