WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama’s lone Congressional Democrat, Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL7), will be skipping Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the United States. Following Georgia Congressman’s John Lewis’ lead, Sewell cited Trump’s comments towards her colleague as the reason she refuses to attend. “While I have a profound respect for the office […]

Citizens from across Alabama again this month will gather in Montgomery for School Choice Week scheduled Jan. 22-28 to show support for improving the quality of education and expanding access to highly effective schools. The Business Council of Alabama will participate in Alabama’s National School Choice Week rally at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Conference […]

Sam Moore, a legendary soul singer with ties to Alabama’s Muscle Shoals music legacy has agreed to perform at an celebration ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. Moore is famously known for his work in the duo Sam & Dave, which shot to fame in the 1960’s thanks to hits like “Hold On, I’m […]

By Charles L. Karr, Ph.D. Dean of The University of Alabama College of Engineering I cut my teeth in the mining industry early in my career as a research engineer with the United States Bureau of Mines, and I have seen the strength and determination of the people who labor to bring us the raw […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Their home’s in Alabama, but their latest gig was in D.C. At what the Wall Street Journal called “the most exclusive event preceding President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration,” Alabama broke out the guitars and fiddles to play for 200 diplomats at The Chairman’s Global Dinner on Tuesday night. In typical fashion, Trump let […]

Conservatives from across the nation have given hundreds of thousands in donations to an Alabama historically black college marching band to ensure they are able to participate in Friday’s inaugural parade. Generous donations began to pour in after Talladega College President Billy Hawkins appeared on Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor.” At the time, Hawkins explained […]

NEW YORK, NY — Over the weekend, President Elect Donald J. Trump met with Judge William Pryor of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, who is one of Trump’s many finalists for the vacant Supreme Court Seat. The meeting was held on Saturday, and was not reported on until the Associated Press […]

When Donald Trump officially takes office as president, he’ll do so with the support of a former Bush staffer who says that the incoming commander in chief is the greatest negotiator in history. Phillip Stutts, a GOP strategist and University of Alabama alum, said that Trump has created a “paradigm shift” in politics. Despite some […]

DETROIT, Michigan — Honda today introduced the world to the latest version of its Odyssey minivan, a top-selling model that is produced at the company’s Alabama factory. The redesigned 2018 Odyssey, unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, raises the stakes for family-friendly packaging, performance and technology in the minivan segment, said […]

Until now, a team of late-shift clinical technologists in the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed between 4,000 and 5,000 tubes of blood every night, providing information to help guide patient care, while keeping watch for abnormal test results that require immediate notification to clinicians. Now a new $6.8 million, automated lab in the UAB […]

Ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday, one of the top Democrat voices in Alabama is urging voters to give the incoming president a chance. Joe Reed, the controversial chair of the Alabama Democratic Conference, told WKRG that judgment calls on Trump should wait until he takes office. “He deserves a chance to prove himself […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Deaths from the state’s traffic crashes in 2016 increased by nearly a quarter from 2015, according to a recent study of data by researchers at The University of Alabama. Critical causes of more traffic fatalities include increased speeds, lack of safety belts and more distracted drivers as well as pedestrians, according to […]

As contentious Senate hearings over Senator Jeff Sessions’ Attorney General nomination have drawn out leftist attacks against GOP leaders, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott managed to masterfully shut down one racist with a single word. An egregious tweet was aimed at the South Carolina Senator and and Alabamian William Smith, a former Sessions staffer who […]

SPANISH FORT, Ala. — A group of four Alabama Webelos from Spanish Fort received a pleasant surprise last week when they were formally invited to kick of Inauguration festivities by leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Johnathan Doyle, Jackson Harris, Reece Killingsworth, and Jacob Small will recite the Pledge before the beginning of […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s Director of Athletics, Bill Battle, announced on Sunday that he will be stepping down from his current position to take a new role as role as Special Assistant to the President. “Bill has done a tremendous job as Director of Athletics, and has accomplished so much during his […]

Birmingham, Alabama-based financial guru Jeff Roberts, who was recently named one of the top private wealth advisors in the nation by Barron’s®, came on Yellowhammer Radio to lay out the facts so people can decide for themselves. The full conversation with Mr. Roberts can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above, and a […]

Just ahead of Martin Luther King Day, President Obama announced that a Birmingham district once marked for violent civil rights struggles will be designated as a historic national monument. President Obama on Thursday said that the area known as the Birmingham Civil Rights District will soon be known as the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate passed a budget reconciliation measure this week allowing for the eventual repeal of Obamacare, moving Republican politicians one step closer to fulfilling their years-long campaign promise. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) is optimistic about a likely repeal soon, thanks to the recent legislation and the agenda of the incoming administration. “The […]

On Thursday, former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson faced the Senate Banking Committee, seeking approval for the top position at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Expectedly, the nominee faced intense questioning from liberal lawmakers like Elizabeth Warren (D- Mass.), though Carson received glowing support from Alabama’s Richard Shelby. According to Senator Shelby, […]

TROY, Ala. — Records are made to be broken. Well, most of them are. For the Troy University Trojans, one sports record is likely safe for a very long time. 25 years ago this week, Troy men’s basketball scored 258 points in a single game. Yes, you read that correctly. 258 points. Back in 1992, […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the past few years, ESPN’s flagship program has instituted “Stars of the Night” where the anchors select an athlete or athletes from around the world to praise for an impressive performance. On Wednesday, anchor Kevin Connors highlighted the UAB Blazers men’s basketball team, but not because of their performance on the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard a series of testimonies for and against Jeff Sessions. Amid smearing accusations of racism against the Alabama Senator, some leftist allies chose to accuse Sessions of harboring ill will against other races. However, some witnesses who have known the Senator for years provided consistent and […]

By Hans von Spakovsky Jeff Sessions has a problem. A big one. No, not getting confirmed as the 84th Attorney General. His critics are trying their best to derail his nomination, but he’s more than qualified for the job. The problem will be rooting out the partisanship and unprofessionalism that has infected the U.S. Justice […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After facing back to back days of brutal questioning from his peers, members of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation are speaking out in favor of their colleague, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), who is currently in a confirmation battle to become the next Attorney General of the United States. “While it was a long day […]