President Donald Trump was joined by Alabama U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), along with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General John D. Caine, and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson at Dover Air Force Base this week for the dignified transfer of six American servicemembers killed during […]

Americans should never have to wonder whether politics in Washington will put their families in danger.  Unfortunately, that is exactly what’s happening right now because of Democrats’ shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS is responsible for protecting our borders, securing our airports, and supporting the men and women who keep Americans safe […]

Former Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon endorsed Secretary of State Wes Allen in his bid for lieutenant governor Monday, praising Allen’s conservative record during their time serving together in the legislature. McCutcheon, a Huntsville Republican who served as House Speaker from 2016 to 2022 and most recently as Madison County Commission Chairman before retiring last […]

A University of Alabama student from the Chicago suburbs has been reported missing in Barcelona, Spain. James Paul “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20-year-old junior at UA, was last seen in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 17, outside the Shôko nightclub on Barcelona’s popular Barceloneta Beach — and has not been heard from since. Gracey […]

In Washington, D.C., lawmakers are debating the Save America Act, a proposal that would strengthen election integrity nationwide. Meanwhile, in Alabama, there is growing pressure to close party primaries, which would limit participation to registered party members, which many argue will keep meddlers out. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a […]

Legendary Alabama Crimson Tide golfer Justin Thomas has become one of the biggest names on the PGA Tour throughout his career, but the most interesting aspect of the two-time Major winner’s career may be his relationship with Tiger Woods. Thomas is one of the closest friends of Woods on the entire tour, and he spoke […]

Soon-to-be Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator, Katie Britt, received the 2026 Hometown Hero Award from the Alabama League of Municipalities this week. ALM, known for their advocacy on behalf of Alabama’s municipalities in both Montgomery and Washington, D.C., cited that Britt (R-Montgomery) has secured more than $456 million in federal funding for Alabama communities during her […]

Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said Tuesday in an exclusive interview with The Rightside he is excited about U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville as Alabama’s next governor, arguing that the former football coach’s lifelong career as a recruiter makes him uniquely suited to bring jobs and industry to the state. Ledbetter, who served as chairman of Tuberville’s 2020 U.S. […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined 15 Republican colleagues Monday in urging the Department of Labor to repeal the Biden-era heat rule, which she argues would burden businesses and potentially endanger the workers it claims to protect. Britt (R-Montgomery) joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in leading the effort, arguing that the proposed rule’s one-size-fits-all mandates on […]

Lipscomb city leaders met Tuesday for the first time since a judge’s ruling reshaped the balance of power at City Hall, signaling a reset in the city’s ongoing political conflict. The meeting, which lasted more than two hours and is set to continue Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m., marked the first public test of whether […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) warned about growing foreign influence in American universities at a Senate hearing last week, highlighting legislation he has introduced to restrict student visas and cut off foreign funding on college campuses. The hearing focused on foreign influence in universities, with Tuberville pressing witnesses on Confucius Institutes, foreign student enrollment, and […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) received the 2026 Hometown Hero Award from the Alabama League of Municipalities Tuesday and called on Alabama municipal leaders to coordinate the state’s energy infrastructure and capitalize on a wave of incoming manufacturing investment. Tuberville spoke at the Alabama League of Municipalities breakfast panel during the National League of Cities’ […]

When NASA’s Artemis astronauts strap in and head toward the Moon, the rocket carrying them will rise on the shoulders of Huntsville. “This is America’s rocket,” said David Beaman, acting program manager for the Space Launch System at Marshall Space Flight Center. “It’s not NASA’s rocket. This is America’s rocket. And with our international partners, […]

Alabama parents will soon see new options when shopping for baby essentials as Target’s Baby Boutique arrives in three Alabama stores. The retailer is rolling out a redesigned baby department in select locations as part of a nationwide effort aimed at simplifying the often complicated process of preparing for a new child. The retailer announced […]

Where I grew up, the term “hijacking” usually referred to the disappearance of a fresh load of moonshine on its way to market. Hijacking occurs when something, or even some process, is taken over without the consent and, at times, even the knowledge of the rightful owner. Hijacking, like classic high-seas piracy, is one of […]

The production of goods and services requires scarce inputs like labor and natural resources. Achieving prosperity in a world of scarcity requires careful use of inputs. What then should we think about people working to stop production? Energy writer Robert Bryce labels this, appropriately, the “anti-industry industry.” In 2021, 25 leading non-profit organizations (or NGOs) […]

Alabama’s Gulf Coast continues to grow as a vacation destination for families across the Southeast, with new tourism data showing record spending and steady visitation along the state’s white-sand beaches. New figures shared during the annual Tourism Summit hosted by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism show visitor spending on lodging rentals across Alabama’s Beaches […]

A Southern breakfast favorite is set to make its Montgomery debut as Big Bad Breakfast prepares to open in the historic Old Cloverdale District later this month. The restaurant, created by James Beard Foundation Award-winning restaurateur John Currence, is expected to be the first tenant to open at the new Old Cloverdale Village redevelopment along […]

The first major victory for the Continental Army occurred 250 years ago on March 17, 1776, when the British evacuated Boston. Following the fighting at Lexington and Concord, thousands of colonial militiamen surrounded the British army when they retreated to Boston. The Royal Navy maintained supply lines, and while the colonial forces effectively contained the […]

For decades, customers at Wintzell’s Oyster House in Mobile have laughed at one of the restaurant’s most famous wall signs: “Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father.” The offer, long treated as a humorous impossibility, finally became reality when Jimmy Rush celebrated his 80th birthday by walking into the downtown […]

A fan-favorite flavor from Tuscaloosa has officially made its way to downtown Birmingham. B’Ham Chicken at the Pizitz Food Hall is now exclusively serving the legendary Irish Gold sauce from Innisfree Irish Pub, bringing one of Alabama’s most recognizable bar sauces to a new audience. For years, the Irish Gold sauce has been a staple […]

Long before the name appeared in Madison, the “Donut Dollies” were a familiar sight to American troops stationed in war zones. During World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War, women volunteers with the American Red Cross traveled to military bases and field hospitals to lift the spirits of service members. Rather than serving […]

As Alabamians look ahead to warmer nights after the rollercoaster temperatures of early spring, the return of Milky Way viewing season offers another reason to spend time outdoors. Stargazers across the southern United States can once again spot the bright band of our home galaxy stretching across the night sky from early spring through the […]

The Tuscaloosa County Commission has reached an agreement with the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority (PARA) to purchase the historic Bama Theatre and adjoining office space in downtown Tuscaloosa. County leaders say the move will help preserve one of West Alabama’s most recognizable cultural landmarks while ensuring the venue remains available for community events, […]

Young football coaches who want to learn from the best of the best just got a huge piece of news — the annual Alabama coaching clinic was revealed on social media by the program this week. Legendary former Crimson Tide linebacker and current Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is making his return to Tuscaloosa […]

The Auburn Tigers defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 78-67 in the first round of the NIT at home on Tuesday night after failing to make the NCAA Tournament, but there was a notable absence from the Tigers lineup with star big man KeShawn Murphy. Shortly before the game tipped off, it was revealed that the […]

The Auburn Tigers are beginning a new era this season under a new head coach in Alex Golesh, and with spring practice finally getting underway this week, fans are getting their first glimpse into how he is going to run things on The Plains. It was pointed out by several savvy media members that it […]

The Crimson Tide is going to be without one of its best players on Friday when the team kicks off the NCAA Tournament against Hofstra following the arrest and suspension of star guard Aden Holloway on a marijuana charge. Holloway has been charged with first-degree possession and failure to affix a tax stamp after authorities […]

The Auburn Tigers’ bid to play in the NCAA Tournament officially came to a close on Selection Sunday, with the team falling just short of the field in Steven Pearl’s first season following a dreadful stretch in February and early exit in the SEC Tournament. While the Tigers are not going to the big dance, […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time under Nate Oats and will be playing in the Midwest Region with a No. 4 seed, announced on Selection Sunday. It’s the fourth consecutive season and fifth in the last six years that Oats has led Alabama to a No. […]