(Video above: Basim Ismail dons a blindfold and asks Auburn students for hugs.) The Auburn Muslim Students Association (MSA) blindfolded one of its members in the middle of campus and stood him next to a sign that said, “I am Muslim and I trust you. Do you trust me enough for a hug?” 90 minutes […]

https://youtu.be/bRIODVheCM4 (Video above: Rick & Bubba discuss Obama’s explanation of what “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is about) Alabama-based, nationally-syndicated talk radio hosts Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey have never been shy about sharing their frustrations with President Barack Obama, but the President’s comments on the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas almost sent […]

Geotagging is an optional feature on Instagram that allows users to share the location from which their photos are being taken. The location data then gives Instagram the ability to create an interactive world map on which each user’s images are plotted. It’s a novel feature, but it has also raised some privacy concerns, and […]

(Video above: Sen. Richard Shelby criticizes President Obama’s gun control efforts in a speech on the Senate Floor) WASHINGTON — Alabama Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) took to the senator floor Thursday to criticize President Barack Obama for trying to use this week’s San Bernardino terrorist attack to advance a political agenda that includes imposing more […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Tx.) on Thursday sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of State, and Attorney General demanding the immigration history of the San Bernardino terrorists. Wednesday morning, Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik killed 14 people and wounded 21 more at […]

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By Doug Segrest Wedged between two teammates in the dugout, Nate Stevens sheepishly peered toward the Regions Field scoreboard. As his name and picture flashed on the screen, the 8-year-old’s apprehensions melted into a big grin. Welcome to the big leagues. Thanks to Make-A-Wish, the Birmingham Barons and Regions Bank, Nate Stevens became a Birmingham […]

The perpetually-offended, Wisconsin-based atheist group known as the Freedom for Religion Foundation (FFRF) has an extensive history of targeting small Alabama towns that display any faith-based reference, and at least one community has had enough. Rainbow City, Alabama unexpectedly found itself in the FFRF’s crosshairs last year because a Nativity scene had been erected at […]

The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in Federal court challenging Alabama’s photo voter I.D. law. The suit, which was filed on behalf of Greater Birmingham Ministries and the Alabama NAACP, claims requiring voters to show photo ID is “discriminatory” and would disenfranchise over 250,000 Alabamians, many of them black […]

The Business Council of Alabama has expanded its “Small Business Game Changer” contest to include two tickets for Saturday’s SEC Championship Game in Atlanta. One small business entrant that completes all requirements for the 2016 BCA Small Business Game Changer promotion, including a paid BCA small business membership by 12 p.m. CST Thursday, December 3, […]

The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in Federal court challenging Alabama’s photo voter I.D. law. The suit, which was filed on behalf of Greater Birmingham Ministries and the Alabama NAACP, claims requiring voters to show photo I.D. is “discriminatory” and would disenfranchise over 250,000 Alabamians, many of them black […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday expressed his frustrations with the Syrian refugee vetting process and blasted the Obama Administration for not keeping states involved and informed with the latest information. “I continue to have great concerns with the refugee vetting process, particularly the lack of state involvement, oversight or knowledge,” Governor […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — During an interview on Yellowhammer Radio Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) endorsed his Senate colleague Richard Shelby, who is facing four challengers in his bid for another term. “Yes, I will,” Sessions said when asked if he would be supporting Senator Shelby. “Richard and I, we have grown closer together as […]

(Video above: “Science fiction no more.” Jeremy Clarkson explains Amazon Prime Air) Amazon, the world’s largest retailer, raised some eyebrows earlier this week when it released a video declaring its drone delivery service “science fiction no more.” “We’re excited about Prime Air — a future delivery system from Amazon designed to safely get packages to […]

WASHINGTON — The same day President Barack Obama returned to the United States from a climate change conference in Paris, Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation unanimously voted to block proposed regulations that are at the heart of the President’s environmental agenda. The House adopted two resolutions previously passed by the Senate that block Environmental […]

According to a newly released study by George Washington University (GW), an Alabama college student who abandoned her family to join the so called Islamic State is now among the terrorist group’s most active recruiters in the United States, as a result of her active social media presence. The report, ISIS in America: From Retweets […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) on Tuesday warned that Congress is preparing to fund “(President) Obama’s entire immigration agenda” in its yearly “omnibus” spending bill, including the controversial Syrian refugee program. The current funding proposal before Congress would not only authorize the President’s plan to bring in 85,000 refugees on top of the […]

WASHINGTON — A stunning report by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Inspector General revealed last month that over 800 Alabama families living in public housing are “over-income,” meaning they should not qualify for the taxpayer-funded subsidy, but are receiving it anyway. On Tuesday, Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1) sought to rectify the situation […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Public Service Commission on Tuesday secured a rate reduction for Alabama Power and Alagasco customers, in spite of increasing costs the companies continue to incur due to federal environmental mandates. A drop in the price of coal and natural gas made it possible for Alabama Power to offset some of […]

The Navy football team will wear Under Armour-designed “Navy Fleet” uniforms and hand-painted helmets for the Army-Navy Game this year. The beautiful designs are garnering rave reviews, but Alabamians have a little extra to be excited about. The uniform is inspired by and pays homage to seven of the historic ships that make up the […]

“Ted Cruz has always had a master plan. Now it could win him the White House.” In an analysis of Cruz’s campaign strategy, Yahoo! Politics declared, “Every politician plans, plots or schemes (depending on how pejorative you want to be about it); that’s part of the job. But not every politician is a prodigy at […]

ALICEVILLE, Ala. — State Representative Alan Harper (R-Aliceville) took to Facebook on Monday to warn Alabamians against shopping at stores and shops whose owners are from another country and are not “God fearing Christians.” Friends, I have posted regarding this issue once before and believe it worth another read. As you travel during the holidays […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In the wake of revelations that Planned Parenthood facilities around the country were harvesting and selling aborted baby organs and body parts, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced the state had terminated its Medicaid contract with the organization. That decision now appears to have been a costly one for Alabama taxpayers. Alabama’s Medicaid […]

The student sections of college football games are frequently targets of derision for coaches, players and fans. Alabama head coach Nick Saban, for example, has occasionally blasted the UA student section for leaving games early. In 2013 the problem got so bad that the university temporarily suspended block seating privileges for 20 student groups. “My […]