Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey officially declared April 27th a “Day of Remembrance” in the state to honor the victims of the storms that ravaged the state on that date in 2011. She also ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff across the state on this day. “April 27, 2011, will forever be a part of […]

Niche.com, a site that seeks to “make choosing a neighborhood, college, or K-12 school a more transparent process” by “providing reviews and insight from everyday experts,” released its list of the Alabama high schools that are most effective at making their students college ready. The 2016 College Readiness Ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the […]

It is always fascinating to see which bills in the Alabama Legislature become this year’s “for the children” bills. (Side note: I always wonder why so many “for the children” bills ensure that money keeps flowing to adults.) One of this years “for the children” bills is House Bill 284, commonly known as the autism […]

Cord Sachs is a Birmingham-based leadership expert and the CEO of FireSeeds, a company that helps companies find and grow great leaders and “the company behind many of Alabama’s fastest growing companies.” The full conversation with Mr. Sachs can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above, and a lightly edited transcript […]

Faulkner University in Montgomery has announced that Donald Trump Jr. will speak at its Annual Benefit Dinner. The event will be held in October, and it will mark the institution’s 75th anniversary. Faulkner president Mike Williams said in a release, “Donald Trump, Jr. is a giant in the landscape of American Business, and we are […]

HOOVER, Ala. — Every year, the City of Hoover sponsors a Hazardous Waste Day to allow its residents to safely dispose of potentially dangerous trash. But one unknown man turned over something that could hardly be called trash at all. In fact, the item is potentially be worth thousands of dollars. On Saturday, an 1892 […]

Chris Reid For generations, politicians have won their elections promising to fix America’s broken healthcare system, and despite attempts by both political parties over the years, our system remains broken. We spend more money than other country on earth on healthcare, yet in many health indicators we continue to do poorly, especially when it comes […]

Did you suffer from sticker shock this tax season? If so, you might be surprised to hear that your bill could have been worse if you lived outside of Alabama. A Wallethub report analyzed states whose residents suffer from the highest tax burdens- the proportion of total income that residents pay toward state and local […]

Birmingham, Alabama-based financial guru Jeff Roberts, who was recently named one of the top private wealth advisors in the nation by Barron’s®, came on Yellowhammer Radio to lay out the facts so people can decide for themselves. The full conversation with Mr. Roberts can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above, and a […]

With May just around the corner, Alabamians across the state will soon flock to the state’s numerous beautiful lakes for a little rest and relaxation. Lake life is a major part of the state’s culture, and it’s not hard to see why. Few things are more fun that a day floating under the sun or […]

Justin with Fireseeds is here this week to talk about leadership and understanding what you’re ‘hardwired’ for. Justin works alongside Cord Sachs who is a Birmingham-based leadership expert and the CEO of FireSeeds, a company that helps companies find and grow great leaders and “the company behind many of Alabama’s fastest growing companies.” The full […]

Last year, Alabamians were ranked amongst the worst drivers in the country by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One statistically significant reason for the horrible ranking is the large number of accidents that happen on the states roadways. But science shows that there is a simply way to cut down on the number of […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Thanks to the 1st Foundation, Alabamians can now purchase a license plate that will help support U.S. military veterans, law enforcement, and dogs. Earlier this month, the 1st Foundation’s commitment phase for their branded Alabama specialty license plate was approved, allowing drivers in the state to commit to buying one. Thanks to […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With high school spring semesters wrapping up around the country, more and more students are choosing to attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and they’re doing so for good reason. UAH is on the rise, and its latest academic profile reflects an increasingly elite student body. The average ACT score for […]

Foley, Alabama—I’m sitting in Lambert’s restaurant. This is the “home of throwed rolls.” Servers stroll the dining rooms, tossing yeast rolls at customers like four-seam fastballs. A waiter lobs one at me. It hits me square in the teeth. He laughs. So does my wife. It leaves a mark. Our waitress brings our plates. Chicken-fried […]

Michael Warsaw, the chairman and CEO of the Irondale, Ala.-based Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), has been named a consultant to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communication. In an interview with the National Catholic Register, Warsaw said, “I am extremely humbled and honored by the Holy Father’s appointment. This is a tremendous recognition of the role […]

By Chris Reid As I reflect about current events this Easter season, I am constantly reminded of a proverb I learned when I was a child which simply stated “Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor”. The great theologian T.S. Elliot summed this thought up best when he said […]

Former Auburn and current Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton helped a young child throw out the first pitch at a Charlotte Knights Triple-A baseball game. Newton had surgery on his throwing shoulder last month, and this is his first public appearance since the operation. The event was orchestrated by Make-A-Wish. Check out the video, courtesy […]

A new study from WalletHub shows that Alabama is the third worst state in the country for those in their late teens to early thirties, often referred to as “millennials.” The study accounted for a state’s affordability, education and health systems, quality of life, economic health, and civic engagement to create a composite score out […]

Thursday night, the band Alabama paid tribute to Merle Haggard by performing the 1969 hit “Silver Wings.” This was part of the “Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard” concert in his memory. Before singing the song, Alabama lead singer Randy Owen said, “The first two songs that we learned to sing together […]

A new study produced by WalletHub shows that Alabama is the most stressed state in the country. According to their findings, Alabamians have, on average, less access to mental health care, lower credit scores, and poor sleep habits. WalletHub performed their analysis by comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across the four […]