According to an article in the Birmingham Business Journal, a 510-acre amusement part—The Park at OWA is scheduled to open on July 21st in Foley, Alabama. The themed park will boast 21 rides that include a roller coaster named “Rollin’ Thunder” .along with midway games, fast-food options, and the Parkside Gift Shop. OWA’s website says: […]

Across most of America, the 4th of July was a time for friends and family to gather in the celebration our nation’s independence. In Homewood Alabama, people of all races walked up and down the closed-off streets, harmoniously enjoying music and barbecue while young kids jumped in inflated bouncy houses. An African American DJ led […]

Don’t miss this inspirational medley by the Church of the Highlands worship team—lead vocals by Nicole McClean. It will remind you of all the ways God has truly blessed the land that we love.

Alabama Facebook user Mark White has notified fellow-Alabamians of counterfeit bills circulating in Alabama. His Facebook post reads as follows: Tonight, I went to a restaurant in Limestone County to eat. As I walked up to the register, the cashier was holding the bill pictured below in the air. She told the customer that she […]

15-years ago this summer American Idol first hit the airwaves, and the industry-disrupting show that’s catapulted the career of several Alabamians is still going strong. Remarkably, the show ranked at the top of television rankings for eight consecutive years. Most readers will recall that Alabama natives helped make the show in its first five seasons. […]

By now, most everyone is familiar with the ever-present fidget spinner, which many love and many hate. While most of the sensory-soothing devices are simply mechanical, in an effort to create market separation some spinners now come with blue tooth speakers that allow users to play music from a synced device. These electronic renditions are […]

Why Girls Need Guns Nora Sanford Newby is a mother, grandmother, business owner, and one of the best-fried apple pie bakers in Alabama (take my word for it). She’s also a gun owner and a heroine. A few years ago, a peaceful café and gas station in a small town almost became a crime scene. […]

Amanda Head, The Hollywood Conservative, joined Yellowhammer Radio for The Final 30. Topics include Trump Tweets, media firestorm from POTUS, lawsuit that says gentlemens club should hire male bartenders and much more. The Final 30 is brought to you by McCutcheon Engineering: Professional Engineering Consulting Services Does your project require the highest level of electrical […]

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has asked all fifty states to turn over their voting records so possible fraud in the 2016 presidential election can be investigated. Before complying, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is making sure that doing so is in the best interest of the citizens of the Yellowhammer State. Kansas Secretary […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed official paperwork to begin the real of the Obama Administration’s highly controversial Waters of the United States Rule that drastically increased the regulatory authority of the federal government. Specifically, the WOTUS rule extended the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ regulatory reach to […]

Pastor Alton Hardy sat down with YellowHammer Radio, Yellowhammer News CEO BJ Ellis and Fireseeds CEO Cord Sachs to share his vision for reaching the hearts and minds of those trapped in urban decay. Hardy leads the Urban Hope community church and Urban Hope development located within the community of Fairfield. in particular Hardy says […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Walt Maddox, the Mayor of Tuscaloosa, has announced the formation of an exploratory committee for a 2018 Gubernatorial run. If he enters the race, Maddox will run as a Democrat. “While many have urged me to change parties for the sake of political convenience, that would be dishonest — dishonest with you, […]

After a dry 2016, Alabama is finally drought-free for the fist time in over a year. An analysis from the University of Nebraska revealed that recent rains have completely eliminated drought conditions in Alabama that began back in April of last year. Since that time, at least one percent of the state has been classified […]

(Opinion by Senator Luther Strange) As June comes to a close, Alabama’s schools have let out, and summer is in full swing. Students have turned in final projects and taken final exams, earning a well-deserved chance to catch their breath. But in Congress, there are several projects left unfinished, and adjourning for the annual August […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Board of Education is suing to stop the opening of a charter school within the Birmingham city limits. The lawsuit against the Alabama Public Charter School Commission alleges that it improperly overruled the Birmingham BOE’s decision to deny a charter to the proposed STAR Academy. There is no hearing date […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that a Daphne, Alabama doctor has been arrested and charged with “Medicaid fraud and first-degree theft of property” under Alabama law as well as a long list of federal charges. Dr. Rassan M. Tarabein is a 58-year old neurologist who operates Eastern Shore Neurology and Pain Center (ESNPC) […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — President Donald Trump surprised Montgomery artist Craig Carlson this week with a letter thanking him for his “remarkable” painting. According to Carlson, the president enjoyed it so much that he wants to have it hung in the White House residence. “I usually support every President. I want our country to prosper. I […]

The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) released a story this morning saying State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) told federal investigators “executives from Drummond Coal” approached him with what he deemed to be a bribe, and that Luther Strange (then the Alabama Attorney General) was present at the time. The article says Rogers told investigators he was […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S House of Representatives Armed Services Committee passed the latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act that will fund three more Alabama-built Littoral Combat Ships. The bill passed the committee by a vote of 60-1. The Littoral Combat Ship is a class of vessels used in operations close to shore (the […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One application for a public charter school was approved in full and another was conditionally approved in the latest meeting of the Alabama Public Charter School Commission on Tuesday. The University of West Alabama’s application to open a University Charter school impressed the committee, but the committee will require further action from […]

HELENA, Ala. — After the best season in school history, the Helena Huskies finished their latest campaign as the number one baseball team in the country, according to MaxPreps computer rankings. Helena went 38-6 this year and defeated the Cullman Bearcats in May to win their first 6A state championship. “Everybody at the beginning of […]

Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) asked Colorado to reconsider its decision that prohibits families from using school vouchers (public funds) to pay for private religious schools. This move came on the heels of a major ruling Monday in which the Supreme Court sent a strong message favoring religious institutions in similar […]