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Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

A new Fox News poll reveals that 52% of voters believe the Biden administration worsened the economy, while only 28% think it improved

The Daily Show's Jon Stewart can say whatever he wants because he is a comedian, until he decides he should be taking seriously

Israel and Hamas have reached a 42-day cease-fire deal, securing the release of 33 hostages, including civilians and soldiers, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian aid for Gaza

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is urging the Alabama Legislature to prioritize public safety by increasing funding for District Attorneys’ Offices to address a surge in violent crime, including Birmingham’s record-breaking homicide rates in 2024

 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.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has ordered state flags to return to full-staff on Jan. 20 for Inauguration Day before resuming half-staff the next day in honor of former President Jimmy Carter's passing

You can rename the Gulf of Mexico and work on lowering inflation at the same time

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.

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 37 Alabama counties in anticipation of a winter storm bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain

Alabama National Guard has activated around 350 Guardsmen to assist in severe winter weather response, with six Mobility Support Teams stationed across the northern and central parts of the state

At his wild Mar-a-Lago press conference, President-elect Donald Trump outlined controversial positions, including his refusal to rule out military action in pursuit of control over Greenland,  Canada, and the Panama Canal, emphasizing economic security while mentioning that he may be renaming the Gulf of Mexico

Birmingham is still not serious about crime and it will never be the "safest city in America"

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 […]

As it is January 6, the media, their Democrats', and some sad Republicans' favorite holiday is now here so the black security fences are back up, 500 National Guard soldiers are on call, the remembrances are underway, and the frowns on cable news hosts faces have returned as they wonder if President-elect Donald Trump can be stopped or if Democrats will hypocritically throw tantrums on the floor of the U.S. House

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

Nearly 3,000 Alabama families applied for education savings accounts on the first day of eligibility under the CHOOSE Act, which allows up to $7,000 per child for private school expenses or $2,000 per child for homeschool costs

President Joe Biden addressed the New Orleans terrorist attack, confirming that the attacker had posted videos online expressing allegiance to ISIS and a desire to kill

Alabamians flock to neighboring states like Tennessee to buy lottery tickets as the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1 billion, highlighting the state's ongoing loss of potential lottery revenue

Mazda North American Operations CEO Tom Donnelly suggested that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could lead to a shift in production from Mexico to the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories