7. Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron ended his campaign for lieutenant governor, despite claiming polls show him winning. He cited a new football commitment, which is allegedly the Birmingham Stallions’ head coaching job. 6. Birmingham cleared another homeless encampment, relocating residents to shelters amid outcry over abrupt removals and questions on long-term solutions. Mayor Randall […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. Moody High School’s football program faces a $1,500 fine and one-year probation from the AHSAA for “flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct” after players smoked cigars in the locker room after their Class 5A championship win. Coaches and players were suspended and the school must pay for damages from the viral celebration. 6. State Sen. Gerald Allen […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. A House Oversight Committee claims D.C. police with manipulating crime stats by misclassifying thousands of violent cases as “miscellaneous” to artificially lower rates; with the U.S. Attorney’s Office reviewing potentially dismissed prosecutions amid claims of systemic underreporting that bolster the need for federal intervention. 6. Joran van der Sloot, convicted of extortion involving the […]

7. Alabama National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., are returning home after completing duties, with additional units preparing to deploy as part of multi-state support for federal law enforcement. 6. Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent predicted “very large” tax refunds for Americans early next year due to overwithholding under Biden-era policies, promising quicker processing […]

  “Affordability” is a good issue for Democrats, the media loves it, and Trump and Republicans are struggling. How many cities will enter the fray on the online sales tax fight? Is former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) a better candidate than U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)? All this and more on Alabama Politics […]

Nate Oats might just have his most talented backcourt he's ever had. Coming off Mark Sears' limelight, that's a serious statement to make.

7. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) praised President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate Fannie Mae headquarters from “woke” California to Birmingham, projecting hundreds, if not more than 1,000 jobs and an estimated $100 million economic impact while boosting housing affordability through deregulation. 6. The Alabama Education Association joined lawsuits by Tuscaloosa […]

Alabama's Simplified Seller Use Tax is sending money all over the state. But the bigger cities don't like it and want to keep more of it.

7. Tuscumbia City Schools closed its investigation into Deshler High freshman August Borden’s severe injuries from an Aug. 15 incident after football practice, ruling it accidental horseplay with no charges forthcoming from the DA. However, Borden’s father vows to continue seeking accountability. 6. University of Alabama alumni group Masthead launched a $25,000 fundraiser to sustain […]

7. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) mocked Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff exclusion by declaring “they can’t win the national championship” while breaking with President Donald Trump on renaming football after Trump told FIFA. 6. President Donald Trump has given Ukraine until Christmas to make a decision on a peace deal, […]

At the University of Alabama, race and gender-based magazines and DEI had to go, and for good reason, and the staff are obviously unhappy.

7. Auburn football declined an eligible bowl bid after finishing 5-7 while heading toward a fresh start with new coach Alex Golesh. They join a growing number of malcontent programs rebelling against the empire, with Notre Dame declaring war on college football and preparing to leave the ACC. 6. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator […]

When Alabama Democrats saw a liberal Democrat get blown out in a special election in Tennessee, it gave them false hope. The Alabama Democrat Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner is seeking Democrats to get waxed in safe Republican districts and argues a 10+ point swing is coming. This is never happening, but hopefully Democrats copy […]

7. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) declared “America is back” in a House floor speech celebrating Republican-led accomplishments under President Donald Trump, including border security enhancements, energy independence, economic resurgence with record stock markets. He also cited low unemployment (Alabama’s rate is 2.8% with 5,000 jobs created in North Alabama), and peace through strength abroad. […]

 Democrats run defense for narco-terrorists while attacking the military? Why isn’t Paul Finebaum running for U.S. Senate? Is Alabama going broke because of vouchers? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs are set to meet on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta for yet another SEC title game clash and the second meeting of the season between the two powerhouses. Of course, the Tide went into Athens for the first time in a decade early this season and were able to […]

7. Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer firmly dismissed rumors linking him to the Penn State job opening, declaring, “We are extremely happy at Alabama … There’s never been any link, any conversation, any interest either way. I’m glad we can put that to bed right now.” 6. Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Diego […]

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7. Newsweek issued a hilarious report they declared was “deeply concerning,” suggesting Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer may dislike his job and be considering a potential jump to Penn State’s vacancy, which they claim is threatening team stability as the program. 6. Mobile County authorities executed a search warrant at a Tillman’s Corner home on […]

Radio legend and ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum, by all accounts, had a good shot at being a U.S. Senator, but he decided to stay on the airwaves.

Who’s up? Who’s down? Alabama political candidates for statewide office report fundraising totals for November.