CNN’s Jake Tapper and everyone else in the media covered for President Joe Biden are now pretending they exposed him. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

As President Donald Trump takes swift action to restore American energy dominance, Alabama lawmakers are charging ahead with a legislative package designed to strengthen the state’s energy future and economic competitiveness. Last week, the Alabama Senate passed the ‘Powering Growth’ package, a three-bill initiative aimed at modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, cutting bureaucratic red tape, […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) is advancing their proposal to offer farm bureau health plans through the Alabama Legislature after passage from the Alabama House earlier this month. During that vote, only one ‘no’ vote was cast. According to a recent interview with the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), said even that […]

This session, the Alabama Legislature has passed multiple bills that show our leaders’ commitment to Christian values. As the session draws to a close, one more significant opportunity to follow the teachings of the Bible in how our system treats “the least of these” remains: passage of SB 156, the Second Chance Bill. Part of […]

As Alabama’s economy evolves with technological advancements and shifting employment trends, the Legislature is taking important steps to support the growing number of independent workers in our state. This session, the Alabama Legislature passed a forward-thinking bill that provides much-needed support to self-employed individuals and independent contractors. From Uber and Lyft drivers to DoorDash delivery […]

Our Alabama Supreme Court is a stellar group. All nine of our Alabama justices are Republicans. They are conservative Republicans, and that is not bad. It is actually proper and appropriate, given that we are one of the most conservative Republican states in America. Not only are all of the Supreme Court Jurists Republicans, every […]

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.

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl believes the U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is going to run for governor and will probably win the contest easily. While Tuberville has not officially announced his candidacy yet, Yellowhammer News confirmed this week that his mind is made up and he will run for the position. Wahl discussed […]

Over the last century or so, Alabama seems to have developed a knack for producing strong female leaders. Helen Keller, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Harper Lee have all been shrouded in international fame and glory. Today, our governor, junior U.S. senator, state Supreme Court Chief Justice, and Public Service Commission president are all […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong believes Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal is more than capable of accommodating the base’s projected high level of growth. On Thursday, the Congressman joined The Dale Jackson Show to discuss the installation’s expected progress and the changes taking place inside the FBI, including the relocation of several thousand agents to Huntsville. “We have […]

Alabama’s public schools are funded from three primary sources. The state receives approximately 10% percent of its funding from the federal government through programs like Title I and school nutrition programs. These programs typically support students coming from low-income households. The next source is local funding. Anywhere between 21% to 34% of education expenses are […]

Tensions continue to mount in Hoover as recent city council meetings have been marked by public frustration and growing concerns over government transparency. According to a report from ABC 33/40, the past two meetings have seen disruptions during the public comment period, including one instance where a police officer was called to remove a speaker […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a historic $12.1 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for Fiscal Year 2026, advancing a record investment in public education that prioritizes school choice, targeted student support, and new benefits for educators. The sweeping package includes SB112 and its supplemental appropriations, sending the legislation back to the […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) expressed frustration Thursday after seeing the news that an illegal immigrant is going to be released from prison six years early. In 2022, Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano was convicted of two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. According to Fox News, Ortega-Anguiano will be released by California state government on […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, according to reports confirmed by Yellowhammer News.  Back in state while Congress is in recess, Tuberville told a group of donors at a private event on Wednesday night that his mind is officially made up. Rather than seeking re-election to the U.S. […]

The U.S. military discharged thousands of service members across the nation for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The mass terminations, carried out at the direction of the Biden Administration, began in August of 2021. Since that time, there have been growing calls from many to reinstate those unfairly discharged. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth […]

Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators are lauding the efforts by federal officials to get certain types of artificial dyes out of America’s food supply. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary Tuesday in announcing a plan to phase out certain food dyes […]

Alabama Democrats need to go full-on George Wallace or Confederate if they are serious about stopping Trump. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

A proposal that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to offer farm bureau health plans to its members is one step away from becoming law after receiving committee approval in the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. House Bill 477, sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), was passed by the Senate Banking and Insurance […]

Alabama Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy released his first public statement on Thursday just eight days after suffering a heart attack. He credited God’s grace and the work of his medical team for saving his life and putting him firmly on the road to full recovery. “As a pharmacist, my wife, Kimberly, was quick […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) have introduced legislation that would expand the Talladega National Forest by 50,000 acres across three East Alabama counties, aiming to enhance conservation efforts and outdoor recreation while boosting local tourism economies. The Talladega National Forest Expansion Act would give the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) […]

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville batted down rumors of a May 1, 2025 announcement date for his 2026 campaign for Governor of Alabama. In an interview with Yellowhammer News after taking FBI Director Kash Patel on a tour of FBI’s headquarters on Redstone Arsenal with fellow U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Tuberville said he had […]

In one of his first official field visits as FBI Director, Kash Patel toured the bureau’s growing “HQ 2” campus at Redstone Arsenal alongside U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville on Wednesday with a clear message: Huntsville is not just the future of the FBI — it’s already central to its mission. The visit […]

Since arriving on Capitol Hill in January 2023, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has dedicated much of his time to fighting the ever-expanding influence and reach of the Chinese Communist Party. In his latest effort, the Congressman from Alabama’s Fifth District has reintroduced a bill appropriately entitled the SHIELD( Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to […]