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 […]

President Trump is set to award the Medal of Honor to a Huntsville-native Vietnam veteran next month. The White House announced on Wednesday that Captain Gary M. Rose will be awarded with the nation’s highest military honor for his “conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War.” According to the White House press release, in September 1970, […]

On two laughter-filled segments on the Ford Fusion, Yellowhammer founder Cliff Sims breaks it down for the guys, talking suits, championship belts, and what life is really like behind the scenes in the White House. In one portion of the segment, Sims gives some insight into life as a senior White House staffer, saying: “When […]

By Michael Shindler The looming possibility of a nuclear conflict between the United States and North Korea is more than enough to remind Americans of the worth of an able and efficient defense. Most Americans don’t devote much time to considering the technical aspects of the U.S.’s missile defense strategy, but luckily, Senator Luther Strange […]

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson posted a video on his Facebook page today that shows him handing Nic Cage the keys to the city. The actor was incredibly gracious as he expressed heartfelt fondness of all things Mobile. In a warm exchange that will make your proud to be from Alabama, check out the Mayor’s video […]

Mark your calendars people! While we are just four weeks into the 2017 season, the SEC released 2018 football schedules on Tuesday, highlighting several exciting SEC matchups. The Auburn Tigers’ schedule is no exception! Auburn will open its 2018 season in the new Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta for the 2018 Chick-Fil-A kickoff game. The Tigers […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that he has joined a coalition of 40 other state attorneys general seeking information from manufacturers of prescription opioids. The coalition is another step in the multi-state investigation into the impending nationwide opioid epidemic. The attorneys general served Civil Investigative Demands on several opioid manufacturers, including Endo, Janssen, […]

As reported by the Meridian Star, an Alabama man was struck and killed by a vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning. Eric James Herlong, 38, was killed around 3 a.m. Sunday morning near highway marker 39, which is approximately two miles west of Epes, Alabama. Police indicate that Herlong was the victim of […]

Auburn Police have arrested two employees of First Transit, the operator of Auburn University’s Tiger Transit bus system, on charges of rape and sodomy. Tony Martin Patillo (51) and James Don Johnson, Jr. (32) were arrested in relation to a sexual assault that occurred late Friday night on a Tiger Transit bus operated by the […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, Commander Michael Johnson, 63, retired from the United States Navy after 43 years of service. At a ceremony in Bessemer, adorned with medals dating back to Vietnam, Johnson officially ended a career that started over four decades ago. Entering the Navy at 19, Johnson said that he never intended to […]