There are plenty of areas of debate over exactly how and where the U.S. should spend its foreign aid dollars. But for Alabamians in particular — and the entire Gulf Coast region more broadly — the international assistance that flows into cracking down on illegal wildlife trafficking is paying massive dividends, both economically and, perhaps […]

Earlier this week, Zippia, one of the many job search websites out there, released its list of 2018’s 50 worst job markets in America. Only one in Alabama made the list: Anniston-Jacksonville, AL, which came in at number 43. That’s not bad given what we’re told about Alabama and poverty. But it does raise one […]

Todd Rauch and Debbie Wood are in a tight race to become the Republican nominee for House District 38, where only six votes separate the two candidates. Wood has 2,165 votes to Rauch’s 2,159 votes. The number is well within Rauch’s reach considering there are still votes to be counted. A winner won’t be declared until […]

The remarkable drawl that embodies Southern culture may be responsible for the frustration many Alabamians feel when trying to get their smart tech to answer a question. The repeated “Sorry, I didn’t get that” can lead people with accents to underutilize voice-activated devices such as Alexa and Google Home that are rapidly growing in popularity. […]

“I don’t see any reason why it would be”. Those words, voiced by President Trump when asked whether he believed it was true that Russia interfered with the 2016 election, set off a media firestorm early this week. Trump, of course, is used to media criticism, but this time was different. Joining the normal critics […]

An Alabama public school district is ditching its mandatory uniform policy, freeing the district’s 24,000-plus students to wear whatever they want that complies with the new dress code.

In 2014, Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins of Opelika, Ala. was awarded the Medal of Honor for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. Adkins, along with thirty other Medal of Honor recipients, received recognition last night for their heroic efforts in a ceremony that […]

Three Alabama cities are among the most stressed in the entire country, according to a recent study by WalletHub. The study ranks Birmingham 4th, Montgomery 19th, and Mobile 23rd in its list of 182 cities considered for their respective stress levels. Looking at the four key areas of work stress, financial stress, family stress, and […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/Jeffrey_Earnhardt_7-9-18.m4a NASCAR Driver Jeffrey Earnhardt called into The Ford Faction to talk about the big race last week in Daytona.  Jeffrey mentioned the differences in the track from other race tracks he’s competed on.  Jeffrey was able to finish in 11th place last week which was a big step for him and his team.

Target will begin rolling out speedy service for thousands of products by the end of the month in New York, less than a year after spending $550 million to acquire the same-day delivery company Shipt, based out of Birmingham, Ala.

Officials say an Alabama city school system has received full accreditation. News outlets report that Birmingham City Schools gained the approval from AdvancED. Superintendent Lisa Herring said during a news conference Tuesday this is the first time that Birmingham City Schools has been accredited as a system.

1. As if President Trump is not bogged down enough with Russia, he has now invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House — The President has instructed national security adviser John Bolton to work on bringing Putin to the U.S. and the invite has been issued. When the Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats […]

The house where Rosa Parks sought refuge after fleeing the South amid death threats is scheduled for auction next week with a minimum bid of $1 million. Auctioneer Guernsey’s plans to put the house up for auction July 26 in New York City, and has set a pre-auction estimate of $1 million to $3 million.

Late Thursday afternoon, Democratic congressional hopeful Tabitha Isner issued a press release claiming “incidents of ‘brute force attacks’ on her campaign’s main webpage.” “When investigating the source of these attacks, the website administrator discovered over 1,400 attempts to login to the website as an administrator in the past week,” the release from campaign manager Megan Skipper […]

Officials in Alabama say a two-year-old girl who fell into a pool has died. St. Clair County Coroner Dennis Russell tells AL.com that the child who fell into the pool on Wednesday has been identified as Charlotte Jordan.

Thursday during his weekly media conference call, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) criticized President Donald Trump for comments he made earlier in the week during a press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki. Jones expressed his disappointment in Trump, and described his handling of the situation as a “great disservice to this country.”

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/7_12_18_mike_rodgers.mp3 Congressman Mike Rogers made a call to The Ford Faction to talk about FBI agent Peter Strzok being in court over Anti-Trump texts sent. Congressman Rogers outlined the details of the case and was able to catch up with the guys.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill funding the Department of the Interior on Thursday which included an amendment sponsored by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) meant to protect key resources for the state. Thanks to the amendment, Alabama and other Gulf states now have an extra measure of confidence that Trump administration officials won’t […]

Troy’s fire department rating will improve this October, which should lower our insurance rates. Fire protection ratings show how markets can ensure the quality of our services. They also provide an example of value creation as opposed to compliance-driven documentation. The Insurance Services Office’s (ISO) Fire Suppression Rating Schedule dates back to 1909. Insurance companies […]

Alabama authorities say a woman who had been arguing with her husband in the street broke into a neighbor’s vehicle, stole a handgun and fatally shot the man. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Tuesday that 33-year-old Amanda Leigh Hilyer shot 41-year-old Keith Hilyer on Saturday in Sylvan Springs, about 30 […]

According to an announcement from Sen. Richard Shelby’s (R-Tuscaloosa) office on Thursday, $25.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants have been awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation for various airport improvements. Per the release, they will “support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition.” “These FAA grants support critical projects that aim to improve […]

The Gulf Coast’s newest amusement park invites the public to a day-long Summer Celebration this Saturday, July 21. OWA is offering access to its 21 amusement rides, family games and its brand new splash pad at a special ticket price of $20.17 (plus taxes/fees) per person. Alongside that, there will be live music by the […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/7_17_18_Walter_Carr.mp3 Walter Carr, the 20-year-old who walked from Homewood to Pelham, made an appearance on The Ford Faction to talk about how he’s recently been in the news.  Walter received a new car for walking to work and doing it with a great work ethic.  Walter credits hard work and a good attitude for his success.

Scientists studying the world’s first submarine to sink an enemy ship said Wednesday that the doomed Confederate crew did not release an emergency mechanism that could have helped the vessel surface quickly. The 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) of what are called keel blocks would typically keep the Mobile-built H.L. Hunley upright, but also could be […]