After a deal between Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Senate Democrats led to swing-vote Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) to join the calls for renewed FBI investigation, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to delay a final floor vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court for up to a […]

Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) delivered a strong speech on the floor of the United States House of Representatives Friday in support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, saying, “This circus must end.” This comes in stark contrast to Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) voting “no” on Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Byrne is seriously considering […]

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After Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) confirmed he will vote “no” on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s conformation to the United States Supreme Court, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement criticizing Jones for “his disingenuous promise to represent the majority of Alabamians.” Lathan also thanked Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) for his support of President Donald […]

A new Air Force training jet will not be built in eastern Alabama. Developers proposed Tuskegee’s Moton Field as a site for an Italian manufacturer to assemble the T-100 trainer, but the Pentagon chose Boeing for the project.

Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-5) on Wednesday thoroughly questioned NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Bill Gerstenmaier about ensuring commercial crew safety during a House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Space Subcommittee hearing marking NASA’s 60 year anniversary. Brooks, who is vice-chair of the subcommittee, also officially welcomed newly appointed Marshall Space Flight […]

After denouncing Judge Brett Kavanaugh over uncorroborated allegations of sexual assault, both Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) and Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) refused to condemn Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-5) when directly asked by Yellowhammer News. Ellison, the Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and a Chief Deputy Minority Whip in the House alongside […]

It might be more than 70 years later, but one Alabama World War Two veteran finally got a well-deserved recognition for his heroic service. As WTVY reported, 92-year-old Homer Smith of Dothan served in the U.S. Army during the last world war, specifically the European campaign that eventually saw France liberated from Nazi control. However, before […]

Tuscaloosa has a major violent crime problem, and reports say things are only getting worse for the city run by Mayor Walt Maddox, the Democratic nominee for governor. As detailed by the Tuscaloosa News, for quarter one, the number of violent crime incidents investigated within the city almost doubled since last year, from 58 in […]

Rep. Bradley Byrne (AL-1) on Thursday issued a statement applauding the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarding a $1,531,346 grant to the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce in order to help with the acquisition and renovation of the former Threaded Fasteners Building to house “Innovation PortAL.” Byrne said, “I appreciate the Trump Administration and the Economic […]

7. The Alabama Education Association continues to care about everything but education — The Alabama Education Association is actually complaining about the Alabama Accountability Act because they don’t like that the bill identifies failing schools as “failing,” but the bill only identifies six percent of schools that way, a total of 67 schools out of 1,600+. — WBRC reports the […]

HUNTSVILLE – It wasn’t what you would expect from a Democratic candidate for higher office speaking to an audience compromised of mostly college students. Thursday at a town hall on the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville hosted by school’s College Democrats, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, the state’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee, dismissed political […]

BIRMINGHAM — With two weeks remaining until Talladega Superspeedway kicks off its fall slate of NASCAR-sanctioned races, NASCAR Camping World Series driver Noah Gragson, a contender to win his series’ event at Talladega, made a stop at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama on Wednesday. Gragson visited one-on-one time with nearly 30 kids, and activities included racing […]

KultureCity is a nonprofit that works with children on the autism spectrum to help families better the future for their children with autism, one of the most common developmental disabilities. KultureCity strives for acceptance and inclusion for all individuals, no matter their abilities, in education, the workplace and in the community. Watch KultureCity’s mission here, and share […]

Thursday in a late-night tweet, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) confirmed that he “will be voting no” on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Jones’ announcement came just hours after an emotional hearing that featured testimony from Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused the nominee of sexually assaulting her when they were […]

After Thursday’s historic Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified about allegations of sexual assault made by Ford, Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) released a measured statement that stands in stark contrast to the circus atmosphere of the confirmation process. “I know this was a […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) on Thursday announced the selection of Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine to power ULA’s next-generation Vulcan Centaur rocket, an announcement that was celebrated by Alabama officials as boosting Alabama’s booming aerospace industry and elevating the state’s leadership position in rocketry. ULA, which produces Atlas V and Delta IV rockets at its facility in […]

With elections due in little over a month, I figured it was time to learn more about issues that concern me on a local level. Aside from the distressing shortage of off-leash dog parks in the city, law and order in Birmingham, Jefferson County and Alabama writ large sits squarely at the top of my list. What could […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/9_21_18_Alaska.mp3 James Kuppersmith sat down with Ford Brown of “The Ford Faction” and discussed his time in Alaska from the perspective of an Alabamian. James is a veteran and was stationed in Alaska, where he met his wife. It turns out they were both from Alabama and ended up meeting back in Alabama just a few […]

Alabama’s schools as a whole are not good. By any metric you want to use, the state’s schools in totality are near the bottom of the barrel. Yet, in spite of this, the once-dominant entity in modern Alabama politics, the Alabama Education Association (AEA), continues to demand that we maintain the status quo. Charter schools? No. Vouchers? […]

Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-4) presented University of Alabama freshman Sara Lang with a congressional medal for her public service. After more than 200 hours of service work, Lang was awarded the Congressional Award Bronze Medal – the highest honor bestowed on young people by the Senate and House, which is given annually to young Americans who […]

Federal prosecutors are seeking nearly three years in prison for a former legislator who admitted taking bribes to fight environmental cleanup efforts in Birmingham and then became a key witness against a coal company executive and lawyer who participated in the alleged scheme. Former state Rep. Oliver Robinson will be sentenced Thursday in federal court […]

Flash floods trapped people in homes and vehicles in north Alabama on Wednesday, and forecasters said the threat could last another day. Torrents of rain from a cold front moving through the state caused water to quickly cover roads and low-lying areas near Birmingham. Video and photos showed homes surrounded by water, submerged mailboxes and […]

Doug Jones on Wednesday tweeted out his support for incumbent Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), continuing his efforts to elect Democrats nationwide. In Heitkamp’s home state of North Dakota, President Donald Trump trounced Secretary Hillary Clinton 64.1 percent to 27.7 percent. “Unlike her opponent she fights for the values of all her ND constituents every single […]