Opinion — Page 59
7. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has voiced his support of Florida’s decision to stop using Medicaid to pay for so-called “gender-affirming care,” something Alabama does not do … yet. Currently, Marshall is in the middle of defending an Alabama law that would stop minors in the state from medically transitioning. 6. One of the […]
What’s the matter with Tennessee? Former Alabama talk show host Matt Murphy breaks down what is going on with the ‘Tennessee 3’ Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.
7. Rough weather means a really low turnout for Auburn’s spring football game, not sure a game with UAB or Troy would have saved this one. The paid attendance was 16,000, but if you believe that, you believe Wrestlemania III has 93,000-plus in the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit. 6. The battle over economic incentives will […]
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 and […]
The facts in the case of the Tennessee 3 are pretty simple to understand. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.
7. Two Tennessee lawmakers were expelled from the Tennessee State House for breaking House rules, so the media is pretending it is over race and gun control. Former Alabama U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) fell for it and gave them money, 6. After bills focused on distracted driving and smoking with kids in the […]
7. An election security bill passed by the Alabama Senate would forbid the state from connecting voting machines to the internet and requires the use of paper ballots. 6. Four kids get sick in a Birmingham City Schools after ingesting edibles, if this keeps up you will see a push to ban these products grow. […]
This is a good bill by Alabama Democrats, for once. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.
7. Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze has a pretty good idea: have Alabama/Auburn hold their spring practice games against Troy/UAB. Not sure why Alabama is brought up here but nothing is stopping Freeze from pursuing this for his team. Troy and UAB say to bring it on because, of course, they want this. 6. […]
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and Donald Trump supporters are not buying the media hype. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.
7. Tennessee’s Legislature is in complete chaos, with 3 members about to be removed, and know that Democrats will look to recreate it across the country. 6. Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell led the Alabama delegation for Donald Trump at the 2020 Republican National Convention; he has now endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 5. Madison […]
Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell led the Alabama delegation for Donald Trump at the 2020 Republican National Convention; he has now endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.
7. A bad sign for the American economy looms with McDonald’s shutting offices while preparing for what appears to be massive layoffs. 6. Gov. Kay Ivey is welcoming California Gov. Gavin Newsom to the state and appears to be heading to some southern states to ineffectively push for Medicaid expansion. Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones […]
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 and […]
7. Russia has arrested an American journalist amid allegations of spying, but America seems to question those charges. The Wall Street Journal has demanded his release, saying, “vehemently denies the allegations from the FSB and seeks the immediate release of our trusted and dedicated reporter, Evan Gershkovich.” 6. The U.S. House has passed a bill […]
7. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.), who is solely responsible for the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, is now upset with the Inflation Reduction Act or, more accurately stated, the consequences of his actions. 6. Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) tries to slam Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth for what he called […]
Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, while Officer Albert Morin remains in critical condition. Juan Robert Laws was taken into custody after a standoff with police. He is being charged with capital murder of a law enforcement officer. Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town reacted to the news Wednesday […]
State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville), a former Huntsville police chief, joins Yellowhammer Now to discuss the recent murder of a Huntsville police officer and where Alabama’s budgets stand. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon. State Rep. […]
7. The head of the Air Force will NOT make Alabamians feel any better when he responded to a question from U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) about Space Command HQ’s move to Huntsville by saying he still hasn’t made a decision on a recommendation to the President of the United States as forces move against […]
Alabama Democrats have no momentum on this issue because they are out of touch with voters. Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.
7. Interesting polling from 2024 continues as only 1-in-4 Democrats wants President Joe Biden to run for re-election and Trump and his supporters also released information about a huge lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the vaunted poll done by “caturd.” 6. As Ukraine smolders on, Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to move […]
7. The Inflation Reduction Act was a lie, that becomes more apparent every day. It did not reduce inflation and the green subsidies could now cost $1.2 trillion or 3 times what Democrats claimed. 6. Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is reintroducing his ban on men competing in women’s sports. In good news on this […]
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 and […]

