Mobile’s Incumbent Mayor Sandy Stimpson was re-elected by a wide margin last night, gaining 59 percent of the vote. Stimpson defeated Sam Jones, who served as a Mobile County commissioner for 16 years before becoming Mayor himself for two terms before Stimpson was elected four years ago. Related: Mobile Mayor’s Race Intensifies: Reformist vs. the […]

by Senator Cam Ward In 2016, more Americans died from drug overdoses than were killed in the entire Vietnam War. Two-thirds of those overdoses were linked to opioids, a class of drugs that includes illegal substances like heroin, but which is primarily composed of legal painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone. Unfortunately, Alabama is center […]

The U.S. Air Force just announced that the contract to develop preliminary designs for America’s next intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) has been awarded to Boeing, and a portion of that work will be done in Huntsville, Alabama. This system will be critical to keep America safe as an offensive nuclear deterrent against rogue nations like […]

In the 2,500 hundred-year-old military classic The Art of War, Sun Tzu says “All warfare is based on deception…Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” It’s no secret that many political operatives treat the Art of War as their strategic and tactical bible, but when […]

Alabama native and former Auburn great Charles Barkley thinks it’s time to stop wasting time fretting over Confederate monuments. As the NBA legend told the Independent Journal Review, “I’m not going to waste my time worrying about these Confederate statues — that’s wasted energy. You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna keep doing great […]

(News Analysis) Anarchists burned a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Chicago night-before-last—a monument to the man responsible for ending slavery in the United States. The memorial honoring “Honest Abe” was wrapped in tar paper and set on fire. Despite some headlines, no one knows who defaced Lincoln’s bust, whether it was neo-Nazi white supremistis, Antifa […]

Since violence erupted following a demonstration by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia last Saturday, calls for the destruction of Confederate monuments across the country have become louder. Some protestors are going so far as to tear them down themselves. As we reported Tuesday, Birmingham Mayor William Bell joined that effort, ordering the Confederate monument at […]

Yesterday, Birmingham Mayor William Bell temporarily covered a Confederate monument across the street from City Hall in Linn Park and plans to build a more permanent cover soon. As we pointed out yesterday, that appears to be a violation of Alabama’s state law, which says that no monument over 40 years old can be removed, […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 708, creating the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council. The order makes changes to the previous Alabama Council on Opioid Misuse and Addiction, which was put in place by Robert Bentley. In a press release Tuesday, Ivey’s office explained that the executive order makes Alabama Attorney General […]

According to a report by AL.com today, Birmingham’s mayor, William Bell, ordered the Confederate monument at Linn Park to be covered “while legal options to remove it are being considered.” According to the report, Bell made this decision a few hours after Birmingham City Council President Johnathan Austin asked him to remove Confederate monuments from […]

Healthcare has been the talk of nearly every political candidate, medical professional, and concerned citizen in recent history. With the passing and failure of Obamacare and the GOP’s failure to effectively repeal and replace it, many Americans face increasing uncertainty surrounding their healthcare options. It is estimated that the average American spends more than $10,000 […]

Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke to ABC News’ David Muir on “Good Morning America” today to speak on the Department of Justice’s investigation into the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. In his interview, Sessions said that the incident in which a driver rammed a car through a crowd of protesters, killing a young woman and injuring 19 others, […]

Governor Ivey has announced a new program that will help former inmates get the job training the need to land steady jobs. With the goal of helping these inmates make the transition back into society and lower recidivism rates, “the Cut Above the Rest” program will equip former inmates with construction industry skills in Montgomery. […]

(News Analysis) The Alabama State Board of Education (SBOE) met today, and it seems for now that State Superintendent Michel Sentance will be given a fair chance to prove himself. As we reported last month, a hasty review of Sentance’s performance was unilaterally prevailed upon the SBOE in July months before it was due. The […]

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 […]

As reported by Fox 10 News, former Gov. Robert Bentley is still reaping the benefits of Alabama tax dollars, using them to help fight a civil suit brought against him last year. According to a statement given to Fox 10 by Gov. Kay Ivey’s press secretary said, “All state employees and officials are provided legal […]

Opinion Editorial by Kaela Carpenter The Democratic Party was formed by the anti-federalists, who opposed the ratification of the 1787 constitution. Founded by Andrew Jackson, (who supported slavery and would play a large role in the Indian removal), the party advocated westward expansion, Manifest Destiny, and greater equality among white men. When the Civil War […]

(News Analysis) In a desperate final attempt to coerce Mississippi auto workers to unionize, the UAW has filed a complaint with federal labor regulators in the hopes of overturning the results of last weekend’s overwhelming defeat. In other words, the union was squarely defeated but refuses to accept the results. Related: Bernie Sanders and Labor […]

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, […]

Southeastern auto workers have once again sent a strong message to the labor unions—you’re not welcome here.  As we recently reported The United Auto Workers petitioned for an election to unionize the Nissan plant in neighboring Mississippi, which had tremendous implications for Alabama. Related: Bernie Sanders and Labor Unions Descend on Mississippi—Will Alabama Be Next? […]

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 […]

Madison County Senior Prosecutor Jay Town has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as U.S. Attorney for Alabama’s Northern District. In his short career, Town has been a driving force in the legal profession. One of his largest accomplishments before his appointment came from his push to streamline Alabama’s death penalty appeals process, which […]

Attorney General Jeff Sessions and top intelligence officials held a press conference today outlining the steps the Department of Justice is taking to stop the flood of leaks coming from inside the United States government. Sessions said that officials are already tracking down and prosecuting suspected sources of the leaks. Four leakers have already been […]