On today’s edition of Yellowhammer Radio, hosts Scott Chambers and Andrea Tice sat down with school choice advocates Doug Tuthill and Leslie Searcy to discuss school choice successes in Florida and how to implement more education options for parents in Alabama. Tuthill is the President of Step Up For Students, a non-profit that administers the […]

On Tuesday, Senator Sessions’ confirmation hearing managed to remain uncommonly cordial throughout a provocative line of questioning from Senate Democrats. That is, until Senator Al Franken (D- Minn.) accused Jeff Sessions of lying about his record. Franken focused on Sessions’ career, essentially claiming that the Alabama Senator lied about the number of civil rights cases […]

Senator Jeff Sessions faced an intense round of questioning on Tuesday at his confirmation hearing for Attorney General. Today he awaits an unprecedented testimony against him, brought by colleague Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and South Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne is coming to his defense. Sen. Booker, says that he is testifying against Sessions over concerns […]

Liberal website The Daily Kos may have unwittingly provided a compliment to one of Alabama’s congressional districts by naming it as the most “Trumpy” in the nation. The website, which is in the process of recording percentages of Republican and Democrat votes in each congressional district across the nation, found that the Fourth Congressional District […]

As Jeff Sessions wraps up day one of a contentious Senate confirmation hearing, more key leaders continue to pour in endorsements that affirm the Alabama Senator’s qualification for a post with the nation’s top law enforcement agency. The latest voice of support comes from former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. CNN first reported that Rice, […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After almost two hours, Tuscaloosa Police, along with UAPD, the Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI, peacefully resolved a hostage situation near The University of Alabama. An unnamed armed male suspect attempted to rob the Alabama Credit Union on Paul W. Bryant Drive around 9 a.m., but UAPD responded before he could […]

Deontay Wilder is heading back to a ring near you. The World Boxing Council heavyweight champion announced today that he will defend his title against Poland’s Andrzej Wawrzyk on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. The event will air nationally via Premier Boxing Champions on Fox with the broadcast beginning […]

The Alabama-built Honda Ridgeline pickup has been named the 2017 North American Truck of the Year. The award was announced this morning at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ridgeline bested two other finalists: the Ford F-series Super Duty and the Nissan Titan. In accepting the award, John Mendel, executive vice president […]

When the Alabama Senate convenes this year, legislators will face taking up a bill that will establish new protections for public restrooms. Introduced by State Senator Phil Williams (R- Rainbow City), “The Alabama Privacy Act” seeks to protect the physical and emotional security of individuals using bathrooms and changing rooms. The legislation would call for […]

The agriculture business often represents one of the least glorified industries in America, yet a new video tribute to farmers celebrates how vital they are to our nation’s economy. Dairy company Land ‘O Lakes, which has a business presence in North Alabama, released the video ‘The Farmer’ in acknowledgement of agribusiness’s impact on society. It’s […]

The United States has no stronger ally than Israel. Our relationship has always been strong, both economically and militarily. Israel plays an especially important role in helping us combat radical Islamic terrorism in the Middle East. In other words, Israel serves as a beacon of hope, freedom, and opportunity in a very dangerous part of […]

As predicted, Alabama got significant amounts of snow across the state last night, leading to beautiful winter scenery. While most Alabamians sent their best winter wonderland photos to James Spann on Twitter, Chris Adler, producer of the Rick & Bubba Show, captured his images on video through the use of a drone. In the stunning […]

In the latest challenge to the legitimacy of the election, House Democrats attempted to protest the Electoral College vote that secured Donald J. Trump the next Presidency of the United States. On Friday, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) objected to Alabama’s electoral votes, arguing that Russia interfered in the democratic process. The EC held its vote […]

With less than a week to go before Donald Trump’s cabinet appointees face confirmation hearings in the Senate, Democrats have begun to increase their attacks against the President-Elect’s picks. It’s no secret that Senator Jeff Sessions has become one of the left’s primary targets, as powerful liberal surrogates have lately ramped up a smear campaign […]

Niche.com aims to “make choosing a neighborhood, college, or K-12 school a more transparent process” by “providing reviews and insight from everyday experts.” Just in time for the spring school semester, the site has again released the top rankings in Alabama. Ranking factors considered include test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, […]

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 […]

Alabama’s auto production climbed to a new record high in 2016, as workers at the state’s three auto assembly plants kept up a brisk pace of building SUVs, pickups and sedans for markets around the world. The Alabama factories of Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz combined to produce at least 1,048,597 vehicles, according to year-end figures […]

FOLEY, Ala. — “Owa” is the Muskogee Creek word for “big water,” but now it is also the name of South Alabama’s newest coming family attraction. On Wednesday, the Poach Band of Creek Indians announced their intention to develop a new entertainment complex in the city of Foley that will include a themed amusement park, […]

December 7, 1941: a day that has lived in infamy. Pearl Harbor Day, when the Empire of Japan launched a sneak attack on a U.S. Naval Base, is known to any student of history as the event that launched America’s involvement in World War II. But for some Americans, the day is a terrible reminder […]

WASHINGTON — In their first official acts of the 115th Congress, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1) both introduced legislation proposing a constitutional amendment that would require Congress to produce a balanced budget each year. Shelby’s office said the proposal, which he has pushed every year since he was first elected, is […]

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team announced Wednesday that Rick Dearborn, longtime chief of staff to Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Trump White House, one of the administration’s most senior positions. In his new role, Dearborn, who is currently executive director of the Presidential Transition Team, […]

I recall a recent encounter with a man wearing muddy boots who reminded me of the true greatness of our country. A couple of weeks ago, while responding to emails at my desk, that man (a friend) knocked on the door and asked to speak with me. I invited him in to sit down. For […]

Alabama might not have many gun shops per capita, but the state is certainly stashing up firearms. According to a new study released by InsideGov, a political research site by Graphiq, Alabama ranks thirty-second out of the 50 states plus D.C. when it comes to the number of gun stores per 100,000 people. However, a […]

A quiet Alabama Supreme Court ruling over the holidays just delivered a major win in defense of the unborn. In a unanimous court decision Friday, the state Supreme Court sided in favor of a lawsuit against an OB/GYN accused of contributing to the death of an unborn child. While Helena mother Kimberly Stinnett’s case had […]