Huntsville has overtaken Mobile as the third largest city in the state of Alabama. According to new numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Rocket City is estimated to have a population of 193,079, while Mobile’s is estimated a 192,904. These estimates compile data and estimate through July 1st of 2016. This is a significant change […]

ENTERPRISE, Ala. — Having one child earn a perfect score on the ACT is an accomplishment any parent should be proud of. But having two children earn a perfect score at the same time? That makes for an even more incredible feat. Twins Alexander and Brian Lawson of Enterprise High School each earned a 36 […]

Frustration over federal overregulation of the red snapper fishing has reached a new level following an announcement earlier this month that 2017’s fishing season will be the shortest ever. In response, Alabama sportsmen are planning a “floating protest” aimed at sending a message to the federal government. This year, the red snapper fishing season will […]

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — Dauphin Island has won the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s Best Restored Beaches Award for 2017, becoming one of only five communities across the nation to do so. The Association gave Dauphin Island the award due to the community’s work on restoring East End Beach. The other winners from around […]

Have you ever had that dream where you’re walking through Times Square, lugging shopping bags, struggling to hail a cab because, in midtown Manhattan, it’s practically impossible, and trying to figure out where you are; you look up…oh my…is that ME? (Cue the Sinatra rendition of New York, New York in my head.) Ever since […]

Last week marked the 17th annual Jimmy Rane Charity Golf Tournament and Banquet, and for the 17th consecutive year, a group of fortunate Alabama students received college scholarships because of this event. This year, 34 students received scholarships, the most ever. Mr. Rane noted the most difficult part is narrowing down the recipients, as there […]

Dr. Roland Yearwood of Georgiana, AL was killed this past weekend while climbing the highest peak in the world. The physician was one of four who did not survive a climb to the top of Mt. Everest. He made it to the “death zone,” which is approximately 27,000 feet of elevation. Yearwood’s daughter, who appeared […]

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that the unemployment rate in the state of Alabama has decreased to its lowest level since 2008. The rate decreased from 5.8 percent in the month of March to 5.4 percent in April. The total number of unemployed is now 119.256, as opposed to 128,610 in the previous month. “Today’s […]

Actress Sally Field was recently interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter about life on Broadway and an upcoming award for which she has been nominated. Specifically, she was asked about the path her life would have taken had she not been an actress. Her response included what some are describing as a shot at an Alabama […]

Alabama native, Amanda Head brings a witty perspective that’s sure to burn elitist liberals. You can catch her every Friday at 12:30pm as she joins hosts Scott Chambers and Andrea Tice for “The Final 30 with Amanda Head,” only on Yellowhammer Radio. The Final 30 is brought to you by McCutcheon Engineering: Professional Engineering Consulting […]

Good afternoon Mr. Attorney General. I’d like to start by asking when you first become interested in the law and what sparked that interest? It wasn’t until I was in college. Earlier in life, I’d hoped to become a professional golfer. However, I was the first person in my family to attend college and, once […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In just a few short weeks, Alabama will welcome some of the country’s top athletes for the thirtieth edition of the National Senior Games. From June 2 to 15, the top senior athletes from across the country will compete in 19 different sporting events hosted throughout the greater Birmingham area. The National […]

Not only is Alabama the Heart of Dixie, but it is also the heart of Southern Baptist country. In a recent report, The Washington Post determined the majority religious groups in every American county. Overall, the Catholic Church dominates the most counties, with a majority in 1,231. Followed close behind is the Southern Baptist Convention, […]

Anyone from the state knows that Alabamians have an undeniable appreciation for the past. Now, a survey has identified the Yellowhammer State as having the third most nostalgic residents in the country. The report comes from real estate blog Estately, which measured each state’s nolstalgia based on five interests: classic cars, antiques, vintage clothing, vinyl […]

Justin Harris with Fireseeds joins Yellowhammer Radio co-hosts Andrea Tice and Scott Chambers to discuss the difficult task of replacing a team member who has left your company and how to effectively retain them. Justin works alongside Cord Sachs who is a Birmingham-based leadership expert and the CEO of FireSeeds, a company that helps companies […]

In Episode two of The Warrior Wednesday Podcast, former NAVY Seal Jeremiah Patrick “JP” Dinnell discusses his time on SEAL Team 3. From being a sniper to a budding entrepreneur, Dinnell explains his journey. Dinnell lives in Southaven, Mississippi and is the founder of Never Settle Consulting. The company specializes in corporate team building to […]

By Chris Reid Last Friday, I attended a dinner celebrating Senator Shelby’s 83rd birthday and his thirty years of service in the Senate. Most political dinners can be a little heavy on policy and the politics of the day. However, the reason I enjoyed this one so much was because it was not about Senator […]

Publisher’s Note: This is a guest opinion editorial from Mr. Jason Cooper, a 2nd-grade teacher at Vestavia Hills Elementary East. 130 years after the famous “Miracle at the Pump” scene between Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan in Tuscumbia, Alabama, there is still a story to tell.  Perhaps no one tells it better than Helen Keller’s […]

President Donald Trump gave the first commencement address of his presidency Saturday at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. As part of his address, he read the 2018 schedule for the Liberty football team. It will be the first season for the Flames as an FBS football program, which is the highest division in college football. […]

As we watch college football stars play for our favorite teams, we too often forget that they are people who have real life family struggles, just like us. The backstories about these young men and where they come from don’t get told often enough. Thankfully, one Alabama safety opened up about a health issue in […]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Although he served for less than one term, John F. Kennedy has become one of the country’s most revered and recognizable presidents. Decades after his tragic assassination, Americans still recognize the strong Boston accent that distinguished the voice of the thirty-fifth president in his iconic speeches. But before uttering such memorable lines […]

HOOVER, Ala. — Over the weekend, officials from the city of Hoover, Alabama returned a vintage shotgun to a man who had turned it over for free on Hazardous Waste Day. The man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, gave it away because it took up too much space in his closet. But at the […]

Publisher’s Note: The following is an open letter from parents of Alabama students currently benefiting from the Alabama Accountability Act. Dear fellow Alabamians, It is amazing the difference a year or two can make. Our children are recipients of a scholarship through the Alabama Accountability Act. Each of our stories is different, but in many […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The year was 1984. Legendary Alabama Crimson Tide Football Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant had been dead almost a year, and President Ronald Reagan was arriving in Tuscaloosa for a campaign reelection rally. Thousands gathered in Coleman Colosseum to hear the Gipper speak about his successes as president and his plans for his […]