HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Christians expect to hear the bellowing of a choir ringing through the church rafters on Sunday morning, but not many expect to hear it from the balconies of a hotel atrium. But at the Huntsville Embassy Suites on Thursday, that is exactly what the Exposure Youth Camp did. More than 2,000 people […]

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 […]

When you turn 175 it’s good to have some friends around you and Samford University had some good friends to draw from. Comedian John Crist, actor Tony Hale, Little Big Town, National Football League players and other alumni and student groups are among the Samford University community wishing the institution a happy 175th birthday in […]

New data reveals why no one in Alabama cares when The Daily Show ridicules the state, and it is because no one is watching. An analysis from The New York Times examining America’s cultural divide examined the most and least popular markets for specific television programs, including the Comedy Central mainstay. According the the numbers, […]

A newspaper company financed by the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) is facing scrutiny after playing a role in a wide-reaching series of Clinton endorsements, which was handed down by local newspapers across the country. A New York Times report published on Monday highlighted the backlash that many newspapers are facing after opposing Donald Trump’s […]

Just in time for the Christmas season, a report has determined the number one gift given in every state. If you thought Alabama and Auburn gear would top the list, think again. According to the site BestReviews.com, the number one gift purchased by Alabamians in 2016 is an electric turkey fryer. Surprised? It’s no secret […]

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 […]

Alabamians, just like everyone else, love Google. The search engine makes it easy to find answers at the click of a button. But different people throughout the country have different interests, and analysts at Estately took the time to find out what each state Googled more frequently than any other state in 2016. According to […]

After Donald Trump’s surprising victory over Hillary Clinton in the general election, the top policy spokesman for the Southern Baptist Convention is apologizing for earlier criticism of Trump’s supporters. In a Christmas-themed post on his personal blog, Dr. Russell Moore called for understanding and healing after a divisive election. I remember one situation where I […]

Every journey begins with a single, often small, step. But the challenge for many is getting started. Dr. Josh Klapow wants to help you take that first step toward positive change in your life. The clinical psychologist and associate professor of public health at UAB is featured in our weekly multimedia series called “Take Action.” […]

Just in time for Christmas, a report has found that Alabamians are among the most charitable in the nation. Conducted by WalletHub, the study placed Alabama as the fourth most giving state. The only states rated higher were Utah (No. 1), Arkansas (No. 2), and Minnesota (No. 3). When ranked solely on the percentage of […]

As Alabama’s auto industry has grown over the past two decades, so have the jobs and the sophisticated skill sets required to keep production humming. The majority of the positions at the state’s three auto assembly plants are in production, but the automakers have also built up their ranks of other highly-skilled professionals. At Honda […]

By Rachel Williams On the second floor of Samford University’s College of Health Sciences, Logan Joiner and Rachel Miller step out of the laboratory with exciting news. They have just completed research that can change the way pediatric cardiac patients receive medication and nutrition. Pediatric patients in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) at Children’s […]

By Jonathan Williams, Vice President of the Center for State Fiscal Reform at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Alabama is unique when it comes to its pension fund investments. Over the past few decades, Alabama’s public pensions, unlike some other states, have invested heavily in in-state businesses and real estate, including office buildings, hotels […]

Regions Bank on Thursday formally unveiled the company’s most modern branch location in metro Birmingham to date. “In many ways, this location represents the future of branch banking,” said Brandon Greve, Consumer Banking Executive for Regions. “Regions is making a visit to the bank more convenient and more meaningful. We’re doing this by helping customers […]

TROY, Ala. — William Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and now…J.K. Rowling. In the upcoming spring 2017 semester, students at Troy University will have the opportunity to study the literary merit of the popular Harry Potter series. According to Troy professor Noel Kaylor, the class filled up almost immediately after it was announced. The response has […]

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 […]

MOBILE, Ala. — Saturday, when Donald Trump comes back to Mobile on his “USA Thank You Tour,” he is set to draw another massive crowd. This time, he will be joined by a huge figure in his own right: Christian evangelist Franklin Graham. Franklin is the son of world renown revivalist Billy Graham, who served […]

FLORENCE, Ala. — The holiday season is prime time for burglars. Just like the family in the classic Christmas movie Home Alone, many people leave their house to visit family around the country, leaving their precious belongings ripe for the picking. Some often get away, but one home invader in Florence was not so lucky. […]

Martin Landry really can sing. Really. The 31-year-old performer graduated with a musical theater degree from Birmingham-Southern College, making his professional debut in Red Mountain Theatre Company’s “Forever Plaid” before heading to New York, where he works consistently. But you’d never know that from his most-seen piece of work. His lip-syncing to an excruciatingly bad […]

MOBILE, Alabama – Austria-based Lenzing AG announced plans today to invest $293 million to expand production at its Alabama fibers plant, creating 163 new and permanent positions over three years. The Mobile County factory was the first commercial operation in the world to produce and market Lyocell, an eco-friendly, botanic fiber used in clothing and […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — 22,000 diplomas will be handed out to University of Alabama graduates on Saturday; 137 of them will be awarded to U.S. Military veterans. According to rankings website Collegefactual.com, “The University of Alabama is a good choice if you are interested in a quality education coupled with factors we think are important to […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Sadie, a 15-year-old Alabama teenager, was recently diagnosed with lymphoma in June 2016. This past weekend, Sodie was invited to participate as a model in a fashion show along with teens from across Birmingham as a part of ‘Rock the Runway’ at the Junior League of Birmingham’s Market Noel event at the […]

By Johnny Kampis | Watchdog.org If you build it, they will come. It’s not just fictional Iowa corn farmer Ray Kinsella hearing those words. More and more, local governments across the country are getting such positive feedback from consultants, who recommend the construction of expensive taxpayer- or ratepayer-supported broadband networks with promises the moves will […]