Key lawmakers and notable politicos from across the state have just begun a formal interview process with Governor Robert Bentley, vying for a chance to become the state’s next U.S. Senator. Now, in the heat of the process, one contender has just received recognition as a rising national leader. The Aspen Institute, a Colorado-based, non-partisan […]

Just in time for the Christmas season, a report has determined the number one gift given in every state. If you thought Alabama and Auburn gear would top the list, think again. According to the site BestReviews.com, the number one gift purchased by Alabamians in 2016 is an electric turkey fryer. Surprised? It’s no secret […]

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 […]

Alabamians, just like everyone else, love Google. The search engine makes it easy to find answers at the click of a button. But different people throughout the country have different interests, and analysts at Estately took the time to find out what each state Googled more frequently than any other state in 2016. According to […]

After Donald Trump’s surprising victory over Hillary Clinton in the general election, the top policy spokesman for the Southern Baptist Convention is apologizing for earlier criticism of Trump’s supporters. In a Christmas-themed post on his personal blog, Dr. Russell Moore called for understanding and healing after a divisive election. I remember one situation where I […]

Every journey begins with a single, often small, step. But the challenge for many is getting started. Dr. Josh Klapow wants to help you take that first step toward positive change in your life. The clinical psychologist and associate professor of public health at UAB is featured in our weekly multimedia series called “Take Action.” […]

Just in time for Christmas, a report has found that Alabamians are among the most charitable in the nation. Conducted by WalletHub, the study placed Alabama as the fourth most giving state. The only states rated higher were Utah (No. 1), Arkansas (No. 2), and Minnesota (No. 3). When ranked solely on the percentage of […]

Rumors have swirled for weeks that Robert Bentley had been in and out of secretive meetings with state and Congressional lawmakers, as many have begun vying for Jeff Sessions’ U.S. Senate seat. Now, reports have confirmed that the Governor has started interviewing at least eight candidates for the position, including ousted Chief Justice Roy Moore. […]

As Alabama’s auto industry has grown over the past two decades, so have the jobs and the sophisticated skill sets required to keep production humming. The majority of the positions at the state’s three auto assembly plants are in production, but the automakers have also built up their ranks of other highly-skilled professionals. At Honda […]

By Rachel Williams On the second floor of Samford University’s College of Health Sciences, Logan Joiner and Rachel Miller step out of the laboratory with exciting news. They have just completed research that can change the way pediatric cardiac patients receive medication and nutrition. Pediatric patients in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) at Children’s […]

24 attorneys general, including Alabama’s Luther Strange, have joined together to urge the Senate to confirm Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General. A letter dated December 16 was sent to Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), who both serve as ranking members on the Senate Judiciary Committee. In the letter, the states’ top […]

Four new amicus briefs have been filed in favor of ousted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who continues to appeal a suspension from the bench. An amicus brief is filed by parties who are not tied to a particular case, but have a strong interest in its outcome. Newly-filed briefs were submitted by the United […]

By Jonathan Williams, Vice President of the Center for State Fiscal Reform at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Alabama is unique when it comes to its pension fund investments. Over the past few decades, Alabama’s public pensions, unlike some other states, have invested heavily in in-state businesses and real estate, including office buildings, hotels […]

For the first time ever, Alabama’s retired national guardsman and reservists will be granted veteran status thanks to a larger new law on veterans’ benefits. Passed by the Republican-controlled Congress, President Barack Obama signed the bill into law last Friday. Guard and reserve members can receive veteran status if they serve honorably in their branch […]

MOBILE, Ala. — A Christmas Tree used at Donald Trump’s “Thank You” Rally in Mobile stirred up controversy when environmentalists discovered it was an old-growth cedar cut down from a public park. According to Al.com, several Mobile residents complained on social media about the tree’s use. ““Our city parks aren’t Christmas tree farms. An old-growth […]

On Monday, Alabama’s nine presidential electors held firm to their commitment to vote for Donald Trump. The electors cast their vote during a ceremony in the Old House Chamber at the state capitol building. The event was presided over by Secretary of State John Merrill, while Governor Robert Bentley and Congressman Robert Aderholt were on […]

A conservative judicial advocacy group is running campaign geared at ensuring that Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions is confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney General. The Judicial Crisis Network, an organization dedicated to promoting constitutionalism and limited government, announced the launch of ConfirmSessions.com. The website touts Sessions as a qualified, bipartisan leader who will reform the […]

On Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed back to the city of Mobile ahead of his “Thank You” rally at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. However, a customary appearance from a group of teenage girls has drawn media attention after the they came under fire thanks to ignorant online trolls. The controversy surrounds the Azalia Trail Maids, who […]

Regions Bank on Thursday formally unveiled the company’s most modern branch location in metro Birmingham to date. “In many ways, this location represents the future of branch banking,” said Brandon Greve, Consumer Banking Executive for Regions. “Regions is making a visit to the bank more convenient and more meaningful. We’re doing this by helping customers […]

As protesters mount national pressure against members of the electoral college to defy conventionality and elect Hillary Clinton, all signs show that Alabama’s nine electors remain firmly ready to vote for Trump. Members of the electoral college take a pledge to honor the voters of their respective state. In Alabama, Donald Trump won handily with […]

TROY, Ala. — William Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and now…J.K. Rowling. In the upcoming spring 2017 semester, students at Troy University will have the opportunity to study the literary merit of the popular Harry Potter series. According to Troy professor Noel Kaylor, the class filled up almost immediately after it was announced. The response has […]

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 Attorney General Luther Strange has asked President-Elect Donald Trump and other Capitol Hill leaders to take action against President Obama’s “Clean Power Plan,” and to ensure that future lawmakers won’t be able to cross the same boundaries again. In a bipartisan letter addressed to Vice President-elect Mike Pence, Senate President Mitch McConnell and House […]

MOBILE, Ala. — Saturday, when Donald Trump comes back to Mobile on his “USA Thank You Tour,” he is set to draw another massive crowd. This time, he will be joined by a huge figure in his own right: Christian evangelist Franklin Graham. Franklin is the son of world renown revivalist Billy Graham, who served […]