In the wake of what is shaping up to be one of the worst natural disasters in American history, Gov. Kay Ivey pledged her support to the state of Texas saying, “If they need us, we’ll be ready to serve.” Now it appears Gov. Ivey is backing that promise up. As reported by WHNT News, […]

As reported by WKRG News, engineers, designers, financiers, constructors, and developers came together in Mobile yesterday to try and get the ball rolling on a long needed piece of infrastructure in the Port City. For some time, the I-10 Bay Bridge in Mobile has been a choke point for traffic traveling East and West. The […]

Last week, Clemson University assistant professor Bart Knijnenburg took to Facebook to say, “All Trump supporters, nay, all Republicans, are racist scum.” Apparently a native of Western Europe (he attended a university in the Netherlands), the professor was not done there. As National Review pointed out, Knijnenburg’s Facebook post went on to say that white supremacy […]

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has selected Knight Eady as the marketing and advertising agency for the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open Championship. A Birmingham-based sports marketing and event management firm, Knight Eady will work with the USGA to lead advertising, public relations, experiential marketing, and design strategies for the event, which is scheduled for […]

As Hurricane Harvey hurled toward the coast of Texas, many understood the potential for danger; few knew just how bad it was going to get. Since making landfall as a category 4 hurricane, Harvey has unloaded 9 trillion gallons of water, causing one of the worst flooding disasters in Texas history. With so many people […]

As reported by WSFA News, Alexander City Police confirmed the body of 42-year-old Thomas Spence has been found in Lake Martin. Spence went missing last week while swimming with friends in the lake. According to Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner, Spence’s friends say that he went under the water and just never resurfaced. He […]

Though the media is currently in a complete state of frenzy over the events in Charlottesville, pardoning of Joe Arpaio and major changes at the White House, the situation with North Korea remains as high stakes as ever. It’s no secret that President Trump has come out strongly against Kim Jong-un and his authoritarian regime. […]

Yellowhammer is excited to announce a new feature on our website that will stream real time scores of high school football games across Alabama. Scorestream, a one stop shop to view all of the latest high school football scores, is now available on the Yellowhammer News along the right side of our home page. An easy search feature […]

Red Cross volunteers from all over Alabama are heading to Texas and Louisiana to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. Some volunteers have already left, and others are leaving on Monday. According to ABC 33/40, the Red Cross is preparing for an extended relief effort. Marcus Newell, Regional Disaster Officer for the Red Cross in Alabama, says the […]

As reported by AL.com, the U.S. Geological Survey registered a 2.2 magnitude earthquake early Sunday morning. Generally, earthquakes of that magnitude are mild and do not tend to cause any damage. And no incidents of damage have been reported as a result of this one. It occurred just north of Jamestown, which would equate to […]

According to the Tuscaloosa News, Alabama defensive tackle Raekwon Davis was shot in the leg outside of a Tuscaloosa bar early Sunday morning. The 20-year-old was hospitalized with a minor injury to his leg. Investigators believe he may have been hit by a stray bullet. “The victim told investigators he was standing outside of Bar 17 when […]

On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to announce the Trump administration’s plans to roll back more Obama-era restrictions. According to The New York Times, the administration plans to fully restore a program that allows the Pentagon to transfer military surplus – such as large caliber weapons and grenade launchers – to local police departments. […]

Late last night, Amy Hyde tweeted a video of her little brother scoring a touchdown for Vestavia Hills High School in Birmingham, but this was no ordinary touchdown celebration. Amy’s brother, Jake Pratt, is an 18-year old senior with Down Syndrome and in Vestavia’s 30-3 win over Briarwood Christian, Jake romped for a long touchdown […]

Walking the halls of Fair Hope High, Frances Grace Hirs looks like any other senior—a vibrant, happy young woman with a bright future ahead. Behind every person, however, is a story, and Frances Grace’s story is one of courage, inspiration, and hope; a story of an incredibly brave girl who has fought for her life […]

The Final 30 is a smorgasbord of both topics AND food as we all say goodbye to soon to be beach bum Scott Chambers. Yellowhammer Radio hosts and Amanda Head still found time to talk about the Left Coast’s rampant hypocrisy and double standard when it comes to marriage, feminism, and protecting the environment. Subscribe […]

By Lauren Naumcheff Women around the country are starting their own businesses more than ever before. Opening a business is a risky and challenging feat, and according to Bloomberg, eight out of ten businesses fail in the first 18 months. However, women and men alike in Alabama have a resource for training and mentorship when […]

As Yellowhammer reported a couple of weeks ago, most all political insiders knew Kay Ivey planned to seek re-election when Del Marsh announced his intentions to run again for his Senate seat. Supposition around Ivey’s intentions was further solidified when Twinkle Cavanaugh bowed out of the Governor’s race to run for Lt. Governor. Related: Signs […]

With Hurricane Harvey expected to impact the coast of Texas early Saturday morning, some oil refineries in the region are expected to shut down gasoline production. This could cause a disruption in the gas supplies to Alabama. As reported by WKRG News, oil and gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico are currently being evacuated […]

The Huntsville International Airport recently applied for a FAA license to land Sierra Nevada Corp.’s Dream Chaser spacecraft. Unlike NASA’s orbiter fleet that is now retired, Dream Chaser is based on a aerodynamic design that allows the entire aircraft to act as the wing. It has small winglets that allow it to have directional stability, […]

As reported by Fox 10 News, Baldwin County recently unveiled a new 80,000 square foot addition to its UTC Aerospace Systems facility. And while creating parts for Mobile’s Airbus, it is expected to employ 260 additional workers. Although exciting news, the aerospace business has been in Foley for over three decades, however, this new expansion […]

In the final installment of our high school football preview, Yellowhammer News breaks down the key teams in AISA. The Alabama Independent School Association has been the corporate gathering of many private Alabama schools since 1970. While its main goal is to provide an avenue for state private schools to excel in academics, the association also provides its […]

by S. McEachin Otts This is a teaching moment in the South and in our nation—a time to make lemonade from lemons! How could inanimate statues provide the key to the elusive outcome that we all want—racial harmony? Well, for one thing, this will not involve racially manipulative politics, and that alone is a reason […]

The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50 is an annual list of the 50 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics and business — the men and women who shape the state. This year’s list is being released in three segments. Earlier this week we brought you the most influential people in the Alabama business […]

In an interview with Fox Business’s Neil Cavuto, former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman said that President Trump should grant him a pardon. The pardon would help prevent “political prosecutions,” which according to Siegelman is what took place when he was convicted of bribery and other corruption charges. According to WBRC, Siegelman, the last Democratic Governor of […]