Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling about $43.8 million to assist low-income households with home energy costs during the winter and summer months. The grants will enable 18 community action agencies to provide emergency assistance to help low-income Alabama residents cover the costs of heating or cooling their homes. “The cost of heating a The post Alabama awards $43.8 million to help low-income households with heating, cooling costs appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

On the eve of New Year 2026, a meeting took place in Palm Beach, Florida. Leadership of America’s evangelical Christian community and Jewish leaders journeyed to Palm Beach to plan about defending America, Israel, and the world against radical Islamists. They were joined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They were also joined by Travis The post Alabama pastor at table with Netanyahu: ‘We stand with Israel. Period.’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Saturday marked the start of SEC play, and it began great for Alabama — but not so good for perennial power Kentucky. The Wildcats jumped off to a 5-0 lead. Alabama fans were reminded of Indiana jumping out to an early 17-0 lead over Bama in the Rose Bowl. The Hoosiers held and extended that The post Alabama makes history vs. Kentucky with fourth straight win, 89-74 appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

As is my custom for the past 21 years, my year end column illuminates Alabama political luminaries that passed away last year. We lost some good ones. Former State Senator and Lt. Governor George McMillan passed away in Birmingham at 81. George was a vivacious, delightful gentleman, who never met a stranger. I never knew The post Steve Flowers: Alabama lost some good ones in 2025 appeared first on Yellowhammer News.