Treat doctors like businesses and we will get more of them. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. As Halloween approaches, experts have identified the most popular costume trends for 2024, catering to various demographics, including girls, boys, women, men, families, and pets, according to HalloweenCostumes.com. Top choices for girls include witches and characters from Inside Out, while boys favor superheroes like Spider-Man and Sonic the Hedgehog. Among adults, celebrity costumes featuring […]

 Alabama Democrats, like all Democrats, have no ideas just demonization and projection. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) is proposing legislation to double Alabama’s rural physician tax credit from $5,000 to $10,000 annually and update eligibility requirements to attract more doctors to underserved areas. Oliver argues that enhancing healthcare access in rural Alabama is crucial, as the current limitations deter physicians from practicing in these communities. 6. […]

7. Rebecca Myrick, 60, from Elkmont, Ala., has been charged with manslaughter under a new state law after allegedly distributing fentanyl that led to the overdose death of 54-year-old Lawrence Ward Light. This law, passed in April, allows manslaughter charges against anyone who knowingly distributes fentanyl resulting in another person’s death. Limestone County Sheriff Joshua […]

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 Alabama Republican Party unveiled a “Contract with Alabama,” outlining its priorities to improve residents’ quality of life ahead of the 2024 elections. The contract emphasizes rebuilding the economy, securing the border, supporting parental rights, and defending constitutional freedoms, while opposing “woke policies” affecting children. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl stated the platform reflects conservative values, […]

Every accusation a Democrat makes is a confession. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. A long-awaited U.S. study on puberty blockers has remained unpublished due to concerns over the political weaponization of its findings. Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, who led the study, said the results showed no mental health improvement in transgender adolescents, which contradicts previous research but feared it would fuel opposition to gender-affirming care. While other experts […]

Democrats have no respect for the electorate. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, now a fan of the team after retiring, urged fans to support the program, players, and coaches during its challenging season. Following a loss to Tennessee, Saban emphasized that unity and support from the fanbase are crucial for the team’s success in the current transition. When asked […]

Want to stop crime, lock people up. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. Alabama reached record highs in employment and wages, with average weekly wages rising to $1,061.20 in September, despite a slight increase in the unemployment rate to 2.9%. The labor force and employment numbers also hit new highs, with over 24,000 more people joining the workforce compared to last year. However, unemployment rates varied across […]

Early voting makes it easier to manipulate the system. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer dressed better, apparently, Alabama’s football program is struggling after a 24-17 loss to Tennessee, marking the second time the Tide has lost before November under head coach Kalen DeBoer, as quarterback Jalen Milroe continues to falter. Auburn, under Hugh Freeze, remains winless in SEC play with an 0-4 record […]

 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. Israel announced it killed Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza and mastermind behind the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, during an operation in the southern Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called this a major blow to Hamas, while President Joe Biden praised the action, stating it was a significant achievement for Israel and […]

Time to actually give prosecutors more weapons to go after criminals. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. Members of North Alabama’s transgender community are expressing disappointment after Rocket City Pride Fest included the Log Cabin Republicans, a group some view as holding anti-trans stances, as a vendor at this year’s event. In response, Briar Wolf organized a separate gathering at Ditto Landing to ensure everyone in the community feels represented. Rocket City […]

Just put bad guys in jail, guys. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. Voting is starting. Georgia saw record early voting turnout on the first day of early voting for the 2024 election, with over 306,000 voters casting ballots, nearly double the 2020 numbers. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has requested the dismissal of DOJ lawsuits challenging a program that removes ineligible voters, including non-citizens, from voter […]

People want answer to important questions about their country, some people refuse to give them. 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 WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. The University of Alabama was ranked the No. 1 most conservative college in Alabama and No. 14 most conservative nationwide in the 2025 Niche.com ‘Best Colleges’ list, following a visit from President Trump and hosting an official 2024 GOP presidential debate. Other Alabama universities included Auburn University and Auburn University at Huntsville while the […]