The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 40 is a list of the 40 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics. For a more in-depth explanation of the list and how it was compiled, click HERE. To see last year’s list click HERE. Here’s the schedule...

An ALFA poll that went into the field last week shows Republicans in Alabama continuing to gain strength. Most recent ALFA polling has shown Obama flirting with 40% and staying within 20% of Romney. Not anymore. Democrat Lucy Baxley has also typically been within the ma...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. Democrat Senator Jerry Fielding (11th District — Calhoun, Coosa, ...

This week’s “Rumors & Rumblings” are coming to you a day late because we were digging around for a little more info on a couple of rumors. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. The Mobile Bay area is buzzing with the idea of Republican State Representative ...