Alabama political leaders are pointing to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to show that Huntsville is still the best place for the new U.S. Space Command Headquarters. The GAO released a new report Thursday, revealing some of the shortfalls in the process of reversing the decision to locate the new U.S. Space Command […]

Each year, thousands of Alabama schoolchildren visit the Capitol in Montgomery to experience government at work. For the past several years, they have also seen firsthand the building’s outdated condition and its need for modernization. Cramped committee rooms, malfunctioning elevators, and a lack of space for visitors have long challenged the building’s functionality. Now, those […]

The Montgomery Biscuits baseball team visited Maxwell Air Force Base for a tour earlier this month, immersing themselves in how service members train problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills annually. “On behalf of Team Maxwell, it was our pleasure to welcome the Montgomery Biscuits to experience a day in the life of a PME student,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. […]

A top contender in the Alabama Attorney General’s race in 2026 is kicking off her campaign in early June, according to an event posting and endorsement email circulated this week. Katherine Robertson, Chief Council to current Attorney General Steve Marshall, has been gearing up a run for the office in recent months. “Katherine and Ryan […]

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.

The University of Montevallo added to its historic record by capturing a fifth consecutive Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia title following the season-ending 2025 Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship event May 22-23 at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. The Falcons overwhelmed the field after seniors Dalton Head […]

Philip Morris International (PMI) U.S. has unveiled a new report, “On the Home Front: Addressing the Needs of U.S. Military Spouses,” which highlights the often-overlooked challenges faced by military spouses and partners. “Military spouses are the backbone of their families, providing unwavering support to service members and veterans, often at a significant personal cost. Too many […]

A tornado that touched down Tuesday evening on Redstone Arsenal was the 14th tornado recorded in North Alabama over the past week. A total of 13 tornadoes and one waterspout were confirmed across north Alabama from the May 20 severe weather outbreak, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville. Related story: Weather office reports two […]

A requirement for Department of Defense civilian employees that drew mockery and criticism has been terminated, the DoD announced today. Interim Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jules W. Hurst III  informed the DoD civilian workforce via email last week that the department would conclude the weekly “What You Did Last Week” initiative […]

The state of Alabama has some of the most passionate sports fans in the entire country, and fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide have always been able to show off their school spirit with a license plate that contains the iconic ‘Script A’ logo. Now, according to an announcement from the school, fans will be […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 — setting up a high-stakes race to fill the seat that will be formerly held by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who announced his campaign for Governor of Alabama earlier this week. Marshall, a two-term attorney general and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined local, state and regional leaders, as well as many supportive first responders on Wednesday at the site of the Birmingham Northern Beltline to review progress on the expressway’s construction. “The Birmingham Northern Beltline is a crucial project not just for local communities but for our state and for the entire […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville reported a blockbuster first day of fundraising for his freshly launched 2026 gubernatorial bid. According to his campaign, Tuberville has raked in $2,064,723 since announcing he was running just 24 hours ago. “This is just the beginning of our fight to put Alabama first,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) posted. https://x.com/CoachForGov/status/1927822002498212115 According to the […]

Major League Fishing (MLF) is facing a wrongful death lawsuit following a deadly boating accident that killed three people during its April 16 tournament on Smith Lake. The crash involved a Nitro bass boat, operated by tournament angler Flint Davis, and a center-console boat carrying Joey M. Broom of Altoona, John K. Clark of Cullman, […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation Board has announced that Birmingham-based construction company, Brasfield and Gorrie, has been selected to build the new ASHS campus in Demopolis. According to leadership within the organization, the general contractor is expected to have the new facilities and campus open by the fall of 2027. ASHS will be […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville officially launched his campaign for Governor of Alabama Tuesday in Auburn, jumping straight into the issues and laying out a platform centered on K-12 education reform, economic growth, and stronger state-level control over federal programs. Tuberville, whose first Senate term ends in 2026, said he plans to serve out the remainder […]

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, President of the Alabama Public Service Commission, was officially appointed as Alabama’s State Director for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday. Cavanaugh has served as president of the Public Service Commission since 2012 and was first elected statewide in 2010. In 2020, she received the […]

Incumbent U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced he will run for Governor of Alabama in the 2026 Republican Party primary.  Live from an Auburn staple, Byron’s Smokehouse, Tuberville announced his run in an exclusive television interview with “The Will Cain Show” on Fox News.  “I started my Senate run almost seven years ago, right in […]

In the early hours of Memorial Day, a driver in Montgomery County experienced an extraordinary traffic incident involving an alligator. According to WSFA News 12, Waugh/Mt. Meigs Volunteer Fire Department emergency responders were dispatched around 3:20 a.m. to the intersection of Wares Ferry Road and Edna Brake Lucas Drive, after receiving a call about a […]

With the summer about to roll around, a new release of EA Sports now returned college football video game is upon fans across the country. One of the most anticipated questions being answered ahead of the July release date is which athlete was going to don the cover — and fans finally got an answer […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is praising Alabama lawmakers following the conclusion of the latest legislative session in Montgomery. In a post on X, Ainsworth applauded the body for passing a package of pro-military bills that will benefit service members, veterans, and their families for years to come. According to Ainsworth, the legislation helps meet part […]

Longtime Decatur City Councilman Billy Jackson has officially launched his campaign to become the city’s next mayor, adding his name to an increasingly competitive race ahead of the August 2025 municipal election. Jackson, who has represented District 1 since 1996, is the longest-serving current member of the Decatur City Council. A graduate of Austin High […]

Birmingham will serve as the official host city for the 2027 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention, set to take place from September 13-18, 2027. The announcement was made in partnership with the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Birmingham, and the 2027 Medal of Honor Convention Birmingham Host Committee. “Our Recipients […]

A radar that is capable of tracking hypersonic missiles was delivered to the Missile Defense Agency on Monday, Raytheon announced. The upgraded radar for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense has a longer range and can provide targeting coordinates to other missile defense interceptors beyond just the Army’s THAAD batteries. RELATED: Raytheon awarded $1B contract […]