7. As Alabama readies for a potential College Football Playoff berth and Auburn has a highly ranked recruiting class, the University of Alabama at Birmingham announced head coach Trent Dilfer survives to coach another season. Despite two challenging seasons with a combined 7-17 record, UAB has confirmed that Dilfer will remain as head football coach […]

The Supreme Court is about to blow a hole in the minor gender surgery racket. 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. State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) has been elected by the Alabama State Senate Republican Caucus to succeed State Sen. Greg Reed as President Pro Tempore, following an internal vote among the 27 Republican senators. Gudger’s victory over Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) positions him to take on the leadership role, pending confirmation by […]

The Disney movies in libraries are being moved because librarians are having a hard time learning what the issue is. 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. New details have emerged about the dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with two attendees sharing their account where Trudeau warned about the impacts tariffs would have on his country. During the conversation, Trudeau warned that new tariffs would harm the Canadian economy, to which Trump jokingly suggested that […]

It is beyond the time to put people in jail. 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 Athens City Council has stopped video recordings of public comments during meetings and disabled comments on its Facebook page, raising concerns about transparency and citizen engagement. Mayor Ronnie Marks defended the decision, stating that council meetings are primarily for legislative business, but residents expressed frustration over the lack of avenues to voice their […]

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 […]

The in vitro fertilization issue is going to be hard to change from the status quo at this point. 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. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall successfully challenged federal regulations that he argued unfairly targeted the state’s farmers. Specifically, the legal action opposed policies from the Biden administration that allegedly increased operational costs for farmers through environmental and energy mandates. Marshall said the ruling protects Alabama farmers from burdensome regulations, helping them continue their vital […]

No, no one is banning contraception, stop lying about it. 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. Giant loser and Vice President Kamala Harris is keeping her political future open, exploring options like a 2028 presidential run or a bid for California governor in 2026. Harris plans to deliberate with her family during the holidays while maintaining her influence within the Democratic Party, as she prepares to conclude her term as […]

Why can’t we just have a Christmas parade that is about 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. Alabama’s playoff hopes took a significant hit with a lopsided loss to Oklahoma, as the Crimson Tide’s offense struggled under quarterback Jalen Milroe. Meanwhile, Auburn reignited its season with a thrilling 43-41 quadruple-overtime upset against No. 15 Texas A&M, keeping their bowl aspirations alive and gaining momentum ahead of the Iron Bowl. With these […]

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. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, a 26-year-old from Irondale, Ala., has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for detonating an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office in Montgomery earlier this year. The attack, which occurred in February, was motivated by Calvert’s extremist ideologies, with stickers at the scene expressing support for […]

Get the facts, have the hearings, and let the Senate advice and consent on Trump’s picks 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. Michael Fortson is selling two burial plots at Elmwood Cemetery, just half a football field from the final resting place of legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant. Initially listed for $12,000, Fortson recently reduced the asking price to $10,000, explaining that while slightly above Elmwood’s standard rates, the proximity to Bryant’s grave adds unique […]

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) should focus on things that address actual problems. 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. Alabama pollster Brent Buchanan of Cygnal polling revealed that younger voters are increasingly turning to social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for their news. This shift marks a departure from traditional outlets, with social media now shaping the opinions of many under 40. Buchanan emphasized the need for campaigns to adapt their […]

Pay attention, Alabama, a gambling expansion fight is coming. 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. Alabama State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is advocating for a statewide alert system dedicated to finding missing black youths, similar to existing Amber Alerts but designed to address systemic disparities in attention to these cases. Givan highlighted that many families feel overlooked, stating, “Nobody sees us,” and emphasized the need for this initiative to […]

Voters deserve to know about the votes their elected leaders make, even leadership votes, the media should probably care also. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM […]

7. After a decisive election loss, where America’s focus on Ukraine was drawn into question, President Joe Biden has reportedly approved Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes inside Russia, marking a significant shift/escalation in policy. These missiles, capable of targeting critical infrastructure and command centers far from the front lines, have been […]