7. Another Birmingham shooting hurt 3 people early Sunday in Birmingham’s Lakeview District, with all victims hospitalized but expected to survive. The incident occurred around 3:27 a.m. and police have not yet made any arrests, which echoes another weekend shooting with no arrests after three were killed and 17 were injured in Five Points South […]

 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, […]

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7. Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to hold an official press conference as the Democratic nominee, despite increasing her media appearances through interviews and campaign events. Critics argue that Harris is avoiding accountability by relying on selective interviews while staying largely inaccessible to the press, as seen in her recent response to economic policy […]



7. Alabama State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) pushed back on the popular narrative that guns/Glock switches are the cause of Alabama’s inner-city crime problem by explaining, in a column at Yellowhammer News, that violent crime is influenced by various social, economic, and systemic factors, including the breakdown of family structures, economic disparities, and disconnected leadership. […]



7. Alabama has reaffirmed its status as a business-friendly state, securing the No. 8 spot in Area Development’s 2024 “Top States for Doing Business” report, with top rankings in property tax environment and workforce training. This recognition highlights the state’s commitment to fostering economic growth through favorable policies and strong public-private partnerships. 6. U.S. ports […]

7. A new NBC News/Telemundo/CNBC poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump among Latino voters, but the Democratic advantage has declined to its lowest in the last four presidential cycles. Latino voters prioritize the economy and cost of living, giving Trump an edge in these areas, while Harris is preferred on temperament and […]

 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. Miles College and Birmingham-Southern College have signed a purchase agreement for BSC’s 192-acre campus, following unanimous approval from both Boards of Trustees. This acquisition will expand the impact of Miles, an HBCU, and aligns with BSC’s mission of educating students for lives of service, benefiting the surrounding communities. 6. Alan Eugene Miller got very sleepy […]



7. State Rep. Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga) believes the response from some pornography websites to Alabama’s new “Porn ID” law, which takes effect in October, confirms the need for the legislation. The law requires age verification and warnings about the dangers of pornography, and some sites have already announced they will pull their services in Alabama […]



7. Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris after she reiterated her support for scrapping the legislative filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade. In a radio interview, Manchin warned that eliminating the filibuster would lead to increased partisan dysfunction, while Sinema cautioned that it could enable future efforts […]



7. U.S. Reps. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) and Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) introduced legislation to promote the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and micro-reactors, aiming create more power, enhance energy production, and reliability, particularly in the Tennessee Valley. The bill calls for the Department of Energy to build and demonstrate two reactor projects by 2034, with […]



7. The Israeli Defense Forces stated they cannot confirm reports regarding the possible death of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar, with sources expressing conflicting views within the defense establishment. This news follows White House national security spokesman John Kirby identifying Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as “the major obstacle” to achieving a cease-fire, noting that he has […]

Just because Alabama is not playing doesn’t mean fans can’t enjoy some great college football this weekend. Here are the three biggest games of the weekend in the best conference in college football that fans can tune into throughout the day. 11:00 a.m. CST: Florida @ Mississippi State: Admittedly, this isn’t a matchup that’s going […]

 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. U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) claimed that there are five known assassination teams in the U.S., three of which are foreign and allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump, which Gaetz sources to a senior official in the Department of Homeland Security. Gaetz expressed concerns about insufficient security for Trump, criticizing the Secret Service and […]



7. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has decided not to endorse a presidential candidate for the 2024 election, signaling a shift in its political strategy. This decision, driven by internal polling showing strong support (59.6%) for Trump among members, is a blow to Democrats, who have traditionally relied on Teamsters’ backing. 6. The most hilarious […]