FiveThirtyEight.com published a useful article this morning compiling seven different polls for today’s Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. The compilation represented polls from the past ten days, the results of which are listed below. At the bottom of the list, the all seven polls are averaged. The most interesting twist in the data are […]

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Philip Wegmann from the Washington Examiner talks about the DC involvement in Alabama’s senate primary, in particular who has the most to lose if their candidate doesn’t make the runoff. Wegmann also predicted a problem for other state campaigns seeking Senate backing, considering the massive amount of money poured into Alabama. You can follow Phillip […]

Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke to ABC News’ David Muir on “Good Morning America” today to speak on the Department of Justice’s investigation into the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. In his interview, Sessions said that the incident in which a driver rammed a car through a crowd of protesters, killing a young woman and injuring 19 others, […]

Yesterday, during the final major championship of the year, former Alabama golf star Justin Thomas etched his name into golf history. A native of Kentucky, Thomas has been around golf his entire life. His father is a PGA professional and played a central role in helping the young golf professional progress through the golfing ranks. […]

In a recent video posted to his Facebook page, Congressional candidate Barry Moore (currently a state Rep from Enterprise) talks about being blackballed from the Business Council of Alabama’s beach retreat and how he prefers to drive his skidloader in the mud anyway. See Moore’s video below.

As reported by WHNT 19 News, the Alabama Department of Public Health is warning people of the increased prevalence of ‘whooping cough’ this year. Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is an infectious bacterial disease. Affecting people of all ages, it is an airborne disease that spreads through the coughing and sneezing of an infected […]

For the second time this year, Alabama home sales have reached a level which hasn’t been seen since 2005. Less than ten years ago Alabamians experienced the collapse of the housing market. Property sales declined dramatically, leaving many questioning if the market would ever reach its former glory. As reported by Alabama News Center, data […]

One day before the U.S. Senate election, President Donald Trump has reinforced his support of Luther Strange with a Tweet and a recorded telephone call  urging Alabama voters to leave Luther in the U.S. Senate, a seat he was appointed to last spring. This is significant because much of the election has centered around who […]

As reported by WKRG News, an Alabama National Guard unit has been called into active duty. Officials have confirmed that the 186th Engineer Company, based in Dothan, is preparing for deployment. While information involving the exact location of deployment has not been released, we do know that the unit will be serving under the U.S. […]

In our world today, many have begun to view the service industry as an increasingly lackluster position. To some, it is just a stop on the road to a greater career. However, to a select few, a career in the service industry is where they find their passion. They approach every day as a chance […]

In the wake of  Saturday’s unspeakable tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia, most reasonable Americans—including most Alabamians—shake their heads with heartbreaking regret, wondering how we can stop this madness. Two days removed, we also wonder why our culture is so quick to dignify hatred with the attention it seeks? This question isn’t a criticism of those who […]

“He was a dirt farmer, last of his kind,” she said. “Poor as a church mouse, we never had money.” Back then, few Alabama farms did. After a Depression, a world war, and losing acres of cotton to the boll weevil, she says they were almost licked. Then he started growing tobacco. “His daddy was […]

Governor Ivey has announced a new program that will help former inmates get the job training the need to land steady jobs. With the goal of helping these inmates make the transition back into society and lower recidivism rates, “the Cut Above the Rest” program will equip former inmates with construction industry skills in Montgomery. […]

A goat that has been running around Mountain Brook for about a week was finally captured Saturday afternoon. According to Fox 6 WBRC, Aristotle, a 2-year-old dwarf goat, managed to elude animal control officers on multiple occasions. Whenever they answered a call, the goat was nowhere to be seen. However, little Aristotle met his match […]

Bill “Bubba” Bussey of the Rick & Bubba Show endorsed Luther Strange this morning on Twitter, stating: ­­­“There are several quality candidates, but I’m supporting my long-time friend Luther Strange.” Bubba took the time to speak with Yellowhammer this morning to explain the reasons for his endorsement. “As I said on Twitter, first and foremost, […]

Amanda Head, The Hollywood Conservative joins Scott Chambers and Andrea Tice on Yellowhammer Radio. Topics include Scott being locked out of his hotel in underwear, Alabama’s special senate election, North Korean tension and Dan Rather praising the White House leakers. The Final 30 is brought to you by McCutcheon Engineering: Professional Engineering Consulting Services Does […]

As reported by WAKA News, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office reports that one man is shot and another is missing after neighbors took part in a gun battle that resulted from an argument over a dog. Jessie Cater, 18, allegedly approached his neighbor, Jared Tower, after his dog went missing from his yard. At that […]

Progress is underway for Alabama’s Amazon Sortation Center, with the retail giant rolling out the first job position list. As we reported in June, Amazon is investing nearly $30 million in the construction of a new distribution center in Mobile. The new sortation center will be a staging 362,000-square-feet and employ nearly 1,000 Alabamians. Since […]

Cord Sachs is a Birmingham-based leadership expert and the CEO of FireSeeds, a company that helps companies find and grow great leaders and “the company behind many of Alabama’s fastest growing companies.” The full conversation with Mr. Sachs can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above, and a lightly edited transcript […]

The entire city of Birmingham is gearing up for the return of UAB football. Government leaders, community members, restaurants, and hotels are partnering to ensure that thousands of UAB fans have the best game day experience possible. With all of the excitement surrounding the return of the program, the school made a big announcement yesterday […]

In a surprising turn of events, an Alabama judge has deemed Alabama’s teacher-student sex law unconstitutional, leaving two school officials free after they were charged with engaging in sexual conduct with a student. Up until now, it has been against the law in Alabama for a school employee to have sexual relations with any student […]

Kay Ivey became the Governor of Alabama when Robert Bentley resigned in shame last April. After her promotion to the Governor’s mansion, Ivey has gone about her business as the state’s top executive with high approval ratings. The big question on everyone’s mind, will Governor Ivey seek a full term in 2018? A strong indicator […]

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Roberston endorsed Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate Race this week, making this Moore’s second celebrity endorsement following the recent announcement from Chuck Norris. Robertson said in a statement released by Moore’s campaign, “I have been an admirer for some time of Judge Roy Moore. He judged with a good understanding of […]