7.  It is not just the southern border seeing close to 7 million illegal immigrants cross the border, clogging up schools, shelters, and even airports. The northern border is porous as well with more crossings in 2023 than the last 10 years combined. 6. Mason Wayne Sisk, a family murdering 14-year-old psychopath, was sentenced to […]

After an offseason full of buildup, we’ve finally arrived at one of the most anticipated games in recent history. Alabama vs. Texas is likely the biggest non-conference game in Bryant-Denny Stadium history, and really one of the most looked-forward-to games overall. Let’s get into the matchup, give some players to watch for, and give a […]

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins interview with U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) was both fact-free and ridiculously simple-minded. Compared to Collins’ interview with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), this was like two friends exchanging recipes. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 to […]

7. More alligator concerns creep into the middle and northern parts of Alabama, but wildlife groups say this is unlikely. This is not the first time the state has looked to downplay the possible presence of prehistoric killing machines in populated areas. 6. Never-going-to-be-President Hillary Clinton is mad about Alabama’s abortion law, claiming it restricts […]

Every Wednesday, “Across the South” touches a different topic on the SEC, breaks down the biggest matchups of the previous week, previews the coming week’s slate, and talks about where things stand in the best conference in the land. In this week’s edition, let’s break down week one including LSU’s beatdown at the hands of […]

This issue will never end, nor will the lies about U.S. Senator Tuberville (R-Auburn). Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 to 11 a.m.

In a long-form post Tuesday from The Daily Beast, the intracoastal bridge project in Baldwin County took center stage alongside key Alabama political players grappling over the state’s infrastructure priorities. While particularly scrupulous of Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Chief John Cooper’s part, the report offered a look into the current state of play around […]

7. First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and President Joe Biden is back to wearing a mask. Mask mandates continue to creep in and public schools are leading the way with a school in Maryland demanding third-graders being forced to wear N95 masks for the next 10 days. 6. The leader of […]

Auburn got the Hugh Freeze era started off right last Saturday. Payton Thorne and Robby Ashford looked good, and now the Tigers head out West this week for a challenge against California. The Tigers handled business as they were supposed to in their season opener, taking down UMass 59-14. Nobody expected a competitive game, and despite […]

Illegal gambling is everywhere in Alabama. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 to 11 a.m.

7. Jimmy Buffett Bayway? Sure, why not. 6.  International investment is juicing Alabama’s growth. 5. Attorney General Steve Marshall is now letting governors from other states know that their input is not needed in Alabama. Marshall told California Gov. Gavin Newsom, “We aren’t asking for your permission, @GavinNewsom. Alabama will not permit abortionists to defy […]

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 […]

State Rep. David Cole (R-Madison County Jail). Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The Alabama Supreme Court this month delivered the highest award in punitive damages to a plaintiff in state history: $10 million for wrongful death. A 54% increase from the previous $6.5 million high watermark awarded in a 2021 case signals a progressive escalation in punitive damage awards affirmed by the state Supreme Court.  While all […]

7. Alabama and Auburn are looking at their position in the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness ratings and seeing what they have been seeing on the field – Alabama over Auburn. While Auburn struck first, Alabama has seven players in the top 100 but, fittingly, former Auburn QB and now Oregon Duck Bo Nix is […]

You can not conspire to break the law, even in Alabama. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

In a poll conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce via North Star Opinion Research, registered voters, regardless of their party, revealed that they are overwhelmingly supportive of pro-business candidates going into the presidential election of 2024. A significant majority of Republican primary voters favored less government involvement in matters of business. There where some […]

7. Canada warns “2SLGBTQI+” residents not to come to the U.S. because children can’t get gender-affirming care everywhere or attend explicit drag shows in some states. 6. U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) had another moment where he was unable to speak while talking to reporters, this is fueling speculation that his health is […]

Alabama debate, y’all! Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Alabama reportedly has the highest number of young people who are both unemployed and not enrolled in school in the United States. The new ranking comes from a survey produced by the Alabama Workforce Council and the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation. The survey itself was conducted by Cygnal. The Federal Reserve Bank […]

7. Week one Alabama and Auburn tickets are not-so-hot items and are going for as low as $2 and $9 respectively. Alabama will be destroying Middle Tennessee State while Auburn looks to set the tone for their season and head coach Hugh Freeze’s tenure against UMass. 6. The National Archives and Records Administration insists it […]

Do journalists know what a book ban is? Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

7. President Joe Biden told one of his horribly telegraphed lies yesterday, this time he is lying about how he, “literally, not figuratively, talked Strom Thurmond into voting for the Civil Rights Act before he died.” U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) voted against the bill and Joe Biden was in college when that vote took […]

We do not have to treat each other like this. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.