GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — One Alabama lawmaker on Tuesday warned his Facebook followers that he believes liberals are actively working to “purge godly men” from government, including state Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, who was recently suspended for his stance on same sex marriage. After a federal court struck down Alabama’s gay marriage ban, Moore […]

How many times a day do you Google something? Some scientists argue that the search giant is so ubiquitous it is actually rewiring the way our brains remember things. And boy do Alabamians love to Google. Estately, a real estate website, puts out an annual list of topics each state Googles more than every other […]

A prominent leader from the Southern Baptist Convention has come out swinging against Donald Trump in a media tour that has included an op-ed in the New York Times and an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation”. Russell Moore, head of the denomination’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, said that those Christians who oppose Donald […]

The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50 is an annual list of the 50 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics and business — the men and women who shape the state. The 2016 list was broken into three segments: government officials and politicians, business leaders, and lobbyists and consultants. In addition to the top […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Remington is once again moving jobs to Alabama after announcing it will be shuttering a plant in Mayfield, Kentucky later this month. The Kentucky plant is closing as part of an effort to “improve our competitive position in the market,” said Jessica Kallam of Remington Firearms. An estimated 200 employees will lose […]

Later this month, the defending National League Champion New York Mets will take the field against the Milwaukee Brewers in Citi Field. Popcorn and cotton candy will be eaten, the 7th inning stretch will occur, America’s favorite pastime will be enjoyed by over 30,000 residents of the country’s largest city, and at the end of […]

(Video above: Paul “Bear” Bryant Mother’s Day commercial) South Central Bell has been defunct for almost a quarter century now, but one of the company’s commercials gains new life every Mother’s Day, thanks to a heartfelt message from legendary Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. One of the first thing we tell our players is […]

FireSeeds is a Birmingham-based recruiting and leader development company. We have created a state of the art online platform, WildSparq, that launches leader development into every seat in an organization. Through the platform, organizations can now have dynamic team meetings around monthly leadership themes. For the next several months, we will be featuring tips on […]

(Video above: Trailer for “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage”) The first trailer has been released for the upcoming Nicholas Cage World War II movie that was filmed in Alabama, “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage.” The USS Alabama, docked in Mobile Bay, plays the role of the USS Indianapolis for the film. The ship can be […]

We’ve all been there. You’re driving down the interstate and suddenly come up on someone who’s going much slower than you are. If you’re both in the right lane, you just casually ease into the left lane and go around them. But what if there are slower drivers in both lanes? That’s when the road […]

College is expensive, and it’s getting more and more expensive every day. Choosing a college that students and their families can afford is a difficult decision. Scholarships, grants, and financial aid help alleviate some of the stress, but not completely. Students want to pick a school that they will enjoy and will give them the […]

HOOVER, Ala. — The SEC baseball tournament, which has been played in Hoover since 1998, is at risk of moving to another state. New Orleans, Memphis, Jacksonville, and Nashville are all in the running to win the games for their respective cities, but Hoover officials believe that they made a strong case to keep the […]

Teenage pregnancy is something all parents (and most children) want to avoid. No one wants to see their son or daughter on “16 and Pregnant.” But the good news is the rate of teen pregnancies in Alabama and the rest of the country have been decreasing significantly over the past few years. Pregnancy rates for […]

NASA’s Space Shuttle blasted off for the first time 35 years ago, and engineers and scientists from Southern Research made critical contributions to the program during a journey that spanned three decades and a half-billion miles. In fact, by the time Columbia rose from Kennedy Space Center on April 12, 1981, Southern Research’s engineers had […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Recruiting victories are not uncommon for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Year after year, Nick Saban has brought in the top recruiting classes in the country. For the class of 2017, Alabama has received a commitment from the “quarterback of the future”: Tua Tagovailoa, a dual-threat player out of Hawaii. With championship pedigree, […]

It’s no surprise that Alabamians love to give. The state has long had a reputation for its Southern hospitality, but have you ever wondered which Alabama cities are the most generous? Well wonder no longer. Philanthropy.com recently studied how much each state in the country gives and donates to charity. Alabama is the third-most charitable […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The online streaming service Hulu has given the green light for a series adaptation of the acclaimed novel The Handmaid’s Tale, written by former University of Alabama professor Margaret Atwood. Atwood’s book tells the story of a young handmaid named Offred who lives in a dystopian version of the United States. In […]

Two Alabama institutions of higher education have been put on a “shame list” by LGBT advocacy group The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for seeking and receiving religious exemption from Title IX. The University of Mobile and Judson College both petitioned the Federal Government for relief due in part to the Obama administration’s new interpretation that […]

On Friday, Target Corporation’s Common Stock value dropped 2.52 percent, continuing a precipitous decline that coincides with the company’s decision to remove gender restrictions on its stores’ bathrooms. In a press release two weeks ago emphasizing the corporation’s commitment to “inclusivity,” Target wrote, “we welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or […]

(Video above: WVTM’s report on 11-year-old Chris Gaither shooting a burglar) TALLADEGA, Ala. — A Navy SEAL saying made famous in the recent Lone Survivor film goes something like this: “Never shoot a large caliber man with a small caliber bullet.” Well, it only took a 9mm round to the leg to reduce one would-be […]

On last night’s episode of “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” on Comedy Central, correspondent Roy Wood, Jr. made a rap video made up entirely of Donald Trump quotes. With lines like “fingers long and beautiful, look at these hands” and “I never liked Bette Midler’s persona,” the video is a testament not only to […]

A high school junior with a brain for engineering and a heart of gold – a real life combination of Iron Man and Captain America – has helped design and build prosthetic hands for 30 children on the other side of the world. Zach McCleery, a junior at St. Luke’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama, […]

The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50 is an annual list of the 50 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics and business — the men and women who shape the state. This year’s list is being released in three segments: Government officials and politicians, lobbyists and consultants, and today’s segment, business leaders. Don’t miss […]

HANNOVER, Germany – The Berghoff Group announced plans today to set up its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Auburn, where it will invest $30 million and create 100 precision-machining jobs over the next five years. John Emerson, the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, announced the deal today at the 2016 Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial […]