In what’s been a contentious run-off race that that seems to have widened Alabama’s political divide, the voters finally get to decide which Republican will represent them in this fall’s U.S. Senate election—Luther Strange or Roy Moore. The polls opened at 7:00 am today and will close at 7:00 pm and one of the biggest […]

International Paper has announced plans to invest $300 million in its mill in Dallas County. The company hopes to expand its industrial packaging business, adding to the momentum of the state’s already flourishing forest products industry. According to Made in Alabama, the Memphis-based company said that it plans to convert its number 15 paper machine in […]

Jeff Still, a former Navy Seal, is running for the Alabama State Senate in District 7 and he’s kicking off his campaign with an appearance from fellow retired Seal “Rob” O’Neill. As most Yellowhammer readers will recognize, O’Neill is the author of “The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama Bin Laden” & “My Years […]

It doesn’t launch people into space. It doesn’t involve serious problems and serious solutions. But in the high-tech world of Huntsville, it turns out fun and games are also a major industry. Sports tourism in the City of Huntsville is a $10 million annual industry, according to Ralph Stone, executive director of the Huntsville Sports […]

In case you missed it, As Breitbart reported over the weekend, its News Editors Matthew Boyle and Jeff Poor visited with the Ford Faction on Yellowhammer Radio Friday, sharing their take on President Trump’s endorsement of Luther Strange in the Senate Republican runoff election between Strange and Roy Moore tomorrow. Boyle started off by sharing […]

Bubba Bussey, co-host of the popular Rick & Bubba Show, called Yellowhammer today to share his experience as the emcee of Friday night’s rally where President Trump endorsed Luther Strange, and to chat about the President’s phone call into the show today. As is always the case with Bubba, much of the 14-minute phone call […]

As reported by Axios, U.S. geographical economic inequality appears to be growing. This means that as time passes, new jobs are beginning to consolidate around the nations most elite zip codes. As a result, out of every four new jobs, only one is left available for the bottom 60% of zip codes. How did Alabama […]

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson will join Breitbart News executive chairman Steve Bannon at a rally for Roy Moore tonight in Fair Hope, Alabama. According to Breitbart, “Bannon is expected to focus on how to fight for the president’s agenda in Washington against the GOP establishment and its leader, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).” Related: […]

Vice President Mike Pence will be in Birmingham tonight campaigning for incumbent U.S. Senator Luther Strange ahead of tomorrow’s runoff election against Roy Moore. Pence’s visit comes on the heels of President Trump’s Friday night visit to Huntsville to campaign for Senator Strange. Related: Trump Stumps Big for Big Luther In Alabama At that rally, […]

Mary Scott Hunter has announced her decision to seek election for the vacant Alabama Senate Seat in District 7 Alabama in lieu of the Lt. Governor’s seat. “The people of my district know me as a fighter, as a wife and mom of three children who attend public school, and a woman of faith,” said […]

According to Made in Alabama, Mercedes-Benz announced on Thursday that it plans to invest one billion dollars in its Tuscaloosa operation, where it will begin production of electric vehicles and build a battery plant. The German automaker is also set to expand its logistics operations across the country, with a new North American after-sales parts hub and […]

Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate in the race to replace Jeff Sessions’ vacated Senate seat, announced Wednesday that former Vice President Joe Biden will appear at a campaign rally for Jones on October 3. According to WBRC, Jones is honored to have Biden join his campaign. “We are thrilled and deeply honored to have my longtime friend […]

Yesterday, former state Senator, Tom Butler, made public his intent to reclaim the state Senate seat he held from 1994-2010. “Being a public servant is my calling. I am ready to go back to work for District 2,” said Butler. Before his tenure as Senator, Butler served in the Alabama House for 12 years. Butler’s […]

Area Development, a national publication focused on economic development, has once again ranked Alabama as one of the top states for doing business. The Yellowhammer State ranks sixth overall in the magazine’s 2017 “Top States for Doing Business” analysis. It is the second year in a row the state has been ranked No. 6 and […]

As we reported last week, Roy Moore challenged Luther Strange to a “mano a mano” debate with no moderators or panelists, Strange accepted, and it looks like that will finally take place. The showdown is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the RSA Activity Center in Montgomery, and Raycom Media will provide a live stream of […]

As reported by WKRG News, State Representative David Sessions has announced his intent to run for Alabama State Senate. Earlier today, Sessions, who is a Representative for District 105, made public that he will seek the District 35 State Senate seat vacated by Bill Hightower. In his current capacity, Sessions serves as Chairman of the […]

The Jefferson County Commission has announced that it is giving a surplus of $69 million to the Jefferson County School System. According to the Birmingham Business Journal, the county has recently refinanced $385 million in school construction debt, which created the surplus. The county is set to direct a total of $87 million to area schools over […]

Earlier today, Senator Richard Shelby reported that the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the University of Alabama in Huntsville $20 million over five years. As part of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program, UAH seeks to develop technologies for applications ranging from aerospace and manufacturing to food safety, based on low-temperature plasmas. […]

As we reported earlier this week, the Strange for Senate campaign has released information regarding tickets for President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Huntsville on Friday, September 22. Related: President Trump Coming To Alabama In Support of Luther Strange If you’re interested in obtaining tickets to the event, visit this link. President Trump’s arrival comes […]

Former deputy assistant to President Trump, Sebastian Gorka, is coming to Alabama Thursday to join Sarah Palin in a rally supporting Roy Moore. According to today’s article by Axios, Gorka is now working for an organization called the “MAGA Coalition.” The group’s website says it’s “a national network of over 5,000,000 America First citizens who […]

Mobile, Al. – On Friday, September 15, Austal delivered its sixth littoral combat ship to the United States Navy. LCS 12, the future USS Omaha, will be the navy’s tenth littoral combat ship and the first of two that Austal will deliver this year. In a news release from Austal’s website, President Craig Perciavalle said, “They’re […]

As we reported Saturday, President Trump is coming to Huntsville to campaign for Luther Strange, with the runoff election between Strange and Roy Moore only one week from tomorrow. Today, the Strange campaign released details of the trip, which has been moved up to Friday night from the original schedule of Saturday. The event is […]

Alabama’s longtime United States Senator Richard Shelby announced his support for Luther Strange in the U.S. Senate runoff over the weekend. “Luther Strange has consistently stood up for Alabama’s values,” said Senator Richard Shelby. “He not only understands the complex issues facing our nation, but he is also poised to help continue Alabama’s growth and […]

As reported by the Dothan Eagle, the Farmer’s First Peanut Company has opened a peanut-buying station in Geneva County, Alabama. Board member Jason Vinson told the WKRG that this new station can process 20,000 tons of peanuts at a time, giving Alabama peanut farmers far greater processing capabilities. The $2 million facility will allow local […]