A divided Alabama Senate has voted to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. The 15-14 vote on Wednesday came after contentious debate over whether the bill was an economic development necessity or creates a wide new loophole in state ethics law. The House of Representatives will decide whether to go along […]

Media personality Dr. Gina Loudon may have grown up in Missouri, but the firebrand conservative commentator who regularly appears on national television and radio says she will always call Alabama her “sweet home.” Loudon, who got her talk radio and TV start in St. Louis, moved to Alabama to host the popular “Dr. Gina Show” […]

The Alabama House of Representatives did not vote Wednesday on legislation to track race data in traffic stops, further stalling a bill that is the session’s top priority for African-American lawmakers. Lawmakers anticipated Wednesday as the last legislative day but crucial bills, including the education budget, did not pass.

1. Democrats continue to push for a repeal of the 2nd Amendment while demanding you stop pointing it out — A former supreme court justice, thousands of protesters, law professors, and multiple media outlets are now calling for the end of the 2nd Amendment. — CNN’s Chris Cuomo says “no one” is calling for this repeal, The […]

A Florida teenager is accused of threatening a school shooting in Alabama. Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum tells news outlets that 19-year-old Anthony Kessler made the threat against Fort Payne High School on March 5. The FBI and the Lee County, Florida Sheriff’s Office announced Kessler was arrested on Tuesday at a restaurant in […]

When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution of the United States, they feared the possibility of partisanship overtaking rights-based government. To that end, they crafted a system of checks and balances designed to pit interest against interest, promoting gridlock over radical change. The founders saw legislators, presidents and judges as ambitious in their pursuit of […]

http://media.blubrry.com/warrior_wednesday/content.blubrry.com/warrior_wednesday/EP_15_From_West_Point_to_the_battlefield_to_business_owner_Captain_Clayton_Hinchman_talks_about_his_life_as_an_Airborne_Ranger.mp3 Retired Airborne Ranger, Captain Clayton Hinchman attended West Point. Hinchman wanted to spend his career in the military, but an unfortunate encounter with an IED changed his plans. Warrior Wednesday host Scott Chambers spoke with Hinchman about his time in combat, how he became a business owner, and his run for U.S. Congress in […]

The Rev. Al Sharpton’s half-brother faces a capital murder charge in Alabama, and he’s challenging that charge in court. Dothan Police Chief Steve Parrish said the Rev. Kenneth Glasgow drove 26-year-old Jamie Townes around to look for his stolen car before Townes allegedly shot 23-year-old Breunia Jennings, believing she was the thief. In Alabama, a […]

How do you know when you’ve made it? When your employer names a program after you. That is what happened last year to Cathy Randall, the longtime director of the University of Alabama’s computer-based honors program. It now is called the Catherine J. Randall Research Scholars Program. Randall isn’t just the director of the program. […]

Authorities say an Alabama high school teacher was jailed for being drunk in class. Limestone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Stephen Young tells news outlets that 40-year-old Mae Gladys Edwards was arrested Tuesday and charged with public intoxication and illegal possession of prohibited liquors after students at Tanner High School reported she was “acting weird.” Young […]

Every constitutional statewide office is up for election this year. Just like the governor’s office you can serve two consecutive four-year terms and then you are through. Kay Ivey would have been term limited as Lt. Governor. She could not have run again for that post even though she ascended to governor last year. Young […]

Alabama lawmakers are heading into what could be the last day of the 2018 legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said lawmakers will end the session Wednesday “if we get the work done.” Senators are expected to debate the state’s education budget, tax bills that fund Medicaid and a proposal to exempt economic […]

It may be a bellwether, it may mean nothing. The opinion about whether any special election means anything is generally based on where you stand politically. State House District 21 in Madison County, Alabama, probably doesn’t mean much in the grand scheme of things. Former Head of Public Safety for the city of Huntsville Rex […]

Alabama’s highest-earning families are benefiting the most from the sweeping changes in the tax code that go into effect this year. The state’s highest earners – those making at least $150,000 a year – topped a WalletHub study released Wednesday comparing how various income levels in each state and the District of Columbia gain or […]

A man arrested in Alabama and accused of producing a viral child porn video has been charged in federal court. News outlets report prosecutors announced 11 child pornography production charges against 44-year-old Germaine Moore, who authorities say is the focus of child sexual abuse cases in Alabama and Michigan.

Listen to the 10 min audio: Read the transcript: WHAT DOES CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL SINGLE PARENT DAY SAY ABOUT OUR COUNTRY? TOM LAMPRECHT:  Harry, first there was Mother’s Day, then there was Father’s Day, and now we have Grandparent’s Day. Interestingly, another day has popped up, which I wasn’t aware of until recently, March 21st […]

Alabama will not make a second attempt to put to death an ailing inmate who had his lethal injection halted last month when the execution team could not find a usable vein, his attorney said Tuesday. Doyle Lee Hamm will not face a second trip to the state’s death chamber under a settlement reached to […]

1. Democrats put illegal immigrants first again, raise concerns over a census question — The Trump administration will be asking people their citizenship status in the next census, Democrats feel this will cost them Congressional seats. — The fear or feature of the question, depending on who you ask, is that illegal immigrants will not fill […]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is back throwing in practice. Tagovailoa made some throws and handoffs Tuesday after injuring a finger on his left, throwing hand in the Crimson Tide’s first spring practice.

Wes Thompson of Tep.io joins The Ford Faction to talk about what’s happening with Facebook being able to listen in and pinpoint its users political beliefs, HQ Trivia achievements from Ford and Sam, and AI intelligence from social media platforms scaring people. http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/3_27_18_Wes_Thompson_Tepio.mp3 Subscribe to the Yellowhammer Radio Presents The Ford Faction podcast on iTunes […]

Since President Trump took office in 2017, his agenda to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States has created a mini-renaissance in the industry, creating approximately 222,000 new jobs for Americans. Manufacturing companies are moving operations back to the United States as the economic environment becomes more favorable for businesses. As many organizations are […]

Two friends of a man who was reported missing have been charged with murder after his body was found buried in the yard of an Alabama home. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Hartselle police on Tuesday announced the charges against Andrew Jacob Maresh, 19, and Tyler Stephen Hudson, 20, in the death of 22-year-old […]

In the movie “The Matrix,” swallowing a red pill reveals the truth, while downing a blue pill leaves you trapped in illusion. Today, in the parlance of some political activists, “taking the red pill” means seeing the lies of mainstream media — and learning the truth. “People don’t care to watch CNN anymore: People pay […]

The First-Time Homebuyer and Second-Chance Savings Account (FHSA) bill, HB 248, passed the Senate last week with a vote of 22-2. The House unanimously concurred Thursday morning with a vote of 97–0. The bill now goes to Governor Ivey’s office for consideration. “On behalf of our 14,000 members, thank you to the Alabama Legislature for […]