Below is a compilation of excerpts from tributes written in the past 24 hours that honor the life of Representative Jim Patterson. Clearly, Jim was more than a politician. He was a Christian man, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a loyal friend. He was a lover of people who understood the importance of […]

As reported by SEC Country, former Alabama Coach Gene Stallings in a Dallas hospital after he suffered a serious heart attack over the weekend. Breaking the news, Rick Karle of Fox 6 News wrote, “Please pray for Coach Gene Stallings! Coach had a serious heart attack last Friday night and has since been transferred from […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 other state attorneys general to petition Congress to pass legislation that would make drug addiction treatment more affordable and accessible to Americans who most need it. The bill sponsored by the coalition, “The Road to Recovery Act,” will eliminate a decades-old Medicaid rule restricting […]

Late Sunday night a gunman opened fire at a country music festival in Las Vegas. As bullets rained down on the crowd, concertgoers ran to escape the gunfire. One of those people was Tiffany Odom, daughter of Alabama native, Kathy Odom. In an interview with WKRG News, Kathy relived what it was like to get […]

It is with heavy hearts that we report the sad news that Alabama state Rep. Jim Patterson passed away today, apparently from a sudden heart attack. In the last legislative session, Rep. Patterson, a Republican serving House District 21 in Madison County, sponsored the widely reported “autism bill,” which required insurance companies to provide health […]

If you’re from the south, then you know how serious we are about college football. “House divided” tags are commonplace across Alabama, and a bitter rivalry can call into question the strongest of friendships. But every now and then there are circumstances that surpass the games we play and remind us what’s really important. That’s […]

The Birmingham City Council has passed a non-discrimination ordinance, imposing a fine on anyone who discriminates based on several protected statutes. The unanimously passed ordinance seeks to “prohibit discrimination on the basis of a person’s real or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or familial status.” According to the Birmingham […]

In a heartfelt, emotional goodbye, a longtime Pelham police officer goes “10-42” one last time. “Keep that blue line thin and straight,” he tells his fellow officers. With this powerful video here. You won’t want to miss it. WATCH as Officer McDow offers some parting wisdom to his PPD family. Delta 33 is 10-42. Enjoy […]

Johnathan William Click, the lead pharmacy technician for Birmingham’s ContinuumRx, has been accused of stealing opioid medication from IV bags intended for cancer patients experiencing excruciating pain. Prosecutors have accused Click of siphoning morphine and hydromorphone from the vials and replacing the drugs with saline or sterile water. According to The Washington Post, by the […]

Here are a few things I’ve learned: If I lived in… • Thailand–I would be in prison • China—I would lose all of my Snapchat streaks • Germany—I would have failed 8th grade • Namibia—I probably wouldn’t be alive. My parents are firm believers in experiential learning, which is why I spent five months during […]

“It just worked out. I couldn’t plan it. Didn’t plan it. It just happened.” Those are the words of Buddy Davidson, the man who has attended every Auburn football game for the past 60 years. He says his streak was never intended, but the former student manager, assistant athletics director, and now fan, is on […]

As reported by WSFA News, a couple was saved from a house fire earlier this week when their family cat came to the rescue. The fire occurred in a Dadeville home, and Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson said if it were not for the cat, the couple might not be here today. According to the family, […]

On Thursday, the United States Department of Education announced the winners of this year’s Blue Ribbon award, the highest honor given by the department to a school. Five Alabama schools were among the winners for their exemplary performance on state assessments. The five Alabama recipients of the 2017 National Blue Ribbon are: Leon Sheffield Magnet […]

Tomorrow is a profound day in American history. It’s the 13th anniversary of the United States declaring an operationally-capable defense against intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). That day marked the first time the U.S. had a system that truly protected its people from long-range ballistic missiles—the same kind North Korea would use should they attempt to […]

Some say Judge Roy Moore’s victory over Senator Luther Strange last Tuesday was a loss for the president: “Alabama defeat leaves Trump weakened, isolated amid mounting challenges,” read a headline in the Washington Post. Others say it was a defeat for the Senate majority leader: “Judge Roy Moore wins Alabama Senate primary, dealing a huge […]

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 […]