President Trump declared today that an emergency exists in the State of Alabama. For this reason, he ordered Federal assistance to supplement “State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irma beginning on September 8, 2017, and continuing.” As the White House media advisory stated: The President’s action authorizes […]

Governor Kay Ivey issued an Executive Order today giving Alabama citizens a 24-hour extension on registering to vote in the upcoming run-off election for the U.S. Senate between incumbent Luther Strange and Roy Moore. With state offices closed due to Hurricane Irma, Ivey issued the order, stating: “With today being the deadline to register to […]

This week the University of Montevallo unveiled Strong Hall, a state-of-the-art facility for its communication department. Students majoring in either mass communication or communication studies now have access to cutting-edge technology within the new building – whether their focus is on gaining knowledge to enter the fields of radio, television, corporate or governmental relations, multimedia […]

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A new movie, Heart of Man, will be shown in 600 select theaters nationwide on September 14th, including the AMC Lee Branch 15 in Birmingham. The movie was inspired by the true story of an Alabama couple, Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. As Traylor shared in a press release about the movie: “Melody and I were […]

The campaign for State Rep. Barry Moore, who’s running for Congress in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District against incumbent Congresswoman Martha Roby,  has published the results of a poll it commissioned. In a test ballot, 34% of the respondents said they’d vote for Roby, 21% chose Moore, 5% chose a third candidate, Tommy Amason, while 40% […]

The Business Council of Alabama issued a press release today announcing its endorsement of Luther Strange in the special primary election runoff for the U.S. Senate.   “The Business Council of Alabama is proud to endorse U.S. Sen. Luther Strange in his bid to continue to serve the people of Alabama in the United States […]

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According to ESPN, Auburn University President Steven Leath confirmed that the school has launched a “comprehensive review” of its softball program following allegations of inappropriate conduct under former coach Clint Myers and his son, former assistant coach Corey Myers. Corey Myers resigned March 30, following allegations from five players who provided administrators with text messages […]

Execution dates have been set for two Alabama death row inmates by the state’s Supreme Court. Both convicted killers are scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection on the day of their executions in October 2017. This first inmate, who is scheduled to be executed on October 5, is Jeffrey Lynn Borden. Borden […]

As the homicide investigation continues for Mike Collins of Springville, Alabama, his shocked community mourns. Given the scores of comments on social media, it is apparent that Mike Colins was greatly beloved in his community. Mr. Collins, 46, was a librarian at Odenville Middles school and yesterday St. Clair County High School posted this on […]

A former Alabama teacher was sentenced to prison yesterday after pleading guilty to charges of having sex with an underage student. Charli Jones Parker, a former teacher at Pickens Academy in Carrolton, Alabama, was arrested in early 2016 and indicted on 13 counts of a school employee having sex with a (male) student under the […]

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department (JCSD) released information Thursday that says two inmates in a Georgia prison are facing additional charges for their role in a multi-state jury scam, targeting citizens in Alabama and other states. According to the JCSD report, victims receive phone calls “from a person who claims to be an investigator with […]

With 75% of the votes counted, it’s now apparent that Roy Moore and Luther Strange will meet in the Sept 26th runoff for the U.S. Senate seat. At 9:30 pm, Roy Moore has collected 40% of the vote (125,879 votes) with Luther Strange at 32%  (102,171 votes), according to the New York Times poll tracker. […]

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In a recent video posted to his Facebook page, Congressional candidate Barry Moore (currently a state Rep from Enterprise) talks about being blackballed from the Business Council of Alabama’s beach retreat and how he prefers to drive his skidloader in the mud anyway. See Moore’s video below.

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Roberston endorsed Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate Race this week, making this Moore’s second celebrity endorsement following the recent announcement from Chuck Norris. Robertson said in a statement released by Moore’s campaign, “I have been an admirer for some time of Judge Roy Moore. He judged with a good understanding of […]

Del Marsh, President Pro Tempore of the Alabama State Senate  (R-Anniston), announced today that he’s seeking re-election for Senate District 12. Making  his announcement, Marsh stated, “Since Republicans took over the Legislature, we have been able to pass many key pieces of legislation. However, the work is not done, and if I am fortunate enough […]

A Saturday night shooting in Avondale near downtown Birmingham has claimed the life of a 2-year old boy. Birmingham Police Sargent Bryan Shelton said Ron’Narius “Duke” Austin, who recently turned two, was shot in the head while riding in the car with his parents. Multiple shots were fired, as the child’s mother was shot in […]

The hotly-contested Republican primary for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat is only eleven days away, and a new poll by RRH Elections shows Luther Strange and Roy Moore are neck and neck, with Mo Brooks very much in contention in third. The poll’s narrative says “Moore leads Strange 31% to 29%, with both candidates likely to […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Yellowhammer Multimedia announced today that tickets are now available for the 3rd annual Power of Service reception.  The event – which has sold out every year – will take place Thursday, September 14th at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. This reception honors the 50 most powerful and influential […]

Last week we reported that all but one of the twelve inmates who used peanut butter to trick a new jail guard had been captured. Until yesterday, Brady Andrew Kilpatrick, 24, of Cordova, Alabama was still on the lam, but yesterday he was arrested near West Palm Beach. Related: Kilpatrick Still At Large A post on […]

The Tuscaloosa Police Department announced a major sex-crime on its Facebook page today. As part of a national effort, the TPD participated in the National Johns Suppression Initiative in July, resulting in over 30 prostitution-related arrests. This initiative was originated in 2011 by Tom Dart, the Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois. This nationally recognized movement […]

According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, Brady Andrew Kilpatrick, 24, of Cordova, Alabama is the lone inmate of 12 original escapees still at large following yesterday’s jailbreak in northern Alabama. Details on how the 12 inmates escaped early Sunday evening are not clear. Kilpatrick was in jail for alleged drug offenses and, when apprehended, […]