Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks is not a favorite of Washington’s GOP leadership at the moment. Throughout the debate to repeal and replace Obamacare, the Huntsville-area Rep. became a thorn in the side of those who tried to aggressively pass the measure and a face for the House Freedom Caucus’s effort to prevent its approval. Now, […]

One Alabama man was once on the brink of fame, but gave it all up to follow his faith and serve God. Now, individuals across the state and country are rooting for him to achieve his dream of playing at the Grand Ole Opry. 86 year-old Lester Hill began playing the guitar professionally in his […]

Ahead of the 2016 presidential election, several GOP influencers reportedly attempted to push Jeff Sessions toward presidential bid. Now we know that President Trump’s top advisor, Steve Bannon, was among them. A recent New York Times report revealed that, prior to meeting with Trump, Bannon believed that the then-Alabama senator could change the culture in […]

Former chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, Bill Armistead, announced on Thursday evening that his wife had died following a tragic accident. The West Alabama Watchman reports that Emily Armistead was struck by a car on Highway 43 in Linden while crossing the street. She and her husband were walking to Linden United Methodist Church […]

On Thursday, a teen with Israeli-American citizenship was arrested in connection with a dozens of bomb threats made to Jewish Community Centers across the nation, which included several against the Levite Jewish Community Center Birmingham. Upon announcing the arrest, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions praised law enforcement and intelligence officials. “The Department of Justice is […]

Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks is sticking to his guns. Even after a tense meeting in which the President attempted to sell GOP members of Congress on the Obamacare repeal bill, the Alabama Republican has confirmed that he will vote against the legislation on Thursday. “I’ll vote NO on [American Healthcare Act] b/c it doesn’t deliver […]

Following years of advocating on behalf of her son, one Alabama woman just received a major honor for her work as a caregiver. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced that Gadsden mother Tanya McKee had earned a spot among 30 other Caregiver Fellows, and will be charged with acting as an ambassador, educator, and spokesperson for […]

Last week, rumors began swirling around the state that the governor would soon resign amid the pressures of a state-led investigation and impending impeachment. Now, Robert Bentley’s office is denying that he is considering stepping down. “Gov. Bentley takes very seriously his call to serve as Alabama’s 53rd Governor, and considers it the greatest honor […]

On Friday, Alabama Congressmen Robert Aderholt and Gary Palmer were among several lawmakers who are said to have changed their tune over the new Republican Obamacare replacement plan. It’s all thanks to an Oval Office meeting with President Trump. “President Trump called me to the Oval Office this morning to discuss the American Healthcare Act, […]

Two Alabama Congressmen have stirred the pot by standing against the GOP’s new Obamacare replacement plan, and it seems to have made them a political target by groups backing House Speaker Paul Ryan. Representatives Gary Palmer and Mo Brooks are among 30 U.S. Congressmen who have resisted supporting the American Health Care Act. It’s a […]

Nia Mya Reese hasn’t even made it past the second grade, but she’s already achieved a goal that most only dream of. At the young age of eight, she’s already authored a best-selling book. As a first grade student at Deer Valley Elementary in Hoover, Reese was asked to write about something she is an […]

A lot has changed under President Donald Trump. Amid a wave of new policy proposals and executive orders that aim at restoring national security and dismantling Obamacare, at least one prominent Alabama Democrat is angry that the Republican Commander-In-Chief won’t fill out an NCAA tournament bracket this year. President Trump confirmed in February that he […]

A new study has revealed what anyone living in the Yellowhammer State already knew: Alabamians love their guns. The relationship is so strong that our economy is among the most affected by gun sales. According to a new report from Wallethub.com, Alabama ranks as the 10th most “gun dependent” state in the nation. The state […]

The chair of the Alabama Democrats has experienced a rocky few years overseeing the floundering state party. Amid reports of infighting and skirmishes, a local news team has revealed that Nancy Worley owes court fees dating back to 2012. According to WAAY, her critics say “she’s acting as though she’s above the law.” The story […]

Famed Alabama author Andy Andrews is currently promoting his latest book, “The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff,” though he recently paused from his publicity efforts to lend clarity on the hot-button debate over “fake news.” On a recent episode of his “In the Loop” podcast, Andrews was asked how to […]

In February, ousted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore sought to speed up his court appeal by waiving a major portion of the hearing process. Now, as he deals with financial hardship imposed by his suspension from the Alabama Supreme Court, a panel of judges has agreed to his request to drop oral arguments in the […]

On Friday, Yellowhammer Radio on Superstation 101.1 WYDE welcomed famed author Andy Andrews to the studio. Sitting down for an interview with host Andrea Tice, he explained why paying attention to the “small stuff” leads to greater success than the focusing on the “big picture.” According to Andrews, it has everything to do with creating […]

A newly passed defense spending bill that would provide $577.9 billion to the military has Alabama’s representatives doing a happy dance. That’s because, for a state with a heavy military presence, the new bill will bolster armed services personnel and industries at home. In Central Alabama, the defense spending bill provides $187 million for 28 […]

In the wake of a newly proposed Obamacare repeal and replace bill, many Republican lawmakers have offered mixed responses to the bill. But one Republican Representative from Alabama knows where he stands, and doesn’t like what he’s seen. Congressman Mo Brooks joined CNN on Wednesday to discuss the legislation. In response to a pitch made […]

Alabama’s newest U.S. Senator, Luther Strange, has only held office on Capitol Hill for a few weeks. That hasn’t stopped him from making history. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches, Sen. Strange is officially the tallest Senator in U.S. history. He’s taking the distinction in stride. “It was nice to make history when you haven’t […]

On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee discussed concerns over the paused impeachment process against Governor Robert Bentley. Central to the meeting were issues that have been posed by the Alabama Attorney General’s office, which argue that the panel should hold off on pursuing the impeachment for fear that their efforts may cause a double jeopardy […]

Alabama’s Senators are standing behind President Trump after he issued a new executive order placing a 90-day ban on travel to the United States from six Muslim-majority countries. The new order was rolled out on Monday, and will go into effect on March 16th. According to reports, it will not revoke existing visas that were […]

Senator Richard Shelby has long planned to use his powerful position on the Senate Banking Committee to roll back regulations on community banks and credit unions across the nation. Now, with Republicans squarely in the majority on Capitol Hill, it seems he’s readying to make a move against Dodd-Frank. On Sunday, The Hill reported that […]

A new lawsuit filed against Robert Bentley alleges that the governor illegally delayed a special election to replace former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions. Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler and retired District Attorney Tommy Chapman of Evergreen, a Democrat, jointly argue that Bentley’s decision to set an election date in November of 2018 violates state law. The […]