A recent investigation found that Mayor of Brighton, Eddie Cooper, owns a building where one of the city’s four active bingo halls operates. Public records show he earns approximately $60,000 annually in rent from the business, which presents a clear conflict of interest.  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling for the closure of Brighton’s […]

Alabama, a state where Social Security plays a critical role for many residents, is set to lose four of its Social Security offices as part of a broader effort to streamline operations. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the closure of offices in Gadsden, Anniston, Jasper, and Cullman, a decision that has raised concerns […]

First Lady of the United States Melania Trump has extended an invitation to Jeff Denard, an Alabama steelworker and volunteer firefighter, to attend President Trump’s upcoming address before Congress. According to the White House, Denard has spent nearly three decades working at a steel plant owned by Nucor Steel. “His good paying, middle class job […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB209, also known as Parker’s Bill, which exempts nursing mothers from jury duty for up to 24 months. The bill, named after a three-month-old baby who had to accompany his mother to court, received overwhelming support from lawmakers. State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover), who introduced the bill, emphasized its […]

HB123, a sunset bill addressing structural reforms and oversight for the Alabama Board of Pharmacy, received a favorable report Tuesday in the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia), implements recommendations from a recent sunset review of the board, streamlining board operations and clarifying regulatory authority. HB123 […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has been signaling to fellow senators and associates a strong interest in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026 instead of seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate, multiple sources told Washington, D.C. outlet Punchbowl News. “In a brief interview, Tuberville told us he’s getting encouragement in both directions but said Trump […]

Alabama Power announced that the former Plant Gorgas site in Walker County, which served the region for over a century, will be the location of the state’s first-ever full utility-scale battery storage system. The 7-acre Gorgas Battery Facility will reportedly store up to 150 MW of electricity generated by other Alabama Power resources. 150 MW […]

The White House is going to be hosting the first-ever White House Crypto Summit later this week on Friday, March 7 with the opening remarks of the event coming from President Trump himself. According to a release from the administration, the event will feature guest speakers including prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the crypto […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) is rallying troops in opposition to two dueling legislative proposals that are currently awaiting a vote in the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.  Former State Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield, now in charge of policy for BCA, said while the organization agrees that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are […]

Mayor Walt Maddox has picked up arguably the biggest possible endorsement ahead of tomorrow’s municipal elections in Tuscaloosa. If re-elected, it will become Maddox’s sixth victory since he first ran for the office in 2005 — a number of which have been unopposed. Perhaps the most influential voice in the Yellowhammer State, former Alabama Crimson […]

At the recent Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2025 Advocacy Day, a panel of healthcare experts and state officials gathered to address the pressing issues facing Alabama’s healthcare system. The panel, moderated by Howard Rubenstein, Mayor of Saraland, delved into the state’s challenges around access to care, provider distribution, and the financial struggles of healthcare facilities. […]

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) held leadership elections during its winter State Executive Committee meeting on Saturday at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover.  Soon after Chairman John Wahl gaveled in the meeting, he relinquished the lectern, as the committee’s approximately 400 members were allowed to make nominations for the chairmanship from the floor. Wahl, being […]

At the Alabama League of Municipalities Advocacy Day, a panel of law enforcement leaders came together to discuss the state of public safety across Alabama and how local elected officials can support their police departments.  The panel was moderated by retired law enforcement officer Louis Zook, who now works for the League of Municipalities and […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter are united behind a bill authored by State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) that seeks eliminate the influence of foreign nationals and corporations from Alabama political elections at every level. HB363 would ban foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating […]

Governor Kay Ivey has commuted the sentence of an Alabama inmate who has been on death row since 1994. On Friday, Ivey announced that Robin D. “Rocky” Myers, who is accused of the capital murder of Ludie Mae Tucker, will no longer face the death penalty.  Ivey offered justification for her decision in a letter […]

Blanket Fort Hope is marking ten years of dedicated efforts to support survivors of child trafficking. As part of this milestone, the nonprofit is preparing to open a Restoration Home designed to provide a long-term residence for those in need of healing and stability. The home will be constructed on the organization’s 73-acre property in […]

The future of the Hanceville Police Department remains uncertain following discussions at Thursday night’s city council meeting. A large crowd gathered, with many stepping forward to share their concerns regarding the department after a grand jury indicted four officers, the police chief, and the spouse of one of the officers. Related: Five Hanceville police officers […]

Entrepreneur, community organizer and former Mobile City Councilmember Jermaine A. Burrell has announced his intent to run for mayor of Mobile in the August election. “Mobile has invested a great deal in me, instilling the values and lessons in me that have allowed me to travel the world and grow my leadership and management skills […]

The University of Alabama System board of trustees has unanimously approved several new construction projects for the Tuscaloosa campus earlier this month, but one of the major developments is the new student well-being hub. Located on the Bryce portion of campus just South of Kilgore lane, the massive 82,500-square foot space is going to cost […]

The University of Alabama has again been recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students, a distinction that UA has now earned eight times in the last 10 years. The Fulbright Program is an international academic exchange program with the goal of increasing mutual understanding and supporting friendly and peaceful relations between the people […]

Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) has hired a new president on the heels of a nationwide search, according to the future school’s foundation’s board. At a meeting on Friday, the ASHS announced Dr. James “Jimmy” Martin, current superintendent of schools in Pell City and St. Clair County, has been hired for the job to […]

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 […]

A groundbreaking forensic tool has been successfully used in Jefferson County to solve a decades-old mystery, leading to the identification of a man who went missing in 1999. Darryl Moneyham, a 38-year-old Birmingham native, had been missing for more than two decades before authorities confirmed his identity through forensic genetic genealogy. Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) […]

The Alabama Port Authority, in partnership with CSX, today broke ground on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF), a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance freight mobility and stimulate economic growth throughout the region. Located on a 272-acre site with direct access to Interstate 85 and U.S. Highway 31, the Montgomery ICTF has a throughput […]