Opinion — Page 27
7. Shomari Figures, Democratic nominee for Alabama’s Secondnd Congressional District, is emphasizing his ties to former President Barack Obama, which Alabama Democrats usually downplay, and his father’s legacy in new campaign ads. Figures’ ad, which ignores President Joe Biden, highlights his experience with the Justice Department and Obama’s administration while promising to focus on affordable […]
7. It is a bit weird that the University of Alabama at Birmingham received over $158,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to study vaginal health issues among transgender men, addressing gaps in sexual health services for this underserved population. The grant has sparked debate, with former Alabama State […]
7. Caroleene Dobson, the Republican nominee for Alabama’s Second Congressional District, unveiled her first campaign television commercial Friday, focusing on economic issues like high grocery costs and inflation. In the ad, Dobson criticizes Washington insiders for worsening financial burdens and pledges to tackle inflation and reduce cost of living. 6. The University of Alabama has […]
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. Schools are being hyper vigilant over threats or appearances of threats of violence, because of this, Foley High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a teacher overheard a student mention something that sounded like a weapon during class transitions. Authorities quickly responded, secured the campus, and later confirmed that no gun or […]
Threats to Alabama schools require maximum punishment of offenders and, in some cases, their parents
7. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and congressional candidate Shomari Figures have received an “F” rating from the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund for opposing gun owners’ rights. In contrast, Alabama’s conservative lawmakers, U.S. Reps. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Dale Strong (R-Monrovia), and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) were all awarded “A” ratings, Rep. […]
7. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, accusing him of failing to notify President Biden when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized earlier this year. Tuberville argues that Clark’s decision to withhold this information poses a national security risk, while the Pentagon maintains that Clark is highly qualified […]
7. A Jackson County judge dismissed the murder charge against Jerry Carl Hicks after a “Stand Your Ground” hearing determined he was justified in using deadly force against Aaron Morris Nix during an altercation in April 2023. During the October 2023 hearing, Hicks testified that Nix had yelled about a child in the bathroom and […]
7. The talk about Venezuelan gangs taking over apartment complexes in Colorado was called racist and fake, until the landlord was forced to sell the complex. Colorado landlord Zev Baumgarten has now agreed to sell or dispose of the Aspen Grove apartment complex in Aurora after it was overrun by the violent Venezuelan migrant gang […]
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. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey requested the resignation (then removed) Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis, citing mishandling of federal ARPA funds, jeopardizing veteran services, and the filing of ethics complaints against colleagues, which were dismissed as frivolous by the Alabama Ethics Commission. Additionally, Ivey removed John Kilpatrick from the State Board of Veterans Affairs. Kilpatrick’s […]
7. The son of legal immigrants penned a piece for Yellowhammer News, describing how his parents fled to the United States legally, despite the direness of their situation after China invaded Taiwan in 1979. Conservative activist Derek Chen contrasted his families story with the current U.S. border crisis, where the author argues that illegal immigration […]
7. Amazon Alexa initially provided differing responses when asked why to vote for former President Donald Trump versus Vice President Kamala Harris, declining to comment on Trump while praising Harris’s background as a woman of color, her experience in law enforcement, and her plans to address racial injustice. Amazon later admitted the discrepancy was an […]
7. The football game between Tallassee and Elmore County was postponed late in the third quarter after law enforcement discovered a threat of violence on social media. The game, tied at 14-14, was stopped to prioritize the safety of players and spectators. It’s unclear if the game will be resumed, though Tallassee coach Lawrence O’Neal […]
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. Woke is on a huge losing streak right now with home repair store Lowe’s and automaker Ford being the latest big companies to dump the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, recently Harley Davidson, Jack Daniels, John Deere, and Tractor Supply have done the same. Ford specifically noted that they would not be participating in […]