After last week’s announcement from Secretary of State John Merrill that he was getting into the 2020 U.S. Senate contest, many assumed the field was set. Other than Merrill, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope), former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore and State Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian […]

A shoe company has once again divided our nation. An iconic American brand, Nike, fell victim to the re-writing of history after briskly pulling a new line of USA-themed sneakers from shelves after harsh controversy arose over their patriotic design. The shoes, which displayed Betsy Ross’ flag, sparked outrage from critics, who reportedly denounced the […]

There are more fatal crashes during the days surrounding Independence Day than the rest of the year, according to an analysis of state traffic records by researchers at the University of Alabama. During the past five years, the five days around the Fourth of July averaged three fatal crashes a day, 29% higher than the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As we celebrate Independence Day, I always like to reflect on how very blessed we are to live in America. The American flag is the symbol of our freedom – throughout wars, hard times, terrorist attacks – the flag is what gives us hope, inspiration and reminds us of the sacrifices made […]

In an interview on a Washington, D.C. radio show, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Wednesday said he was “very proud” of his record in the U.S. Senate and blasted the planned Independence Day celebration in the nation’s capital. Covering a broad spectrum of controversial topics during the nearly 30-minute interview on NPR-affiliate WAMU’s “1A,”  Jones […]

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday and over a long weekend, those in north Alabama can experience a special exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Entitled “We the People: Alabama’s Defining Documents,” the exhibition was specially curated and designed by staff from the Alabama Department of Archives and History. The […]

Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, liberal or conservative, you have a right to have your voice heard in the halls of Congress. The 4.8 million Americans who live in Alabama have the same right to representation as 4.8 million Americans living in Southern California or the Texas Panhandle. But that right—the right […]

The inspirational story of one son’s belated Father’s Day gift to his Alabama dad is gaining national adoration. CBS “This Morning” on Tuesday reported on Diantae Thomas, 25, moving his dad, Lester, to tears. A video explained that Lester’s truck had broken down, so his son saved up money for months to buy him a used Ford […]

Alabama police said the parents of a two-year-old boy were under the influence of marijuana when the toddler left the house, got trapped inside a hot vehicle and died. News outlets report Melinda and Robert King were arrested Tuesday on charges of manslaughter and first-degree marijuana possession.

Lawyers for former Auburn University assistant basketball coach Chuck Person said Tuesday the 13-year NBA veteran was broke and financially desperate when he joined a bribery conspiracy that cheated young athletes by steering them toward bribe-paying advisers and managers. They asked a judge in papers filed in Manhattan federal court to spare him from prison […]

By Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw, commissioner Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services “What do you do for a living?” We’ve all asked or been asked that question. It’s a great conversation starter that helps us learn more about a person. It also underscores our society’s emphasis on the value of having an occupation.

7. Trump administration admits defeat on the citizenship question According to the New York attorney general’s office, the Department of Justice will be issuing the 2020 census without the citizenship question that has been widely disputed recently, despite President Donald Trump saying he would attempt to delay the census until the question was included. Last […]

Governor Kay Ivey has given non-essential state employees July 4 and 5 off this year for their Independence Day holiday. This will give state employees the same break that many of their counterparts in the private sector will enjoy over the long weekend. Per WSFA, the governor’s office said that the decision acknowledges “the hard work […]

Outsiders might not understand the culture or way of life in rural Alabama. However, a new video is showing why Alabamians should be proud of its small towns and everything that comes along with living in one. This Is Alabama on Friday released a video presented by Alfa Insurance entitled, “An Ode to Alabama Small […]

One Yellowhammer State native and alumnus of the University of Alabama has set an amazing example of patriotism for his fellow Americans this Independence Day. Jalen Drummond, who was born and raised in Randolph County and previously interned for Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and former Senator Luther Strange (R-AL), […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has named Russell Durrance as the Poultry, Pork, and Dairy divisions director on Tuesday. Durrance, a 24-year-old native of Newnan, Georgia, will also be responsible for policy related to those areas. “After working with a poultry integrator for two years, I am excited to help Alabama’s farmers through the Federation,” said […]

A pair of Alabama Republicans spent some quality time with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) last week and, in the process, gained some insight into the native Alabamian’s view of the state’s 2020 U.S. Senate race. Paul Wellborn, chairman, president and CEO of Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., and Trump Finance Committee member Perry O. Hooper, […]

Hugh F. Culverhouse, Jr. on Tuesday ran a factually challenged full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal continuing his calls for a complete boycott of the state of Alabama and its flagship university. However, his pleas seem to be falling on deaf ears, even in California, with a tech company announcing it will be relocating to […]

According to a new study, three of the top four and four of the top seven American-made automobiles were assembled in Alabama, providing another impressive testimonial for the state’s booming automotive industry. Cars.com recently released its 2019 “American-Made Index,” which studies a bevy of factors, including: the final-assembly location; the origin of parts in the […]

Yellowhammer News and Serquest are partnering to bring you, “A Story Worth Sharing,” a monthly award given to an Alabama based nonprofit actively making an impact through their mission. Each month, the winning organization will receive a $1,000 grant from Serquest and promotion across the Yellowhammer Multimedia platforms. Yellowhammer and Serquest are looking for nonprofits […]

Hugh F. Culverhouse, Jr. is at it again. Alabamians probably remember the backstory. He bought the naming rights to the University of Alabama School of Law last year, but he thought he bought the school itself. After souring relationships with university administration finally passed the point of no return, University of Alabama System Chancellor Finis […]

I can’t stand Colin Kaepernick. I want him to get a job in the NFL just so he can play badly. His latest move to call for Nike to stop selling shoes with an older version of the American flag should make it clear to everyone what a joke this guy is. Hopefully, Nike will […]

Last week, King’s Property Solutions LLC, a Huntsville-based real estate investment company, agreed to stop sending out robocalls and reform its business practices after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office threatened to sue the company. According to the AG’s office, King’s Property Solutions violated the Alabama Telemarketing Act, the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act and […]

MONTGOMERY — The day after Yellowhammer News published an exclusive interview with Governor Kay Ivey in which she explained that workforce development is key to the Alabama aerospace industry’s continued growth, the governor’s office released an impressive update on the state’s overall workforce development efforts. Ivey also recognized that when the economy is strong and […]