Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Dr. Waymon Burke take you through this week’s biggest political stories including: — Does Governor Kay Ivey’s “Alabama Sentry Program” actually do anything? — What are the big races for Alabamians to watch on Tuesday? — How big is President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Congressman Mo Brooks?

As Attorney General, I have no higher duty than to enforce our laws and ensure the safety of all Alabamians—and that includes the unborn. Throughout my career as a prosecutor and as your Attorney General, I have fought to protect the right to life. While many candidates label themselves as pro-life, I have a proven […]

Roseanne Barr posted what many are convinced was a racist tweet, and ABC summarily canceled her sitcom. As Roseanne is considered a Donald Trump supporter and Trump is widely accused of racism, people are loosely smearing Trump as responsible for her, however indirectly. Maybe I’m defensive about loose charges of racism, but if so, I’ve […]

Listen to the 10 min audio Read the transcript: EXAMINING CHRISTIAN LIBERTY TOM LAMPRECHT:  Harry, I want to take you to an article written recently by Sinclair Ferguson entitled “Four Principles for the Exercise of Christian Liberty.” — Christian liberty must never be flaunted. — Christian liberty does not mean that you welcome fellow Christians […]

A brief perusal of current events or pop culture will make one acutely aware that Christians are not home in this world. As the author of Hebrews stated it, “They seek a city that is come” (Heb. 13:14). While a new city is coming (Rev. 21:1-27), Christians still live in a context and culture that […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/6_1_18_Bill_Hightower.mp3 Bill Hightower called into The Ford Faction to talk about the race to be the next governor of Alabama.  Hightower talks about how the race has gone for him. In the interview, Hightower talks about how the bar is set low for Alabama governors and “it’s time for somebody that can stand on their own […]

What just happened? The House recently passed a bipartisan prison reform bill authored by Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). The First Step Act was approved by a 360-59 vote, and included the support of 134 Democrats. The bill is headed to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition by Democrats who […]

It seems especially appropriate that Rodney and Stephanie Wilson serve soul food at their downtown Anniston restaurant. Just getting to the point of owning their own place took a lot of faith. Several years ago, shortly after moving from Nashville to Oxford to manage a Hardee’s, Rodney began experiencing kidney failure. He ended up having […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/6_1_18_THWC.mp3 The Hollywood Conservative, Amanda Head makes her weekly call on The Ford Faction. The guys start it off by having a spelling bee between Ford, Sam, and Amanda that eventually, Amanda won.  Amanda touches on the Trump/Kim Jong-Un meeting being back on and how this is a “once in three lifetimes moment.”  Amanda even mentions the […]

A glimpse of the rebirth of Gulf State Park’s beachside facilities was revealed by Gov. Kay Ivey last week during an unveiling of the park’s Interpretive Center and East Pedestrian Bridge. Gov. Ivey, Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship and other dignitaries cut the ribbon to the entrance of the Interpretive Center and Pedestrian Bridge, two significant […]

Business leaders from across Canada and the Southeastern U.S. will gather in Mobile next week to seek new trade and investment opportunities and continue to build on already strong partnerships. The 11th Annual Southeastern United States – Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance Conference kicks off Sunday in the Port City, with more than 240 participants from […]

After being sworn in for a fourth term, Vladimir Putin departed the Kremlin for Annunciation Cathedral to receive the televised blessing of Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church. The patriarch and his priests in sacred vestments surrounded Putin, who, standing alone, made the sign of the cross. Meanwhile, sacred vestments from the Sistine Chapel […]

President Donald Trump is looking at the possible pardon of a great-grandmother serving life without parole for a first-time, non-violent drug offense, the White House said Thursday. The plight of 63-year-old Alice Marie Johnson was brought to the president’s attention by Kim Kardashian, who met with the president at the White House on Wednesday. “He’s […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/5_31_18_SOTW_Ronnie_Rice.mp3 Ronnie Rice makes his return to The Ford Faction for Alexander Shunnarah’s “Shark of The Week” to discuss what he’s been up to lately. Ronnie talks about how busy it’s been at the Shunnarah Law Firm and what they’ve had going on. He mentioned his work with the community and the outreach they’ve been […]

Amazon is in talks to build a warehouse near Birmingham that could create up to 3,000 jobs. Public notices show Amazon plans an 855,000 square-foot (7,900 sq. meter) fulfillment center in Bessemer. The Jefferson County Commission will vote next week on spending up to $3.3 million to fund road work and pay incentives to Amazon.

“Looking forward to seeing the employment numbers at 8:30 this morning,” President Trump tweeted early Friday. And here they are: The number of employed Americans, 155,474,000, has broken another record — for the ninth time since President Trump took office, in fact. At the same time, the number of unemployed Americans dropped to 6,065,000, a […]

A June fling in Oneonta, Rock the South in Cullman and live it up at the Alabaster City Fest. U.S. Women’s Open at Shoal Creek Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open May 31-June 3 at the Shoal Creek Golf Club. The opening ceremony begins Tuesday, May 29. Junior Day, Championship Rounds and […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/5_31_18_North_Alabama_Works.mp3 North AlabamaWorks! Joined The Ford Faction to talk about whats been going on in the company. North AlabamaWorks! is there to provide jobs to younger people who know that college is not going to be an option. AlabamaWorks! is a great company based here to show alternatives. Subscribe to the Yellowhammer Radio Presents The Ford […]

A challenger will remain on the Republican primary ballot for sheriff in a northeast Alabama county. The Gadsden Times reports that the Etowah County Republican Executive Committee declined to remove Rainbow City Police Chief Jonathon Horton from the ballot.

The State of Alabama has received international fame in recent years for all the wrong reasons. Corrupt leadership, pay to play politics, and entrenched Montgomery lobbyists earned us headlines we don’t want to repeat. I believe Alabama can do better. I believe Alabama deserves better! It’s time for new leadership in the state. Someone with […]

Four north Alabama firefighters were taken to hospitals for heat-related illnesses as they battled an explosive fire at a golf cart dealership. All the firefighters are expected to recover.

#TakeTheHill is Clayton Hinchman’s version of the popular Drain The Swamp mantra. The hashtag resonates with Hinchman’s military experience, which he has used as a point of focus in his campaign to unseat U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks. Hinchman announced in May of 2017 that he would be running to represent Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. “We’ve […]

A lack of publicly available polling on Alabama’s primary races is hindering the coverage of June 5th’s primary races. But Alabama pollster Ray Evans with Status America has been conducting a rolling poll of the races for months. He’s been polling since 1967 and has been right 95 percent of the times. He said he […]

The first lay president of Spring Hill College is changing his position. Spring Hill College announced that Christopher Puto will become president emeritus effective Friday.