Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have made a new discovery in seizure and epilepsy diseases in the brain. The researchers found that a dietary supplement, glucosamine, is able to alter proteins in the brain and significantly dampen the effects of seizures in rat and mouse subjects. According to the Birmingham Business Journal, the […]

28 members of Congress have joined together to create a bipartisan congressional caucus to mark a new era in space exploration. Representative Mo Brooks (AL-5) is one of the founding members of the House National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) caucus. The caucus will be dedicated to advocating for the space agency’s economic and national […]

As reported by WHNT News, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has announced nearly 100 drug arrests over the past 60 days. Sheriff Shannon Oliver knows all too well the drug problem that’s gripping the country. As law enforcement official, he sees it every day, but even Sheriff Oliver was surprised with the number of drug-related […]

In a press release from the Justice Department, federal grand juries in the Southern District of Mississippi and the District of North Dakota have returned indictments against two Chinese nationals and their North American-based traffickers and distributors. The indictments are for separate conspiracies to distribute large quantities of fentanyl and other opiate substances in the […]

When Dabo Swinney was in Alabama for the Rane Foundation Charity Banquet last May, a small group of journalists gathered in a room to interview Mr. Rane and the Clemson coach. While Swinney was clear on his tremendous respect for Nick Saban and spoke about the good-natured jousting the two enjoy, it didn’t take long […]

William Wainscott, CEO of the Kolbe Clinic, spends some time with Yellowhammer Radio on the Ford Faction. William shares how and where folks can get treatment for drug addictions, and healthy ways to approach family and friends who’re ensnared in addiction. At a time in which opioid addiction is rampant, and drug abuse, in general, […]

As reported by the Gadsden Times, the Gadsden City Council has voted to file a civil lawsuit against the nation’s top drug manufacturers in response to the monstrous opioid epidemic facing the city. The council voted Tuesday to contract the Gadsden law firm Cusimano, Roberts, & Mills to represent the city in the litigation process. The city […]

According to the Opelika-Auburn News, the Auburn City School System is currently reviewing many of its policies, including admission and graduation requirements. Many of the changes would affect special education and immigrant students. The board of education plans to vote on the proposed changes at its November 14 meeting. Admission The school system is seeking […]

An inmate on work release who escaped from a job site in Centre Monday morning has been captured in Georgia. Cherokee County Police say that Jimmy Wayne Blair left a construction site at approximately 10:30 a.m. in a truck belonging to his employer. He attempted to flee to Georgia, likely heading for his hometown of […]

If you’re familiar with Alabama weather, then you haven’t been all that surprised with the June like weather we’ve been having. Still, with all the pumpkin carving and hayrides taking place, it would be a lot easier to enjoy the fall season if you needed a sweater instead of swim trunks. So, if you’ve been […]

by Congressman Bradley Byrne A few weeks ago, I met a remarkable young boy named Micah. Micah is a five-year-old boy who seems like most any child. He is healthy, smart, and full of life. Most people are shocked when they learn that Micah was born at just 22 weeks. When Micah was born prematurely, […]

A three year old girl has drowned after falling into a grease trap at a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Auburn on Saturday. According to Fox News, the girl’s body was pulled from an in-ground container used to trap cooking grease from the restaurant. “Video evidence from the scene shows that the young girl was playing with […]

A shooting occurred outside of Rounders Bar on the University Boulevard strip in Tuscaloosa around 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning. Police found a 28-year-old black male who had suffered a gunshot wound to the lower back. Police were given the suspect’s vehicle description, and were able to stop it a few blocks away. According to WBRC, two […]

It’s been exactly 100-years since Alabama-native Osmond Kelly Ingram was killed during a German U-boat attack in the North Atlantic on October 15, 1917, becoming our nation’s first enlisted serviceman to die in World War I. And today Alabama paused to remember her native son’s service, to honor his sacrifice, and to reflect upon the […]

As reported by WHNT News, a police chase that started in Tennessee ended in Huntsville last night. According to officials, a vehicle carrying three occupants was hailed by police in Lincoln County, Tennessee. After refusing to pull over, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department chased the suspects into Alabama. The fleeing SUV traveled down Highway 231/431, […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall has asked Alabamians to observe October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Marshall hopes that Alabamians will recognize those lives who were lost and damaged by domestic violence, celebrate and honor those who have survived, and show support for those who advocate for victims of such a horrible crime. In a […]

As reported by Fox 10 News, the residents of Mobile are hard at work making the people of Puerto Rico get the supplies they need. From the Blue Gill, Felix’s Fish Camp, and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, supplies have been pouring in by the truckload, all headed to help those devastated by Hurricane Maria. Behind the […]

A young student at Faith Academy in Mobile was going about his day when the unthinkable happened – the lost tooth that he had been keeping safe in his pocket had vanished. When the boy realized his tooth at fallen out, he was devastated. However, the boy’s principal knew exactly what to do. According to WBRC, […]

Gunner’s Mate Third Class Osmond K. Ingram, USN (Naval History and Heritage Command) The first enlisted serviceman killed in World War I, Pratt City-native Osmond Kelly Ingram, will be honored at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday in the park that bears his name, at 5th Avenue North and 16th Street in downtown Birmingham. The ceremony will […]

At least one Birmingham bar is now using the concept of “Angel Shots” to help patrons who feel unsafe carefully get out of a bad situation. The “Angel Shot” is basically a bar tender SOS; it’s a specific drink order that serves as code words to tell the bartender that you need help. The bartender […]

According to ESPN, Alabama Senator Del Marsh will be waving the green flag this Sunday as the honorary starter of this year’s 500 Monster Energy’s NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega Superspeedway. Marsh is currently serving his second term as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. He represents Senate District 12, which encompasses Calhoun County and portions […]

A suspect was killed and a Homewood police officer injured after gunfire was exchanged in a business parking lot off of Lakeshore Parkway early Thursday morning. The shooting occurred outside of Allsouth Appliance at 345 State Farm Parkway. At around 1:30 a.m., two Homewood police officers spotted two vehicles in the parking lot, one of […]

If you’ve watched football this year, then you’ve undoubtedly noticed Alabama’s Damien Harris running the football. He’s been outperforming the competition, and many believe that he might be the best back in the SEC. But if you think those skills came without sacrifice, you’d be mistaken. Just like us mortals, Harris has a weakness of […]

Yesterday, Governor Kay Ivey announced her decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community that will bring advanced tools to help Alabama’s first responders save lives and protect communities. “Keeping Alabama’s residents, visitors and first responders safe is of the highest concern,” Governor Ivey said. “From […]