If you live down here on Fort Morgan Road, your house must not only have a name, but it must have a totemic symbol. Most of these symbols, but not all of them, have a beach or nautical theme. Anybody who has driven down Fort Morgan Road has probably noticed all the seagulls, lighthouses, anchors […]

Mobile, Alabama—I’m in a large hotel lobby. There are hundreds of people here. I’m people-watching. Many of the hotel guests are young. Several use wheelchairs, or walking canes. Some are communicating in American Sign Language. A boy sits next to me. A teenager. He’s got hearing aids in both ears and thick glasses. “IS THIS […]

Using Your Pain “Have you ever been in a place to where you would do anything if you could just change the situation you are in?” That’s how Britani Falls described watching her young son suffer from a debilitating illness. After a three-year rollercoaster of emotions filled with many trials and a few triumphs, Jake […]

Yesterday we revealed the identity of the three victims of a brutal robbery and murder at a Prattville barbershop. In that story we reported that Marty Morgan was wanted by police but at that time the identity of his accomplice was unknown. Today, the Montgomery Advertiser reports that police have arrested that accomplice—Keon Dashon Cain, […]

Across most of America, the 4th of July was a time for friends and family to gather in the celebration our nation’s independence. In Homewood Alabama, people of all races walked up and down the closed-off streets, harmoniously enjoying music and barbecue while young kids jumped in inflated bouncy houses. An African American DJ led […]

Don’t miss this inspirational medley by the Church of the Highlands worship team—lead vocals by Nicole McClean. It will remind you of all the ways God has truly blessed the land that we love.

Alabama Facebook user Mark White has notified fellow-Alabamians of counterfeit bills circulating in Alabama. His Facebook post reads as follows: Tonight, I went to a restaurant in Limestone County to eat. As I walked up to the register, the cashier was holding the bill pictured below in the air. She told the customer that she […]

15-years ago this summer American Idol first hit the airwaves, and the industry-disrupting show that’s catapulted the career of several Alabamians is still going strong. Remarkably, the show ranked at the top of television rankings for eight consecutive years. Most readers will recall that Alabama natives helped make the show in its first five seasons. […]

By now, most everyone is familiar with the ever-present fidget spinner, which many love and many hate. While most of the sensory-soothing devices are simply mechanical, in an effort to create market separation some spinners now come with blue tooth speakers that allow users to play music from a synced device. These electronic renditions are […]

Why Girls Need Guns Nora Sanford Newby is a mother, grandmother, business owner, and one of the best-fried apple pie bakers in Alabama (take my word for it). She’s also a gun owner and a heroine. A few years ago, a peaceful café and gas station in a small town almost became a crime scene. […]

Amanda Head, The Hollywood Conservative, joined Yellowhammer Radio for The Final 30. Topics include Trump Tweets, media firestorm from POTUS, lawsuit that says gentlemens club should hire male bartenders and much more. The Final 30 is brought to you by McCutcheon Engineering: Professional Engineering Consulting Services Does your project require the highest level of electrical […]

Pastor Alton Hardy sat down with YellowHammer Radio, Yellowhammer News CEO BJ Ellis and Fireseeds CEO Cord Sachs to share his vision for reaching the hearts and minds of those trapped in urban decay. Hardy leads the Urban Hope community church and Urban Hope development located within the community of Fairfield. in particular Hardy says […]

After a dry 2016, Alabama is finally drought-free for the fist time in over a year. An analysis from the University of Nebraska revealed that recent rains have completely eliminated drought conditions in Alabama that began back in April of last year. Since that time, at least one percent of the state has been classified […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that a Daphne, Alabama doctor has been arrested and charged with “Medicaid fraud and first-degree theft of property” under Alabama law as well as a long list of federal charges. Dr. Rassan M. Tarabein is a 58-year old neurologist who operates Eastern Shore Neurology and Pain Center (ESNPC) […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — President Donald Trump surprised Montgomery artist Craig Carlson this week with a letter thanking him for his “remarkable” painting. According to Carlson, the president enjoyed it so much that he wants to have it hung in the White House residence. “I usually support every President. I want our country to prosper. I […]

Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) asked Colorado to reconsider its decision that prohibits families from using school vouchers (public funds) to pay for private religious schools. This move came on the heels of a major ruling Monday in which the Supreme Court sent a strong message favoring religious institutions in similar […]

THEODORE, Ala. — An Alabama homeowner and former U.S. Marine shot three suspects during an attempted home invasion last week, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has reported. The 62-year-old man fired upon the suspects after they broke into his home for the second time. In a previous instance, the individuals threatened the homeowner with physical […]

Jeff Still spent 18 years as a NAVY SEAL. He takes us on a journey from his time in the National Guard, to becoming a SEAL, working on the Captain Phillips mission, to his post military life as a businessman and now a state senate candidate in Alabama. Sponsored by Kill Cliff and FrogFuel the […]

I have a friend who is the personification of Pinterest. When I was pregnant, she gave me the door hanger for my daughter’s room. She had handmade it, along with some hairbands that could easily pass as Matilda Jane. Every year I look forward to her son’s birthday party just as much as my son […]

On Saturdays, it often occurs to me that carloads of people are driving south along the many highways that lead to Gulf Shores so bursting with excitement that every cow pasture and roadside restaurant become a landmark heralding another step toward the final destination. Conversely, there are just as many cars heading north filled with […]

A new list from MidAmerica Nazarene University declares the electric hearing aid to be the most impactful invention to come from Alabama. The list, published by Market Watch, names of the most significant invention from every state in the union. An electronic device worn in or behind the ear to amplify sound, the electric hearing […]

I often joke that people in the South feel justified in saying anything about anyone as long as they follow it with “bless your heart.” This includes saying something rude, negative, or inappropriate to someone’s face as well. Sadly, some people thrive on gossip and want to weigh in on the problems of others. I […]