MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Thunderbirds will soon be zooming into Alabama to participate in the Maxwell Air Force Base Open House and Air Show on April 8 and 9. Along with the French air force’s aerial demonstration team, Patrouille de France, the Thunderbirds will fly for the crowd on both days. Founded in 1917, the […]

On Friday, Yellowhammer Radio on Superstation 101.1 WYDE welcomed famed author Andy Andrews to the studio. Sitting down for an interview with host Andrea Tice, he explained why paying attention to the “small stuff” leads to greater success than the focusing on the “big picture.” According to Andrews, it has everything to do with creating […]

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.

MIAMI, Fla. — In yet another example of a good guy with a gun coming to the rescue, an unidentified witness to an armed robbery in Miami shot an killed the perpetrator of an armed robbery late last Friday night. The murder and robbery victim was approached around 11:30 p.m. by the three suspects: Marcel […]

This week marks the release of my first book in four years—The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat The Small Stuff. It is a straightforward, honest assessment of the thinking behind some of today’s most incredible successes. At least the ones in which I can say I have quietly played a small part. Honestly, […]

The Alabama Legislature is considering HB 97 by Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, and SB 153 by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, to establish a smart and secure statewide system to measure student achievement over time. Incredibly, Alabama currently does not have a statewide platform for collecting longitudinal data that are gathered from year to year to […]

“People’s [health] premiums are getting higher. Their deductibles are soaring. And their choices are dwindling.” These were the words of U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan at a recent press conference referencing the effects of Obamacare, and his plan to repeal and replace it. However, he could have been referring to efforts by some […]

Americans can take great satisfaction in an encouraging new jobs report. According to the ADP National Employment Report’s® newly released numbers, U.S. companies added 298,000 new jobs in February. To lend perspective to this number, only 147,000 new jobs were created in October, the month before the presidential election. That’s less than half the new […]

Birmingham, Alabama-based financial guru Jeff Roberts, who was recently named one of the top private wealth advisors in the nation by Barron’s®, came on Yellowhammer Radio to lay out the facts so people can decide for themselves. The full conversation with Mr. Roberts can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above, and a […]

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 […]

Some fool called her, “trash.” And that’s when she made up her mind. She wanted to better herself, and her family. So, that’s what she did. “That GED test,” she said, while she checked my blood pressure. “That ain’t no joke, now. It’s tough.” Her accent is so Alabamian it hurts. She’s missing a few […]

ANNISTON, Ala. — The United States’ armed forces and police officers work hard to keep Americans safe from terror and crime. While they do their best, often there are threats that they cannot detect on their own. In these instances, America’s heroes employ man’s best friend. Detection dogs from iK9 are now a ubiquitous element […]

DOTHAN, Ala. – Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) is giving Alabama music fans a reason to get excited this legislative session. Rep. Lee has introduced legislation to guarantee Alabama consumers a choice in how they can resell, transfer or give away the tickets they purchase for concerts and other live entertainment events. Increasingly, Alabama concert promoters […]

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — After the Henagar Drive-In Theatre announced its decision not to screen the live-action remake of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast because it features a gay character, media outlets have come out swinging against the owner’s religious choice. The decision to not show the film came out after the announcement from the […]

By Regions Bank With the steady rise of mobile and online banking, investing in brick-and-mortar branches may not seem like an obvious investment priority for banks. Regions Bank, however, views modernizing its branch locations, along with its digital platforms, as an effective, comprehensive way to improve the customer experience. Regions Bank will unveil its latest […]

Yellowhammer recently welcomed Amanda Head to the Friday radio lineup. Also known as the Hollywood Conservative, the Alabama native 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 […]

Birmingham, Alabama-based financial guru Jeff Roberts, who was recently named one of the top private wealth advisors in the nation by Barron’s®, came on Yellowhammer Radio to lay out the facts so people can decide for themselves. The full conversation with Mr. Roberts can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above, and a […]

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 […]

Last week Fireseeds CEO, Cord Sachs came on Yellowhammer Radio to discuss the importance of a device he uses in establishing long term goals called a “vision board”. Jonathan McKinney is here this week to talk about his vision board. Jonathan is the Director of Sales & Marketing at PCH Hotels & Resorts | Renaissance […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Shipt and Pack Health have quite a few things in common. Both are innovative startups based out of Birmingham, both are growing rapidly, and now both are working to combat one of Alabama’s largest health problems. Thanks to a new partnership, Shipt and Pack Health will begin working to help people living […]

TV personality Mike Rowe is no stranger to getting his hands dirty while promoting skilled trade jobs across the nation. While he’s known for his pride in the American worker, a trip to a local manufacturing plant led him to honor the Alabamians who work there. Rowe recently spent some time with employees of the […]

HOOVER, Ala. — Less than 15 years ago, Isaac Robinson was training for the Olympic Trials. A track All-American at Wallace State and The University of Alabama, he competed in the long jump and hurdle events with great distinction. In 2017, he owns his own food preparation service, and business is booming. “It’s been a […]

Birmingham, Alabama-based financial guru Jeff Roberts, who was recently named one of the top private wealth advisors in the nation by Barron’s®, came on Yellowhammer Radio to lay out the facts so people can decide for themselves. The full conversation with Mr. Roberts can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above, and a […]

A survey conducted by polling giant Gallup has found that the Yellowhammer State is the number two most religious state in the nation, second only to neighboring Mississippi. According to the report, 56 percent of Alabamians are “very religious,” while 59 percent of Mississippians are said to be as devout. Utah came in third with […]