Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore gave an interview with Time Magazine in which he said that NFL players who kneel during the national anthem are breaking the law. “It’s against the law, you know that?” he said. “It was an act of Congress that every man stand and put their hand over their heart. That’s the […]

Coach Clark and the guys discuss UAB resurrection, the current success the team has experience, and a some leadership qualities that set Coach Clark apart. http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/UAB_Head_Football_Coach_Bill_Clark_joins_The_Ford_Faction.mp3   Click here to play in a new window. Subscribe to the Yellowhammer Radio Presents The Ford Faction podcast on iTunes or Stitcher.

Birmingham Attorney Alexander Shunnarah and his staff will host a Free Legal Advice Day at the Irondale Public Library on Tuesday, October 24 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Shunnarah invites members of the Irondale and greater Birmingham community to join him to discuss legal matters confidentially and free of charge. He will be joined by two […]

As reported by Bleacher Report, Alabama Basketball Coach Avery Johnson scored big for the Tide by picking up point guard Jared Butler. Announcing his decision on Twitter, Butler was a highly sought-after prospect. According to 247Sports, he was the 89th overall recruit in the nation in the 2018 class and No. 15 among point guards. […]

As the Alabama Department of Transportation prepares to tackle some of the worst traffic in the Birmingham area, many environmental experts warn that the new construction project could adversely impact the city’s drinking water. If you’ve spent any time in Birmingham, then chances are you are familiar with the traffic nightmares of Highway 280. Morning […]

Torrey Twane McNabb shot and killed a police officer sitting in his patrol car. On September 24, 1997, Montgomery Police Officer Anderson Gordon was found dead, slumped over the steering wheel of his patrol car at the intersection of Rosa Parks and National Avenue in Montgomery. Officer Gordon had been shot five times. At trial, […]

A traveling softball tournament that will make everyone in attendance want to stand up and cheer is returning to the Rocket City. The tournament, hosted by the Association of The United States Army is comprised of players who are all Wounded Warriors and combat amputees. As reported by WHNT News, the inspirational tournament has visited […]

(News Analysis) As reported by The Hill, Fox News has released a new poll suggesting that Roy Moore and Doug Jones are virtually tied in the race for Alabama senate at 42 percent of the vote a piece. The poll also found that 11 percent of voters were unsure of who they were voting for, while […]

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have made a new discovery in seizure and epilepsy diseases in the brain. The researchers found that a dietary supplement, glucosamine, is able to alter proteins in the brain and significantly dampen the effects of seizures in rat and mouse subjects. According to the Birmingham Business Journal, the […]

28 members of Congress have joined together to create a bipartisan congressional caucus to mark a new era in space exploration. Representative Mo Brooks (AL-5) is one of the founding members of the House National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) caucus. The caucus will be dedicated to advocating for the space agency’s economic and national […]

Kyle Davis has been dismissed from the Auburn football team after a year and a half long career on the plains. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn made the announcement on Tuesday. “I just want to let everybody know that Kyle Davis has been dismissed from our team for breaking team rules,” Malzahn said. “We wish him […]

As reported by WHNT News, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has announced nearly 100 drug arrests over the past 60 days. Sheriff Shannon Oliver knows all too well the drug problem that’s gripping the country. As law enforcement official, he sees it every day, but even Sheriff Oliver was surprised with the number of drug-related […]

In a press release from the Justice Department, federal grand juries in the Southern District of Mississippi and the District of North Dakota have returned indictments against two Chinese nationals and their North American-based traffickers and distributors. The indictments are for separate conspiracies to distribute large quantities of fentanyl and other opiate substances in the […]

When Dabo Swinney was in Alabama for the Rane Foundation Charity Banquet last May, a small group of journalists gathered in a room to interview Mr. Rane and the Clemson coach. While Swinney was clear on his tremendous respect for Nick Saban and spoke about the good-natured jousting the two enjoy, it didn’t take long […]

Former Huntsville Police Chief Rex Reynolds has declared his candidacy to fill the seat for Alabama House District 21 following the tragic loss of Representative Jim Patterson. Governor Ivey has set a Special Election for January 9, 2018, to fill this vacant House seat. Reynolds retired from the City of Huntsville in 2013 following 34 […]

William Wainscott, CEO of the Kolbe Clinic, spends some time with Yellowhammer Radio on the Ford Faction. William shares how and where folks can get treatment for drug addictions, and healthy ways to approach family and friends who’re ensnared in addiction. At a time in which opioid addiction is rampant, and drug abuse, in general, […]

As reported by the Gadsden Times, the Gadsden City Council has voted to file a civil lawsuit against the nation’s top drug manufacturers in response to the monstrous opioid epidemic facing the city. The council voted Tuesday to contract the Gadsden law firm Cusimano, Roberts, & Mills to represent the city in the litigation process. The city […]

According to the Opelika-Auburn News, the Auburn City School System is currently reviewing many of its policies, including admission and graduation requirements. Many of the changes would affect special education and immigrant students. The board of education plans to vote on the proposed changes at its November 14 meeting. Admission The school system is seeking […]

An inmate on work release who escaped from a job site in Centre Monday morning has been captured in Georgia. Cherokee County Police say that Jimmy Wayne Blair left a construction site at approximately 10:30 a.m. in a truck belonging to his employer. He attempted to flee to Georgia, likely heading for his hometown of […]

If you’re familiar with Alabama weather, then you haven’t been all that surprised with the June like weather we’ve been having. Still, with all the pumpkin carving and hayrides taking place, it would be a lot easier to enjoy the fall season if you needed a sweater instead of swim trunks. So, if you’ve been […]

As reported by Fox 10 News, the Mobile BayBears have been sold to BallCorps, LLC of Arizona. While the sale of the longtime Mobile team has been confirmed, reports indicate that the new owners are preparing to request a relocation to Madison, Alabama. The BayBears have called Hank Aaron Stadium home for the past 20 […]

by Congressman Bradley Byrne A few weeks ago, I met a remarkable young boy named Micah. Micah is a five-year-old boy who seems like most any child. He is healthy, smart, and full of life. Most people are shocked when they learn that Micah was born at just 22 weeks. When Micah was born prematurely, […]

As reported by ABC 33/40 News, a prominent block in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham was sold over the weekend. Part of the sale includes Avondale Brewing Company, Post Office Pies, and Saw’s Soul Kitchen. Orchestra Partners, the company behind the purchase, wants patrons to know that their favorite spots are not going anywhere. “Our […]

Brad Keselowski escaped three major wrecks over the last 16 laps to win the Alabama 500 Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. Only 14 drivers crossed the finish line in the accident-filled race. Keselowski was able to pass Ryan Newman for the lead on a white flag and held on to secure the win. The victory advances […]