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 and […]

7. That Alabama Democratic Party is a mess, see their X account for more info on that, and now their leadership is claiming President Joe Biden is meddling in their business. Joe Reed, longtime chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference, has told the Biden campaign that their attempt to disqualify Reed’s delegates to the Democratic […]

Educators against school choice only have themselves to blame. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, on Talk 99.5 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from noon to 1 p.m

The Alabama Policy Institute, the leading conservative think tank in Alabama, recently released its 2024 Blueprint for Alabama ahead of the 2024 state legislative session, which begins February 6.  API is celebrating its 35th year of operation. The group says it is committed to policies promoting free markets, limited government, and strong families. API listed […]

7. The Anti-Defamation League, which historically targeted anti-Semitism but has branched out into targeting conservatives in general, reportedly attempted to get government entities to investigate The Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh, Libs of Tik Tok, and conservative activist Christopher Rufo over their issues with LGBTQ-dogma being pushed on kids. Walsh correctly notes this move is a […]

Why are so many people trying to save this monster? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, on Talk 99.5 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from noon to 1 p.m

Alabama and Auburn will meet up on the basketball court for the first time this season on Wednesday night at 6:30 P.M. CST in Tuscaloosa. Entering the matchup, Alabama leads the all-time series 101-67, and historically, Auburn has not won often in Tuscaloosa with just nine all time. Alabama swept Auburn last season while the […]

Coleman Coliseum, home of the University of Alabama basketball program, has been the subject of much scrutiny over the last few years with plans for a new one being delayed. However, at least one rival player appreciates the historic venue that has stood since the 1960s. When asked about Coleman, Auburn basketball center Dylan Cardwell […]

We don’t need all these flags. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, on Talk 99.5 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from noon to 1 p.m

7. Talk of NCAA’s “Name, Image, and Likeness” (NIL) issues driving coach Nick Saban into retirement may be overblown, according to Alabama’s former head coach himself. But fans are very serious about playing in that world. Message boards are now hearing a message that says to stop tithing to your church and start donating that […]

Every Monday right here you can read Tide Takes, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. In this week’s edition, the first week of the Kalen DeBoer era is officially in the books. While there may have been more […]

According to the Alabama Association of Realtors, Alabama’s housing market in December saw home sales remain down. The organization did report, however, that a variety of approaching seasonal and economic changes suggest that sales are likely to pick up within the coming months. “With holiday travel, gift buying, and various celebrations taking place, home sales […]

 Gambling proposal is not really a good bet. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, on Talk 99.5 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from noon to 1 p.m

SEC message boards have produced some of the wildest takes and stories in college football over the years. From the origin of LSU fans smelling like corn dogs to tearing down high school kids over their decision of where to attend school, SEC fans have always found another gear. But Nick Saban’s retirement and subsequent […]

Since Nick Saban retired and Kalen DeBoer was hired, the Alabama Crimson Tide hasn’t seen much good news in the transfer portal. But perhaps DeBoer has stopped the bleeding over the weekend, with no portal entries since Julian Sayin on Friday, followed up by securing two transfers from his former team, Washington. On Saturday, DeBoer […]

7. Some good job numbers for Alabama last month: The Alabama Department of Labor says the state’s labor force participation reached 57.2% in December, a record high, with wages going up as well, but the unemployment rate is slightly up. Alabama’s Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington notes, “As we continue to see growth in our […]

Radio talk show hosts 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 and […]

Alabama’s undefeated start in conference play came to an end on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville against Tennessee, with the University of Tennessee Volunteers taking down the Tide with a final score of 91-71. The Vols, ranked No. 6 in the nation, physically dominated Alabama from the opening tip. Turnovers were the story of the game […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide have lost a ton of players in the transfer portal since the departure of Nick Saban. In the college football landscape of today — Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) plays a factor in transfer destinations — and players often make their final choice based on where they will ultimately make the […]

The Alabama Department of Labor has reported that the state’s labor force participation rate in December reached a record high of 57.2% and wages also increased over a year ago. However, the state’s unemployment rate for December showed a slight uptick as well from November. “As we continue to see growth in our labor force […]

7. Charles Barkley is mad and confused, also known as being in the normal Charles Barkley state, about presidential candidate Nikki Haley declaring America has never been a racist country. Responding on his terrible CNN show, the former Auburn basketball player and multimillionaire said, “If you forget about slavery, Jim Crow, segregation, antisemitism, Asian hate […]

Every week right here you can read Across the SEC, where we’ll get into a different topic on the SEC, break down the biggest matchups of the previous week, preview the coming week’s slate, and talk about where things stand in the best conference in the land! In this week’s edition, there’s a power vacuum to […]

The first week of the Kalen DeBoer era has not come without trials and tribulations. As the extra 30-day portal window continues to pluck players from the roster, battle lines are being drawn as to who is going to leave, and who is going to be a part of the new era of Crimson Tide […]

 The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles is not the problem here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, on Talk 99.5 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from noon to 1 p.m