After intensive appeals from the state of Alabama over its hyper-brief red snapper season, the U.S. Department of Commerce relented last week, announcing an extension to the season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced earlier that Alabama would only have a three-day red snapper season this year, understandably frustrating those who look forward to […]

AUBURN, Ala. — The Winkelmann Group, a German-based high-tech manufacturer that primarily services the aerospace industry, is coming to Alabama and bringing 50 jobs with it. In a Monday announcement at the Paris Air Show, the company and Gov. Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) stated that a $12 million metal forming operation will be set up in […]

Yellowhammer recently interviewed Lieutenant Gubernatorial candidate, Mary Scott Hunter, as we’ve done with other candidates in recent weeks. Below are our questions and her answers: YH: Can you share a little about your background and what you think has prepared you to be Lieutenant Governor? MSH: “I’m a big believer in preparation. My 15 years […]

NORTHPORT, Ala. — With its quirky operating hours and southern home-style cooking, City Cafe is adored throughout Tuscaloosa County by people of all generations. Now, O Magazine, the personal publication of Oprah Winfrey, has recognized it as one of the best two places to eat in all of Alabama. In the latest issue of O, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following an attack on Congressional Republicans last week that left several injured, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL5) wants to ensure that members of Congress can carry their own firearms. He made the announcement on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Features” while reflecting on his first-hand experience of the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia. RELATED: YHRadio: […]

The Hollywood Conservative, Amanda Head, co-hosts “The Final 30” on Yellowhammer Radio. Topics include Dennis Rodman visiting North Korea, Hillary Clinton thinking she’s Wonder Woman and Last Man Standing could be headed to CMT. Alabama native, Amanda Head brings a witty perspective that’s sure to burn elitist liberals. You can catch her every Friday at […]

Few things bond fathers and sons like sharing things they both love. I’m fortunate that my two boys and I mostly love the same things. Whether hunting, fishing, playing/watching sports, or riding horses, our common interests run deep, and fortunately, we’ve spent countless hours pursuing them together. Of course, it’s not the things themselves that […]

Doug Pittman “Daddy-O” from New Brockton, Alabama was a big man. Not in stature. In that way he was average. But in every other way, he was large. In his personality, service, and his love for his family and others, he was a giant. You never had to guess what he was thinking. He was […]

According to a report by the Daily Caller, Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks was on the hit list of the man who attacked members of Congress and their staff at the baseball field in Alexandria, VA early Wednesday morning. It’s now apparent that his actions were a well-planned political assassination attempt aimed at murdering three very […]

ATHENS, Ala. — A man from Athens, Alabama has been charged with first-degree theft by deception for allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis to cheat an 81-year-old out of $100,000. Limestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39-year-old Jerry Dewayne Long yesterday, and he is currently held in the county jail with bail set at $5,000. The Alabama […]

On a warm summer day in Hueytown, Alabama, members of the community gathered around their town center to celebrate flag day, one of several summer holiday’s meant to celebrate the freedom and security our country provides. While gatherings of this sort are not at all uncommon, this one was special because of the events that […]

For Immediate Release – June 16, 2016 The Calhoun County Republican Party is hosting a U.S. Senate Republican Candidate this Tuesday night Candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Luther Strange—to which he was appointed when Jeff Sessions became the U.S. Attorney General—will participate in a debate at the Oxford Civic Center Tuesday, […]

Very few people outside of Demopolis are likely to know about the town’s grain elevator slough, except for traveling anglers who fish the area. But for anyone from Demopolis, the name is instantly recognizable and immediately conjures images of the slough. Jackson Street, a major thoroughfare on the interior of town, crosses the slough on […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s May 2017 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate represents a new low, as the 4.9 percent figure is the state’s lowest calculated unemployment rate since March of 2008. The 4.9 percent rate translates to 107,364 Alabamians out of work. Since Gov. Ivey took over the reigns from former-Governor Robert Bentley (R), the unemployment […]

Although kids might feel like summer vacation is just getting started, school will be back in session before they know it. Going back to school necessarily means going back-to-school shopping, which is why so many parents rely on the state sales tax holiday to save money. But parents should be aware that instead of being […]

As we reported on May 31, Alabama is the proud home of Ground-Based Midcourse Defense program (GMD), which is the only system that can protect our homes from the threat of ICBM-delivered nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, unelected Obama-era appointees who direct our nation’s missile defense programs are trying to undo that, months after President Trump’s election […]

While school’s out for summer, some low-income parents are apparently being stonewalled by school officials, preventing them from sending their children to better schools, as Alabama law allows. This law—the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA)—provides a way for children from some low-income families to receive scholarships to attend different schools when their current school is not […]

ATHENS, Ala. — Most high school science students are worried about getting a good grade in their class. But two Athens High School seniors wanted to do more than what was expected. They set out to make a real difference with their recent trip to the Technology Student Association of Alabama conference. Andrew Ross and […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — State Attorney General Steve Marshall (R-Ala.) confirmed that Alabama has joined a bipartisan national coalition of Attorneys General in an ongoing investigation into potential illegal practices of opioid manufacturers. At this stage, state AGs are subpoenaing documents and conducting interviews to determine how to proceed. Opioids are often prescribed by medical professionals […]

After Alabama’s legislature failed to pass a bill that would have removed permit requirements for concealed carry handguns, new evidence from the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows that handgun murders dropped in states that did pass such laws. The states of Alaska, Arizona, and Wyoming have all seen a significant decrease in handgun murders over […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Rev. William Owens, the founder and President of the Coalition of African-American Pastors, has endorsed former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore in the state’s U.S. Senate race. Owens showed his public support for Moore in a photo posted on Twitter featuring his family at an event for Moore. With my […]

In a move that went somewhat viral, the Moulton City Police Department posted a fake mug shot on its Facebook page yesterday to show that policemen have a sense of humor too. Officer Russell Graham, who has an eye for redneck humor on a level that would make Roy D. Mercer envious, created the bogus […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After serving with distinction in the U.S. Army, retired Captain Clayton Hinchman is running for Congress in Alabama’s Fifth District as a Republican. Hinchman will compete for the seat currently held by U.S. Senate candidate Mo Brooks, who can run for reelection if his bid for the upper chamber fails. Hinchman lost […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Over the years, fans of the basketball great LeBron James have shouted “Go Cavs” and “Let’s go, Heat,” but new evidence suggests they should probably start chanting “Roll Tide!” After a crushing fifth loss in the NBA Finals, James and his Cleveland Cavaliers have a long offseason ahead to figure out how […]