As the newly-elected Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, I thought it important to take a moment and let readers here know something about my background, my philosophy, and my vision for how the legislative chamber should operate during the upcoming regular session and thereafter. Though unorthodox, I will begin by letting you know […]

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The Iron Bowl is a rivalry unlike any other in sports. It divides families to the core, as cries of “Roll Tide” and “War Eagle” are more likely to incite hostility at the Thanksgiving table than discussions of politics. For the past six years, the winner of the game has gone on to represent the […]

By Michael Tomberlin When the Iron Bowl is played in Auburn, an eagle flies over the stadium prior to the game. Airbus is upping the ante in Tuscaloosa this year. An Alabama-built Airbus A321 commercial airliner will conduct a pregame flyover at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday at 2:16 p.m. prior to kickoff of the Iron Bowl. […]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At 101 years old, Willie Rogers, the oldest living member of the valiant Tuskegee Airmen, died in St. Petersburg on Saturday morning. During World War II, Rogers served as the Master Sergeant of the Airmen at a time when the U.S. military was still segregated. Rogers was primarily based on the […]

It’s been an unconventional election year, so perhaps it’s only fitting that Governor Robert Bentley tap into an equally unusual method for considering his next Senate appointment: Survey Monkey. The Governor reportedly sent a free survey link to the state’s 400-plus Republican executive committee members, asking for their input on who should replace Senator Jeff […]

This Thanksgiving, countless Alabamians well celebrate the holiday by dunking a turkey into a deep fryer to cook the bird to a nice, golden crisp. However, as the number of Alabamians frying their turkeys has risen, so has the number of Thanksgiving day fryer fires. This year, the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office advised against […]

Since Jeff Sessions was announced as part of Donald Trump’s upcoming administration, jockeying has already begun for the conservative senator’s seat. Though, at least one elected official has said that he would reluctantly take the job, and only if asked. Baldwin County Congressman Bradley Byrne says that he’s happy with his current position in the […]

Since Jeff Sessions was announced as president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, many have begun looking to the Alabama Republican for a glimpse of the sweeping changes that may come beginning in 2017. As the likely soon-to-be leader of the nation’s top law enforcement agency, Sessions will have a platform to act on several […]

With the announcement that President-elect Trump was going to nominate Alabama’s own Senator Jeff Sessions, the hysteria from the far left has reached an all-time high. More than 63% of Alabamians voted to elect Donald Trump as our next President, whose win defied all polling and conventional wisdom in the media. The message sent is […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former Alabama Crimson Tide standout and current Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio recently weighed in on the NFL’s National Anthem controversy and stated that he has too much pride in his country to kneel down during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner. “I can’t kneel during the anthem,” Kouandjio said to […]

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 […]

Davis Cup tennis returns to the Deep South early next year, and it’s coming back to the same address. The United States Tennis Association announced Thursday at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame that Team USA will open play in the 2017 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. That […]

President-elect Donald J. Trump over the weekend nominated Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) to serve as United States Attorney General, signaling that he is serious about returning the Justice Department to its core of mission of “ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.” Sen. Sessions’ credentials are impeccable. Assistant United States Attorney. United […]

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — One Alabama couple just took ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ to a whole new level. At the Parish Seafood and Oyster House in Trussville, an anonymous couple came in, ordered a burger, and left their waitress a $330 tip on a bill of only $26. The waitress, Karli Estock, has worked at Parish […]

WASHINTON, D.C. — After Donald Trump’s transition team announced plans to nominate Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) to be the next U.S. Attorney General, the battle for his seat in the U.S. Senate has begun back home in the Yellowhammer State. The latest member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to throw his hat into the ring is […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Thursday, the Bentley Administration denied a recent rumor that it had rehired Rebekah Caldwell Mason, a former top advisor to the governor who resigned amid scandal. According to a report from Al.com, Bentley spokeswoman Yasamie August released a statement saying, “She [Mason] has not been rehired by the Bentley Administration since […]

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Following a heated presidential election, Mitt Romney and then-candidate Donald Trump exchanged barbs that exacerbated divisions within the GOP. Now that the election has passed, both have called for unity among Republicans. It appears that they are taking the task seriously, and will attempt to make amends. The news was confirmed by Senator Jeff Sessions […]

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) is likely to be announced soon as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s nominee to serve as Attorney General, according to multiple reports. Sessions has served in the United States Senate since 1997, and prior to that was a US Attorney and Alabama Attorney General. “While nothing has been finalized and […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former Alabama Crimson Tide standout offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio is now an official U.S. citizen. Born in Cameroon, Kouandjio and his family moved the United States 19 years ago in hopes of finding a better life. He then followed in his brother Arie’s footsteps and completed the citizenship process in Buffalo, where […]

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Site Selection, an economic development-focused publication, ranked Alabama in the Top 10 in its annual State Business Climate survey, based largely on feedback from corporate real estate executives and project activity. Alabama placed No. 9 in the magazine’s overall 2016 State Business Climate rankings, and No. 8 in the survey of corporate […]

By Dawn Azok The University of Alabama and Auburn University are collaborating with NASA on future technologies that could aid space exploration. Officials from both universities and representatives of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville signed new Space Act Agreements to kick off the partnerships. Under an agreement signed Thursday, University of Alabama students […]

For some time, I have been working on the draft of an opinion piece I loosely entitled “Fortress Alabama.” The impetus for the piece was the deep concern I have for the loss of conservative positions in national politics and the feeling that Alabama could become one of the last bastions of defense for those […]