The University of Alabama is going to be continuing one of its most special traditions this week with the arrival of the annual Honors Day coming up on campus on Friday, April 3. In a release from the school, UA dropped five essential facts to know about the day which goes all the way back The post Annual Honors Day tradition to be held on Friday at The University of Alabama appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) made it clear Wednesday that he’s not happy with some of his Republican colleagues in the U.S. Senate who left town during a partial government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is still the lone major agency that hasn’t been funded by Congress. They enacted the full-year FY2026 The post Dale Strong slams Lindsey Graham for going to Disney World during government shutdown: ‘Our country demands better right now’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Alabama headlines this week span college basketball, national security, and state politics. Nate Oats addresses Aden Holloway’s arrest with a focus on accountability and support, while lawmakers honor fallen airmen and debate key legislation. Meanwhile, global tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and allies respond to Iranian threats. The post 7 Things: Trump speaks on Iran, Alabama lawmakers react; Artemis II launches, and more … appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Mourners gathered Tuesday, March 31, at Visitation Catholic Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, to honor the life of University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey, whose death during a spring break trip to Spain drew national attention. Video of the service carried by WBRC FOX6 News shows the church was filled to capacity as family, friends, and The post Alabama student Jimmy Gracey remembered at funeral mass following tragic death in Spain appeared first on Yellowhammer News.