HOMEWOOD, Ala. — Homewood High School senior Tucker Wilson felt confident when he left the classroom where he took the ACT in April, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t pleasantly surprised when he got his score back from the testing agency this summer. Wilson had earned a 36—a perfect score. On the ACT students are […]

Congress’s “1033” program, which has been around for a couple of decades, allows for the transfer of military equipment to local law enforcement agencies. According to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, “over 8,000 federal and state law enforcement agencies from all 50 states and the U.S. territories participate in the program.” The program has come […]

DOTHAN, Ala. — A Houston County woman was found guilty Wednesday of 24 counts of voter fraud for promoting illegal absentee voting, according to the Dothan Eagle. Olivia Reynolds, 66, was convicted after the jury deliberated for a mere hour. Reynolds was arrested in May 2014 after an investigation into a 2013 county election she worked revealed […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan added his department Wednesday to the list of government services that say they would be in jeopardy if a budget relying on cuts and reforms is passed by the State Legislature in the upcoming Special Session. “Our scope of work is large and varied, […]

(Audio above: Rep. Ed Henry interviewed by Cliff Sims on Yellowhammer Radio) State Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) on Wednesday delivered a provocative interview on Yellowhammer Radio with Cliff Sims. The staunchly conservative lawmaker warned citizens that tax hikes are imminent, expressed embarrassment about the rash of Alabama GOP scandals, and called on his colleagues to […]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Judicial Committee Wednesday announced it has scheduled the first hearing on abortion provider Planned Parenthood, ensuring that the controversy over fetal tissue takes center stage when Congress returns from recess next week. The hearing, titled “Planned Parenthood Exposed: Examining the Horrific Abortion Practices at the Nation’s Largest Abortion Provider,” will […]

WASHINGTON — A recent study by the Heritage Foundation disputes the assertion that employees in right to work states such as Alabama are compensated at a lower rate that those in non-right to work states. In right to work (RTW) states, businesses and industries can’t require union membership as a condition of employment. 25 states […]

MOBILE, Ala. — The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled companies can be held responsible for labor violations committed by their contractors. Now, some Alabama businesses and lawyers say the ruling could apply far beyond the nation’s 780,000 franchise businesses—it also could affect companies that provide contract labor to manufacturing companies and other firms. […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced Tuesday afternoon the start date for the anticipated second Special Session of the State Legislature to address the General Fund budget. The Legislature will reconvene for the Special Session at 5 p.m. on September 8th, the Tuesday after Labor Day. “The start of Fiscal Year 2016 […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and Crimson Tide Sports Marketing announced Tuesday they are teaming up to award a complimentary football sponsorship to a BCA small-business member that will be displayed at Bryant-Denny Stadium and mentioned on the radio during Crimson Tide football broadcasts for the entire 2016 regular football season. […]

For many Alabamians, this Monday is a little brighter than most because it marks the first week of college football season. There are still around five days to go until Alabama and Auburn kick off, but to tide you over, Congressman Robert Aderholt shared the two schools’ fight songs, with a bluegrass twist. “After a […]

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — After a summer-long absence, Blue Bell Ice Cream is back on grocery store shelves, and a hashtag in honor of its return is trending across the state. #BlueBellIsBack. Blue Bell recalled its products in April due to health concerns and its ice cream has been off store shelves ever since. 10 people […]

(Video Above: Alabamians Jason Frost and Brandon Key rescue two kittens from the Warrior River) Alabamians Jason Frost and Brandon Key were enjoying a Saturday on the Warrior river bass fishing when the pair saw something unexpected in the water. “Never in my life have I seen something like that,” said Jason Frost, as he […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama One Credit Union has been taken into conservatorship by the state of Alabama after months of startling accusations against the institution. Alabama Credit Union Administration (ACUA), the agency tasked with regulating the state’s credit unions, wrote in its order of conservatorship filed Thursday that the had exhibited “persistent patterns and practices” […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s wife, Dianne, filed for divorce Friday morning after more than 50 years of marriage. “The Plaintiff states there is such a complete incompatibility of temperament that the parties can no longer live together,” say the filings. “There exists a conflict of personalities which destroys the legitimate aims of […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Planned Parenthood Southeast Friday filed suit against the State of Alabama and Governor Robert Bentley over his decision to cancel the state’s family planning contract with the abortion provider following allegations the organization sells the body parts of aborted babies. “[Alabama officials are] hell-bent on ending a woman’s ability to make her […]

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. — The Wisconsin-based atheist group the Freedom From Religious Foundation, a non-profit which has become notorious for its attempt to bully organizations and municipalities into abandoning Christian symbols how now set its sights on the Houston County Sheriff Department. Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza recently placed small decals on the back of […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson of North Dakota issued a temporary injunction against the controversial “Waters of the United States” rule Thursday which would have given the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unprecedented authority over irrigation, puddles, and ditches. “It appears likely that the EPA has violated its Congressional grant of authority in […]

(Video above: Yellowhammer’s Cliff Sims interviews U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In a wide-ranging interview with Yellowhammer Radio GOP presidential candidate and Texas Senator Ted Cruz revealed to host Cliff Sims he believes Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) would be “extraordinary in a number of positions in a cabinet.” “There have been very […]

AUBURN, Ala. — According to a detailed report by the Wall Street Journal, the Auburn University athletic department lobbied the school to keep a small undergraduate major available for student athletes after it was voted to be eliminated by the curriculum review committee. The program in question is an undergraduate Public Administration major, within the […]

He may have had an I.Q. of 75, but at least one person thinks Alabama’s most famous fictional son should be the next President of the United States. There are currently 891 names filed with the Federal Elections Commission as candidates for President. As we learned from the viral sensation “Deez Nuts,” you don’t have […]

For the past 15 years, a little-known Alabamian has been a secret weapon for some of Congress’s most conservative lawmakers. He calls himself a “Happy Warrior,” who is a level 15 conservative on scale of 1-10. And he has a famous name, though he’s never been confused with a movie star while walking around Capitol […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The former television reporter Vester Flanagan, known on-air as Bryce Williams, who murdered two of his former co-workers at WDBJ on air during a live broadcast Tuesday morning reportedly once applied for a job with WAFF 48 News in Alabama. WAFF news director Adam Henning said the reporter applied, but was never […]

ATHENS, Ala. — A 120 percent property tax increase referendum was soundly defeated in Limestone County Tuesday, with a large number registered voters in the city of Athens turning out to participate in the special election. “With an incredibly massive 45% turnout and a decisive vote of 62% to 38% against the proposed 12-mill property […]