7. After pressure from Alabama U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), the FDA has banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in all U.S. food products due to concerns over its carcinogenic effects and potential harm to neurological development. This synthetic dye has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals, prompting […]

 The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart can say whatever he wants because he is a comedian, until he decides he should be taking seriously. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 […]

7. The Madison City Council is poised to approve a $28.5 million, four-story expansion at Toyota Field to meet updated MLB standards, including upgraded training spaces and female staff accommodations. While Ballcorp LLC, the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ owner, supports the plan and will help cover bond payments, some council members expressed concerns over the city’s […]

7. Americans for Prosperity has announced a $20 million campaign spanning all 50 states to urge Congress to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, emphasizing the potential tax increases of over $2,127 per Alabama family and the loss of over 9,000 jobs if the cuts expire. The campaign, part of their Protect Prosperity initiative, […]

 Tuberville wants unanimous support from Republicans for Trump’s nominees. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. Opelika pastor, flat-Earth embarrassment, and former gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle has announced his run for Alabama lieutenant governor, emphasizing his commitment to fight political corruption and defend constitutional rights. Odle, who previously finished fifth in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary, brands himself as “The Anti-Establishment Republican” and opposes liberal Democrats and “RINO” Republicans. In […]

 You can rename the Gulf of Mexico and work on lowering inflation at the same time Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. Auburn has been surprisingly ranked No. 10 in a preseason ranking by On3 for the 2025 college football season, while Alabama was notably left out and the even the Florida Gators are ranked 9th. The Tigers’ optimism stems from presumed starting quarterback, Oklahoma transfer Jackson Arnold, and the continued development of their young receiving […]

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, […]

7. Alabama U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), are working with Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to reintroduce the Sunshine Protection Act to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change by making Daylight Saving Time permanent. The proposal, which previously passed the Senate unanimously in 2022 but stalled in the House, is backed by bipartisan […]

7. Even though President Joe Biden’s own party shoved him out of the presidential race, he expressed confidence that he believes he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 election but acknowledged doubts about his ability to serve a full second term. His withdrawal from the race in July came amid growing concerns about his […]

January 6 II: Handshake Boogaloo Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. During a public forum in Huntsville, Madison County residents (actually special interest groups) called on lawmakers to strengthen child labor protections, safeguard librarians from politically motivated legislation, and improve rural animal welfare laws. The groups claiming to support librarians, represented by Read Freely Alabama’s Susan Stewart (rarely identified that way), have an odd ask, […]

 Birmingham is still not serious about crime and it will never be the “safest city in America” Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. McDonald’s is the the latest company to announce that it is scaling back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including ending specific diversity goals for suppliers and participation in external diversity surveys, citing a Supreme Court ruling and broader corporate reevaluations. Despite these DEI changes, the company emphasizes its continued commitment to fostering […]

Criminals over Americans, again. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville has implemented enhanced security measures, including pausing facial recognition and the Trusted Traveler Program, requiring all vehicle occupants to present agency identification cards for entry. Visitors without approved IDs must stop at the Visitor Control Center at Gate 9, and commuters are advised to allow extra time for access. The […]

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, […]

7. The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, legacies win with Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 and Texas vs. Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10. In other college football news, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the NFL Draft, opting to leave college football […]

7. A tragic attack in New Orleans has led to the postponement of the 2025 Sugar Bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame after a terror attack on Bourbon Street, killed at least 15 and injured around 30. The game, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, will now take place today at 4 p.m. ET, with […]

7. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) reflected on his tenure representing Alabama’s First Congressional District, as he leaves Congress after losing a primary to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve. Highlighting his achievements, Carl points to successes in energy policy, infrastructure funding, rural healthcare, and support for veterans, among […]

7. Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away at 100, he is widely considered the worst modern president and the standard for bad presidents. Though his presidency faced challenges like economic stagnation and the energy crisis, his post-presidential work reshaped his global reputation as a humanitarian and advocate […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk […]

7. Hoover saw its first gun homicide in over two years and Anthony Keith Russell, 29, has been charged with murder following the Christmas Eve shooting of 35-year-old Brandon Montez McIlwain during a struggle over a handgun. Police responded to the scene, where McIlwain was found critically injured; he died at UAB Hospital. Russell was […]