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 […]

Kay Ivey became the Governor of Alabama when Robert Bentley resigned in shame last April. After her promotion to the Governor’s mansion, Ivey has gone about her business as the state’s top executive with high approval ratings. The big question on everyone’s mind, will Governor Ivey seek a full term in 2018? A strong indicator […]

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Roberston endorsed Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate Race this week, making this Moore’s second celebrity endorsement following the recent announcement from Chuck Norris. Robertson said in a statement released by Moore’s campaign, “I have been an admirer for some time of Judge Roy Moore. He judged with a good understanding of […]

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is set in the fictional town Maycomb, Alabama, in the state’s southern-most regions. Early in the book, Scout Finch—the daughter of protagonist Atticus Finch—gets a new teacher named Miss Caroline Fisher. Miss Caroline was new to Maycomb, hailing all the way from Winston County. In Chapter Two, the children […]

By Tori Quinn The world at large is filled with all kinds of voices shouting every kind of opinion. In the midst of trying to understand what is happening around us, these varying perspectives can coincide with our own, boosting our morale and sense of belonging. Or they can clash against our beliefs like a […]

Del Marsh, President Pro Tempore of the Alabama State Senate  (R-Anniston), announced today that he’s seeking re-election for Senate District 12. Making  his announcement, Marsh stated, “Since Republicans took over the Legislature, we have been able to pass many key pieces of legislation. However, the work is not done, and if I am fortunate enough […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announced its endorsement for Representative Will Ainsworth for the 2018 election for Lieutenant Governor. Ainsworth is the current state representative from Guntersville and is an AFA member. Chris Isaacson, Executive Vice President of the AFA, announced the organization’s support of Ainsworth in a news release stating: “It is […]

Japanese automotive giants Toyota Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corps. plan to partner to build a $1.6 billion auto plant in the U.S. The plant would employ nearly 4,000 workers to produce both cars and crossover vehicles. The companies are even exploring the production of electric vehicles at the facility, including developing crucial technology needed […]

As reported by 33/40 News, Jennifer Cataldo, a Shelby County resident, has plead guilty to bank and wire fraud after she pretended to have cancer to rip off donors. Claiming that she had terminal brain cancer, Cataldo solicited donations for her fake medical expenses. After it was all said and done, she had deposited over […]

In a tweet posted Tuesday night President Donald Trump endorsed Luther Strange for the Alabama Senate Seat. In a race where each candidate has vehemently argued their undying support for the President, it seems the President has made his choice. With three conservative front-runners in a state where Trump was elected by an unprecedented margin, […]

While many of us may be longing for the cooler temperatures of winter to escape the August heat, many in the Birmingham homeless community dread those frigid nights. However, Royal Cup Coffee hopes to ensure that the homeless can get a hot and nutritious meal at Boutwell Auditorium. Every year at Birmingham’s Sloss Fest Music […]

While remaining in the heat of the race in his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Roy Moore has not enjoyed some of the high-profile endorsements his competitors have received. However, Moore’s latest endorsement is from celebrity Chuck Norris, aka Walker Texas Ranger. According to WKRG, Norris announced his support for Moore in a statement saying: “Judge Roy […]

As reported by WKRG News, the technology company, Provalus, announced today that it plans to invest $6.5 million on a flagship facility in Brewton. Provalus is part of the Atlanta-based tech firm, Optomi. Created to provide an alternative to overseas outsourcing of business functions, Provalus’ goal is to bring tech jobs back to the U.S. […]

The hotly-contested Republican primary for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat is only eleven days away, and a new poll by RRH Elections shows Luther Strange and Roy Moore are neck and neck, with Mo Brooks very much in contention in third. The poll’s narrative says “Moore leads Strange 31% to 29%, with both candidates likely to […]

Representative Bradley Byrne from Alabama’s first congressional district is considering running for governor in 2018. In an interview with Cliff McCollum of Gulf Coast News Today, Byrne confirmed rumors that he’s considering throwing his hat in the ring but stressed that he’s yet to decide. As Congressman Byrne’s spokesman, Seth Morrow, told Yellowhammer today, Bradley often […]

There seems to be a broad consensus around Alabama that what the state wants in a Governor, above all else, is someone who’s trustworthy. In other words, someone who isn’t going bring embarrassment to our great state. Again. To that end, one of the surest ways to gauge whether a candidate is gaining traction is […]

Just 12 days away from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, key endorsements have lined up for all three front runners. As key political figures and organizations line up to give their support, candidates are scrambling to prove that they are the clear choice for the American people. Here’s all you need to know about […]

Reports far and wide seem to suggest that the U.S. Senate election is a three-horse race between Luther Strange, Mo Brooks, and Roy Moore.  The scarce public polls have all the other candidates in single digits. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote on Tuesday, August 15, the top two will […]

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced big news for the Port City in a press conference held at Mobile’s Regional Airport. Shortly after his plane touched down from a trip to Miami, Mayor Stimpson informed the public that he had reached a formalized agreement with Carnival Cruise Line that will extend their commitment to keep a […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce revealed that the state’s automotive industry is continuing its rapid growth in 2017. In a statement released on July 24, the department announced that 2016 added 3,848 jobs and $907.1 million in new capital investment. This year, the industry is on track to add thousands of new jobs and push […]

The Tuscaloosa Police Department announced a major sex-crime on its Facebook page today. As part of a national effort, the TPD participated in the National Johns Suppression Initiative in July, resulting in over 30 prostitution-related arrests. This initiative was originated in 2011 by Tom Dart, the Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois. This nationally recognized movement […]

As reported by Alabama News Center, Business Facilities magazine, a publication focused on economic development, has showered many Alabama cities with high praise. Included in their annual ranking report, Business Facilities pegged Huntsville as the nation’s top metro area in aerospace/defense. As part of their annual growth metrics, they cited the concentration of aerospace engineers […]

According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, Brady Andrew Kilpatrick, 24, of Cordova, Alabama is the lone inmate of 12 original escapees still at large following yesterday’s jailbreak in northern Alabama. Details on how the 12 inmates escaped early Sunday evening are not clear. Kilpatrick was in jail for alleged drug offenses and, when apprehended, […]

As reported by WKRG New, Scottsboro police have arrested 58-year-old Michael Dave Barnes for the manufacture and possession of child pornography. Barnes, an Alabama Corrections officer at the Limestone Correctional Facility, has been charged with 14 counts of production of pornography with minors and 14 counts of possession of child pornography. At the moment, Barnes […]