Birmingham is still not serious about crime and it will never be the “safest city in America” Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. McDonald’s is the the latest company to announce that it is scaling back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including ending specific diversity goals for suppliers and participation in external diversity surveys, citing a Supreme Court ruling and broader corporate reevaluations. Despite these DEI changes, the company emphasizes its continued commitment to fostering […]

Criminals over Americans, again. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville has implemented enhanced security measures, including pausing facial recognition and the Trusted Traveler Program, requiring all vehicle occupants to present agency identification cards for entry. Visitors without approved IDs must stop at the Visitor Control Center at Gate 9, and commuters are advised to allow extra time for access. 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, […]

7. The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, legacies win with Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 and Texas vs. Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10. In other college football news, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the NFL Draft, opting to leave college football […]

7. A tragic attack in New Orleans has led to the postponement of the 2025 Sugar Bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame after a terror attack on Bourbon Street, killed at least 15 and injured around 30. The game, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, will now take place today at 4 p.m. ET, with […]

7. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) reflected on his tenure representing Alabama’s First Congressional District, as he leaves Congress after losing a primary to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve. Highlighting his achievements, Carl points to successes in energy policy, infrastructure funding, rural healthcare, and support for veterans, among […]

7. Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away at 100, he is widely considered the worst modern president and the standard for bad presidents. Though his presidency faced challenges like economic stagnation and the energy crisis, his post-presidential work reshaped his global reputation as a humanitarian and advocate […]

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 […]

7. Hoover saw its first gun homicide in over two years and Anthony Keith Russell, 29, has been charged with murder following the Christmas Eve shooting of 35-year-old Brandon Montez McIlwain during a struggle over a handgun. Police responded to the scene, where McIlwain was found critically injured; he died at UAB Hospital. Russell was […]

7. Two men, Derrick Bean and Keith Davis, were arrested near Alabama’s Fountain Correctional Facility on Christmas Eve after being found with potential Christmas presents for inmates – a backpack was found containing drugs, cell phones, and charging blocks. Authorities, K9 units, and local police discovered the suspects in a wooded area near the prison, […]

President Elon Musk? Who is president now? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. A mysterious object streaked across Alabama’s night sky, which meteorologist James Spann identified as likely the disintegrating Chinese satellite GaoJing 1-01. The satellite, used for Earth imaging, may have re-entered Earth’s atmosphere as part of orbital decay, sparking awe and speculation statewide. This incident has reignited public curiosity about aerial phenomena and raised calls […]

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 […]

What are these kids eating for Christmas? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. The $232 million micro-modular reactor assembly plant planned for Gadsden is currently on hold due to Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The City of Gadsden remains committed to the project.  Initially announced in 2023, the facility aimed to manufacture non-radiological reactor modules, with operations expected to begin by 2027. 6. Alabama’s […]

7. Legal experts are questioning whether prosecutors in New York can prove the first-degree murder charge against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 26, faces an 11-count indictment, including charges of murder and terrorism, after the Dec. 4 killing with some concerned that he may get off with […]

7. A recent Public Religion Research Institute poll reveals that one in four religious voters believe Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory was divinely ordained by God, with significant variation across faith groups. White evangelical Protestants were the most likely to hold this belief (60%), followed by Hispanic Protestants (45%), while white non-evangelical Protestants (80%) and […]

Some Alabama lawmakers are worried about a bill that passed working to well. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. A school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis., left two people dead, including a teacher and a student, and six others injured, with two in critical condition. Police identified the shooter as a juvenile, Natalie Lynn Rupnow, who was found dead at the scene and are working with the shooter’s family […]

The media is worried about defamation, some local media might wanna clean up their act. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) has been selected to join the influential House Appropriations Committee, making him the first Republican from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District to serve in this role. Strong emphasized the importance of continuing Alabama’s historical influence on federal spending decisions and pledged to prioritize conservative fiscal ideals. Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) […]

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 […]