WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday on the controversial “sanctuary cities” bill which, if passed, would have allowed the federal government to withhold funds to local governments that choose not to cooperate with federal immigration laws and officials. The Republican-backed bill was filibustered by Senate Democrats on a vote of 54-45, it needed 60 to pass […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Over the last few months many presidential candidates from both parties have visited Alabama hoping to generate support for their campaigns, participating in the newly-formed SEC Primary. Alabamians have responded to these visits by making monetary contributions to candidates and their national campaigns, as well as through volunteering. Retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson now has […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A pro-gambling non-profit is calling the legalization of gaming in Alabama a “no brainer” fix for state budget problems, but not all Alabamians are bought in. The Alabama Jobs Foundation (AJF), a non-profit created during this year’s regular session of Alabama’s state legislature, promotes gaming in the Yellowhammer State, saying it is the answer to budgetary problems experienced […]

Socialist presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who is running in the Democratic primary, declared via twitter Sunday that Republicans in Alabama are “cowards” for “suppressing” the votes of low income people, minorities, young people and seniors. This comes in response to the recent closure of 31 satellite Drivers’ License offices across Alabama. Sanders joins fellow Democratic presidential candidate Hillary […]

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Tuesday night marked the first Democratic presidential debate hosted by CNN. Millions watched to see whether or not front-runners former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and openly-socialist opponent Bernie Sanders, would provide audiences with heated debate and uncensored rhetoric. It’s safe to say that the gloves stayed on, but the absence of several issues […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Legislature’s laws requiring abortion clinics to be held to the same standard as other medical facilities may be in trouble if the  American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) gets its way. In July the ACLU filed a lawsuit against the state of Alabama’s health officer to keep Tuscaloosa’s only abortion clinic, the West […]

(Video Above: Team USA interviews with Know Huntsville before competition in England) CORBY, England —  Huntsville City Schools’ Team USA competed Sunday in the 2015 Greenpower Finals Race, an annual electric car race in England. The team consisted of middle and high school students from the Huntsville school district. This year’s race was held at the […]

(Audio Above: Mo Brooks discusses House Speaker race and Democratic Party)  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks joined Yellowhammer Radio Host Cliff Sims Friday to discuss the U.S. House Speaker race, and the shielding of the Democratic Party by the media. The majority of the media, Brooks asserted during the interview, over-reports the “unity” of the […]

Meet Carrie Richardson, a 34-year-old single mom of three from Montgomery, who was diagnosed more than two years ago with Early Onset Familial Alzheimer’s. Since then, she has been a leading voice raising awareness about Alzheimer’s across Alabama, even serving as ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association for District 2 in Alabama. Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD) is […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Crimson Tide calmed all, if any, concerns Bama fans had prior to last weekend after handling the Georgia Bulldogs in a 38-10 victory in Athens. Sharing in the spoils this season is Alabama running back, Derrick Henry, an impact player for the Crimson Tide shining with 560 yards and 9 TDs already for the 2015 […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Ethics Commission meet reconsidered an advisory opinion Wednesday after some state officials expressed concerns the Commission’s previous stance would open the door to unethical and illegal behavior. This August, the Alabama Ethics Commission issued an opinion advising State Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) that she could vote for legislation backed by her […]

(Video Above: The Bama Hammers) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Professional soccer will officially be coming to stay in the Magic City as the Birmingham Hammers become the newest members of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). The NPSL is a nationwide league founded in 2002 as the Men’s Premier Soccer League. In the 13 years since its […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced Monday the state’s final settlement with BP concerning the damages caused by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, also referred to as the BP oil spill. The agreement is set to bring approximately $2 billion dollars to Alabama in reparation for the economic and environmental damages resulting from […]

WASHINGTON — According to new information produced by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and The National Interest, chaired by U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), for every 1 new American added to the population over the next 50 years, immigration will add 7 more. The report, which was conducted by Pew Research Center, projects that […]

WASHINGTON–  Alabama Republican Senator Jeff Sessions, leading a bipartisan group of his colleagues, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Wednesday asking for stronger assistance from the Obama administration in combatting illegal trade practices by foreign competitors who are providing foreign subsidies to undercut the jobs and wages of American workers. Senator Sessions and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), members […]

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. — “Blessed are the Peacemakers” decals have been removed from Houston County Sheriff vehicles Wednesday after County Administrator Bill Dempsey made the removal recommendation to County Sheriff Donald Valenza. Yellowhammer reported last month that the Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza had bought and placed small decals on the back of every patrol car in his service […]

GREENSBORO, Ala. — Pie Lab, a west Alabama bakery in Greensboro, recently made Travel + Leisure’s list of 15 Amazing Small Town Bakeries. Travel + Leisure set out to list unique and delicious bakeries all around the country to show small-towns still have a big taste. Pie Lab’s mission though is not to be just […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Hillary Clinton’s campaign has reportedly confirmed her first campaign stop in Alabama, accepting an invitation to speak at the Alabama Democratic Conference convention in Hoover on Oct. 17. She is currently the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for president and will be visiting just four days after the CNN Democratic Primary Debate on Oct. 13. […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Space and Rocket Center Saturday set a one-day attendance record while hosting Museum Day Live, an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine which includes participating museums across the country. During the free event, almost 5,500 people visited the Rocket City hotspot to enjoy and explore the state’s largest tourist attraction. […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama’s celebrated hometown boxer, Deontay Wilder, won another impressive fight Saturday night improving his record to 35-0, 34 KOs. “The Bronze Bomber” battled it out with frenchman Johann Duhaupas, (32-3, 20 KOs), in the ring at Legacy Arena, in Birmingham. WBC Heavyweight titleholder Wilder delivered a massive beating to Duhaupas going into the 11th round, where […]

  College football is in full swing, and even after some SEC defeats last weekend, college football towns will still boom with first-time visitors and hardcore tailgaters for the next few months. In a recent feature by Travel + Leisure magazine, college football towns were put on a non-exhaustive list and compared across the country. Alumni and locals were […]


 (Video Above: Alabamian Jamie Lee Bracey’s viral video depicts a hilarious mix up at the Florence Walmart) FLORENCE, AL–An unsuspecting customer is shocked after reading the fine print on the product -“Gun Oil H2O”- in Walmart’s sporting goods section. Grabbing his cellphone, Jamie Lee Bracey records himself realizing that the product wasn’t to clean a rifle or […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Since 1944 the Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc., more commonly known as The Jimmie Hale Mission, has been a multi-faceted ministry with impactful programs that shelter women and children, house the homeless, and operate fundraising thrift stores. Sunday, The Jimmie Hale Mission opened its doors for a public open house to show updates to its […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Supreme Court Friday ruled the state does not have to legally recognize the adoption of three children by a lesbian woman which was granted by a Georgia court in 2007. The two women involved in the case are identified as E.L. v. V.L in order to protect privacy. The three children were conceived […]