Shelby County Gets a Water Works Update!

Shelby County residents recently had a chance to chat with their new representative on the Birmingham Regional Water Works Board, Jeff Brumlow, at a town hall shindig in Hoover. Brumlow, the fresh face repping Shelby County on the newly formed regional board, made his public debut as a member.

Rep. DuBose Chimes In

State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) gave a shout-out to everyone who showed up, saying, "We had a productive town hall! Big thanks to Senator Dan Roberts and Jeff Brumlow for the water works lowdown. And a huge THANK YOU to the folks of District 45 and beyond! Your voices matter!"

A Board Under Scrutiny

This town hall happened amidst a legal battle over the board's restructuring. The new board, made up of seven members, replaced the old Birmingham Water Works setup. Why the switch? Folks felt the old guard didn't properly represent the wider area the utility serves. Critics argued Birmingham's interests were calling all the shots, even though a ton of customers live outside the city. The new board aims for fairer oversight, but some still worry about Birmingham's influence.

By the Numbers

DuBose and Brumlow pointed out that a big chunk of Birmingham Water Works customers are actually in places like Hoover and other Shelby County spots. Brumlow dropped some numbers, saying there are around 220,000 water taps connected to the system, but only about a quarter are inside Birmingham's city limits. Jefferson County rocks the majority, with about 90 percent of all taps!

Diving Deep

The new board, only about six weeks in, is digging into the utility's past to get a grip on its management and financial moves. Board members are poring over old decisions to make sure the system runs smoother and more transparently down the road.

Steel Deal Could Boost Alabama!

The proposed U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger might just pump a sweet $500 million into Alabama's steel scene, potentially forging some new jobs! Sounds like a win for the Yellowhammer State!

Voter Roll Review in Bama

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is teaming up with Homeland Security to double-check those voter rolls and make sure everyone's a citizen. Texas is on the same mission, and they found almost 2,000 non-citizens who were removed had actually voted! Yikes!

Prichard Cop Benched

A Prichard police officer is on leave after allegedly using a bat on a domestic violence suspect. This has sparked some serious questions about whether the force used was excessive. Stay tuned as this story develops.

Britt's Big Day!

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is riding high! She scored a child care tax relief win in the Senate GOP's plan and threw her support behind Coach Tommy Tuberville in the governor's race. Not a bad day at all!

Dems Admit It? Republicans Say So!

Republicans are claiming victory! They say Democrats basically admitted guilt in hiding former President Biden's supposed mental decline by skipping a Senate hearing. Meanwhile, the autopen drama keeps brewing...

Marshall Cheers SCOTUS Decision

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court win. The court upheld Tennessee's ban on transgender "treatment" for minors, paving the way for Alabama to enforce its own similar ban.

Trump Backs Israel, Warns Iran (Maybe)

President Trump continues to support Israel's alleged bombing of Iran's nuclear sites, echoing what most Americans supposedly think. He's warning of big trouble if Iran strikes back. But then again, he's hinting Iran might want to talk things out? Classic Trump!

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Hot Off the Press: New Judge in Town!

Governor Kay Ivey just dropped some exciting news! Michael Godwin is the new Montgomery County District Court Judge.

Governor Ivey's Take

"Super stoked to appoint Michael Godwin!" Ivey said. "His deep legal knowledge and court smarts mean he'll be awesome for Montgomery County. He's gonna be all about honor and doing what's right!"

Godwin's Response

Godwin's pretty jazzed too! "Humbled and honored doesn't even cover it," he said. "Can't wait to serve the amazing people of Montgomery County!"

Filling Big Shoes

Godwin's taking over from former Judge Tiffany McCord, who got bumped up to the Montgomery Circuit Court by Governor Ivey back in April 2025. Talk about moving on up!

Godwin's Backstory

This guy knows the court inside and out! He started as a clerk and mediator in 2008, then spent years slinging law at Chambless, Math, & Carr, P.C., and Edmondson Godwin.

Local Boy Makes Good

Godwin's a Montgomery man, through and through! Birmingham-Southern grad (English, represent!), and a law degree from Thomas Goode Jones.

Get Ready!

His appointment is effective right now. Welcome to the bench, Judge Godwin!

Tuberville Scores Big Endorsement in Governor's Race!

It's official, folks! Senator Katie Britt has thrown her support behind Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Alabama's top job! Britt, a rising star in the Senate, is the first statewide elected official to publicly back the former Auburn coach.

"Putting Alabama First"

"I'm thrilled to endorse my pal and colleague, Senator Tommy Tuberville, as our next guv," Britt said in a statement. She highlighted their shared goals, from boosting schools to creating jobs and fixing up our roads. "Coach's strong conservative leadership is exactly what Alabama needs!"

Tuberville Thanks Britt, Hints at Teamwork

Tuberville, who officially launched his campaign last month, was quick to express his thanks. "Katie and I have been battling for Alabama in the Senate, and that's not going to stop when I'm back in Montgomery," he said. "Together, we'll make sure Alabama isn't just great, but the BEST place to live!"

Tuberville's Frontrunner Status Solidifies

With Britt's endorsement, Tuberville, a freshman Senator and legendary football coach, looks even more like the man to beat in the 2026 gubernatorial race. This endorsement adds significant momentum to his campaign. Stay tuned for more updates, ChumCity citizens!

SEC Hoops Opponents Revealed!

The SEC just dropped its 2025-26 men's basketball schedule, and let's just say Alabama and Auburn are in for a wild ride! Get ready for another ultra-competitive season in what's arguably the toughest conference in college hoops.

Following what many consider the most dominant year ever in SEC basketball history, the upcoming schedule promises to keep the bar sky-high. While football still reigns supreme for now, don't forget conference play tips off in late December and keeps the energy going well into the new year.

Tide and Tigers' Paths to Glory

Under the SEC’s 18-game format, each team clashes twice with two permanent rivals and one rotating opponent. Alabama's locked in for two showdowns each with Auburn and Mississippi State, plus a home-and-home series with Tennessee.

Auburn also gets two games each versus in-state rival Alabama and Ole Miss, while Arkansas joins the fray as their rotating home-and-home matchup.

Key Matchups to Circle

Both Alabama and Auburn will be hitting the road to face the defending national champion Florida Gators. Auburn also has to brave a trip to Knoxville to face Tennessee.

Good news for the home crowds: Kentucky, Texas, and Texas A&M are all coming to visit both Tuscaloosa and Auburn!

Prepare for some travel, too. Both will head out to Oklahoma, but only Auburn faces a roadtrip to Missouri.

The stage is set! With conference opponents announced in the best league in college hoops, the basketball buzz is officially building!

Tuberville's Gubernatorial Bid Gets a Major Boost!

The race for Alabama's open Governor seat in 2026 is heating up! Senator Tommy Tuberville, fresh off announcing his campaign in May, has snagged a HUGE endorsement.

Ainsworth Throws His Weight Behind Tuberville

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, previously seen as a potential frontrunner himself, officially endorsed Tuberville today. Ainsworth praised Tuberville's "winning record and strong leadership," drawing parallels to his success on the football field. He believes Tuberville will bring "needed reforms" and a "no-quit, can-do spirit" to Montgomery.

Tuberville Grateful for Support

Tuberville expressed his gratitude, highlighting similarities between himself and Ainsworth. "Will and I have a lot in common – we are both small business owners who ran for office to give back to our great state," Tuberville stated. He also received an endorsement from Senator Katie Britt yesterday, making for a power-packed team so far.

The Race is On!

Mark your calendars, folks! The Alabama Republican Party primary is set for May 19, 2026. With term limits shaking things up, nearly all statewide constitutional offices are up for grabs, along with every seat in the Alabama House and Senate! This is going to be an election to watch!

Did Auburn Swing Big for a Star QB?

Word on the street is Auburn might've tried to snag a seriously hot quarterback this offseason. We're talking LaNorris Sellers from South Carolina, who was apparently offered a whopping $8 million to jump into the transfer portal!

Eight Million Bucks?!

Yeah, you read that right. Eight. Million. Sadly for Auburn, Sellers said "nah" and stuck with the Gamecocks. But that hasn't stopped folks from guessing who was waving that massive check around. And Auburn’s name keeps popping up!

Why Auburn?

Remember when the Tigers grabbed Jackson Arnold from Oklahoma for a reported $2.5 million? Well, some believe Auburn might have been aiming even higher, trying to go from quarterback-challenged to quarterback-blessed in one fell swoop by getting Sellers.

What Could Have Been...

It’s speculation, of course, but imagining Sellers rocking the Auburn colors, bringing Cam Newton-level talent back to The Plains? Wild stuff! Sellers is gearing up for his second year as a starter, hoping to lead South Carolina to playoff glory. Arnold, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after a rough time with the Sooners. This five-star recruit is determined to prove he's the right guy for Auburn, Sellers or no Sellers. Still, you can't help but wonder: what if Auburn had landed him?

Senator's Base Name Rant: Seriously?

So, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was facing the Senate, and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) decided now was the perfect time to go off on a tangent about military base names.

Did She Even Know?

We're not sure if the senator, who actually served at Fort Rucker, even realized the name change totally followed the rules. You know, the ones saying no more Confederate names?

Virtue Signaling Alert!

Honestly, Duckworth's little outburst feels like pure virtue signaling. Most of us who served actually liked the old names better than Biden's "rebrand." Just sayin'.

(Commentary by Dale Jackson, Yellowhammer News & WVNN Host)

Senator Britt Blasts Alleged Biden Cover-Up

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is firing shots, demanding Congress hold the Biden administration accountable for what she calls a massive cover-up of the President's alleged mental and physical decline.

Dems MIA at Key Hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing to investigate the claims, featuring testimony from former Trump officials. But here's the kicker: Democrats boycotted the whole shebang. Britt didn't hold back her frustration!

"Turned Their Backs on America!"

"[I]t is clear that there are people within this administration that saw that, and they should be sitting in front of us today answering the question of why they turned their back on America," Britt passionately stated during the hearing. "We deserve some accountability. We deserve some answers!"

Who Was REALLY Running the Show?

Britt also took to Newsmax, declaring, "It was the autopen-in-chief, no doubt!" She slammed her Democratic colleagues for their absence, suggesting it "tells the American people everything they need to know." Britt emphasized that when it came to Joe Biden, "he was not in command," implying someone else was pulling the strings.

Book Fuels the Fire

The release of "Original Sin," a book detailing the alleged cover-up, has reignited the debate surrounding Biden's health. Britt asserts there's "no doubt that he was of diminished mental capacity." The million-dollar question, according to her? "Who was actually making these decisions?"

A Staffer's Perspective

Britt, drawing on her own experience as a former Senate staffer, argues that those who "chose to turn the other way, or even worse, chose to conceal this from the American people" deserve accountability. "We need to know what happened, and we need to ensure that it never it never happens again," she concluded.

Steel Boom Coming to Alabama?

Hold onto your hard hats, ChumCity! Alabama's steel scene is about to get a major upgrade thanks to the massive $14.9 billion deal that'll see U.S. Steel hooking up with Japan's Nippon Steel Corporation.

Big Bucks for Fairfield

Word on the street (and straight from U.S. Steel's press release) is that a cool $500 million could be headed to the Fairfield facility in Jefferson County for some serious improvements. We're talking tubular product enhancements that could supercharge Alabama's role in supplying steel for energy and construction. Ka-ching!

Billions on the Way

The whole shebang includes a projected $11 billion investment across U.S. Steel's American operations by 2028. That's some serious metal-moving money! The goal? To make steel even better while keeping U.S. Steel headquartered right here in the good ol' USA (Pittsburgh, to be exact).

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!

Besides the shiny new equipment, this merger could protect and create over 100,000 jobs nationwide! While we don't have the exact Alabama numbers yet, the Fairfield plant and its buddies could be looking at some sweet job security and potential expansion.

National Security? You Betcha!

This isn't just about money and metal, folks. There's a national security agreement in place, making sure U.S. Steel stays American-incorporated, led by U.S. citizens, and keeps pumping out steel right here at home. The U.S. government even gets a "golden share," giving them a say in big decisions.

Alabama's Steel Stronghold

U.S. Steel has deep roots in Alabama, and this investment proves the state's still a major player in the steel game. With Nippon Steel aiming for world domination (in a good way!), Alabama's poised to be a vital part of this next chapter. Get ready for some serious steelmaking action!