7. Two men, Derrick Bean and Keith Davis, were arrested near Alabama’s Fountain Correctional Facility on Christmas Eve after being found with potential Christmas presents for inmates – a backpack was found containing drugs, cell phones, and charging blocks. Authorities, K9 units, and local police discovered the suspects in a wooded area near the prison, […]

President Elon Musk? Who is president now? 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. A mysterious object streaked across Alabama’s night sky, which meteorologist James Spann identified as likely the disintegrating Chinese satellite GaoJing 1-01. The satellite, used for Earth imaging, may have re-entered Earth’s atmosphere as part of orbital decay, sparking awe and speculation statewide. This incident has reignited public curiosity about aerial phenomena and raised calls […]

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 […]

What are these kids eating for Christmas? 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. The $232 million micro-modular reactor assembly plant planned for Gadsden is currently on hold due to Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The City of Gadsden remains committed to the project.  Initially announced in 2023, the facility aimed to manufacture non-radiological reactor modules, with operations expected to begin by 2027. 6. Alabama’s […]

7. Legal experts are questioning whether prosecutors in New York can prove the first-degree murder charge against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 26, faces an 11-count indictment, including charges of murder and terrorism, after the Dec. 4 killing with some concerned that he may get off with […]

7. A recent Public Religion Research Institute poll reveals that one in four religious voters believe Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory was divinely ordained by God, with significant variation across faith groups. White evangelical Protestants were the most likely to hold this belief (60%), followed by Hispanic Protestants (45%), while white non-evangelical Protestants (80%) and […]

Some Alabama lawmakers are worried about a bill that passed working to well. 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. A school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis., left two people dead, including a teacher and a student, and six others injured, with two in critical condition. Police identified the shooter as a juvenile, Natalie Lynn Rupnow, who was found dead at the scene and are working with the shooter’s family […]

The media is worried about defamation, some local media might wanna clean up their act. 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. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) has been selected to join the influential House Appropriations Committee, making him the first Republican from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District to serve in this role. Strong emphasized the importance of continuing Alabama’s historical influence on federal spending decisions and pledged to prioritize conservative fiscal ideals. Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) […]

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. The U.S. House passed the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), focusing on countering global threats from China and the Middle East while providing significant support for servicemembers, including a historic 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted personnel. Alabama’s largely supportive congressional delegation highlighted the bill’s importance in enhancing military readiness, bolstering U.S. […]

 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. Liberal U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are playing coy about supporting murder for CEOs they do not like, like the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Warren decried the violence, before stating “but” and undercutting her point saying, “This is a warning that if you push people hard enough, they lose faith […]

The only “sundown town” in Alabama is Birmingham 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. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) suffered a fall and sprained his wrist while leaving a GOP luncheon, adding to a series of medical incidents in recent years, including a concussion and freezing episodes during press conferences in 2023. Despite a cut on his face, McConnell’s office confirmed he was cleared to resume his […]

7. Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman (D-Pleasant Grove) is calling out the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) for wasting nearly $8 million of taxpayer money without delivering medical cannabis access as promised. Despite stringent licensing requirements, the AMCC granted licenses to unqualified applicants, leading to costly legal challenges and continued delays for patients. Coleman urges […]

No one believes Cullman is a ‘sundown town’ 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. Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow after Syrian rebel forces seized control of Damascus, ending his family’s 50-year rule, with celebrations erupting across Syria reminiscent of the Arab Spring. Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani, a former al-Qaida commander turned pluralist advocate, is poised to shape Syria’s future as international actors like Russia and […]

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. President-elect Donald Trump nominated tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4, to lead NASA, following his spaceflights with SpaceX, including the first private spacewalk. Isaacman, who has strong ties to Alabama, including a $10 million donation to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, expressed excitement about the opportunity to lead NASA into a new […]

Cullman is not a sundown town, there was not a sign up in 1989, but liars in the media can NOT stop lying. 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 […]