The shooting at the Riverchase Galleria on the night of Thanksgiving could become America’s next racial flashpoint, with national media outlets and the lawyer who previously represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Tamir Rice jumping into the fray as protesting began in Hoover on Saturday. After 21-year-old Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, who was reportedly […]

In what came as a shock on Friday night, the Hoover Police Department announced in a statement that the gun-wielding 21-year-old who was shot and killed by an officer at the Riverchase Galleria on Thursday night was not the original shooter who injured an 18-year-old male following an altercation. In a press conference immediately following […]

Jefferson County Probate Judge, Alan King, along with his wife and daughter, were victims of a hit-and-run in Denver on Thursday night. According to 9News in Colorado, all three were taken to the hospital, where the judge’s wife, Karen, passed away from her injuries. Judge King and Kendall King, his daughter who lives in Denver, were […]

With Small Business Saturday almost here, now is a perfect time to look at the impressive list of finalists for the coveted Small Business Awards of Alabama. Presented by the partnership between the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), these annual awards recognize the very best of the […]

The college football regular season is wrapping up, and a handful of Alabama’s favorite teams play this holiday weekend. With Small Business Saturday upon us, you will be able to come home and watch some great matchups after shopping and eating local, including the Iron Bowl. You can find all of the state’s game times […]

According to Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato and Police Chief Nick Derzis, the police officer who “took out” the shooter at the Riverchase Galleria on Thursday night prevented what could have been an even bigger tragedy. In a news conference after the shooting, Derzis said, “I’m very very proud of the Hoover police officers who were on the […]

The man who went viral across the nation last week for his massive neck has been arrested once again, this time in Alabama. According to the Opelika-Auburn News, “Charles Dion McDowell, 31, was booked on charges including attempting to elude, second-degree possession of marijuana, reckless driving, driving with license revoked and improper lane usage, according […]

Small Business Saturday is upon us in Alabama, with people encouraged to shop local. Governor Kay Ivey has signed the formal proclamation declaring November 24 as Small Business Saturday in the Yellowhammer State. The annual occasion is designed to celebrate and support small businesses and the impact they have on Alabama communities. According to the […]

Early Black Friday shopping took a tragic turn on the night of Thanksgiving at the Galleria in Hoover, with a shooting reportedly resulting in one death and multiple injuries. A police officer engaged the shooter, who died on the scene. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will investigate how the shooting transpired, as it was an […]

Alabama’s economy is booming under the leadership of Governor Kay Ivey and the Republicans in the State Legislature, according to the latest data released this month by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data, which covers quarter two of 2018, showed Alabama with a 3.8 percent GDP growth, which bested the bordering states of Tennessee […]

Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is doubling down on his harshest criticisms of President Donald Trump while also announcing that he has no plans to run against the president in 2020. However, in his interview on Reckon Radio, Jones did reveal who his preferred Democratic choice is to beat Trump. In the second Yellowhammer News […]

While Coach Krzyzewski praised Auburn’s basketball team after the game on Tuesday night, saying, “They can beat anybody,” it was Coach Bruce Pearl’s speech before the marquee matchup against Duke that blew people away. In a video posted by ESPN, Pearl can be seen pumping his players up in the locker room pregame. Speaking of Duke, […]

Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) believes he has a very strong chance of being re-elected to the United States Senate in 2020, asserting that Alabamians know that he has “got their back.” In a wide-ranging interview with Alabama Media Group’s Reckon podcast, which is best known for its work on collegiate student government elections, Jones […]

Alabamians need to be especially careful driving to and from their Thanksgiving destinations, according to a new report by ASecureLife.com. The report, which was compiled by experts analyzing road safety and traffic fatality data, showed Alabama was the seventh most dangerous state in the nation for Thanksgiving travel. On United States roads, Thanksgiving weekend is […]

The world-class site selectors who handled the Mazda-Toyota project have told the inside story of how Huntsville was chosen, praising the city and Alabama’s long term prospects in the process. In a podcast series, the site selection team from JLL Chicago recently discussed this tremendous accomplishment for the Yellowhammer State, which Made In Alabama called “one […]

On Tuesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall officially confirmed Yellowhammer News’ reporting that Anna “Clark” Morris will lead the office’s Special Prosecutions Division. Morris is a longtime federal prosecutor who currently serves as first assistant U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. She will officially take over the AG’s Special Prosecutions Division, which investigates public corruption and […]

Alabama is ranked number one in the nation in something besides football, and under Governor Kay Ivey’s leadership, this type of success appears to be becoming a strong trend. A recently released report named Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program as America’s best once again, lauding the state-funded program as the “only pre-kindergarten program in the […]

According to a report from ABC 33/40, Anniston is experiencing newfound gang problems, with a gang from Southern California recently descending on the Alabama town to “control this area.” Growing concern has been building in the community, with residents noticing increased gang graffiti sprayed onto buildings in Anniston. While Anniston police explain that a white […]

Alabama is well known for its Southern hospitality and cooking, and now one contest will attempt to crown the best of the best when it comes to the Yellowhammer State’s breakfast joints. “Breakfast — It’s the most important meal of the day, and ‘Simply Southern TV’ wants to know which local restaurant butters your biscuit […]

Multiple sources have told Yellowhammer News that Anna “Clark” Morris, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, will take over the Special Prosecutions Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. The announcement could be made as soon as Tuesday. Attorney General Steve Marshall accepted the resignation of Deputy Attorney General Matt […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Alabama is adding one of the state’s top legal minds to its already first-class governmental affairs team. On Monday, BCBS announced that Ted Hosp has been officially named as the company’s executive director of governmental affairs. Hosp joins Blue Cross from Alabama-based Maynard, Cooper and Gale, where he […]

Even with Trey Glenn leaving his post as the EPA’s Region Four administrator, Alabama will still have strong ties to the leader of that office. According to The Hill, Mary Walker was named by EPA acting administrator Andrew Wheeler to fill the vacant role in an acting capacity after Glenn resigned on Monday following his […]

Matt Hart, the Deputy Attorney General of Alabama who led the Special Prosecutions Division, resigned from his post on Monday morning. Hart is most famous, or perhaps infamous, for his prosecution of former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). In a short statement to Yellowhammer News, Mike Lewis, the communications director for the attorney […]

Alabama schools leading in school safety will soon be rewarded for their innovation and excellence. Attorney General Steve Marshall is inviting public and private schools across the state to submit applications for the 2018 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence. “These awards offer a valuable opportunity to honor schools that are succeeding with outstanding […]