Posts by Christy Riggins — Page 5
An effort to impeach Governor Robert Bentley could gain new life this week, as the House Judiciary Committee will meet on Tuesday to meet to discuss the matter. Though details of the upcoming meeting are not yet clear, a spokesperson for the House of Representatives said that members are expected to address a procedural question. […]
On Tuedsay, a disabled Alabama veteran delivered a powerful testimony to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. The moving moment came from David Riley, a Mobile native and National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Riley’s military career included service with the Army and the Coast Guard, where he contracted septic shock pneumococcus sepsis. After […]
Yellowhammer recently welcomed Amanda Head to the Friday radio lineup. Also known as the Hollywood Conservative, the Alabama native brings a witty perspective that’s sure to burn elitist liberals. You can catch her every Friday at 12:30pm as she joins hosts Scott Chambers and Andrea Tice for “The Final 30 with Amanda Head,” only on […]
On Wednesday , allegations began swirling that Attorney General Jeff Sessions held improper meetings with Russian diplomats. Since then, the former Alabama Senator has faced a barrage of pressure to bow out of a probe into Russia interference of the November election. Now, some liberal Democrats are calling for Sessions to resign, and his former […]
As allegations heat up that Attorney General Jeff Sessions improperly tied himself to Russian authorities during the 2016 presidential race, the former Alabama Senator has made it clear that claims being made against him are false. “I never had a meeting with Russian operatives or Russian intermediaries during the campaign,” he said. During a press […]
If you’re curious to know who may have frequented the Governor’s Mansion since 2012, it seems you’re out of luck. WHNT News says that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is refusing to release the Mansion’s visitor logs. In a letter to the station, the agency said that doing so would pose a security risk. […]
As several states work to push back against attacks on religious liberty, one lawmaker in Alabama is hoping to reintroduce discussion of intelligent design in the classroom. House Joint Resolution 78 was filed by Rep. Mack Butler (R- Rainbow City), who served as a school board member of Etowah County Schools for 10 years. The […]
Elected officials standing in objection over Governor Bentley’s call for a 2018 special election to replace Senator Jeff Sessions have just hit a major road block. Bentley had faced pushback from State Auditor Jim Zeigler and others who argued that a special election for U.S. Senate must be held earlier than the next regular election […]
Though state lawmakers are moving forward with plans to oust embattled Governor Robert Bentley, it isn’t stopping him from having a good time in D.C. Governors from across the nation are currently in Washington for a meeting of the National Governor’s Association. On Friday, Bentley tweeted photos from his visit to the Capitol, where he […]
TV personality Mike Rowe is no stranger to getting his hands dirty while promoting skilled trade jobs across the nation. While he’s known for his pride in the American worker, a trip to a local manufacturing plant led him to honor the Alabamians who work there. Rowe recently spent some time with employees of the […]
Financial strain is causing ousted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore to pursue a sped-up appeal process with a specially selected panel of judges. According to new reports, he is willing to waive oral arguments to move the case along. The next scheduled oral argument in Moore’s case is set for April 26th, which is placing […]
The Alabama House Republican Caucus has gone through no shortage of changes in the past year. Now, one more major shift was announced on Wednesday: House Majority Leader Micky Hammon (R- Decatur) is resigning from his post. He’s served in the leadership position since the GOP claimed a legislative majority in 2010. He said the […]
As President Trump continues to issue executive orders to undo overreaching regulations implemented over the past eight years, Alabama Representative Bradley Byrne is also attempting to slash one of the Obama Administration’s harmful “power grabs.” As the chair of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Rep. Byrne introduced a resolution rejecting the Occupational Safety and Health […]
Alabama Representative Mo Brooks is pushing back against his “big government” colleagues who he says are slowing the effort to fully repeal Obamacare. During an interview with Fox News’s Neal Cavuto on Tuesday, Brooks, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, told the host that he was unsure of the status of an Obamacare repeal. […]
A survey conducted by polling giant Gallup has found that the Yellowhammer State is the number two most religious state in the nation, second only to neighboring Mississippi. According to the report, 56 percent of Alabamians are “very religious,” while 59 percent of Mississippians are said to be as devout. Utah came in third with […]
If you’re a millionaire athlete and happen to compare your sport to slavery, Charles Barkley may have some tough words for you. The Auburn legend and Alabama native recently threw barbs at Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green after he said that New York Knicks owner James Dolan has a “slave-master mentality.” Green made the […]
Former U.S. Attorney General is surprising many in Democrat circles by seemingly defending Alabama’s Jeff Sessions, who has been labeled as an enemy of the left. Holder’s message: Give the new A.G. a chance. During a speaking event at the University at Buffalo last week, Holder disagreed that Sessions carried extreme positions. “It seems you […]
Two brothers that lost a television show with HGTV due to their devout Christian beliefs are now using their platform to stand up for an embattled florist. In 2014, the popular home improvement channel decided against moving forward on a program hosted by David and Jason Benham after being labeled as “anti-gay, anti-choice extremists.” Now, […]
After months of questions about the actual status of a “potential” investigation into Robert Bentley, Alabama’s new attorney general has confirmed that the governor is facing a state-led probe. After being sworn in on Monday, A.G. Steve Marshall told Alabamians that he would step back from a case involving the governor if he confirmed that […]
Following a dismal September health inspection at the Planned Parenthood facility in Birmingham, an area faith group is demanding that the state permanently close the abortion center. The call is being made by members of the Charismatic Episcopal Church, who told WBRC on Wednesday that the “alarming” health violations warrant immediate action. “What we’re saying […]
In South Carolina, Boeing workers dealt a stunning defeat to labor unions. While the event took place a couple of states away, it has already sent a huge message against similar unionizing efforts that would attempt to gain power in Southern states like Alabama. Charleston’s Post and Courier reported Wednesday that the International Association of […]
A staggering 89.4 percent of Winston County voters cast a ballot for Donald Trump in November, making it the most pro-Trump county in the U.S. Now, the small Alabama locality continues to receive national attention for its unwavering support for the Republican President. The Daily Mail was the latest publication to speak with area voters, […]
Alabama House Republicans passed a resolution honoring President Donald Trump on Tuesday, though it didn’t happen easily. Democrats mounted a three-hour filibuster against the legislation, which acknowledges Trump’s “specific plan for meaningful government reform.” It was a piece of the House Republican Caucus’s “Alabama Proud” agenda. “Mr. Trump wants to take away life, liberty and […]
Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne is fighting to ensure that the Department of Veteran’s Affairs will never again be in a position to prevent veterans from receiving quality healthcare. As the sponsor of the Full Choice for Veterans Act, Rep. Byrne says that every veteran deserves the option to seek private care. His bill would expand […]

