A Department of Defense Inspector General report released publicly today details a Biden-era conflict between the Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Command over where the nation’s newest combatant command should be permanently based.  The heavily-redacted report sheds light on a politically-motivated decision by the previous administration that overrode years of methodical military […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has introduced legislation to ban the Internal Revenue Service from issuing its agents firearms, plainly entitled, the ‘‘Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act’’. Citing the agency’s recent weaponization against the American people, Moore argued that its agents have no need for a weapon and should instead be armed with something […]

Secretary of the Alabama Department of Workforce Greg Reed addressed business leaders Tuesday morning at the Business Council of Alabama, offering a look into his transition from the State Senate, to his new executive role, and his priorities for workforce development across the state. Reed, who spent 14 years in the Alabama Senate and served […]

Alabama may soon toast to a long-awaited change in its liquor laws: ready-to-drink cocktails like canned margaritas and vodka sodas could be available in grocery and convenience stores as early as this fall. SB268, which would create a new category for “mixed spirit beverages” with up to 7% alcohol by volume, is gaining rare bipartisan […]

In Alabama, we value family. We know that raising children is both one of life’s greatest callings and one of its biggest responsibilities. But for far too many, the cost of childcare has become overwhelming. From daycare to summer camps, childcare costs have universally soared, placing serious strain on household budgets. In fact, nearly 60% […]

A major public-private partnership is in the works to transform 90 acres at the Mobile County Sportsplex into a regional destination for recreation, tourism, and economic development. The project, known as Jubilee Park, was formally introduced during a recent Mobile County Commission conference. Spearheaded by District 2 Commissioner Connie Hudson, the project envisions a blend […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is working with a group of Republican colleagues to expand credit access to millions of fiscally responsible Americans who are currently classified as ‘credit invisible,’ in other words, those who have little or no credit history. According to Britt (R-Montgomery), the Credit Access and Inclusion Act would allow citizens with a […]

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Warrior Met Coal mines in Tuscaloosa and Berry on Friday to promote President Donald Trump’s recent actions to promote the coal industry. Trump signed several executive orders last week aimed at “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry.” Burgum visited the Alabama coal mines to support the President’s […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging the Trump administration to take more action to combat the problem of illegal e-cigarettes being smuggled into the U.S. from China. Steve Marshall supports crackdown on illegal Chinese e-cigarettes that target kids Marshall joined a coalition of 27 states sending a letter that asks the administration to “continue […]

On April 14, 1968 – 57 years ago today – the Montgomery Advertiser reported that a wheelchair and hospital bed were delivered to the Alabama Governor’s Mansion for use by Gov. Lurleen Wallace, who had just been released from a seven-week stay at St. Margaret’s Hospital for treatment of cancer that had metastasized. She would […]

Alabama and Ohio will now cross-check their voter rolls to prevent double registration, Secretary of State Wes Allen announced today. Ohio’s partnership with the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) marks the ninth such decision from another state to assist in the fight against voter fraud. In 2023, Secretary Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration […]

A new bill moving through the Alabama Legislature has sparked a public disagreement between lawmakers and the state’s top conservation officials over a simple but contentious question: Who owns Alabama’s deer? HB509, introduced by State Rep. Jeff Sorrells (R-Hartford) would classify deer held by licensed game breeders as the personal property of the licensee — […]

Bayou La Batre Mayor Henry Barnes joined NewsNation on Saturday to discuss how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the local fishing community across coastal Alabama. The Mayor told the show’s host he believes that the tariff policy being enacted by the Trump administration will ultimately be of benefit to all employed in the shrimping […]

A longstanding dispute over Baldwin County’s one-cent sales tax revenue has escalated into a heated political battle in the Alabama State House, pitting lawmakers against each other and drawing statewide attention. The controversy centers on whether the city school systems of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach should receive a share of the countywide sales tax, […]

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.

State officials rooted in Coastal Alabama understand the importance of Mobile Bay’s Jubilees. This naturally occurring phenomenon happens in only two locations in the world: The Mobile Bay in Alabama and the Tokyo Bay in Japan. During which, large numbers of fish and crustaceans are forced into shallow water because of low dissolved oxygen in […]

Legendary former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban continues to expand his post-coaching portfolio — this time as a published writer. It was announced by St. Martin’s Press this week that the upcoming memoir from former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia will feature a foreword written by Saban. The book, entitled “Dead […]

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball Head Coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about his support for the country of Israel. Pearl, who is Jewish, frequently leverages his public platform to draw attention to the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Not only is Pearl a passionate believer in Israel’s right to defend itself, […]

The Alabama State Board of Education has approved a new contract for State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, extending his tenure through April 2029 and raising his salary from $292,500 to $325,000. The vote passed with majority support on Thursday, with only District 1 board member Jackie Zeigler voting against it. The original proposal had called […]

Over the past week, President Trump took bold action to rebalance America’s trade posture by imposing sweeping tariffs to confront decades of unfair foreign trade practices from countries like China and Mexico and restore strength to the nation’s manufacturing base. The markets initially reacted with volatility as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each fell […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) declared victory Thursday after the Senate passed his bill that reverses a ban on natural gas powered water heaters Former President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy announced a new rule banning non-condensing, natural gas-fired water heaters by 2029. The administration is argued that it was needed to help cut down […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is celebrating the news that the U.S. Space Command Headquarters is officially coming to Huntsville. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, announced this week that, “space command will officially be assigned to build its headquarters in Huntsville,” in April once the Secretary of the […]

Alabama State House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen is defending President Donald Trump’s economic policies when it comes to tariffs and energy. During a recent interview at a Business Council of Alabama (BCA) Legislative Issue Briefing, Stadthagen was asked how recent decisions by the Trump administration will affect Alabama’s economy. “You know, our president has surrounded […]

Heath Allbright, a Cullman area businessman with Holly Pond Roots, has been endorsed by the Alabama Farmers Federation in the upcoming special election for the state’s House District 11 seat. On Thursday, the organization issued its support for Allbright in a press release that also featured praise from local agricultural leaders. “I am honored to […]