Now that the Supreme Court has approved President Trump’s travel ban, what’s next? Trump has argued that the ban is necessary to determine the best vetting procedures for immigrants from high-risk countries. It’s not altogether clear what changes need to be made, especially with so many questions surrounding the terrorist threat from abroad. Why do […]

At the outset of the Korean War, President Truman remarked: “Korea is a small country, thousands of miles away, but what is happening there is important to every American.” This sentiment seems to ring truer today than ever before. After the surprise test launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on July 4, the threat […]

According to a Department of Justice press release, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price announced the take down of a nationwide crime ring involving $1.3 billion in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid billings—the largest such bust in American history. The law enforcement operation was led by the Medicare Fraud […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After increased pressure from the press and the public, the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board officially ended its ban on margarita pitchers in restaurants and bars. The frozen or on-the-rocks drinks, which are popular at establishments across the state, were banned by the government due to their “adulterated” alcoholic nature. Unlike beer […]

A civilian team from the Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker has won the U.S. Army’s competition to develop an app to better respond to active shooter situations. The app will be released soon, and it will available for free on iTunes and Google Play. Army Training and Doctrine Command was concerned at the […]

Last Sunday afternoon, a dispute arose near the Kingston community on 47-th Street North, in Birmingham that’s resulted in the tragic death of a 4-year old child. According to AL.com, an argument erupted over a game of dice that later resulted in a shootout. One bullet struck 4-year-old Taleayah Stafford, who died yesterday at Children’s […]

Yellowhammer Radio, with Andrea Tice and Chris Reid co-hosting, had a chance to talk with Bob Cusack, the Editor in Chief of THE HILL, a media outlet that covers all things political in the Capitol. Cusack broke down this summer’s senate primary race from the standpoint of those in Washington. In particular Cusack pinpointed which […]

With America’s political climate becoming increasingly divided, political scientists and researchers got to examine the extent of the country’s growing partisanship using results from the 2016 Presidential Election. In a phenomenon that experts are terming “The Great Sort,” Nearly 59 percent of Americans live in counties that are considered extremely partisan. More specifically 187 million […]

Starting August 1, traffic stops will enter the Twenty-First Century. Thanks to Alabama Legislative Act 2017-242, drivers will now be able to show police officers their vehicle registration on their cell phone instead of having to reach across the cab to grab it from the glove box. Alabama drivers already have the right to show […]

As the 2018 Congressional elections unfold, it seems increasingly evident that battle lines are being drawn around who supported President Trump in his 2016 bid for the presidency and who didn’t. While some camps say these campaign allegiances mean little, and others say they mean everything, there’s no denying they’ve become relevant to Alabama’s U.S. […]

After the recent death of Texas 15-year-old Isaiah Gonzalez, Alabama parents need to look out for the so-called “Blue Whale Challenge.” The era of social media has birthed several viral “challenges” ranging from benign to dangerous, but the Blue Whale Challenge now sweeping the globe is leading to numerous teen suicides. The Blue Whale Challenge […]

Photo by https://perzonseo.com/ 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 […]

GARDENDALE, Ala. — Kenneth Dion Lever is suspected to have shot and killed three people inside a Gardendale home this morning, and police are now on the hunt to find him before more people are hurt. “If you see this individual do not approach and call 9-1-1. He is considered armed and dangerous,” Gardendale Police […]

From a small town in Tennessee, Bill Phillips went on to a 30+ year career in the United States Army, where he retired as a Lieutenant General. At the time of his retirement in 2014, Phillips was the most senior Army Aviator on active duty. He has 30+ years of aviation and acquisition experience in […]

Coaching Championship Children Parenting is arguably the hardest job on the planet. Imagine working a job with 24-hour shifts, no days off, and after 18 years you might be eligible for partial retirement. That’s parenting. So, for those really tough days on the job, I take a few notes from Nick Saban’s playbook. Yes, I […]

HOOVER, Ala. — After a 14-1 season, an SEC Championship, and finishing second overall in the country, Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban has one word to describe 2016: failure. Such is the mentality that has made his program one of the most dominant in college football history. “I hope we won’t waste a failure,” […]

Everyone, at some point in their lives, will have to enter into a contract. In fact, we make contracts nearly every day, even if we don’t realize it. When you promised your friend you would pick them up from the airport, and they promised you they would buy you pizza in return, you two had […]

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — An undercover operation at Alabama’s Fort Rucker that began back in 2016 led to the Saturday arrest of a man believed to support ISIS. The 34-year-old soldier, Ikaika Erik Kang, was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawai but spent six weeks at Fort Rucker where authorities believe he engaged in radicalizing […]

According to the CDC, used tires that were shipped to Texas from Northeast Asia thirty years ago were full of “Asian tiger mosquitoes” (Aedes albopictus) and today that’s bad news for Alabama. Tiger mosquitoes—recognized by their black and white stripes—are one of two species that carry the Zika virus, and they also carry dengue and […]

With SEC media days in full swing, smack talk from Bayou Bengal running back Derrius Guice is heating up again in 2017. According to TideSports.com, Guice showed no retreat from last year when he said the heralded Crimson Tide defense was scared. Of course, his jab seemed to ignore the fact that Alabama has won […]

HOOVER, Ala. — Auburn Tigers Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn and Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban will serve alongside two other SEC coaches and two athletic directors on a committee that will help the conference deal with numerous recruiting issues. Specifically, they will deal with the fallout of the NCAA’s latest rule changes. “Really it’s […]

After pushback and inquiries from across the country, the Federal Election Commission is telling states to hold off on fulfilling its request for voter data following a lawsuit from the Electronic Privacy Information Center. EPIC filed its lawsuit on June 28 to stop the collection of voter information, which came as a result of President […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Retired Rear Admiral W. Clyde Marsh has been reappointed by the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs for another four-year term as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. Marsh has served as Alabama’s Commissioner since 2005. “Admiral Marsh has demonstrated great leadership and innovation to the department for the past […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia is pleased to announce a new daily television show, Yellowhammer TV Live with Dale Jackson. The new show will air live starting tomorrow—Tuesday, July 11, from 5:00-5:30 am on ZTV 11 in Athens, Alabama. Each day, the show will also be posted on Yellowhammer TV.com at 1:00 pm. Most Yellowhammer readers will recognize […]