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, Talk […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida at the White House on Tuesday to announce the formation of the Republican Women’s Caucus, positioning Alabama’s junior senator in a leading role on a new initiative aimed at uniting Republican women in Congress. The pair unveiled the caucus on Tuesday during a high-profile […]

A University of Alabama doctoral student has been detained by federal immigration authorities, according to statements released by the university and reports from various news outlets. The student, identified by the university’s student newspaper, The Crimson White, as Iranian national Alireza Doroudi, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday. Doroudi holds […]

From sleepless nights to financial worries, stress has become a daily reality for many Alabamians—and it shows in the data. A new 2025 WalletHub study confirms that Alabama ranks among the top 10 most stressed states in the U.S., placing 8th overall. The study analyzed 40 key indicators of stress, including work hours, financial strain, […]

Regions Bank has once again been recognized for its thriving culture of strong employee engagement. The Birmingham-based bank was recently named as the recipient of the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. The accolade, bestowed since 2007 by the multinational analytics company, has been given to some of the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. […]

According to Fox News, Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it continues to grapple with growing concerns from its customers about the security of their submitted data. The San Francisco-based corporation, once valued at $6 billion, has reportedly been weakened through financial decline and workforce reductions. With customers across the […]

Former UAB Blazers legendary head football coach Bill Clark is taking the next step in his gridiron journey and has been named the President of the CoachSafely foundation, a national leader in youth sports injury prevention. Clark has always been a strong advocate for athlete safety and helping to find ways to prevent injury and […]

Throughout the better part of the last two years, the idea of legalized sports betting has gained momentum in the state of Alabama. Though it has fallen short of making it to the ballot, it’s easy to see that betting may now have more momentum in the state than it ever has. Currently, sports betting […]

Forget chasing down criminals—on Monday morning, Officer Josh Page of the Gadsden Police Department was hot on the trail of a different kind of suspect: a loose pig. And no, this isn’t code for anything—there was an actual potbellied pig trotting around town. Dispatched to what can only be described as a very rural kind […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released the final report of the state’s Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence, a document that outlines how executive-branch agencies can responsibly and effectively implement AI technologies in state government. The report is the result of nearly a year of work by the GenAI Task Force, which was established in February […]

Formally adopted by the U.S. Army in March of 1911, the Colt 1911 is arguably one of the most storied firearms ever carried by American service personnel. In recent years, thousands of the sought-after pistols were held in surplus storage due to the Biden Administration’s suspension of a federal program that allowed for the sale […]

Alabama’s Gulf Coast is home to three standout beach bars recently honored on Southern Living‘s 2025 list of the South’s Best Beach Bars. These beloved hangouts capture the essence of coastal charm, offering visitors a perfect blend of live entertainment, delicious food, and breezy beachside vibes. Perched right on the Florida–Alabama state line, the iconic […]

A petition started by Alexander City citizens concerned with water quality and administrative mismanagement has surpassed 1,000 signatures. In response, Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird resorted to singling out individual citizens on the city website for daring to start a petition. “This petition is being presented to you as a show of hands of residents […]

Similar to reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes, potentially causing great harm to the state’s environment through the spreading of diseases and invasive species.   According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), it is illegal to import or export agricultural products that do not […]

Sean Ross, a day-one political advisor to and senior member of U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s staff in Washington, was elevated as Chief of Staff with high acclaim from Britt. “I can think of no one more qualified to step into this role than Sean Ross. Since before I even announced my candidacy, Sean has been […]

The Alabama Public Library Service Board voted last week to withhold approximately $42,000 in state funding from the Fairhope Public Library, escalating tensions in the state’s growing conflict over library content and youth access to certain materials. The decision stems from the board’s determination that the Fairhope library failed to comply with new administrative rules […]

Madison, Alabama, has achieved national recognition by securing the #9 spot in Niche’s 2025 Best Places to Live in America rankings. This annual report evaluates thousands of cities and suburbs across the United States, assessing factors such as public schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment opportunities, and local amenities.​ Located within the Huntsville metropolitan area, […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently signed on to a letter with several other state AGs from across the country calling for Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to prioritize revitalizing America’s coal industry and follow President Donald Trump’s energy agenda. The officials believe that strengthening the coal industry across the country could play a major role […]

Alabama state employees and public school educators will soon be guaranteed paid parental leave, following the passage of SB199 — the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025. The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) and State Rep. Ginny Shaver (R-Leesburg), received final approval in the House on March 20 by […]

Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill weighed in on the high-stakes 2026 election cycle in Alabama during a recent interview with CBS 42. A veteran politician himself, Merrill gave insight on the potential ticket up and down the ballot, which will see several term-limited officials having to decide which office to run for next. Merrill said […]

For one Alabama family now living in the nation’s capital, a whirlwind week brought their small-town values to the national spotlight—when 6-year-old Andi Sofia Doufexis found herself seated behind the President of the United States during a historic White House ceremony. It all started with a phone call. Earlier that week, Andi’s principal contacted her […]

Hallmark Farm, one of central Alabama’s most well-known and admired landmarks, has officially been purchased by the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation, the Alabama Farmers Federation proudly reported today. The 567-acre property is set to be the future home of the Alabama Farm Center, a venue that will host livestock and equestrian competitions, rodeos, and also […]

The Auburn Tigers earned their biggest win on a basketball court in a very long time on Saturday evening when they defeated the Creighton Blue Jays in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to get to the Sweet Sixteen and the second weekend for the first time since 2019. Head coach Bruce Pearl has […]

Governor Kay Ivey today announced the release of the “2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report,” highlighting another banner year for Alabama’s economy. The report reveals that economic development efforts last year secured $7 billion in new capital investment across 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians. Governor Ivey emphasized that these […]