Alabama’s public schools chief is giving schools guidance for a program that would allow designated administrators to access guns or weapons stored on campus. Superintendent Eric Mackey sent the memo out Friday to school systems emphasizing that program is voluntary.

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, the 78-year-old civil rights icon and veteran congressman from Georgia, was released from the hospital Sunday evening after his weekend admission for an undisclosed reason. Lewis’ spokeswoman, Brenda Jones, said in an emailed statement that Lewis left the hospital a day after he was admitted for “routine observation.”

While visiting Jerusalem, conservative talk show host and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee didn’t forget to pack his Southern charm.  During an event with U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, Huckabee showed off his bass guitar skills by playing ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ for the crowd. According to Jacob Kornbluh, a reporter for Jewishinsider.com, Huckabee was […]

Alabama’s top innovators gathered in Birmingham recently to celebrate the region’s thriving entrepreneurial scene and collaborate on ways to make it stronger. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama’s 2018 “imerge” event awarded $151,000 to winners of an Alabama Launchpad startup pitch competition and honored industry leaders with EDPA’s annual Innovation Awards. Attendees networked over food and drink […]

As educators prepare for a new school year, leading their discussions is the issue of keeping students safe, in a time when no corner of the country seems immune to school violence. Tuesday, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham hosted a school safety forum with two local superintendents, the president of the Alabama Education Association, a […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Dr. Waymon Burke take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Is Trump racking up trade wins with his chaotic trade strategy? — How can Democrats keep talking about abolishing ICE as cartels continue to import drugs and violence? — Is Walt Maddox nothing but media […]

Morgan County led the way in Alabama for aerospace industry investment in 2017, landing new facilities and expansion projects worth more than $336 million and spurring job growth. A longtime hub of industry for the state, the county’s assets include its location along the Tennessee River and a solid lineup of businesses already tied to […]

An Alabama nonprofit is revolutionizing the way charitable organizations operate, and how volunteers can help them. Serquest is the brainchild of Henry Hammond Cobb IV of Montgomery, who envisioned a web-based solution that would bring nonprofits into the 21st century. “The idea for Serquest is, how do we create a product for all nonprofits to […]

Michelle Segrest is thinking a lot about trash these days. “Trash and water,” she says. “Those have both been on my mind lately.” And not in a save-the-environment and conserve-our-natural-resources kind of way. Segrest is all for that, but right now she’s talking about plain ol’, everyday trash and water – where to throw it […]

Last weekend, parents across Alabama hustled to stores to buy back-to-school supplies, taking advantage of an annual sales tax “holiday” on such expenses. It is too soon to calculate the full impact of this year’s holiday, but a Washington think tank argues it is a gimmick that amounts to poor public policy. “At first glance, […]

Earlier this month, President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. Senator Doug Jones has been noncommittal about Kavanaugh saying, “I’m going to take an independent look at this nominee and do what I ultimately believe is in the best interests of my state and my country.” This should […]

When the door opened again, Kate panicked, but then relaxed when she saw it was Dr. Laue. I smiled and looked expectantly at him as he sat down on the rolling stool again and faced me. “All right,” he began without a moment’s hesitation. “We’ve run her blood twice and it looks like what we’re dealing with here […]

Like many successful ventures, Birmingham-based Planet Fundraiser began with a simple idea – to solve a complex problem. For company co-founder and CEO Kasey Birdsong, it started with his kid’s ball team. Of course, it took hard work – research, a solid business plan, recruiting investors, developing the product – before Planet Fundraiser could move […]

Business Facilities, an economic development-focused publication, ranked Alabama’s business climate tops among the states in a new analysis that examined performance in several key economic categories. The publication cited Alabama’s successful recruitment of the Toyota-Mazda joint venture automobile manufacturing plant to illustrate the state’s appeal. The project, announced in January 2018, calls for a $1.6 […]

Given enough time – decades if not centuries – the steady combination of waves and wind will change the appearance of any coastal community. The city of Gulf Shores decided to escalate that process, and has undergone a major transformation in less than five years. Following the 2010 BP oil spill, Gulf Shores officials concluded […]

Last month’s jobs report showed that job openings are at a record high, confirming our country’s continued positive economic progress. For the first time since the year 2000, the number of job openings is larger than the number of people unemployed. Our country’s gross domestic product also grew at a 4.1 percent pace in the […]

Honestly, I’m not surprised that Alabama saltwater anglers caught so many red snapper in six-plus weeks that the private recreational season had to close earlier than planned. Thankfully, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR), with its Red Snapper Jackpot, managed to squeeze in its final day of competition before the season ended Sunday, July […]

If you live in Alabama, understanding the mindset of a Trump supporter is not difficult.  Odds are, you are one.  But the national media just can’t seem to grasp the idea that educated, talented and even intelligent folks continue to choose to support the President. Wednesday, on Birmingham’s Superstation 101 WYDE’s “The Line,” Breitbart.tv editor […]

Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is poised to become head of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, but first he may have to overcome a plan by Texas state legislators to intervene. If custom is followed, Aderholt will become chairman based on his seniority. According to custom of seniority, the majority party committee member with the most […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/7_26_18_Ronnie_Rice_SOTW.mp3 The Alexander Shunnarah “Shark of The Week” Ronnie Rice joined Yellowhammer’s The Ford Faction to talk about what’s new at the law firm. Ronnie discusses his opportunity to speak with the University of Alabama football team and what that meant to him to get that message across.  In the interview, Ronnie even gave hints about […]

When you are losing a political race, you need a hook, and it looks like Alabama Democrats are looking to make themselves the victim in 2018. There are many different angles the Democrats are taking: The Russians are coming.

Many coastal and red snapper loving Alabamians may find themselves disappointed by recent events. On July 16th, the State of Alabama announced that recreational red snapper fishing season would be cut six weeks short. A result of unexpectedly high catch levels this summer, the state reached its annual quota sooner than anticipated. For families and […]

Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday dismissed a challenge to debate Democratic Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox ahead of the gubernatorial election, saying only reporters and her opponent care about debates. “There are only two people that ever bring up the subject.  Y’all in the media and my opponent,” Ivey said in response to a […]

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the final version of Fiscal Year 2019’s National Defense Authorization Bill (NDAA), a $639 billion base defense budget. The bill authorizes $18 billion for Army equipment replacement, $41 billion for aircraft, $36 billion for naval fleet improvements, $23 billion for military facilities and infrastructure, and a 2.6% […]