WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced his selection of Spencer Bachus, former congressman for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District, to serve out the remainder of a four-year term on the board of the Export-Import Bank. The term Bachus has filled will expire on Jan. 20 of 2019. With the turnover in administrations, there […]

AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn University has cancelled the planned speech by undisputed white nationalist Richard Spencer that was originally scheduled for Tuesday night. In a statement posted online, the University said the event was canceled “based on legitimate concerns and credible evidence that it will jeopardize the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors.” Spencer, […]

AUBURN, Ala. — James W. “Jimmy” Rane of Great Southern Wood has donated $12 million to Auburn University to create a revolutionary culinary science center in his parents’ name. The new facility, which will be called the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, was approved by the Auburn University Board of Trustees on April […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In one of her first acts as governor, Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) singed a bill ending state judges’ ability to impose the death penalty on a convicted criminal when a jury does not recommend it. While Sen. Dick Brewbaker’s (R-Montgomery) bill officially ends the practice of judicial override, the change will not effect […]

During Congress’ recess, Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL1) will be hosting a series of 11 town hall meetings in his district from April 17 through 20. Byrne will visit all six counties that make up Alabama’s First Congressional District and will open up the floor to discuss whatever constituents want to talk about. While Byrne’s office […]

BESSEMER, Ala. — With billboards all over the state, every Alabamian has become familiar with the name Alexander Shunnarah. The local attorney has evolved into a state icon, and his practice only continues to grow throughout the southeast. Now, Shunnarah wants to give back to the community he calls home with a free legal advice […]

AUBURN, Ala. — Richard Spencer, an undisputed white nationalist, will be giving a speech at Auburn University’s James E. Foy Hall next Tuesday night on the topics of Trump, Syria, identity, and the Alt-Right. The speech is free and open to the public and will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. Spencer made the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump held a working dinner at the White House last night with some of the nation’s top military leaders, including Auburn University graduate Admiral Michael S. Rogers. Rogers is currently the head of the National Security Agency, the Commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, and Chief of the Central Security […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Rebekah Mason’s husband, Jon Mason, has been fired from his state job as Director of SERVE Alabama, according to the Governor’s office. Mason was appointed by former Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) back in 2011, and he was fired this morning. SERVE Alabama falls under the umbrella of the Governor’s faith based and […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama has had a rough political year. Following the resignation of scandal-ridden Gov. Robert Bentley yesterday, each of the state’s three major political leaders has been removed in less than 365 days. The heads of the state executive, legislative, and judicial branches were all removed (either voluntarily or by force) due to […]

A new study from WalletHub shows that Alabama is the third worst state in the country for those in their late teens to early thirties, often referred to as “millennials.” The study accounted for a state’s affordability, education and health systems, quality of life, economic health, and civic engagement to create a composite score out […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — With Gov. Bentley now officially out of office, many in the state are making preparations for political life under a new governor: Kay Ivey. RELATED: Bentley impeachment report released Section 127 of Article V of the Alabama Constitution clearly states that in cases of removal from office, death or resignation, the lieutenant […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Over the weekend, the Republican Party of Alabama added its name to the growing list of groups and officials demanding that Gov. Robert Bentley step down in the face of growing allegations that he used state resources to hide and facilitate an alleged affair with former advisor Rebekah Caldwell Mason. “The ALGOP […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Text from the 131 page House Judiciary Committee impeachment report reveals that his ex-wife, Dianne Bentley, suspected a relationship between her husband and advisor Rebeckah Caldwell Mason as far back as 2013. The Bentley’s divorce was finalized in September of 2015. The governor’s administration has been mired in scandal since Yellowhammer first […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has released its report detailing the intimacies of his alleged relationship with former staffer Rebeckah Caldwell Mason. Earlier this week, the Alabama Ethics Commission referred the case against Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) to the Montgomery Country District Attorney after finding probable cause that he broke various state […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Following the findings of the Alabama Ethics Commission, the leaders of the Alabama State Senate and House of Representatives are calling for Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) to resign. Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) announced this morning that he believes Bentley must resign “for the good of the state.” He also […]

A new study produced by WalletHub shows that Alabama is the most stressed state in the country. According to their findings, Alabamians have, on average, less access to mental health care, lower credit scores, and poor sleep habits. WalletHub performed their analysis by comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across the four […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a lengthy procedural battle, The U.S. Senate finally confirmed Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court on Friday by a vote of 54-45. President Donald Trump’s nominee will fill the ninth seat on the court which has been vacated since Justice Antonin Scalia passed away last February. The Senate’s vote was […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After committee approval, the Alabama State Senate will consider a new bill that would give death-sentenced convicts the option to chose nitrogen gas as an execution method. The bill was approved 6-3 by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, and it is sponsored by Sen. Trip Pittman (R-Montrose). Current Alabama law allows […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Ethics Commission referred the case against Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) to the Montgomery Country District Attorney after finding probable cause that he broke various state ethics and campaign laws. The AEC found there was probable cause that Bentley used public resources for personal interests, received campaign donations outside of restricted […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The battle over the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick carried late into the evening last night, as Sen. Luther Strange (R-Ala.) presided over the body while Democrats filibustered the vote on Judge Neil Gorsuch. “Tonight, the Democrats’ political theater over the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch continues. It’s disappointing to […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In light of Alabama’s recent efforts to create government owned and operated broadband providers, Americans for Tax Reform sent a letter to members of the Alabama Senate explaining why such policies are harmful to consumers. Delivered on Tuesday, the letter specifically criticized House Bill 375, and Senate Bills 151, 192, and 228 […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Luther Strange (R-Ala.) wants Alabamians suffering from the nation’s opioid crises that help is on the way. On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, which is tasked with identifying current resources used to battle opioid abuse and evaluating […]

The left lane on the interstate is for passing; at least that is what it is meant to be used for. Alabama is one of 29 states with a law saying any car moving slower than the “normal speed of traffic” should move over to the right lane. This means even if you’re going the […]