WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the opening monolog on his eponymous Fox News show last night, Tucker Carlson told President Donald Trump to stop attacking Attorney Jeff Sessions, as he recently did in an interview with The New York Times. “For God’s sake, lay off Jeff Sessions,” Carlson said during his monolog. “He’s your friend — […]

In a press release today, Governor Kay Ivey and Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 4.6%. That puts Alabama very close to the national unemployment rate, which currently sits at 4.4% The June number is down from the 4.9% reported in May and is significantly […]

According to The New York Times, Hoover, Al is home to one of the Secret Service’s National Computer Forensics Institute training centers. While guarding the President is the most highlighted job of the Secret Service, they also play a critical role in protecting the nation against cyber crime. At the facility in Hoover, Secret Service […]

After weeks of arguments from both sides, a Madison County judge has set a $250,000 bond for a Huntsville terrorism suspect. Aziz Sayyed has been held without bond since his arrest on June 15. Sayyed (22) was charged with “soliciting or providing support for terrorism in the 2nd degree,” a Class-C felony. If charged, Sayyed […]

Several news stories emerged today calling light to the fact that certain legislators weren’t invited to the annual summer conference sponsored by the Business Council of Alabama, headed by Billy Canary. These stories noted the fact that these same legislators who were not invited opposed the BCA on last year’s autism bill, and some of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a press conference today, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the takedown of one of the Dark Web’s largest illegal drug vendors: AlphaBay. According to a staff member, AlphaBay claimed to service more than 40,000 illegal vendors and 200,000 customers. The Dark Web is a collection of hidden websites that masks […]

Two Maids and a Mop, a local cleaning service, is using an innovative approach to help Alabamians struggling with cancer. Partnering with Cleaning for a Reason, a non-profit cleaning organization, Two Maids and a Mop provides free house cleaning to women battling cancer. Autumn Thompson, a member of Two Maids and a Mop, says that […]

Tuscaloosa officials arrested three people Tuesday with connections to the murder of 23-year-old mother Jennifer Nevin. Nevin’s body was found Monday morning on the side of Watermelon Road by a person checking a gas well. Police arrested Koran Rashad Lewis (23), Kendrick Ky’Andre Marshall (16), and Vida Milagros Confetti (20), and charged them all with […]

Every now and then, we catch a glimpse of politicians and public servants in candid moments behind a camera or a hot mic. These rare instances often give our readers more insight into public figures than their planned appearances and prepared remarks. This week, Yellowhammer was researching candidates in the Alabama AG’s race, and we […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After receiving sharp criticism from President Donald Trump in a recent New York Times interview, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said today that he will continue to serve in his office “as long as that is appropriate.” “I have the honor of serving as attorney general. It’s something that goes beyond any […]

Federal agents arrested Anthony Gosha (aka Boo Boo) of Phoenix City, Alabama yesterday for filing fraudulent tax returns. Other charges include conspiring to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday on Gosha, according to the U.S. Justice Department. The indictment says Gosha used stolen IDs […]

In a story and video posted today by the New York Times, President Donald Trump expressed his frustration with Jeff Sessions over the Attorney General’s decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation. The video starts with this dialogue: President Trump: “Sessions gets the job. Right after he gets the job, he recuses himself.” NYT […]

The United Auto Workers have recently petitioned for an election to unionize the Nissan plant in neighboring Mississippi, and Alabama is likely next their list. According to Nissan and UAW officials, the vote is scheduled for August 3 and 4. This move is significant because the overarching strategy of labor unions is to gain a […]

Wild hogs are not uncommon, especially in southeast Alabama, but 820 lb. monsters like the one Wade Seago discovered in his front yard in Samson, AL are a little more rare. Seago awoke last week to his dog barking constantly at something lurking outside his home. As it is common for the schnauzer to be […]

Humans have a primal fascination with sharks. From box office smash-hit movies to Discovery Channel’s popular “Shark Week,” people just cannot seem to get enough of the ancient underwater beast. If you’re reading this from somewhere in Alabama, there is a solid chance that a shark swam not far from where you are sitting many […]

According to WKRG news, the husband of Saraland police officer Jackie Tucker has come forward with updates on his wife’s progress. Last December Officer Tucker sustained a gun shot wound to the head while responding to a domestic disturbance call. She was rushed to USA Medical Center in Mobile, Al where she spent the next […]

Jason Johnson was military police officer who turned his passion for military K-9’s into a charitable foundation to support former military and police K-9’s with the creation of Project K-9 Hero. www.ProjectK9Hero.org Sponsored by Kill Cliff and FrogFuel the Warrior Wednesday Podcast features the stories of American servicemen and women. It is hosted by Scott […]

FULTONDALE, Ala. — Wide Receiver ArDarius Stewart made the jump to the NFL this offseason, and like many of his former Crimson Tide teammates, he cashed in a big paycheck. But instead of spending all of his newfound wealth on himself, Stewart used $15,000 to pay for new helmets for the Fultondale High School Football […]

Photos from timbercrafttinyhomes.com In 2014, Alabama native Doug Schroeder founded Timbercraft Tiny Homes, a construction company in Guntersville that specializes in building luxury homes in small packages. Beginning at the start of the so-called “Tiny House Movement,” Doug relied on his background in construction and home design to build tiny homes that could also function […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the recent failures of U.S. Senate Republicans to roll back President Barack Obama’s liberal policies, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL5) is calling for the upper chamber to abolish the filibuster rule. The filibuster is a procedural rule in the Senate that allows for minority members to block or stall legislation […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease or BSE) in an 11-year-old Alabama cow. It’s important to note, however, that this is an “atypical” case that is not contagious (see below) and the USDA also stated, This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time […]

On a trip I took earlier this summer, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit New York City. I had never been there before, and a close personal friend offered to show me around. Leading up to the trip, he tried to describe the city to me as a “concrete jungle” and […]

Governor Kay Ivey, Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and others were on hand today to introduce the Alabama Power’s new state-of-the-art training facility in Jasper. Alabama Power is teaming up with Bevill State Community College to create a program that will give its students the opportunity to become certified in this new HVA/C program. […]

In a move few would have envisioned in the Republican exuberance of late 2016, the U.S. Senate’s plan to repeal and replace Obamacare never made it to a vote. What remains unclear this afternoon, is whether or not a straight repeal of the health care law is still on the table. Speaking of the original […]