The city of Huntsville prides itself on being a city of creativity, innovation, and technology. So, it would only make sense that the Rocket City has someone to lead that drive for new technology and innovation. Well, Huntsville, which hired its first music officer in 2022 to head up a booming local music industry, has […]

A portion of Alabamians who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see two payments arrive in their accounts during four months of 2025, thanks to calendar quirks related to weekends and federal holidays. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), SSI payments are normally issued on the first day of each month. However, when the […]

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.

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl believes the U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is going to run for governor and will probably win the contest easily. While Tuberville has not officially announced his candidacy yet, Yellowhammer News confirmed this week that his mind is made up and he will run for the position. Wahl discussed […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) Board of Trustees convened in the state capital this week, setting the stage for significant advancements in STEM education across Alabama. During the meeting, the board unanimously approved the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, introducing bold initiatives aimed at elevating the school’s influence to a global scale. According […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong believes Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal is more than capable of accommodating the base’s projected high level of growth. On Thursday, the Congressman joined The Dale Jackson Show to discuss the installation’s expected progress and the changes taking place inside the FBI, including the relocation of several thousand agents to Huntsville. “We have […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a historic $12.1 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for Fiscal Year 2026, advancing a record investment in public education that prioritizes school choice, targeted student support, and new benefits for educators. The sweeping package includes SB112 and its supplemental appropriations, sending the legislation back to the […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, according to reports confirmed by Yellowhammer News.  Back in state while Congress is in recess, Tuberville told a group of donors at a private event on Wednesday night that his mind is officially made up. Rather than seeking re-election to the U.S. […]

Alabama’s real estate market kicked off the spring home-buying season with a strong showing in March, with both home sales and prices seeing significant year-over-year and month-over-month increases, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of Realtors. RELATED: Report: February shows continuing monthly and yearly increases in home […]

Alabama Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy released his first public statement on Thursday just eight days after suffering a heart attack. He credited God’s grace and the work of his medical team for saving his life and putting him firmly on the road to full recovery. “As a pharmacist, my wife, Kimberly, was quick […]

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville batted down rumors of a May 1, 2025 announcement date for his 2026 campaign for Governor of Alabama. In an interview with Yellowhammer News after taking FBI Director Kash Patel on a tour of FBI’s headquarters on Redstone Arsenal with fellow U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Tuberville said he had […]

In one of his first official field visits as FBI Director, Kash Patel toured the bureau’s growing “HQ 2” campus at Redstone Arsenal alongside U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville on Wednesday with a clear message: Huntsville is not just the future of the FBI — it’s already central to its mission. The visit […]

Over the past three years, states have been receiving settlement funds from federal lawsuits against major pharmaceutical companies. To date, Alabama has secured over $300 million, and I expect that figure to continue growing. These funds are directed to the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund, which the Legislature appropriates. In 2022, the Legislature created the Oversight […]

Kidnapping hoaxer Carlee Russell informed the court on Tuesday that she has only paid $500 of the $18,000 she owes in restitution for faking her kidnapping in 2023. Russell had claimed that she had been mysteriously abducted on the side of an Alabama highway near Hoover. Eventually it was revealed that she made up the […]

After days of tension and procedural slowdowns, the Alabama Senate showed signs of smoother sailing Tuesday, advancing two high-profile bills with less resistance than expected. Senators first took up SB322, sponsored by Sen. Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), which amends state law to allow qualifying community development districts — such as one proposed near Smith […]

Legislation that would restructure the Birmingham Water Works Board and convert it into a regional utility cleared the Alabama Senate  County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday, reigniting a decades-old fight over governance, accountability and control of Alabama’s largest water system. SB330, sponsored by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook), would shift appointment power for […]

North Alabama’s significant manufacturing capabilities are about to surge once again thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment from Cincinnati-based GE Aerospace. According to Congressman Dale Strong, GE Aerospace is investing $22 million in the Huntsville area with the purchase of several new machines. The company says the technology is needed to increase its production of materials […]

The University of Alabama officially confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will deliver a special spring commencement address at Coleman Coliseum on the evening of Thursday, May 1. “The University of Alabama is honored to have been selected as one of the universities President Donald J. Trump will visit to deliver a spring commencement […]

Alabama and Mississippi lawmakers will face off again on Wednesday in a friendly — but fiercely competitive — charity softball game aimed at supporting Children’s of Alabama hospital and strengthening camaraderie across state lines. The matchup is set for Wednesday night, April 24, at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium, with pre-game events beginning at 5:30 p.m. and […]

President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that he will deliver this year’s commencement address at the University of Alabama. “I have agreed to do the Commencement Address at two really GREAT places, the University of Alabama and, WEST POINT,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Stay tuned for times and dates!!!” University of Alabama […]

A bill inspired by a teenage shark attack survivor from Alabama has captured national attention after being featured on NBC’s “Today Show.” Lulu Gribbin, 16, appeared on the broadcast to share her story of survival and advocacy in support of HB437 — dubbed “Lulu’s Law” — which would establish a shark alert system for Alabama […]

On Sunday evening, former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill syndicated an op-ed column entitled “Truth Matters – Alabama’s Voter Rolls” to news outlets. In the column, Merrill criticized current Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen’s portrayal of the state’s voter file as a “bloated mess” prior to his tenure and accused Allen of “intentionally […]

State Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster) is sponsoring legislation aimed at “expanding, guaranteeing, and protecting” death benefits for Alabama firefighters’ families after the existing program’s potential solvency. “Years of patchwork amendments and band-aid changes to the law governing line of duty death benefits for firefighters have created loopholes that led to questionable claims and unanticipated payouts,” […]

Greenville native and former Alabama legislator, George McMillan, has passed away at the age of 81. McMillan, known for his swift rise in state politics and impressive work ethic, was elected in 1973 to the Alabama House of Representatives on behalf of Jefferson County. The following year, he was elected to the State Senate, and […]