Alabama lawmakers have approved changes to the state veteran’s scholarship program, which directly impacts dependents of disabled servicemen and women. Ultimately, the changes may have saved the benefit altogether. The move is bittersweet. While several members of the House and Senate acknowledged they would have preferred to leave the Alabama G.I. Dependent’s Scholarship Program as-is, […]

morning. Upon the legislation’s approval, Sen. Allen remarked on the grave importance of recognizing the actions of significant historic figures, flawed as they may be. “Where does it end?” Allen asked. “Are all parts of American history subject to purging, until every Ivy League professor is satisfied and the American story has been re-written as […]

Alabama native, Amanda Head brings a witty perspective that’s sure to burn elitist liberals. You can catch her every Friday at 12:30pm as she joins hosts Scott Chambers and Andrea Tice for “The Final 30 with Amanda Head,” only on Yellowhammer Radio. The Final 30 is brought to you by McCutcheon Engineering: Professional Engineering Consulting […]

I would like to clear up a rumor started because of my opposition to the Alabama Legislature recently mandating private and public insurance plans cover a specific therapy – I have no tail, no horns, but I do have a conservative heart. The debate over whether the Legislature should mandate specific autism therapy coverages to […]

Good afternoon Mr. Attorney General. I’d like to start by asking when you first become interested in the law and what sparked that interest? It wasn’t until I was in college. Earlier in life, I’d hoped to become a professional golfer. However, I was the first person in my family to attend college and, once […]

In an interview with CBS Sports, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban spoke very candidly about some of the recent rule changes in college football. Whether it’s the new early signing period or a rule that restricts recruiting based on teams hiring coaches from the prospect’s high school, Saban has clearly had it with modern […]

Paul Finebaum was on hand for the pro-am of the Regions Tradition golf tournament on Wednesday, when the Alabama Newscenter caught up with him and asked about his current situation and if he misses being in Birmingham. “I really do miss it,” Finebaum said. “Birmingham was an amazingly special place. I lived here for more […]

Following his re-election victory, former Governor Robert Bentley reportedly told one of his confidants that political opponents would no longer see the “nice” governor. Instead, he warned that his “other side” would come out during his second term in office. That’s according to Spencer Collier, the former head of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In just a few short weeks, Alabama will welcome some of the country’s top athletes for the thirtieth edition of the National Senior Games. From June 2 to 15, the top senior athletes from across the country will compete in 19 different sporting events hosted throughout the greater Birmingham area. The National […]

Not only is Alabama the Heart of Dixie, but it is also the heart of Southern Baptist country. In a recent report, The Washington Post determined the majority religious groups in every American county. Overall, the Catholic Church dominates the most counties, with a majority in 1,231. Followed close behind is the Southern Baptist Convention, […]

Alabama politics is nothing if not full of surprises. On the final day of qualifying for the special election for Alabama’s U.S. Senate race previously held by Jeff Sessions, and now held by Luther Strange, one contender–State Rep. Ed Henry of Hartselle–suddenly dropped out, while another unexpected candidate emerged. Now, Mobile-area State Senator Tripp Pittman […]

Anyone from the state knows that Alabamians have an undeniable appreciation for the past. Now, a survey has identified the Yellowhammer State as having the third most nostalgic residents in the country. The report comes from real estate blog Estately, which measured each state’s nolstalgia based on five interests: classic cars, antiques, vintage clothing, vinyl […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Top White House Policy Advisor Stephen Miller will be writing President Donald Trump’s address to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a group that he and the president have previously criticized. Prior to his role in the Trump Administration, Miller worked as a staffer for then-Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) for several years. NATO […]

The Business Council of Alabama has had many notable speakers to headline its annual Chairman’s Dinner and this year’s speaker is no exception. Retired U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, who served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency after his retirement, will be the BCA’s Chairman’s Dinner speaker Sept. 20 in Birmingham. “General Petraeus […]

Justin Harris with Fireseeds joins Yellowhammer Radio co-hosts Andrea Tice and Scott Chambers to discuss the difficult task of replacing a team member who has left your company and how to effectively retain them. Justin works alongside Cord Sachs who is a Birmingham-based leadership expert and the CEO of FireSeeds, a company that helps companies […]

Around 4:45 this afternoon, Representative Ed Henry held a press conference at the GOP headquarters in Hoover, Alabama. There, he tore up his qualifying papers for the U.S. Senate race and announced he’s no longer running. Last month ago, Rep. Henry declared his candidacy for the seat currently held by Senator Luther Strange, who was […]

After weeks of speculation over Del Marsh’s political future, the Senate President Pro Tem has announced that he will not seek election to the U.S. Senate seat once held by Jeff Sessions. Marsh has indicated that he believes state government needs stability following a series of political scandals, including the resignation of Governor Bentley. Earlier […]

In breaking news, State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced his run today at noon for the United States Congress in Alabama’s 2nd congressional district. In the Republican primary this summer, Rep. Moore will face incumbent Congresswoman Martha Roby. Just before his announcement, he granted Yellowhammer an exclusive interview, the first question of which was what […]

In Episode two of The Warrior Wednesday Podcast, former NAVY Seal Jeremiah Patrick “JP” Dinnell discusses his time on SEAL Team 3. From being a sniper to a budding entrepreneur, Dinnell explains his journey. Dinnell lives in Southaven, Mississippi and is the founder of Never Settle Consulting. The company specializes in corporate team building to […]

Bevill State Community College and Alabama Power have announced a joint program to create a new HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) training center in Jasper. It will be a relocation of the current Alabama Power HVAC training center, which is in Clanton. The new state of the art facility will expand the program and course […]

MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson has introduced a potential city ordinance that would decriminalize several minor marijuana offenses. First brought forward at last night’s City Council meeting, the vote on the measure has been pushed back in order to ensure it complies with state law. Decriminalization differs from legalization in that the former […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate passed a bill today mandating coverage of autism therapy by a margin of 33-1. The House unanimously passed a similar version earlier this session and the bill now returns to the House for consideration today. The biggest difference between the two versions came in the form of a Senate […]

Alabama Rep. Bradley Byrne (R) joined four other members of Congress in writing a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross asking the administration to extend the length of the Red Snapper season in federal waters. Currently, the season for Red Snapper in those waterways is three days. Byrne was joined by representatives Garrett […]

Time is ticking until the Alabama legislature wraps up the 2017 session. With only a couple of days left before the House and Senate adjourn for the year, a number of key bills are still in need of passage. Here are the critical bills we’re watching this week: The Education Budget The state Education Trust […]