7. Russia has arrested an American journalist amid allegations of spying, but America seems to question those charges. The Wall Street Journal has demanded his release, saying, “vehemently denies the allegations from the FSB and seeks the immediate release of our trusted and dedicated reporter, Evan Gershkovich.” 6. The U.S. House has passed a bill […]

7. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.), who is solely responsible for the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, is now upset with the Inflation Reduction Act or, more accurately stated, the consequences of his actions. 6. Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) tries to slam Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth for what he called […]

State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville), a former Huntsville police chief, joins Yellowhammer Now to discuss the recent murder of a Huntsville police officer and where Alabama’s budgets stand. 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.   State Rep. […]

7. The head of the Air Force will NOT make Alabamians feel any better when he responded to a question from U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) about Space Command HQ’s move to Huntsville by saying he still hasn’t made a decision on a recommendation to the President of the United States as forces move against […]

Alabama Democrats have no momentum on this issue because they are out of touch with voters. 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. Interesting polling from 2024 continues as only 1-in-4 Democrats wants President Joe Biden to run for re-election and Trump and his supporters also released information about a huge lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the vaunted poll done by “caturd.” 6. As Ukraine smolders on, Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to move […]

WVNN and Yellowhammer News’ Yaffee believes the 2024 fight will be contentious and full of half-truths. 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. The Inflation Reduction Act was a lie, that becomes more apparent every day. It did not reduce inflation and the green subsidies could now cost $1.2 trillion or 3 times what Democrats claimed. 6. Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is reintroducing his ban on men competing in women’s sports. In good news on this […]

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. A drag show at a public school has been canceled after 3 years, even though we have been told stuff like this never happens. The vice chair of the Alabama Democrat Party dishonestly wants you to think she believes this is the same as football players dressing up as girls – a joke. 6. […]

State House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) started pushing for a grocery tax holiday and now it looks like they may be eliminated altogether. 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. A student was “grazed” by a bullet after a bomb threat at Anniston High School when returning to class. Officials have no idea who was in possession of the weapon. Earlier this week, Huntsville City Schools installed a metal detector to stop guns from being brought to school. 6. Decatur City Councilman Hunter Pepper […]

Tax rebates face hurdles and it seems less likely than it did earlier this year. 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. A drag show was canceled, but not because conservatives are worried about these guys and their insistence that kids be in the audience of the overtly-sexualized events. This event was canceled by the liberal college president at West Texas A&M University who said the event exaggerates womanhood and is basically “blackface” for women. In […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) joins Yellowhammer Now to discuss his bill that would stop hospitals from denying visitation; along with gaming legislation and school choice. 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. America says “no” to a peace deal in Ukraine if China is involved, which is odd as there is no deal. Meanwhile, a worthless indictment on war crimes charges for President Vladimir Putin has him threatening missile attacks. 6. The main allegation against Walker County in a recent lawsuit over an inmate’s death was […]

Is this whole thing just politics?   Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Jay Town joins Yellowhammer News to discuss this whole situation. 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. The walls are closing in and this is where they finally get the slippery world leader who has been the target of derision and scorn the world over. No, not Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin is allegedly in big trouble as he has been indicted on “war crimes” and the world’s media is insisting this […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Special session finished, what is next for the Alabama Legislature? 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 […]

School safety is good, but it has to be feasible 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. The Alabama Department of Corrections is increasing the pay for an entry-level correctional officer trainee from $33,381 to a minimum of $50,712. This type of money is life-changing money for a lot of people and a great opportunity to receive good benefits and pay for a very dangerous job. 6. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians are relaunching an ad campaign to tout the benefits of expanding gambling. Will it work? 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. Remember, teachers do not bring sexually inappropriate content into the classroom, especially not this teacher from Oregon who asked the students to write a sexual story using three items (candles, massage oil, feathers, flavored syrup) to tell the story. Fear not though, she added, “This story is a sexual fantasy that will have NO […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth joins Yellowhammer News to discuss the school choice and tax reform issue 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.