7. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed on Fox News with Jesse Watters that she directed the firing and security clearance revocation of over 100 intelligence officers for “brazen” sexually explicit exchanges in NSA chatrooms, a scandal unearthed by Christopher Rufo and labeled “horrific behavior” unfit for a platform meant for mission-critical work. DNI […]

DOGE cuts are needed, do them smarter. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. Leland Dudek, a Social Security Administration dedicated bureaucrat was placed on leave and nearly fired after admitting on LinkedIn to aiding DOGE by sharing documents, reallocating funds, and bypassing leadership to tackle agency waste. Acting Commissioner Michelle King left after resisting DOGE’s access to SSA data, and Dudek was spared from punishment and took her place […]

Every state needs a DOGE. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. An Alabama House committee rejected a bill that would have held parents criminally liable if their child brought an unsecured gun to school, with opponents arguing that the proposal failed to account for diverse household situations, such as divorced families or joint custody arrangements, which doesn’t matter in the least. Sponsor Rep. Barbara Drummond […]

7. On this Presidents Day, the 50501 Movement has organized a series of protests across the nation in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive actions, which include sweeping federal funding cuts and initiatives led by Elon Musk that aim to downsize the federal bureaucracy. By choosing a holiday meant to celebrate the nation’s leaders, protesters […]

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, Talk […]

7. Alabama could be moving toward implementing an eight-week paid parental leave policy for state employees and teachers, addressing a significant gap in the state’s benefits that has contributed to high turnover rates. The initiative, supported by Gov. Kay Ivey and backed by a 2023 study, would provide paid leave for new mothers and adoptive parents, […]

7. As the nation watched the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, Tuscaloosa County Schools says that due to declining participation, the system will discontinue varsity sports at Holt High School after the 2025-2026 school year, offering students the chance to play for Brookwood or Tuscaloosa County High School instead. […]

7. President Donald Trump took credit for the NCAA’s decision to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports, attributing the policy change to his recent executive order and calling it a victory for female athletes. The signing ceremony was attended by U.S. Sens.Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), and Attorney General Steve Marshall. He further announced […]

7. Lawmakers are pushing forward with legislation to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms throughout the state after Gov. Kay Ivey supported the initiative in her State of the State address. The concern is bipartisan and is highlighting concerns over student distraction and the negative impact of social media on student well-being. If passed, House Bill 166 and […]

7. The fight over U.S. Space Command’s headquarters has expanded as Ohio lawmakers petition for its permanent home to be at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, challenging Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal and Colorado’s Peterson Space Force Base. Redstone was initially chosen as the “preferred location” in 2021, but former President Biden decided to keep the command in […]

7. After Alabama lying convict Carlee Russell set off a frenzy by faking her kidnapping, a law was passed to stop other idiots from doing the same thing and misusing police resources to attempt to investigate the clear hoaxes. Now, Larry Scott Brown was arrested under Alabama’s “Carlee Russell” law after falsely reporting an armed […]

If America was found on stolen land, we should be weary of bringing in more immigrants. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. The Birmingham City School Board, which oversees a school system where 12% of high schoolers are proficient in reading and 5% are proficient in math, has rejected the Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School’s request to open a campus near A.H. Parker High School was denied, citing objections from the community and board members. […]

7. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed denounced and ordered the removal of a controversial billboard that featured a Bloody Sunday image with “Make America Great Again” superimposed on it, arguing that such historical moments should unite rather than divide communities. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, which had unknowingly sponsored the billboard, stated the decision was […]

7. Costco is bucking the trend of companies dumping Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 18 other attorneys general have sent a letter to Costco demanding the company abandon its DEI policies, calling them unlawful and detrimental to the American ideal of individualism. The letter argues that DEI initiatives […]

7. Hotel workers in Dothan, Ala., rescued a female juvenile from a kidnapping attempt, prompting police to arrest 46-year-old Stephen Ayers. The victim reported that Ayers made unwanted sexual advances, touched her inappropriately, and forced her into a hotel room when she tried to leave. Ayers was charged with first-degree kidnapping and sexual abuse and […]

7. The University of Alabama athletics department operated at a $28 million loss in 2024, driven by substantial one-time coaching transition expenses following Nick Saban’s retirement. Some argue Saban was worth more than $1 billion to the school, which caused football profits to drop sharply. Although total revenues climbed to $140 million, operating expenses surged […]

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In the holiday rush, you may have missed a new set of rules issued just before Christmas. Almost five years ago, two committees appointed by the Alabama Supreme Court began working on the important issue of public access to court records (the Standing Committees on the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Appellate Procedure). […]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs were once touted as the key to creating fairer schools, workplaces, and communities. But here in the South, plenty of people are wondering if they’ve caused more headaches than help. What started as an idea to fix past wrongs now feels like it’s stirred up more trouble than good. […]

U.S. Rep Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said Vice President Kamala Harris showed the country she’s not fit to be President during an interview on CNN. Harris joined her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for her first sit down interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for President. https://x.com/USRepGaryPalmer/status/1829552764873327024 “Last night’s CNN interview with Vice President Harris […]

This week, House Republicans passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would uphold and strengthen current law that permits only U.S. citizens to vote in Federal elections. Days before this vote, President Biden said he would oppose the SAVE Act because “it would make it much harder for all eligible Americans to register […]