Only 624 Alabamians signed up for ObamaCare through the federal exchange during its first month in operation. The minuscule number of Americans who signed up nationally (106,000) could almost all fit inside Bryant-Denny stadium… More on that in a minute. Before we get to that, here are some more numbers to consider. According to the […]

(Above: A local CBS affiliate’s report on the shocking new game that’s catching on among teens) A new “game” known simply as “knockout” is growing in popularity among teenage boys in the northeastern United States. The game consists of choosing a random, defenseless person on the street and attempting to knock them out in one […]

Alabama’s junior U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has led the charge against so-called comprehensive immigration reform over the last several months, but he got a big hand earlier this week from fellow Alabamian, Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, who took amnesty supporters to task during an interview with Breitbart News. Brooks warned that a flood of immigrants […]

According to a new Gallup survey, Americans’ approval of Congress has dipped to 9 percent, the lowest level in Gallup’s 39-year history of polling the question. Congress’ approval rating dropped to 10 percent twice in 2012, the lowest level previously recorded. Gallup explained their findings further in a release today: Congress approval fell to 11% […]

(Above: Dothan resident Allyson Strickland tells Fox News host Greta Van Sustren her ObamaCare horror story) Allyson Strickland, a homeschooling mother of four whose husband works in the construction industry, appeared Friday on Fox News’ “On the Record with Greta Van Sustren” program sharing that her family’s premiums have more than doubled from $440 to $920 […]

MOBILE – The Alabama Patriots Tea Party group on Tuesday endorsed Republican first congressional district nominee Bradley Byrne. Alabama Patriots Commander & Founder, Danny B. Joyner, said the mainstream media has disingenuously used the first congressional district race to stoke the “establishment vs. Tea Party” fire. “The liberal media loves to stoke this narrative of […]

Army SGT Eric Hunter of the 5th Special Forces Group was patrolling an area in Afghanistan on May 31, 2012, when he stepped on an IED. His right wrist and left leg were shattered, his right forearm and left knee were broken, his left pinky was snapped at the joint and he sustained serious soft […]

The most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State show Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, with by far the largest campaign war chest of any Alabama state legislator. Orr has over $100,000 more cash on hand than the next biggest fundraiser, Sen. Slade Blackwell, R-Mountain Brook. “We’ve worked hard at local fundraising and […]

Dean Young has made it clear that he will not be voting for his Republican rival, Bradley Byrne, in the upcoming general election to fill Alabama first congressional district seat. Over the weekend, it became apparent that at least some individuals in Young’s Tea Party base feel the same way. “Boycott Byrne” signs appeared along […]

In a sign of a more open and transparent city government, new Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson removed the door to his office and the curtains from his conference room in his first week on the job. While partly a symbolic gesture, Mayor Stimpson said he plans to usher in a new era of openness and […]

Huntsville School Board member David Blair announced earlier this week that he will be challenging State Sen. Paul Sanford, R-Huntsville, in the Republican primary in Alabama Senate District 7. But according to polling data obtained today by Yellowhammer News, Blair is facing an uphill challenge against a popular incumbent. A poll conducted by McLaughlin and […]

Rev. Billy Graham will celebrate his 95th birthday this evening with a party and a nationally broadcasted sermon set to air at 9 p.m. on Fox News Channel. Numerous celebrities and political figures are expected to be among the crowd at Graham’s gala, including Sarah Palin and Donald Trump. The sermon, titled My Hope America, […]

Former state representative Steve Flowers is considering running for the Alabama Public Service Commission seat currently held by Commissioner Terry Dunn, according to a conversation Flowers had with Yellowhammer this morning. Flowers was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1982 and served four terms before deciding to not seek re-election in 1998. He […]

In what was probably the nastiest Republican primary since the 2010 gubernatorial race, former state senator Bradley Byrne outlasted businessman Dean Young to become the Republican party’s nominee for Congress in south Alabama. Click here to check out 6 losers from the AL-01 Republican primary. Below are 6 of the winners. DISCLAIMER: this list is […]

In what was probably the nastiest Republican primary since the 2010 gubernatorial race, former state senator Bradley Byrne outlasted businessman Dean Young to become the Republican party’s nominee for Congress in south Alabama. We’ve already walked through 6 winners from the first congressional district Republican primary, now below are 6 losers. DISCLAIMER: this list is […]

State Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, has pre-filed a bill for the 2014 legislative session that would bring the repeal of Alabama’s constitutional ban on gay marriage up for a vote of the people. Here’s the synopsis of the bill, HB40, as filed by Rep. Todd: Under Constitutional Amendment No. 774, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, […]

1. Public Service Commissioner Terry Dunn, R-Southside There’s no Republican in the state who’s more out of touch with Alabama’s conservative base than Terry Dunn. After siding with environmental groups in a series of battles at the Alabama Public Service Commission, Dunn has found himself in the crosshairs of two viable Republican primary challengers — […]

(Above: 60 Minutes profiles the Bama football program and head coach Nick Saban) For the last eight months, University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban gave CBS’ 60 Minutes full access to his entire program. On Sunday evening, CBS aired the first half of a two-part series focusing on The Crimson Tide, starting with […]

Whoever “Bradley Bynes” is, he’s a liar — at least according to Republican First Congressional District hopeful Dean Young. Young and fellow Republican Bradley Byrne are locked in a tight battle for the GOP nomination in AL-01 with only a day to go. The campaign has turned extremely negative in recent weeks as both Byrne […]

According to police, Chris Chiappetta, a 26-year old high school teacher in the Pittsburgh area confessed to passing out on his desk during class from being high on heroin. His response when approached for comment by reporters? “Roll Tide.” Can’t make this stuff up. According to the Pittsburg Post-Gazette “Bellevue Sgt. Michael Hudson found Mr. […]

Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen is President Obama’s nominee to takeover as head of the U.S. Federal Reserve. If confirmed by the Senate, she will be the first woman to preside over the central bank. She’s already one of the most powerful monetary policymakers in the world, but some Republicans are expressing concerns about […]

Inc.com, one of the country’s top business websites, has announced their 2013 Hire Power Awards honorees. “This impressive crop of companies are creating jobs — 51,327 in 18 months, to be exact — and keeping the economy moving forward,” Inc.com wrote to explain the list. Inc.com honored Steve Jones, co-CEO of Universal Services of America […]

Post by Hannibal Classics. (Above: official trailer for “Tokarev” starring Nicolas Cage) “When the Russian mob kidnaps the daughter of a reformed criminal, he rounds up his old crew and seeks his own brand of justice.” That’s how IMDb describes “Tokarev,” an action thriller filmed in Mobile, Ala. and set to hit theaters next year […]

WASHINGTON – Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills, is seeking information on how the Obama Administration justifies the portion of their climate change agenda that changes regulations affecting carbon emissions and the cost of using coal. In a letter to the head of the Obama Administration’s regulatory oversight office, Bachus detailed his concerns about the benefit […]