According to data from the FBI, the violent crime rate in America dropped 4.4% in 2013. That might not sound like a lot, but John Roman, senior fellow at the Urban Institute, told financial website 24/7 Wall Street that those numbers are nothing to scoff at. “A 4.4% reduction in violent crime is astonishing,” Roman said. […]

Yesterday an Auburn fan named Charles from Reeltown, Alabama, called into the Paul Finebaum Show to defend the Tigers after losing to Texas A & M. Things didn’t go well for Charles. “How’d that Auburn going undefeated and winning the National Championship prediction come out?” Finebaum said, apparently referencing a previous call from Charles. The […]

Whether it’s our speciality white BBQ sauce or a big bowl of grits, there’s one thing we can all agree on: Alabamians love to eat. Few questions are more important than, “Where do you want to go eat tonight?” While there are plenty of delicious options, not many restaurants can say they’ve been serving Alabamians […]

Now might be a good time to take that cross-country road trip you’ve always dreamed about. All across the nation, gas prices are falling.  According to GasBuddy, a website that provides information and data on gas prices, the national average price for a gallon of gas is now $2.916, the lowest it’s been since Dec. […]

Each year, Forbes, the business magazine famous for publishing the Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans, measures business costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life for each state to determine which states are best for businesses. In 2013, Forbes ranked Alabama as 44th in the nation, only beating […]

Congratulations everyone, you did it. It probably didn’t seem possible, but you survived another election cycle. Enjoy the lack of political ads while you can–2016 will be here before you know it. With the midterm elections in the rear view mirror and 2016 slowly appearing on the horizon, WalletHub, a finance social network, crunched the […]

If you’re an Alabamian, odds are you love your home state. But how well do you really know the state of Alabama? Take this quiz to find out. Let us know how you did in the comments below. Powered by Interact

Every once in awhile, something so bizarre happens in Alabama that the rest of the country happens to take notice. Last night, during his opening monologue on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon shared the story of Zachary Raphael Torrence, the Alabama man accused of robbing four Subway restaurants over four days. When asked why he […]

Pizza may have originated in Italy, but it’s a staple of American diets today. If you’re hosting a party, or just hanging out with friends, pizza is usually a safe bet. Time.com reports that on any given day, 13% of Americans will enjoy a slice of pizza. Since pizza is such an important part of […]

People don’t vote for many different reasons, but a consistent excuse is that voting just takes too much time. During the 2012 election, the Government Accountability Office collected data from 36 states to find the average wait time for voting. At 35 minutes, Florida had the longest wait time. Residents of Alaska and Vermont enjoyed […]

Each state has its own culture that influences everything from the shows its residents watch to the music they listen to. Someone in Alabama, for instance, is probably going to appreciate Lynyrd Skynyrd more than someone in Oregon. In an effort to discover just how much geography impacts listening habits, Paul Lamere, the director and […]

Here’s a good question to ask if you want to start a vicious debate around the water cooler today: When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? Around this time of year, asking this simple question is equivalent to opening Pandora’s Box. Everyone has an opinion and is quick to share it. Seemingly […]

On Sunday, I woke up at 6:23 a.m. This wouldn’t normally be notable, except that my internal clock is a finely-tuned instrument, and barring any outside influence, I always wake up at 7:30 a.m. on the nose. But on this day, the light poured through my blinds, and I saw an hour on the clock […]

The desire to break world records–the need to be the best in the world at something–seems to be part of basic human nature. People will go to great, even insane, lengths to push the boundaries of human capability. On November 15, people around the globe will test their limits and celebrate the annual Guinness World […]

The Alabama-built Atlas V rocket successfully made its way into space Wednesday after blasting off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., carrying a new GPS satellite. The Atlas V was built at the United Launch Alliance facility in Decatur, Ala. Wednesday’s success marked the 50th launch for Atlas V. According to USA Today, the GPS it was […]

[jwplatform bnDfWEd1] (Video: Joe Minter gives Yellowhammer a atour of his African Village in America) You could call Joe Minter an artist, but that doesn’t really do him justice. He prefers to be called a storyteller. Since 1989, Joe has been filling his yard with sculptures and shrines, all in an attempt to tell a […]

When it comes to college football, tradition is the name of the game. Each team has its own unique rituals before the big event. From Florida State’s Chief Osceola with his flaming spear to Hawaii performing the Haka, these ceremonies are sacred, and almost as important as the actual pigskin. In a list put together […]

(Photo by NASA/Crew of STS-132) Here’s something neat for the astronomy-minded: NASA has a tool that allows you to discover when the International Space Station can be spotted over your specific location. Using Spot The Station, all you have to do is choose your country, state and city to see when the ISS is scheduled […]

College isn’t supposed to be just about football, but with two dominant teams in the Yellowhammer State, it’s easy to overlook other aspects of college—like the actual learning part. Alabamians have another reason to be proud of their state universities: Auburn University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama-Birmingham and the University of Alabama-Huntsville made the […]

It’s easy to forget that everyone has a story. We may look similar, but we come from a variety of backgrounds and have a million different interests. The students at Muscle Shoals Middle School took this to heart and created an inspiring video celebrating diversity and promoting a message of kindness. “The video is a […]

There’s no doubt that religion plays a major role in the life of Alabamians. It seems like there’s a church on nearly every street corner in this state, and few traits define someone more than their religion. So what do Alabamians believe these day? Last month, The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) launched the American […]

Halloween is this Friday, and time is running out to put together that perfect costume.  In Alabama you’d expect to see some Bear Bryant costumes, and maybe a few Cam Newton jerseys. But Minnie Mouse? According to SumoCoupon, a website that provides coupons to online stores, Minnie Mouse is the most Googled halloween costume in […]

According to ecollegefinder.com, a website that represents over 120 accredited online colleges and universities, the University of Alabama has the most expensive dorm rooms in the Yellowhammer State. The website used data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics to determine which universities charge the most for on-campus housing. Only schools […]

UPDATE: The Kiffins told Fox Sports’ Bruce Feldman the account is not actually Layla Kiffin: The @LaylaKiffin twitter account out there is a fake and not actually Lane Kiffin's wife. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 22, 2014 With Hate Week in full swing, it looks like Lane Kiffin’s wife Layla has taken to Twitter to […]