BIRMINGHAM, Ala, — Joining a growing list of companies, the Texas-based fast food chain Whataburger just recommitted itself to its anti-gun stance by reminding customers of its prohibition on customers open carrying in their stores. The chain, which has twelve Alabama locations including six in the Birmingham metro-area, decided to emphasize its policy after its […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The economy of the United States is massive and Americans often take that fact for granted. But to put the size of it into perspective, researchers at howmuch.net compared the economies of the 50 states to entire countries. Howmuch used national GDP data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and state data […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After 32 year-old Kathryn Steinle was allegedly shot by an illegal immigrant last Wednesday in San Francisco, the perpetual hot-button issue of border security has pushed its way back to the forefront of political conversation. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) believes that officials in so-called Sanctuary Cities could actually be charged for not […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In an interview on Yellowhammer Radio with Cliff Sims Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL5) pulled no punches when discussing how he felt about the Supreme Court after the same-sex marriage decision and its possible religious liberty ramifications. In light of last month’s ruling, Alabama has joined a group of 15 other states […]

[tps_header]After a 55 year wait, Harper Lee’s new novel comes out next week. Here are 10 other must-reads by Alabamians:[/tps_header] [tps_title]To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee[/tps_title]Set in the fictional town of Macomb, Alabama, no list can exclude Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coming-of-age tale of a South stained by prejudice and those who fought tirelessly to […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Greece is currently in a financial bind and needs to make up a 1.5 Billion Euro shortfall to pay off its creditors. Sure, 1.5 billion anything is a lot, but just exactly how much is that worth? When converted into dollars, the sum comes to about $1.66 million, but why not convert […]

GLENCOE, Ala. — An out-of-state atheist organization has challenged the city of Glencoe’s display of a Christian flag as a violation of the separation of Church and State. The Wisconsin-based group, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), has threatened small-towns in Alabama before by targeting Rainbow City’s Nativity scene and Piedmont’s Christmas parade. In both […]

Birmingham, Ala. — Chick-Fil-A is now America’s favorite fast food restaurant, eclipsing mainstays such as McDonald’s and new-comers like Chipotle. According to the annual American Consumer Satisfaction index, the family-oriented chain had a score of 86, the highest of any on the list, and just in time for National Fried Chicken Day. The group polled […]

(Video Above: Aerial photography footage of the University of Alabama’s campus) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alumni and state residents alike often take the University of Alabama’s gorgeous, historical campus for granted, but using new drone camera technology, even lifelong visitors of the Capstone cannot help but marvel at the school’s beauty. UA published the short video […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — When she walked up to the plate in this year’s annual Congressional softball game last week, Alabama Congresswoman Martha Roby wasn’t just enjoying the sultry DC Summer day, she was playing for her friend. Ronda McCaul Walker, Montgomery County Commissioner, is currently battling stage 3 breast cancer and has been close with […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama joined eight other states in a lawsuit Tuesday against the Environmental Protection Agency regarding a new rule that expands its authority over small bodies of water that accumulate in ditches, local streams, and farmland. The new “Waters of the United States” rule seeks to extend the EPA and Army Corps of […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Bentley held a ceremonial bill signing Tuesday for the Fostering Hope Scholarship Act, a new law that offers children currently or formerly in Alabama’s foster care program the opportunity to receive a college education. Sponsored by Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Pike Road) and Representative Paul Lee (R-Dothan) the law will go into […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Friday, the U.S Supreme Court agreed to hear a case from California that could eviscerate the power of public sector unions nationwide. The case, Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, challenges the collection of fees that unions use to fund collective bargaining efforts from members who disagree with the group’s political aims. […]

MOBILE, Ala. — The USS Alabama, which currently serves as a museum docked in Mobile Bay, will bring history to life this summer as it serves as a theatrical double for the USS Indianapolis in an upcoming feature film. The movie, USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, stars Nicolas Cage and Tom Sizemore and will tell “an […]

TROY, Ala. — The US Supreme Court’s decision last Thursday to strike down state bans on same-sex marriage has left Alabama probate judges with few legal options, and some big decisions to make. With an order released by the Alabama Supreme Court Monday morning, probate judges now have a 25-day delay before they must legally […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After ending last week mired in controversy, the Supreme Court continued its string of landmark decisions on Monday by striking down the Obama Administration’s air-quality rules issued through the Environmental Protection Agency. The case, Michigan v. EPA, challenged the EPA’s interpretation of the Clean Air Act which the bureaucratic agency believed gave […]

MOBILE, Ala.  — Just as they began to set up shop in Alabama, app-based transportation service Uber has enacted a ban on firearms for both drivers and passengers. According to the company’s website, the ban was enacted “to ensure that everyone using the Uber digital platform—both driver-partners and riders—feels safe and comfortable using the service.” In […]

Regardless of your opinion on the same-sex Marriage case, one cannot help but be endlessly frustrated at the blatant hypocrisy shown by the Justices on both sides of the bench. Chief Justice Roberts, just yesterday a progressive hero, dissented because he believed that this “Majority’s decision is an act of will, not legal judgement” and […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Yellowhammer Radio host Cliff Sims made waves on air Tuesday afternoon by joining the discussion over whether or not the Confederate Battle Flag should continue to fly on public property in places of prominence. The South Carolina legislature is currently debating whether to remove the flag from state house grounds. Alabama leaders […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate invoked cloture on the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill that will allow President Obama to “fast track” the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, effectively ensuring its passage later this week. Alabama Senators Jeff Sessions (R) and Richard Shelby (R) were two of only five Republicans to vote against the regulatory […]

MIAMI, Fla. — Move over kudzu, one of the world’s most invasive species has shown up on American shores and Alabama could be its next destination. After sightings in Florida, scientists are concerned that the New Guinea Flatworm could spread to the rest of the United States. The Platydemus manokwari, commonly known as the flatworm, […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After the deaths of nine African Americans in the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopalian Church in Charleston, South Carolina, the public display of the battle flag of the Confederacy has come into question. The flag, currently flying outside of the South Carolina State House, will likely be taken down after many across the […]

PRATTVILLE, Ala. — With three championship public golf courses and a prime location on the Alabama River, Prattville has been named one of the Top 25 places to retire by MONEY Magazine. The central Alabama city topped the “For Golf Lovers” category for its place in the heart of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Pop sensation Taylor Swift made waves over the weekend with an open letter titled “To Apple, Love Taylor” posted on her Tumblr page. Swift criticized the technology giant for their new streaming service, normally $10 a month, which offered a three month free trial for new customers. “I’m not sure you know […]