Violence erupted on the Georgia Tech campus this Monday. Scott “Scout” Schultz, an LGBT activist and student leader, was killed, September 17th, by a Georgia Institute of Technology campus police officer after a questionable stand-off situation. The use of deadly force by the officer will have it’s day in court, where the evidence will weigh-out […]

Once the epitome of the crushing poverty so characteristic of the rural south, this town in Hale County has since become a hotbed for design and innovation. According to Architecture Design Magazine, students in Auburn University’s architecture program, Rural Studio, have been transforming the small town of Newbern into an architectural haven since 1993. The students have been […]

At a speech given in Indiana on Wednesday, President Trump announced his administration’s plan for sweeping tax reform across all income brackets. According to the GOP, the new tax plan was created with three major goals in mind: more jobs, fairer taxes, and bigger paychecks. Republicans plan to do this by lowering tax rates for businesses […]

According to a media advisory from the U.S. Department, Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town of the Northern District of Alabama have announced that a  54-year-old Muscle Shoals, Alabama man was arrested yesterday on federal charges for allegedly producing child pornography. According to the U.S. Attorney’s affidavit, between Aug. 1, 1997, […]

According to a press release Yellowhammer received tonight from the Public Affairs firm Rational 360, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama has indicated that charges are expected tomorrow against Mr. Joel Gilbert of the Balch & Bingham law firm in relation to the Oliver Robinson case. This press release stated […]

As reported by WKRG News, Hollywood is continuing their use of Alabama venues as they film a new supernatural thriller in Gulf Shores. The movie, which is named “Mary,” will feature Owen Teague, who played Patrick Hockstetter in the recent horror film “It.” The new film’s plot will center around supernatural forces that take place […]

According to a press release from Governor Kay Ivey’s office, the Alabama National Guard has been authorized to assist with hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. Ivey authorized Major General Sheryl Gordon to dispatch an RC-26 aircraft and five crew members to the island to help with recovery. The unique airborne reconnaissance aircraft will be […]

After Judge Roy Moore won the Republican nomination for the Alabama senate race on Tuesday, President Trump stuck to his promise and endorsed Moore on Twitter Wednesday morning. The President said that Moore will help “Make America Great Again.” Moore defeated Senator Luther Strange, who Trump originally endorsed, by nearly 10 points last night. At […]

According to excerpts obtained in advance by Fox News, Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans to take aim at political correctness on college campuses during a speech at the Georgetown University Law Center on Tuesday. Sessions plans to declare that free speech is “under attack,” following the recent clashes of protesters at Berkley and other campuses […]

You’ve put in a long work week, You’re celebrating the arrival of good news, or maybe you’re just in the mood for a little libation. Whatever the case may be, one of the worst things that could happen right as you’re about to enjoy your favorite wine is to discover that your corkscrew has up […]

As everyone now knows, a new wave of controversy was ignited this weekend with NFL players refusing to stand for the national anthem in the wake of President Trump’s remarks in Alabama Friday night. No matter how one may view this issue, however, it’s good to know there are some NFL players who still care […]

Over the weekend the controversial practice of kneeling during the national anthem, that has been linked to NFL viewer decline, struck again. This time it wasn’t just one or two players, it was entire teams. This includes the Baltimore Ravens and Alabama native and former Crimson Tide standout, C.J. Mosley. As the Facebook photo above […]

President Trump, along with officials from the Department of Justice, announced on Sunday a new set of travel restrictions on an expanded set of countries. The announcement comes just before major parts of the previous travel ban were set to expire. The new restrictions will replace the existing travel ban that denies visas to citizens […]

Mobile, Alabama—a bed and breakfast. It’s early morning. I am not a morning person. On a good day, it takes me a full sixteen hours to wake up. There are two girls at the breakfast table. They are from France. Sisters. They are young. Talkative. They speak English, with accents. They are eating triple the […]

The Senate runoff campaign between Roy Moore and Luther Strange is a big deal in Alabama. Everywhere else in America, it’s an even bigger deal, as all eyes are on the Yellowhammer State these last few days of the campaign. A quick Google News search today shows articles on the Alabama campaign from Fox News, […]

As reported by Local 15 News, Lee County Schools have banned student-led prayer before football games. Until this point, students had been allowed to lead prayer by use of the school public address system. However, due to a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) complaining of prayer at Smith’s High School season-opening game, […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, the Alabama Board of Funeral Service is warning Alabama residents to stay vigilant for potential funeral service scams. Due to reports received by the Board, officials believe some grieving families have been solicited for money by individuals posing as funeral home employees. As part of the scam, families are instructed […]

As reported by WKRG News, in recent weeks the Springhill area in the city of Mobile has had over 30 cats and dogs disappear. City officials have had their suspicions about what was to blame, and the recent capture of a neighborhood coyote almost confirms those suspicions. Sally Partridge, a resident who owns a missing […]

Attorney General Jeff Sessions took the podium at an American Conservation Union Foundation and Cardinal Institute event in West Virginia to speak on the Justice Department’s fight against the nation’s impending opioid epidemic. Sessions told the crowd that the nation is fighting the worst epidemic it has seen in its history, but he believes that […]

As reported by WHNT News, yesterday afternoon Huntsville police received a call indicating there was an active shooter emergency at the Williams School in Huntsville. Police responded to the scene, cleared the building, but found no shooter. As to be expected, parents and loved ones gathered in fear that their children would be the victims […]

While evacuees have returned home and the threats of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have faded from front page news, many Americans continue to face the horrible aftermath of two devastating storms. The good news is that many others continue to find ways to lend a helping hand to those victims. One Alabama company is looking […]

Xavier Terry is a kid who some teachers may have written off. Thankfully, Kenny Hagen wasn’t one of them. Kenny is Xavier’s welding instructor at the brand-new Geneva, Alabama Regional Career Tech Center, also known as G-Tech. Mr. Hagen recently made Xavier “Foreman of the Week” in his welding class, and the student thrived in […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, Blount County is using the latest technology in hopes that they can make the job of  Alabama first responders as safe as possible. With that end in mind, they’ve purchased a state-of-the-art drone they intend to deploy in emergency situations. The $24,000 drone is the only one of its kind […]

Are you a Bluegrass fan? If so, mark your calendars for September 30th, because you don’t want to miss the 17th annual Titus Bluegrass Festival! Located in Elmore County, the Titus Community Center will be turned into the Mecca of all things bluegrass. This family-friendly event will feature live bluegrass music, crafts, and even Champ’s […]