Robert Bentley may be the state’s top elected official, but that doesn’t mean he gets a free pass when he makes an occasional grammatical slip-up. At least that’s according to one report from AL.com, in which the governor received a tough lesson from one teacher who took exception with his criticism of Alabama’s education system. […]

While conservatives across the nation are anticipating a very-likely cabinet position for Senator Jeff Sessions under President-Elect Donald Trump, at least one Alabama Congressman is balking at the news. During an interview with Huntsville’s WAAY on Thursday, Rep. Mo Brooks said that he thinks Sessions would be too difficult to replace, though he agreed that […]

Since Donald Trump was elected to the office of the presidency, many prominent figures on the left have vowed to oppose the new Commander-in-Chief. Particularly in the NBA, figures like Pistons Coach Stan Van Gundy and Warriors coach Steve Kerr are doubling down on accusations against the 45th president. Amid the dramatics, Alabama native Charles […]

Donald Trump’s election to the presidency is opening doors for key Alabamians who could shape the nation’s future. We’ve reported on the likelihood that Senator Jeff Sessions will secure an appointment to the upcoming Administration, and it is also possible that a conservative Alabama native could be called on to serve on the U.S. Supreme […]

Tuesday night’s election results marked a historic windfall for conservatives across the nation. Backlash against liberal mandates of the past eight years- Obamacare, sweeping amnesty attempts, transgender bathroom directives, and the like- not only secured victory for Donald Trump, but Alabama Republicans as well. In the Yellowhammer State, Senator Richard Shelby and Representative Gary Palmer […]

When liberal actress Gina Rodriguez told President Obama in an interview last week that illegal immigrants are fearful of voting, he didn’t correct her statement. Instead, he gave an answer that has been described as ambiguous toward the law, and Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says that it’s a problem that needs immediate clarification. “Dreamers, undocumented […]

A new round of firings within the Alabama Supreme Court have prompted embattled former Chief Justice Roy Moore to again take aim at his successor. The latest reaction comes after Moore discovered that interim Chief Justice Lyn Stuart fired two more court employees who had worked under the former judge. Reportedly, the Administrative Director of […]

Alabama’s reputation for a growing business environment has just received another honor, as the state has landed on top ten list for the best states to do business. Last week, Site Selection Magazine announced that the Yellowhammer State placed 9th overall in their annual business climate report. It reflects a significant jump over the past […]

A House committee looking into the possible impeachment of Governor Robert Bentley has announced that proceedings will be put on hold for now. The decision comes after Attorney General Luther Strange advised it would be “prudent and beneficial” for the legislative panel to halt their activity in order to avoid complicating an ongoing state investigation. […]

Governor Robert Bentley doesn’t have many allies in the Alabama Legislature these days, though he may have alienated himself further by throwing jabs at the state’s entire education system. “Our education system in this state sucks,” Gov. Bentley told attendees of the annual Alabama Association of Regional Councils Conference on Wednesday. “I don’t use that […]

New emails released in Hillary Clinton’s Wikileaks scandal show that the candidate’s top aides attempted to help seek a presidential pardon for former Democratic Governor Don Siegelman. The disgraced one-term Alabama governor has spent most of the past nine years in a federal prison after facing conviction on charges of bribery and obstruction in 2006. […]

An Alabama A&M student is receiving national praise and recognition for his work to provide food for others in need. So far he’s helped 100 of his classmates through a program that he’s organized out of his dorm room. During the day, Justin Franks is a full-time student, a part-time desk assistant at his dorm, […]

A machinist labor union is not happy that Alabama has lured away 300 jobs from a St. Louis facility. Last week, the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) blasted GKN Aerospace for announcing that it would lay off workers to relocate jobs to Tallahassee, Alabama. The union blamed the Yellowhammer State’s right-to-work status […]

Senator Jeff Sessions issued a “critical alert” over what he says is a potentially record-shattering number of illegal immigrants crossing American borders. According to a new report released by his office, more than 800,000 undocumented individuals entered the country last year. The Alabama Senator finds that renewed talks of amnesty are attracting more aliens into […]

It’s no secret that Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions has been eyed as a potential Secretary of Defense should Trump win the race for the White House next Tuesday. Now, as a top advisor to the GOP nominee, he’s detailing the form that a Trump Administration defense policy would likely take on. In an interview with […]

You can’t make this stuff up: a new report has found that the city of Birmingham only faces a fair chance of protecting itself from a zombie apocalypse. A “study” released by CareerBuilder ranked major U.S. cities by their ability to escape a zombie attack. Out of the 53 analyzed, the Magic City ranked 25th. […]

On Thursday, U.S District Court Judge Myron Thompson blocked an Alabama law that would have banned abortion clinics from operating within 2,000 feet of a K-8 public school. A second rule, which would have made a common second trimester abortion procedure illegal, was also stopped from going into effect. The judge ordered a preliminary injunction, […]

When Alabama voters head to the polls on November 8th, they won’t just be electing a president; they will approve or reject 14 Constitutional amendments. If you need help navigating issues on the ballot, check out our guide below. Amendment 1 What it says: “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to […]

Jeff Sessions has again found himself as the target of Hillary Clinton’s liberal network, as an organization tied to the Democratic presidential candidate has filed an ethics complaint against the Alabama Senator. The complaint aims at comments Sessions made during an October 15th campaign rally in New Hampshire, in which he said that the Trump’s […]

In the ongoing saga of Chief Justice Roy Moore’s fight to retain judgeship, his former colleagues have now voted to recuse themselves from hearing his appeal trial. On Monday, justices on the Alabama Supreme Court voted 5-3 to excuse themselves from hearing his appeal. Though the majority wrote that Moore “must be afforded an opportunity […]

Representatives with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) say that an Alabama Supreme Court Justice “dodged a bullet” when an ethics panel dismissed a claim over the judge’s “anti-LGBT” views. The complaint was initially filed against Justice Tom Parker for comments that he made during a 2015 guest appearance on “Focal Point,” a Christian-based radio […]

A 60 Minutes report found that one NFL financial advisor cost dozens of players millions in personal losses. Alabama’s gambling laws are at the center of the scandal. It all dates back to 2008, when then-Governor Bob Riley assembled a gambling task force that led to the closing of Country Crossings, a casino that housed […]

Alabama’s former top cop is breathing a sigh of relief after a grand jury investigation cleared him of wrongdoing. Now, the news has begun to raise questions against embattled Governor Robert Bentley, who is coming under new scrutiny over claims that he used law enforcement resources for political purposes. It’s a reaction that seems to […]

Feel like your vote doesn’t matter? You’re not alone. A new survey from the website WalletHub.com revealed that Alabama is counted as a state with little ability to sway the presidential election. The site ranked “voting power” based on how reliably partisan a state’s electoral base falls. Of course, the Yellowhammer State is consistently regarded […]