As reported by The Associated Press, earlier this week 41-year-old William Merriweather Jr. was sentenced to life in prison for a pair of murders he committed 10 years ago, bringing justice to the families of his victims. On May 14, 2007, Merriweather robbed the Wachovia Bank Branch in Bessemer. During the robbery, he shot and […]

According to a news release, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an appeal of the July 28 federal district court ruling against Alabama’s parental consent abortion laws. The court determined that amendments enacted in 2014 that require a minor seeking an abortion to acquire parental consent or go through a bypass court were unconstitutional. […]

Shelby County’s Paul Reynolds is one of two National Republican Committee members from Alabama. He’s also spent a career in the radio and TV industries, so he knows a thing or two about federal government regulations—especially those of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Reynolds says the FCC has a long history of squeezing independent business […]

Seven-time NBA champion and Alabama basketball legend Robert Horry was caught fighting off a heckler at one of his son’s basketball games Saturday. In the video obtained by TMZ, the man appears to be taunting Horry as he approaches and caps off the encounter with a shove. Horry then unleashes on the man with a flurry of […]

Baseball legend Willie McCovey, now 79, enjoyed a sterling major league career as a first baseman and home run slugger for the San Francisco Giants that spanned 21 years—from 1959 to 1980. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame only six years after retirement, and in a recent interview with Marc Myers of […]

Hoover investigators have managed to use DNA found on a cigarette butt to close a burglary case from over a year ago. Hoover police were called to the Hendrick Chevrolet car dealership after someone attempted to steal the radio from a customer’s car. Only a cigarette butt was left behind, however the car’s owner did […]

As school starts this week across Alabama, thousands of students will walk through the doors with a new point of view. These kids will see the world differently because many of them are fundamentally different people than they were when school ended last May. Two weekends ago, 16,000 students (a conservative estimate) ranging from junior […]

(Montgomery)- In a news release today, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of a 33-year-old Montgomery man for child sex crimes. Deggi Young Hardwick was arrested after the Attorney General’s office presented evidence before a Grand Jury on July 28, resulting in his indictment. Hardwick has been charged with electronic solicitation of a child, […]

In a move to increase student safety, Mobile County Public Schools are equipping schools with the technology necessary to achieve that end. As a new school year begins, school system officials have outfitted Mary B. Austin Elementary with scanning technology designed to monitor visitors entering campus. As reported by Fox 10 News, instead of the […]

Officials have charged four people with capital murder in relation to a shooting that left two year old Ron’Narius “Duke” Austin dead. Tyrone Smith (18), D’Marcco Harris (21), Mykayl Harris (20), and Joshua Carpenter (21) are all being held at the Jefferson County Jail without bond. RELATED: Toddler Killed in Alabama Gunfire—the Second Fatally Shot in Three […]

In the face of increasing provocations from an out-of-control North Korea, last week we reported about the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (MM3) that are currently being used by the U.S. Air Force. These missiles, developed predominantly by Boeing in Huntsville, are crucial in deterring the current nuclear threats being made by North Korea. However, […]

As reported by WRBL news, early Wednesday morning, after an 18-month investigation, 26 suspected drug traffickers were arrested as part of a joint federal, state, and local police operation. The investigation began after the Auburn Police reached out to the DEA about an influx of drugs they observed entering the city. Upon further investigation, state […]

The Face of Gun Ownership is Changing At first glance, not many people would guess that Beth Alcazar of Chelsea, Alabama, owns guns and has a concealed carry permit. Much less would they take a look at her and assume that she’s an action pistol competitor, NRA lifetime member, and USCCA-certified firearms training counselor. In […]

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 Hollywood Conservative, Amanda Head joined Scott Chambers and Andrea Tice in studio for this edition of The Final 30. Yellowhammer Radio also said goodby to producer “Big Dave” Richardson. The Final 30 is brought to you by McCutcheon Engineering: Professional Engineering Consulting Services Does your project require the highest level of electrical engineering certainty […]

As reported by ABC 33/40 News, the University of Alabama is installing technology on campus that could help prevent an active shooter tragedy. As summer comes to a close and students start returning to Tuscaloosa, campus police are preparing to launch the ShotSpotter system throughout campus. The ShotSpotter is an early warning detection system that […]

The Mobile County Health Department has issued a press release reporting the positive detection of a mosquito virus that is deadly to animals and humans. Commonly referred to as sleeping sickness, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is the virus that’s been detected in Mobile County. EEE is a zoonotic virus, and while it can be deadly […]

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 […]

A recent study conducted by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association showed that obesity and diabetes rates continue to rise across the country, especially in adults aged 18-34. From 2013 to 2015, there was a 4.7% increase in diabetes impact for young millennials, which directly corresponds with the generation’s rising obesity rates. Alabama is no […]

According to a report from the University of Alabama News, the school’s two Purple Heart recipients will soon have premium parking privileges on campus. As most of our readers know, Purple Hearts are commendations given to those who’ve been wounded in combat, and the University is rewarding those recipients with special parking privileges. Alabama law […]

As reported by WKRG News, the city of Mobile has approved a creative court cost payment plan for those convicted of offenses. Per Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s office, people convicted of crimes in Mobile will have the option of paying their court cost out of pocket or completing community service. At a rate of $10 per […]

Southern Research, an organization with multiple locations around Birmingham, has developed technology that will give scientists a crucial look into the upcoming solar eclipse. The high definition imaging system developed by Southern Research will be deployed on a NASA aircraft and travel 10 miles above Earth, according the Alabama News Center.  The August 21 eclipse will […]

Former Navy SEAL Andrew Arrabito knew he wanted to be a Navy SEAL from an early age. After 9 years traveling the world and hunting bad guys, “Bito” turned into an entrepreneur, where he makes custom knives. He gives back to the military community by employing former military members. You can find out more about […]

A federal case filed with the Southern District of Alabama claims that a Mobile consignment shop has violated the Endangered Species Act. Prosecutors allege that Hertha’s Second Edition sold a coat made from Jaguar fur to a customer in Biloxi, Mississippi. Hertha’s Second Edition describes themselves as “resale gone upscale.” According to their website, they […]