BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — 50 Birmingham Police officers will provide additional security at the inauguration on Saturday as part of a coordinated effort from local law enforcement agencies to aid the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. The officers departed from the Magic City early Wednesday morning, and they will return to the Yellowhammer State on […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama’s lone Congressional Democrat, Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL7), will be skipping Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the United States. Following Georgia Congressman’s John Lewis’ lead, Sewell cited Trump’s comments towards her colleague as the reason she refuses to attend. “While I have a profound respect for the office […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Their home’s in Alabama, but their latest gig was in D.C. At what the Wall Street Journal called “the most exclusive event preceding President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration,” Alabama broke out the guitars and fiddles to play for 200 diplomats at The Chairman’s Global Dinner on Tuesday night. In typical fashion, Trump let […]

NEW YORK, NY — Over the weekend, President Elect Donald J. Trump met with Judge William Pryor of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, who is one of Trump’s many finalists for the vacant Supreme Court Seat. The meeting was held on Saturday, and was not reported on until the Associated Press […]

SPANISH FORT, Ala. — A group of four Alabama Webelos from Spanish Fort received a pleasant surprise last week when they were formally invited to kick of Inauguration festivities by leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Johnathan Doyle, Jackson Harris, Reece Killingsworth, and Jacob Small will recite the Pledge before the beginning of […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s Director of Athletics, Bill Battle, announced on Sunday that he will be stepping down from his current position to take a new role as role as Special Assistant to the President. “Bill has done a tremendous job as Director of Athletics, and has accomplished so much during his […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate passed a budget reconciliation measure this week allowing for the eventual repeal of Obamacare, moving Republican politicians one step closer to fulfilling their years-long campaign promise. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) is optimistic about a likely repeal soon, thanks to the recent legislation and the agenda of the incoming administration. “The […]

TROY, Ala. — Records are made to be broken. Well, most of them are. For the Troy University Trojans, one sports record is likely safe for a very long time. 25 years ago this week, Troy men’s basketball scored 258 points in a single game. Yes, you read that correctly. 258 points. Back in 1992, […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the past few years, ESPN’s flagship program has instituted “Stars of the Night” where the anchors select an athlete or athletes from around the world to praise for an impressive performance. On Wednesday, anchor Kevin Connors highlighted the UAB Blazers men’s basketball team, but not because of their performance on the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After facing back to back days of brutal questioning from his peers, members of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation are speaking out in favor of their colleague, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), who is currently in a confirmation battle to become the next Attorney General of the United States. “While it was a long day […]

On today’s edition of Yellowhammer Radio, hosts Scott Chambers and Andrea Tice sat down with school choice advocates Doug Tuthill and Leslie Searcy to discuss school choice successes in Florida and how to implement more education options for parents in Alabama. Tuthill is the President of Step Up For Students, a non-profit that administers the […]

As Jeff Sessions wraps up day one of a contentious Senate confirmation hearing, more key leaders continue to pour in endorsements that affirm the Alabama Senator’s qualification for a post with the nation’s top law enforcement agency. The latest voice of support comes from former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. CNN first reported that Rice, […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After almost two hours, Tuscaloosa Police, along with UAPD, the Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI, peacefully resolved a hostage situation near The University of Alabama. An unnamed armed male suspect attempted to rob the Alabama Credit Union on Paul W. Bryant Drive around 9 a.m., but UAPD responded before he could […]

As predicted, Alabama got significant amounts of snow across the state last night, leading to beautiful winter scenery. While most Alabamians sent their best winter wonderland photos to James Spann on Twitter, Chris Adler, producer of the Rick & Bubba Show, captured his images on video through the use of a drone. In the stunning […]

In the latest challenge to the legitimacy of the election, House Democrats attempted to protest the Electoral College vote that secured Donald J. Trump the next Presidency of the United States. On Friday, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) objected to Alabama’s electoral votes, arguing that Russia interfered in the democratic process. The EC held its vote […]

FOLEY, Ala. — “Owa” is the Muskogee Creek word for “big water,” but now it is also the name of South Alabama’s newest coming family attraction. On Wednesday, the Poach Band of Creek Indians announced their intention to develop a new entertainment complex in the city of Foley that will include a themed amusement park, […]

December 7, 1941: a day that has lived in infamy. Pearl Harbor Day, when the Empire of Japan launched a sneak attack on a U.S. Naval Base, is known to any student of history as the event that launched America’s involvement in World War II. But for some Americans, the day is a terrible reminder […]

WASHINGTON — In their first official acts of the 115th Congress, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1) both introduced legislation proposing a constitutional amendment that would require Congress to produce a balanced budget each year. Shelby’s office said the proposal, which he has pushed every year since he was first elected, is […]

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team announced Wednesday that Rick Dearborn, longtime chief of staff to Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Trump White House, one of the administration’s most senior positions. In his new role, Dearborn, who is currently executive director of the Presidential Transition Team, […]

Alabama might not have many gun shops per capita, but the state is certainly stashing up firearms. According to a new study released by InsideGov, a political research site by Graphiq, Alabama ranks thirty-second out of the 50 states plus D.C. when it comes to the number of gun stores per 100,000 people. However, a […]

Come the 2019-2020 academic year, the composition of high school sports in Alabama could be totally different. A new bill proposed by Rep. Ritchie Whorton (R-Owens Cross Roads) would split up public and private schools when it comes to athletic competitions. Currently, the Alabama High School Athletic Association is divided into seven classifications based on […]

TALLADEGA, Ala. — President-Elect Donald J. Trump has released the list of groups performing in his Inauguration Day Parade, and like his administration, it has Alabama well represented. The marching band from Talladega College, America’s oldest private, historically black liberal arts college, will make an appearance alongside various other ensembles from around the country. In […]

WASHINGTON — Incoming Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has informed Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) that senate Democrats plan an all-out assault on Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) and seven other Trump cabinet nominees in an attempt to block — or at least stall — them from being confirmed. The Democrats’ plan, which the Washington […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The list of competitors for U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions’ (R-Ala.) seat continues to grow, as Gov. Bentley (R-Ala.) conducted three more interviews of candidates on Thursday. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL4), Alabama Revenue Commissioner Julie P. Magee (R), and Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Director Jim Byard (R) each met with […]