Summer in the South offers countless opportunities for families and friends to enjoy the outdoors, and for those who love hearing the phrase “Gone Fishin,’” Alabama’s Black Belt is offering a new reason to cast a line this year. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association recently launched its inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest, inviting anglers The post Alabama Black Belt launches inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Alabama primary turnout told a more complicated story this year than the state has seen in two decades, with Democratic participation surging from historic lows while Republican vote totals pulled back from a banner 2022 cycle. Democrats cast 364,635 votes in the governor’s primary, more than doubling their 2022 performance of 152,692 and surpassing even The post Alabama primary turnout numbers show enthusiasm gap heading into fall 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: Iran conflict uncertainty continues, dark money and ugliness to continue in Alabama politics, another assassination attempt, and more… appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world—but it’s also arming scammers with tools once reserved for Hollywood. Deepfake technology lets fraudsters create eerily convincing videos, voice clones, and even full personas that impersonate CEOs, family members, or celebrities. These scams are exploding in frequency and sophistication. Experts estimate deepfake-related fraud already costs Americans billions each year, The post Fraud EDU: How to spot and avoid deepfake scams — your essential guide to AI-powered fraud appeared first on Yellowhammer News.