Caroleene Dobson is no stranger to U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile). She was the Republican nominee who ran against him for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District in 2024. Now the Republican nominee for Alabama Secretary of State, Dobson is accusing her former opponent of being against simple efforts to make elections secure in the Yellowhammer State. The post Caroleene Dobson: Shomari Figures ‘routinely voted against the most basic ballot box protections’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Authorities have identified the Birmingham man killed when a tree fell on his home during storms associated with Isaias early Saturday. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Devolin Webster, 66, according to WBRC. He was pronounced dead at 5:57 a.m. after the tree fell through the roof of his home in the The post Authorities identify Birmingham man killed by falling tree during Isaias appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Jalen Hurts has been as classy as they come since his time at Alabama, and it seems like a big contract, a Super Bowl MVP award and immense professional success have done nothing to change that fact. While speaking ahead of the official premiere for the six-part ESPN “SABAN” documentary last week, Nick’s wife Miss The post Miss Terry reveals Jalen Hurts sent flowers, note to Sabans ahead of documentary premiere appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

 Throwing more money at struggling schools isn’t a substitute for fixing them. The CHOOSE Act gives families another option, and children shouldn’t have to sacrifice their education to protect someone else’s political philosophy. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN. The post Alabama school officials worry about jobs – parents worry about kids appeared first on Yellowhammer News.