At the close of 2017, no less than seven prominent male hosts and editors of influential government-sponsored radio and television shows are out of work amid claims of sexual harassment. According to their accusers, the alleged Malevolent Seven are powerful pervs and creeps who’ve been running wild at NPR and PBS for decades, sponsored […]

Alabama runs the nation’s leanest Medicaid program, according to statistics released last week by a federal agency.

An unwanted fish species has invaded Alabama waters, and Fisheries Section Chief Nick Nichols is afraid the silver carp wants to make the Tennessee River home.

An updated list of America's megachurches puts the Church of the Highlands in Birmingham at second largest in the nation, with about 43,600 weekly visitors.

I support it because it’s a step forward – not complete, by any means – a step forward on limited government affirming that people own their money, not the government.

    (SPOILER ALERT) I fell sound asleep for about ten minutes during the most recent installment in the Star Wars franchise, The Last Jedi. This was not only because the narrative had wandered down a very tedious alleyway, but because Star Wars in general has lost its way. What began as a thrilling exploration […]

    My recent columns have focused on the extremely poor educational outcomes for black students. There’s enough blame for all involved to have their fair share. That includes students who are hostile and alien to the educational process and have derelict, uninterested home environments. After all, if there is not someone in the home […]

  After one of the most hotly contested U.S. Senate races in recent memory, don’t expect the governor’s race to heat up for a few months, says one state political science expert. “I think it’s good to have a respite from campaigning right now since we had so much of it during the Senate rate,” […]

Alabama Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is a three-day workshop designed for women ages 18 years or older who would like to learn new outdoor skills.

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and millennial conservative James Lomax, talk Donald Trump's big tax cuts and the reaction to them from corporate America.

    People often lament that in our celebration of Christmas, we tend to lose sight of its true meaning. Not to be a contrarian, but I don’t think the two are mutually exclusive. At Christmastime, we celebrate family, giving, tradition, friendship, community, love, goodwill and so much else that is great and good about […]

      Listen to the audio Read the transcript: TOM LAMPRECHT:  Harry, today, I want to take you to a blog piece written by Mary Sauer. She says, “I have Christmas-induced parental guilt and I don’t know what to do about it.” In essence, in this piece, she talks about how Christmas can get […]

  Last night, with Christmas nearly here, my wife, Polly, and I found ourselves explaining to our sons (now 18 and 15) what people in Houston, South Florida, and Puerto Rico are actually experiencing. They were shocked and a bit skeptical. “This is happening right now?” they asked. “Yes,” we assured them. “Right now.” “Dad…” […]

  Eagle Forum of Alabama invites you to a night “In The Woods With Phil.” Robertson, that is. The details: — The dinner will be held at The Club in Birmingham on January 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. — Proceeds from the banquet benefit the Eagle Forum of Alabama Education Foundation, which works to further […]

  Just in time for Christmas, folks. The holiday story we’ve all been waiting for. Destined to become a fireside classic that you’ll read to your children and your children’s children. Santa’s Husband, a children’s book from renowned publisher Harper Collins, tells the story of “a black Santa, his white husband, and their life in […]

    President Trump, every Republican senator, and the GOP majority in Speaker Paul Ryan’s House just put the future of their party on the line. By enacting the largest tax cut since the Reagan administration, the heart of which is cutting the corporate rate from 35 to 21 percent, Republicans have boldly bet the […]

Here's a list of 10 Christmas events in Alabama you can still enjoy with your family!

It’s hard enough to navigate political discussions around the Christmas dinner table, but there are other tricky etiquette questions that come up at Christmas, such as: — What if your gift offends the recipient? — Is it okay to re-gift? — How do you react when you receive the worst Christmas present ever? I stopped […]

Trae Elston and JJ Nelson join The Ford Faction for their weekly picks for The Yellowhammer Pick ‘Em in college football. So far Trae leads the pack with an 31-11 record. The overall winner gets to donate $1000 to a charity of their choice. Subscribe to the Yellowhammer Radio Presents The Ford Faction podcast on […]

The Alabama Tourism Department has named OWA its Attraction of the Year in the 2018 Alabama Vacation Guide and Calendar of Events.

There are thousands of disadvantaged kids that, despite having big dreams and capabilities, will be excluded from Alabama's best opportunities.

          Listen to the 10 min audio Read the transcript: TOM LAMPRECHT:  Harry, today is our final broadcast prior to Christmas Day 2017. Today, I’d like to have a discussion on what is Advent? For many of us, we think, “Well, it’s a season between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.” Is that […]

The Alabama Policy Institute staff made a list and we’re checking it twice as we think back on 2017 and what was “naughty” or “nice.” What made your list this year? Nice: The legislature passed four pro-life bills this year… This year, the legislature passed four bills each that aim at protecting the sanctity of […]