MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Yellowhammer readers have spoken. In a poll asking “Should fantasy sports be legal in Alabama?” 93.7 percent of those participating answered “yes,” and only 6.3 percent voted “no.” While the Yellowhammer poll is by no means scientific, it does illustrate the large interest citizens in the state have in the return […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture is rolling back Obama-era regulations on school lunches that were costly for districts and unpopular with students. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the changes Monday, stating that the federal government will halt sodium reduction requirements for the next three years and allow schools to serve non-whole grain […]

Last week, Yellowhammer reported on the top 20 public high schools in Alabama by Niche.com, which ranked Loveless Academic Magnet Program in Montgomery number one. Now, Niche.com has ranked the top private schools in the state. RELATED: These are the 20 Alabama high schools best preparing students for college in 2017 Niche.com, a site that seeks to […]

This weekend, the teams of the National Football League got the chance to add to their rosters through the 2017 draft. College stars from across the country will soon make the transition to the pros, including many from the state of Alabama’s storied programs. Overall, colleges in the Yellowhammer state boasted 17 NFL draftees in […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill late last week that will make it significantly harder to remove historical monuments from government property. The so-called Alabama Memorial Preservation Act was approved by a vote of 72-29 after intense opposition from Democrats. Democrats openly called the bill racist, but bill sponsor Rep. […]

Niche.com, a site that seeks to “make choosing a neighborhood, college, or K-12 school a more transparent process” by “providing reviews and insight from everyday experts,” released its list of the Alabama high schools that are most effective at making their students college ready. The 2016 College Readiness Ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the […]

Last year marked one of the most raucous and wild political seasons in recent memory. The candidacy and now administration of Donald J. Trump gobbled up all the oxygen in political debate and coverage, leaving a number of crucial local issues virtually untouched. One of those issues is the absurd debate over whether or not […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the early days of the Trump Administration, one thing is clear: the president loves to appoint Alabamians to high-profile positions. On Monday, another one was added to the list when Trump nominated Stephen Boyd to be the next Assistant Attorney General. Boyd is a graduate of the University of Alabama’s highly […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After the Alabama House of Representatives approved HB 315 on Monday, the practice of midwifery became one step closer to legality in the state. The House passed the bill by a vote of 84-11, and it now heads to the state senate. HB 315 would require that midwives receive certification from an […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Late last week, the Alabama Senate approved a bill that would decrease the restrictions on who can receive an absentee ballot. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham), passed 25-3 and now heads to the Alabama House of Representatives. Currently, an Alabama voter seeking an absentee ballot must sign an sworn […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In 2017, Alabamians finally have access to their entire legislative history thanks to the work of Secretary of State John Merrill (R-Ala.) and the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Their combined efforts put almost 200 years of legislation online for a cost of less than $23,000. Prior to the latest project, […]

OAK MOUNTAIN, Ala. — Elliott Sadler, the current points leader in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series, is coming to Alabama on Tuesday to visit with kids at Oak Mountain Elementary school to discuss leadership, racing, and NASCAR’s Green Initiative. Before meeting with the kids, Sadler will get a taste of Alabama tradition at the new Dreamland Bar-B-Que […]

HOOVER, Ala. — Every year, the City of Hoover sponsors a Hazardous Waste Day to allow its residents to safely dispose of potentially dangerous trash. But one unknown man turned over something that could hardly be called trash at all. In fact, the item is potentially be worth thousands of dollars. On Saturday, an 1892 […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It’s not very often that the student has the opportunity to surpass the teacher, but one Alabama runner did just that when he set the longest-known streak of consecutive sub-five minute miles last week. Patrick McGregor, an assistant track coach at Samford University, ran his 105th sub-five miles on April 16. He […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — At 29 years old, Glen Coffee wants a second shot in the NFL after serving four years in the sixth Ranger Training Battalion as a U.S. Army paratrooper. His former team, the San Fransisco 49ers, filed the necessary paperwork on Friday for him to become a free agent, so he can sign […]

With May just around the corner, Alabamians across the state will soon flock to the state’s numerous beautiful lakes for a little rest and relaxation. Lake life is a major part of the state’s culture, and it’s not hard to see why. Few things are more fun that a day floating under the sun or […]

Last year, Alabamians were ranked amongst the worst drivers in the country by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One statistically significant reason for the horrible ranking is the large number of accidents that happen on the states roadways. But science shows that there is a simply way to cut down on the number of […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) received a personal phone call from President Donald Trump Thursday evening in which he offered his personal congratulations on her new job. Gov. Ivey’s office shared the personal moment with her constituents with a twitter photo depicting the conservation between the two leaders. This evening Governor Ivey received a […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Thanks to the 1st Foundation, Alabamians can now purchase a license plate that will help support U.S. military veterans, law enforcement, and dogs. Earlier this month, the 1st Foundation’s commitment phase for their branded Alabama specialty license plate was approved, allowing drivers in the state to commit to buying one. Thanks to […]

Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) declared on Tuesday that he intends to run for Alabama’s contested U.S. Senate seat in the upcoming special election. Originally scheduled by former Gov. Robert Bentley (R) to take place in 2018, Gov. Kay Ivey (R) moved the election up to this December in compliance with state law. RELATED: Alabama special […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate approved a bill to eliminate the permit requirement for concealed carry of a handgun in a straight party-line vote. The bill was introduced by Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa), who has introduced similar bills in past sessions. “Alabama should be leading the way on constitutional gun rights. More than ten […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a 22-9 Tuesday vote, the Alabama Senate approved a bill that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to refuse placing children in homes with LGBTQ parents on religious freedom grounds. Specifically, the legislation prevents the state from refusing to license such organizations that turn away same-sex couples. Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) sponsored […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) has moved up the special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) to December 12, 2017. The new date for the party primary elections for the seat is August 15, with a possible runoff on September 26. Ivey’s decision moves the […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With high school spring semesters wrapping up around the country, more and more students are choosing to attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and they’re doing so for good reason. UAH is on the rise, and its latest academic profile reflects an increasingly elite student body. The average ACT score for […]