Representatives with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) say that an Alabama Supreme Court Justice “dodged a bullet” when an ethics panel dismissed a claim over the judge’s “anti-LGBT” views. The complaint was initially filed against Justice Tom Parker for comments that he made during a 2015 guest appearance on “Focal Point,” a Christian-based radio […]

GULF SHORES, Ala. — The City of Gulf Shores and Auburn University announced a partnership yesterday that will bring a new satellite campus to the south Alabama beach town. Auburn’s $12 million expansion will include a new college facility featuring the College of Veterinary Medicine, studies on marine fisheries, and studies on organic horticulture. Gulf […]

A 60 Minutes report found that one NFL financial advisor cost dozens of players millions in personal losses. Alabama’s gambling laws are at the center of the scandal. It all dates back to 2008, when then-Governor Bob Riley assembled a gambling task force that led to the closing of Country Crossings, a casino that housed […]

Alabama’s former top cop is breathing a sigh of relief after a grand jury investigation cleared him of wrongdoing. Now, the news has begun to raise questions against embattled Governor Robert Bentley, who is coming under new scrutiny over claims that he used law enforcement resources for political purposes. It’s a reaction that seems to […]

NORMAL, Ala. — Shots were fired on the campus of Alabama A&M University last night around 10:45 p.m., according to the University’s Public Safety Department. While no injuries have been reported, the University is looking into the incident and has identified a suspect. The suspect is a black male student at AAMU from Mobile, Ala. […]

Today is Alabama’s deadline for those wishing to register to vote in the Nov. 8 general election. To become a registered voter in Alabama, a person must be 18 years old on or before election day, be a United States citizen, reside in Alabama and have an Alabama driver’s license or Alabama non-driver ID. Those […]

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Republican Presidential Nominee Donald J. Trump’s campaign hosted a pair of Facebook live events on Wednesday that not only yielded big financial dividends, but heavily featured some of Alabama’s own in prominent roles. Trump’s news-style forum was hosted by Alabamian and Yellowhammer News CEO Cliff Sims, who is currently on leave […]

Alabama’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September is 5.4 percent, the same rate calculated for August. The statistic represents 117,125 unemployed persons actively looking to participate in the workforce. The last time Alabama’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was at or below 5.4 percent was May of 2008, when the rate was 5.2. According the the […]

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TALLADEGA, Ala. — Alabama NASCAR fans will get a healthy dose of “Make America Great Again” on Oct. 22 when driver driver Austin Wayne Self streaks around Talledega Superspeedway in his Donald-Trump themed racetruck. Self, who will be participating in the Fred’s 250, is excited to represent the Republican Presidential nominee with his custom-designed Trump […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Junior League of Birmingham, one of the city’s oldest nonprofits, is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year along with its impact on the Greater Birmingham Community. The Junior League of Birmingham’s theme for the 95th year of serving Birmingham is “Light Tomorrow with Today,” a quote from Elizabeth Barrett Browning that summarizes what […]

Feel like your vote doesn’t matter? You’re not alone. A new survey from the website WalletHub.com revealed that Alabama is counted as a state with little ability to sway the presidential election. The site ranked “voting power” based on how reliably partisan a state’s electoral base falls. Of course, the Yellowhammer State is consistently regarded […]

A federal mandate forcing public schools to allow students to use the bathroom matching their gender identity or face losing federal dollars has hit another road block in court. This week, a federal judge upheld an injunction that temporarily blocks the rule from going into effect. It doesn’t change the law’s current status; the directive […]

Amid national concerns over election security, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has said that Alabama has been a target for potential system breaches. During an interview with 1819 PAC, Merrill said that his office has worked closely with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to prevent “inevitable” attacks. In doing so, he confirmed that the […]

Alabama’s state auditor is on a mission ahead of November to ensure that voters don’t make it any harder than it has to be for legislators to impeach Governor Robert Bentley. Auditor Jim Zeigler is sounding the alarm over Amendment 6, which will appear on the general election ballot. Should voters approve the language, it […]

Google is a wonderful tool. With a push of a button, users can find the answer to just about any question at lightning speed. To see just exactly what types of questions people were asking the search engine, the people at Estately examined how frequently certain “how-to” questions are queried in each state in relation […]

ANNISTON, Ala. — Alabama is a state rich in architectural history. Many of the state’s older buildings, such as The University of Alabama President’s Mansion and the First White House of the Confederacy, are well-known. But others, such as the once-popular Victoria Inn, have receded into memory. Now, the once storied Alabama hotel has been […]

25 Alabama counties are saying good-bye to paper and hello to digital as registered voters will check in via iPad for the first time this November. The change was initiated by Secretary of State John Merrill (R-Ala.), and the new system applies only to the checking-in process – not to the creation of the lists […]

The small town of Gurley, Alabama will now undergo diversity training after an ill-perceived Facebook post had Alabama Muslims calling for officials to take action against “bigotry.” It all started when local police chief Barry Pendergraft shared a picture of thousands of rounds of ammo that had been dipped in bacon grease. While many received […]

Three law clerks who served under ousted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore are packing their things after being handed a pink slip last week. Following a series of actions aimed at removing all trace of the former judge, Moore’s legal counsel isn’t letting the matter go quietly. Mat Staver, who represents the former Chief Justice, […]

The GOP is asking for an increased number of Alabama volunteers to step up to help Donald Trump win Florida this cycle. In a memo from the Republican National Committee, officials claim that the initial need was for approximately 100 Alabamians, but “due to pressing needs that has ballooned into something quite larger.” Alabama is […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Football is the ultimate team sport, and the success of the team depends on everyone working together. So far, the Samford Bulldogs are working together quite well. The team has gotten off to an impressive 5-1 start and beat VMI 55-21 on Saturday. But this weekend, the Bulldogs were not just working […]

Rogers sticks with Trump, says stakes are too high to elect Hillary Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers says he isn’t getting distracted by the narrative of a Clinton-friendly media. Come November, he’s sticking with his commitment to cast a vote for Donald Trump. “I plan to vote for Donald Trump for president,” Rep. Rogers said. “I […]

TROY, Ala. — When tragedy struck, the Troy Trojans were there to answer the call. In September, when Louisiana experienced flooding that killed 13 and damaged the homes of 146,000, all of Troy’s athletic teams partnered with officials at the University and the community to collect donations for the victims. Troy Athletic Director Jeremy McClain […]