As Yellowhammer has previously reported, a critical component of Alabama’s Republican primary race for the U.S. Senate is who’s with Donald Trump and who’s not. Trump’s recent criticisms of Attorney General Jeff Sessions have perhaps clouded those waters, but allegiance to the President is still no small matter to the 1.3 million Alabama voters who […]

According to authorities, an incredibly brave 7-year-old Russellville girl showed extraordinary courage in coming to the aid of her older sister who was being sexually assaulted. U.S. News reports that Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver recounted the events that led to the 7-year-old’s brave actions in the Pleasant Ridge trailer part of Russellville. Sheriff Oliver […]

As most everyone remembers, earlier this summer on an otherwise peaceful mid-June morning, a group of Republican Congressmen were practicing for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia when a deranged gunman opened fire, seeking to kill the Republicans as part of a political vendetta. Thanks to the bravery of 2-person security detail for Congressman […]

By Lauren Naumcheff Truck owners across the nation use a spray-on coating to protect their bed liners from rust, corrosion and leaks. What most users of this product don’t know is that the same product they apply to their trucks is also used by soldiers and police officers to catch bullet fragments. The Huntsville-based business […]

According to The New York Times, Hoover, Al is home to one of the Secret Service’s National Computer Forensics Institute training centers. While guarding the President is the most highlighted job of the Secret Service, they also play a critical role in protecting the nation against cyber crime. At the facility in Hoover, Secret Service […]

Several news stories emerged today calling light to the fact that certain legislators weren’t invited to the annual summer conference sponsored by the Business Council of Alabama, headed by Billy Canary. These stories noted the fact that these same legislators who were not invited opposed the BCA on last year’s autism bill, and some of […]

Every now and then, we catch a glimpse of politicians and public servants in candid moments behind a camera or a hot mic. These rare instances often give our readers more insight into public figures than their planned appearances and prepared remarks. This week, Yellowhammer was researching candidates in the Alabama AG’s race, and we […]

Photos from timbercrafttinyhomes.com In 2014, Alabama native Doug Schroeder founded Timbercraft Tiny Homes, a construction company in Guntersville that specializes in building luxury homes in small packages. Beginning at the start of the so-called “Tiny House Movement,” Doug relied on his background in construction and home design to build tiny homes that could also function […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the recent failures of U.S. Senate Republicans to roll back President Barack Obama’s liberal policies, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL5) is calling for the upper chamber to abolish the filibuster rule. The filibuster is a procedural rule in the Senate that allows for minority members to block or stall legislation […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease or BSE) in an 11-year-old Alabama cow. It’s important to note, however, that this is an “atypical” case that is not contagious (see below) and the USDA also stated, This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time […]

Sam McLure, founder of the Adoption Law Firm in Birmingham, has announced his candidacy for Alabama attorney general. He will run against incumbent Steve Marshall and Alice Martin in the Republican primary. In a press release posted to Facebook Monday, the foster parent and father of three outlined a platform centered around foster care and […]

Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat presently occupied by Luther Strange, announced today that he supports the legalization of cannabis, i.e. medical marijuana. Brooks made the announcement at a press conference streamed on the Facebook page of Talk 99.5 in which fellow Senate Candidate Dom Gentile announced that he […]

Alabama’s aerospace sector is continuing its meteoric rise thanks to a 65 percent increase in exports last year. In 2016, Alabama aerospace companies exported $1.4 billion in products, which represents a 156 percent increase since 2011. “The aerospace industry – as does the automotive industry – values U.S.-made products because Federal Aviation Authority regulations ensure […]

As of 11:30 pm Sunday night, there’s still no word on the 11-year-old girl reported missing this morning from Dadeville, AL. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department notified the public that they are searching for Victoria Skye Smith this morning. The Sheriff’s Department Facebook post said:   “She was last seen in the Murphy Dam Lake […]

Honda has officially issued a recall on 1.2 million Accords due to an issue with potentially dangerous battery sensors. Sensors in some of the sedans have short circuited and caused fires because they were not properly sealed from moisture, the company says. The four reported fires occurred in states that use salt to melt ice […]

Everyone, at some point in their lives, will have to enter into a contract. In fact, we make contracts nearly every day, even if we don’t realize it. When you promised your friend you would pick them up from the airport, and they promised you they would buy you pizza in return, you two had […]

MONTROSE, Ala. — With the race to secure the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate heating up, State Sen. Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) is hauling in some serious campaign donations. According to numbers from the Federal Election Commission, Pittman has fundraised $302,545 from over 200 unique contributors. Over 90 percent of Pittman’s contributions have come from inside […]

Sitting Attorney General Steve Marshall is running to reclaim his seat, and his platform focuses on his reputation as a corruption fighter. As he noted in a video his campaign released this morning: The public corruption we’ve witnessed over the last twenty years is simply unacceptable. The people of Alabama deserve better. As a prosecutor, […]

UPDATED: Aziz Sayyed was arrested in Huntsville last month on terrorism charges, and details are now emerging about the plans he was crafting. According to WHNT 19 News, Madison County Assistant District Attorney Jay Town told the judge at Sayyed’s bond hearing that the suspect planned to bomb a law enforcement center in Huntsville with […]

Republican Tommy Battle raised more money than all of the other candidates who have filed their June reports for the 2018 Alabama gubernatorial campaign. The Huntsville Mayor has raised $356,133 since June 5th. “I’m so grateful for all of the support we’ve received so far,” Battle said in his press release. “It’s amazing what we’ve […]

Scott Dawson, a newcomer to politics, raised the second highest amount among 2018 gubernatorial candidates since June 5th, the first month of the campaign. Though he’s never sought political office, the well-known Alabama minister has raised $178,008, according to his campaign finance filings. “As you know, this is my first race for office,” Dawson told […]

Republican Lt. Gubernatorial candidate Will Ainsworth, a State Representative from Guntersville, announced today that his campaign has raised $405,110 to date. Perhaps the bigger story in Ainsworth’s announcement is that all of his funds are from individual donors. Ainsworth announced that he has not accepted any contributions “from lobbyists or political action committees during the […]

The Montgomery Advertiser reported today that the Prattville Police Department released the victims’ names in Monday night’s brutal triple homicide at a local barbershop. The deceased victims are Eddie Dean Scott (58) and Anthony Smith (45), both of Autauga County, and Al Benson (50) of Elmore County, Alabama. Marty Morgan, of Prattville, Alabama is the […]

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, chair of the  Alabama Public Service Commission, is gearing up her gubernatorial campaign. Today, Cavanaugh sent a press release saying, Hardworking Alabamians from every part of our state believe in our vision of a brighter Alabama.  We need to elevate Alabama’s image and restore hope to this great state. My conservative record […]