MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In light of Alabama’s recent efforts to create government owned and operated broadband providers, Americans for Tax Reform sent a letter to members of the Alabama Senate explaining why such policies are harmful to consumers. Delivered on Tuesday, the letter specifically criticized House Bill 375, and Senate Bills 151, 192, and 228 […]

There are only five athletic departments in the United State that can boast about getting into the NCAA Tournament in both women’s and men’s basketball and winning a bowl game this past year. The Troy Trojans join Kansas State, Miami, Florida State and Baylor as the only teams to do all three. The Troy football […]

The National Weather Service is urging Alabamians to be prepared for Wednesday’s weather event. As of the latest projections on Tuesday afternoon, the timeframe should be between 4am and 9pm. The northern and western portions of the state are under an “enhanced risk,” while the southern and eastern parts of Alabama are in the “moderate […]

Amid fallout from the Republican-led plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, the White House and other top officials are attempting to revive efforts to rework the healthcare law. On Monday, Vice President Mike Pence met with the plan’s primary GOP opponents, the House Freedom Caucus, in an attempt to move forward on new legislation. Alabama […]

As a vote to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee draws nearer, Democrat leaders in the U.S. Senate are vowing to filibuster the process. If that happens, Alabama’s Republican Senators say they have no hesitation with using the “nuclear option” to force a confirmation. The so-called nuclear option would change current Senate rules, which require […]

By Christopher Reid As I read the news each day, I realize that one of the major themes is a deep pessimism about America’s future, regardless of where you end up on the political spectrum. I understand why people feel this way, the divisions in this country seem insurmountable, and watching the acrimony in DC […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Luther Strange (R-Ala.) wants Alabamians suffering from the nation’s opioid crises that help is on the way. On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, which is tasked with identifying current resources used to battle opioid abuse and evaluating […]

Amid claims that the impeachment probe against Governor Robert Bentley has “gone off the rails,” one House lawmaker is stepping forward in defense of the committee’s special counsel. Last week, the governor’s attorney, Ross Garber, filed an emergency motion with the House Judiciary Committee in hopes of blocking the release of a report on the […]

Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville is continuing to fuel rumors that he will soon announce a run for governor. According to reports, Tuberville has filed paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office, indicating that he has loaned himself $100,000 ahead of a run and would declare as a Republican. Tuberville is the second GOP candidate […]

Some Republican lawmakers in Montgomery are locking arms with the Southern Poverty Law Center (“SPLC”), one of the most liberal and militantly anti-traditional values groups in the world, to do what is “right and just” in the eyes of the SPLC.  The SPLC is the same liberal group that opposed former Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions’ […]

Dual enrollment is a program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. In other words, it is an opportunity for high school students to gain a leg up on their peers. The way it works is simple. Alabama community colleges partner with local high schools, and students use their elective […]

Since the end of the Great Recession, just 20 of the United States’ more than 3,000 counties have generated half of the country’s new businesses and the better part of its economic growth. Most of these 20 are home to tech-intensive industries that employ skilled labor. Think Silicon Valley in California. Understanding this dynamic, several […]

Congressman Mo Brooks called into Yellowhammer Radio to discuss his plan to completely repeal Obamacare. Yellowhammer Radio hosts, Andrea Tice and Scott Chambers weigh in on the options to replace Obamacare. Scott Chambers: Yellowhammer nation, welcome in. This is Yellow Hammer Radio SuperStation 101 WYDE. You can be a part of the program on this […]

The left lane on the interstate is for passing; at least that is what it is meant to be used for. Alabama is one of 29 states with a law saying any car moving slower than the “normal speed of traffic” should move over to the right lane. This means even if you’re going the […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Two weeks ago, Wiley Day, 32, fell asleep in his bed in Huntsville, Ala. just like any other night. Like most other people, he plugged in his iPhone to charge in his bed before turning out the light. Little did he know that when he woke up the next morning, his charger […]

By Larry Huff Tuesday night, two armed men broke into the home of 79-year old John Croft as he slept. When they found his room, they ordered him not to move. Thankfully, Mr. Croft proved to be a better shot than his tormentors, and fatally wounded one man before the second fled. Though he’s lived […]

Not all traffic stops leave drivers angry. On Thursday, one young Alabama girl got to experience the friendlier side of law enforcement when her grandmother was pulled over. Alabama State Trooper Brock Gwaltney pulled over a woman whose scared granddaughter was in the backseat. When the young girl started crying, Officer Gwaltney asked what was […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Like the UCLA Bruins men’s team under John Wooden, Geno Auriemma’s UConn Lady Huskies just don’t lose. Under his leadership, the Huskies have won 11 national championships, including the last four in a row. Coming into this year’s Final Four, his team was on a 111 game winning streak. But last night, […]

By Jerry Underwood Curious about how global aerospace company Leonardo’s Alabama workforce would assemble the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft if it’s picked for the role? Leonardo announced plans Thursday for an advanced manufacturing center in Tuskegee for its T-100 trainer jet, one of the contenders in an Air Force competition for a trainer […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the failure of the American Health Care Act supported by House GOP leadership and the White House, the president and establishment Republicans have begun to cast blame on the conservative Freedom Caucus. But members of the group, including Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL5), are standing by their decision to oppose the […]

Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers is putting forth a simple solution to pay for President Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall: tax illegal aliens. On Thursday, the East Alabama Congressman introduced the “Border Wall Funding Act of 2017,” which would impose a 2 percent fee on all money sent south of the nation’s border. The plan has already […]

Ahead of the release of a critical report on the House investigation against Robert Bentley, the governor’s office is maneuvering to avoid another public embarrassment. On Thursday, the governor’s attorney, Ross Garber, filed an emergency motion with the House Judiciary Committee in hopes of blocking the report’s release. In a press conference, Garber said that […]

Ahead of what is expected to be a crowded contest in 2018, famed former Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville is making a stronger pitch ahead of a possible run for the governor’s mansion. While some wonder whether or not he can “reach across the field” and appeal to Alabama fans, the former coach is making his […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) laid out new Alabama workforce goals in his latest executive order, which created the 65 by 2025 Initiative. Signed on Friday, Executive Order 29 sets the goal of having 65 percent of the state’s workforce with some sort of degree, high-quality certificate, or credential by 2025. “My 65 […]