MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A recent study by FreedomWorks grades the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws, and the Yellowhammer State doesn’t score so well. First, what’s civil asset forfeiture? According to the study, it “is an obscure area of the law that allows the government to take your property without convicting, or even charging you with […]

MOBILE, Ala. — In the aftermath of the Charleston Shooting, many have turned their attention from the 9 victims of the deranged racist to the Confederate battle flag and other symbols of the Civil War. Now a new symbol is in the crosshairs. Mobile, Alabama’s oldest city, was once the capital of the French colony […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — When University of Alabama football legend Kenny Stabler passed away Thursday he went as he lived: in style and in love with his home state. “He passed peacefully surrounded by the people he loved most, including his three daughters and longtime partner, as some of his favorite songs played in the background,” […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s lawmakers are traveling back to the state’s capital next week to attempt to find a solution to the $200+ million hole in the General Fund budget, but one study reveals there may be a very simple solution: just quit the overspending. Americans for Tax Reform, the non-partisan think tank led by […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A new study from the journal of Injury Prevention reveals the percentage of adults in each state that own firearms, and despite popular belief, Alabama didn’t land in the top spot. That honor goes to Alaska, where an incredible 61.7 percent of adults own guns. Here are the top 10 states: 1. […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced Thursday afternoon he is calling the state legislature back to the State Capital next week in a Special Session to address the beleaguered General Fund budget. “One of the most serious issues we face in our state is the funding of the General Fund Budget,” Governor […]

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Five Alabama lakes have earned a spot on Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass Lakes of 2015, including one in the top 10. Guntersville Lake came in at the highest spot among Alabama’s lakes at #6, followed by #21 Lake Eufaula, #36 Pickwick Lake, #54 Lay Lake, and #93 Logan Martin Lake. Alabama’s largest […]

ARAB, Ala. — Sheriff’s deputies in Marshall County, Alabama had a little extra help in stopping a burglary suspect this week. From a bull. Seriously. 26-year-old Brad Lynn Hemby was caught in the midst of a burglary when he and his female companion were chased off the property by the homeowner. Fleeing from deputies through […]

Exclusive photo: Harper Lee talks w #HarperLeePBS filmmaker Mary Murphy about #GoSetAWatchman. http://t.co/XPa55poenp pic.twitter.com/uv9R6wMetm — American Masters (@PBSAmerMasters) July 8, 2015 MONROEVILLE, Ala. — The beloved, and famously reclusive, author of To Kill a Mockingbird and the upcoming Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee sat down for an interview with PBS on June 30th. The […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A new study from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) could radically change how Americans eat when trying to shed body fat and get healthy. According to a story from UAB News, UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center researchers Kevin Fontaine, Ph.D., and Amy Goss, Ph.D. are enrolling participants who […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A new study from Utah-based public policy research organization Strata shows that Alabama might have dodged a significant fiscal bullet by effectively driving out a 2,000 acre wind farm in North Alabama. The study found the “true cost” of wind produced energy to be much higher than is claimed by proponents of […]

(Video Above: The official trailer for Magnolia Pictures’ “Muscle Shoals”) MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. — A production company owned by Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp is reportedly developing a TV series based on the critically-acclaimed documentary “Muscle Shoals.” According to Variety Magazine, the series produced by Infinitum Nihil has the backing of not only Depp, but Sir […]

(Video Above: Byrne explains the problem with the U.S. negotiations with Iran) WASHINGTON — Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1) expressed his frustration with the Obama administration’s negotiations with Iran as yet another deadline has passed. “It has gotten to the point now where these deadlines don’t really mean anything because we have had deadline after deadline […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Despite this year’s well-publicized budget problems, Alabama’s fiscal health is actually significantly better than most other states, according to research from George Mason University’s Mercatus Center. The new report, released Tuesday, ranks Alabama at #13, only behind #5 Florida and #8 Tennessee in the South. The study was conducted by “looking at […]

MONTEVALLO, Ala. — In the aftermath of the Charleston Shooting, focus turned from the victims to the Confederate battle flag, and now to any imagery of the Confederacy. First Governor Bentley removed the flags from the Confederate monument on the Capitol grounds in Montgomery, then last week, the Birmingham City Parks and Recreation board—an unelected […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Intuitive Research and Technology, a defense and technology contractor in North Alabama was named one of the best employers in the country for millennials by Fortune Magazine. Coming in at number 13, approximately 31 percent of Intuitive’s employees belong to the “millennial” generation—those born between 1980 and 2000. The company was also […]

Big Spoon Creamery, a local handcrafted ice cream company owned by married couple Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara recently received an unexpected honor from the award-granting James Beard Foundation, who unofficially named Big Spoon’s ice cream sandwich “the most beautiful ice cream sandwich on Earth.” Behold, what could arguably be the most beautiful ice cream sandwich […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — While many banks didn’t make it through the Great Recession intact, Regions Financial Corporation not only made it through the tumultuous period, it emerged on the other side stronger and more popular with its customers than ever. Here’s why. According to a recent article in American Banker, much of Regions’ renewed success […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1) slammed the recently announced $2.3 billion BP/Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement on Monday’s broadcast of Yellowhammer Radio with Cliff Sims, calling the remuneration “way out of whack,” and “not a good deal” for his constituents. “This area was devastated by that oil spill, and devastated in just […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck has released details of his upcoming visit to Birmingham, the launching event of his “Never Again is Now” campaign taking place on the 52nd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech. Activities will begin at 9AM the morning of August 28th […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. Women’s National Team that stunned the world Sunday in its record-smashing 5-2 victory over Japan in the World Cup final could be bringing its mojo to the Magic City this fall. Bruno Event Team President and CEO Gene Hallman floated the possibility of the team’s nationwide victory tour making a […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bishop Kee Sloan, the leader of the Episcopal Diocese in Alabama, celebrated Thursday that churches of his denomination will now allow same-sex weddings to be performed. The Episcopal Church voted Wednesday to allow such ceremonies beginning November 29th of this year, adding a “gender neutral” liturgy to accompany the change. “Our policy […]

MOBILE, Ala. — Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1), whose district was the most affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill, is voicing his “serious concerns” with the $2.3 billion settlement announced by state leaders Thursday morning. The settlement, to be paid out over 18 years, will go toward economic and environmental recovery from […]

(Video Above: Condoleezza Rice and Jenny Oaks Baker perform an arrangement of Amazing Grace) Alabama native and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has always stood out among her peers in the political realm for her grace, poise, intelligence, and impressive musical ability. An accomplished classical pianist, Rice often performed for Heads of State and […]