While evacuees have returned home and the threats of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have faded from front page news, many Americans continue to face the horrible aftermath of two devastating storms. The good news is that many others continue to find ways to lend a helping hand to those victims. One Alabama company is looking […]

Xavier Terry is a kid who some teachers may have written off. Thankfully, Kenny Hagen wasn’t one of them. Kenny is Xavier’s welding instructor at the brand-new Geneva, Alabama Regional Career Tech Center, also known as G-Tech. Mr. Hagen recently made Xavier “Foreman of the Week” in his welding class, and the student thrived in […]

On the heels of a federal court injunction that blocked Texas from banning sanctuary cities, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Alabama has signed onto a multi-state amicus brief which opposes the court injunction. Since the federal ruling was against Texas and not the other states attached to the brief, one of the most impactful […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, Blount County is using the latest technology in hopes that they can make the job of  Alabama first responders as safe as possible. With that end in mind, they’ve purchased a state-of-the-art drone they intend to deploy in emergency situations. The $24,000 drone is the only one of its kind […]

Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate in the race to replace Jeff Sessions’ vacated Senate seat, announced Wednesday that former Vice President Joe Biden will appear at a campaign rally for Jones on October 3. According to WBRC, Jones is honored to have Biden join his campaign. “We are thrilled and deeply honored to have my longtime friend […]

Yesterday, former state Senator, Tom Butler, made public his intent to reclaim the state Senate seat he held from 1994-2010. “Being a public servant is my calling. I am ready to go back to work for District 2,” said Butler. Before his tenure as Senator, Butler served in the Alabama House for 12 years. Butler’s […]

Area Development, a national publication focused on economic development, has once again ranked Alabama as one of the top states for doing business. The Yellowhammer State ranks sixth overall in the magazine’s 2017 “Top States for Doing Business” analysis. It is the second year in a row the state has been ranked No. 6 and […]

Are you a Bluegrass fan? If so, mark your calendars for September 30th, because you don’t want to miss the 17th annual Titus Bluegrass Festival! Located in Elmore County, the Titus Community Center will be turned into the Mecca of all things bluegrass. This family-friendly event will feature live bluegrass music, crafts, and even Champ’s […]

President Trump is set to award the Medal of Honor to a Huntsville-native Vietnam veteran next month. The White House announced on Wednesday that Captain Gary M. Rose will be awarded with the nation’s highest military honor for his “conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War.” According to the White House press release, in September 1970, […]

On two laughter-filled segments on the Ford Fusion, Yellowhammer founder Cliff Sims breaks it down for the guys, talking suits, championship belts, and what life is really like behind the scenes in the White House. In one portion of the segment, Sims gives some insight into life as a senior White House staffer, saying: “When […]

By Michael Shindler The looming possibility of a nuclear conflict between the United States and North Korea is more than enough to remind Americans of the worth of an able and efficient defense. Most Americans don’t devote much time to considering the technical aspects of the U.S.’s missile defense strategy, but luckily, Senator Luther Strange […]

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson posted a video on his Facebook page today that shows him handing Nic Cage the keys to the city. The actor was incredibly gracious as he expressed heartfelt fondness of all things Mobile. In a warm exchange that will make your proud to be from Alabama, check out the Mayor’s video […]

As we reported last week, Roy Moore challenged Luther Strange to a “mano a mano” debate with no moderators or panelists, Strange accepted, and it looks like that will finally take place. The showdown is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the RSA Activity Center in Montgomery, and Raycom Media will provide a live stream of […]

As reported by WKRG News, State Representative David Sessions has announced his intent to run for Alabama State Senate. Earlier today, Sessions, who is a Representative for District 105, made public that he will seek the District 35 State Senate seat vacated by Bill Hightower. In his current capacity, Sessions serves as Chairman of the […]

Mark your calendars people! While we are just four weeks into the 2017 season, the SEC released 2018 football schedules on Tuesday, highlighting several exciting SEC matchups. The Auburn Tigers’ schedule is no exception! Auburn will open its 2018 season in the new Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta for the 2018 Chick-Fil-A kickoff game. The Tigers […]

The Jefferson County Commission has announced that it is giving a surplus of $69 million to the Jefferson County School System. According to the Birmingham Business Journal, the county has recently refinanced $385 million in school construction debt, which created the surplus. The county is set to direct a total of $87 million to area schools over […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that he has joined a coalition of 40 other state attorneys general seeking information from manufacturers of prescription opioids. The coalition is another step in the multi-state investigation into the impending nationwide opioid epidemic. The attorneys general served Civil Investigative Demands on several opioid manufacturers, including Endo, Janssen, […]

While we’re just getting started with the 2017 season, it’s never too early to start planning your schedules for next year. And with the release of the 2018 Alabama football schedule, now you can do just that. It’s unclear what the strength of each team will be at the beginning of next season, however, from […]

Auburn begins SEC competition this week as the Tigers travel to Missouri for yet another Tigers vs. Tigers matchup. The game is set to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPNU. So far, Auburn has not been the well-rounded, dominating team that many fans expected going into the season. In fact, whenever […]

Representative Bradley Byrne of Alabama’s 1st Congressional District issued a statement today regarding the debate in the United States Senate to repeal and replace Obamacare. Needless to say, the Republican Congressman is not pleased with Bernie Sanders’ new suggestion: “We have now seen the Democrat’s alternative to Obamacare: Senator Sander’s single payer healthcare bill.  The […]

(News Analysis) In what may have been one of his finest moments to date, President Donald J. Trump delivered a speech to the United Nations this morning that made many Americans want to stand up and cheer. After extolling America’s virtues instead of apologizing for its existence, the president stated: In America, the people govern, […]

Earlier today, Senator Richard Shelby reported that the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the University of Alabama in Huntsville $20 million over five years. As part of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program, UAH seeks to develop technologies for applications ranging from aerospace and manufacturing to food safety, based on low-temperature plasmas. […]

As the college football season enters its fourth week and with schedule intensity heating up, emotions are starting to run high. A great example of this came Saturday night after Vanderbilt’s win over No.18 Kansas State, a game that allowed the Commodores’ improve their record to 3-0. Shortly after their 14-7 home win, Vanderbilt defensive […]

As we reported earlier this week, the Strange for Senate campaign has released information regarding tickets for President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Huntsville on Friday, September 22. Related: President Trump Coming To Alabama In Support of Luther Strange If you’re interested in obtaining tickets to the event, visit this link. President Trump’s arrival comes […]