Milo’s Tea has reached a huge milestone as they announce the continued growth of their Alabama operation and a newly expanded 15.5-acre headquarters in Bessemer. The new campus includes 150,000 square feet of production, shipping, storage, and office space. That’s tremendous growth compared to the 30,000 square foot facility on 3.5 acres that opened just […]

By Lauren Naumcheff Starting a new business can be a risky and daunting task for new and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. Studies show that about half of all businesses fail within the first five years. To survive the early years is undoubtedly an accomplishment, but to continue to grow throughout several decades is exceptional. One Alabama […]

On this episode of the Warrior Wednesday Podcast, host Scott Chambers talks to U.S. Congressman Scott Taylor. Congressman Taylor (R- Virginia) grew up in a single parent home. When he was a teen, Taylor faced minor criminal charges. At that point his mother signed him up for Big Brothers & Big Sisters. He received a […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, the Southern Poverty Law Center has filed a lawsuit against the city of Gardendale, accusing the city of implementing an illegal probation scheme. The SPLC alleges that the city is making those who can’t afford court fines and costs pay more, forcing many low income citizens into deeper debt. According to […]

As reported by Rocket City Now, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Dr. Deborah Edwards Barnhart has been awarded the Alabama Academy of Honor. The Alabama Academy of Honor was created to honor the most distinguished Alabamians. This prestigious club is reserved for only 100 members and all […]

As reported by WHNT News, Madison County Commissioner Bob Harrison, 74, has passed away. Harrison served as commissioner since 2004. Those around him remember his passion for helping people, whether that be helping the homeless find shelter, or fighting for those without a voice. After learning about the news, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle issued a […]

As reported by WKRG News, the U.S. government has plans to capitalize on the massive oil deposits resting below the Gulf of Mexico. As part of that plan, the Bureau of Energy Management (BOEM) released a detailed development proposal yesterday that outlined the lease of over 76 million acres of oil and gas exploration. The […]

Montgomery Circuit Judge Roman Shaul has declared a mistrial in Jacquees Boone’s murder and assault case after a key witness for the state was shot and killed outside of the courthouse just five minutes after testifying. As reported by WSFA, Kelvin Cooley (31) testified Monday as the state’s third witness in the case. He was shot […]

Editor’s Note: In the following post, written October 24, 2017, David Huffstutler shares the extraordinary journey of his wife Ashley’s brain cancer and how their family has processed the pain and disruption of their grave battle, including a harrowing neurosurgery that didn’t go as anyone planned. David’s must-read perspective will challenge your assumptions, stretch your […]

On Tuesday, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced his support for Roy Moore as Alabama’s next senator. Cruz said that he needs more principled conservative allies like Moore in Washington, and, unlike the Democrat candidate, Moore will proudly defend the rights of Alabamians and Americans alike. “This December, the People of Alabama have a clear choice. […]

by Mr. Corky Pugh Throughout modern history, Alabama, like many of its southern neighbors, has benefited from hunting. In addition to hunting pumping 2-billion dollars into the Alabama economy each year, the positive contributions of hunters on the culture and the conservation of natural resources are irreplaceable. Perhaps most of all, generations of Alabamians have […]

The University of Alabama typically makes sports news for its huge linemen, towering receivers, and thundering running backs. However, one small Alabama student has taken the internet by storm. Isabella Donahue, a University of Alabama cheerleader, posted a picture of her and Rachel Kramer, a volleyball player from Florida, that has the entire internet laughing. […]

Wes Thompson of Tepio joins The Ford Faction for Tech-Tuesday. Wes shows us the new app of the week, some local towns that want Amazon here in Alabama, and we talk about some bugs. http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/Wes_Thompson_of_Tepio_here_for_Tech-Tuesday.mp3   Click here to play in a new window. Subscribe to the Yellowhammer Radio Presents The Ford Faction podcast on […]

Roy Moore, Republican Candidate for the Senate, discusses why voter turn-out is so important in this next election. We also take a look into his relationship with President Trump, and then get into his old kickboxing career. http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/Senate_Hopeful_Roy_Moore_joins_The_Ford_Faction.mp3   Click here to listen in a new window. Subscribe to the Yellowhammer Radio Presents The Ford […]

According to reports by TMZ Sports and the Washington Post today, Huntsville native Bruce Maxwell—a catcher for the Oakland A’s—was out to eat not long ago with Huntsville city councilman Devyn Keith and another friend recently, when his waiter confronted him about kneeling for the National Anthem. Maxwell’s account of the story is that he […]

After suffering a knee injury against Ole Miss during week five of the season, Da’Shawn Hand is expected to return to practice this week. As reported by 247 Sports, Alabama coach Nick Saban gave an update on the defensive end after Alabama’s dominating performance against Tennessee. “Da’Shawn will be working out all week. We do […]

As reported by U.S. News, Alabama attorney, Jean Darby, 64, has died after she collapsed in an Alabama courtroom last week. The incident occurred while Darby was giving closing arguments in a murder trial. Witnesses to the event say she appeared to stumble as she was speaking. She then caught herself on the jury box and […]

Not to be outdone by their Huntsville neighbors, the city of Decatur is making sure the heavy hitters of the aerospace industry know they are open for business as well. In an attempt to attract prime and subcontractors connected to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Decatur is hosting an event it hopes will lure […]

According to a report by Fox News, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has declared that the Justice Department is not in a reactive posture against the MS-13 street gang. Instead, Sessions says, the U.S. is going on the offensive to banish the notorious gang, “just like we took Al Capone off the streets.” The former […]

According to a report by the Florence Times Daily, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has stated that his office has identified 674 people who voted in the Democrat primary in August and then voted again the Republican runoff in for the U.S. Senate race in September—which is a violation of Alabama law. This past […]

Amazon announced this week that it has received 238 proposals from 54 states, provinces, territories, and districts across North America for its next headquarters. The tech giant is expected to directly invest $5 billion in the project and create 50,000 high paying jobs. The project is also likely to create tens of thousands of additional […]

Police continue to investigate a shooting that left two dead and seven wounded at a nightclub in Lanett, Alabama early Sunday morning. Lanett police chief Angie Spates said that a shooter opened fire at Club Addiction just before 2 a.m., killing one man and one woman. “We heard the shots, and everybody scattered,” recalled club […]

Chief Justice Lyn Stuart has announced her run for election as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Chief Justice Stuart has been a judge for 29 years and has served on the Alabama Supreme Court since 2001. She was appointed Chief Justice by Governor Kay Ivey in April 2017, bringing a firm and fair […]

President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Army Captain Gary M. Rose today at a White House ceremony. A resident of Huntsville, Captain Rose was cited for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity” in his service as an airborne medic during Operation Tailwind in September 1970 and is credited with saving […]