In his bid to become the state’s next lieutenant governor,  Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, Rick Pate, recently picked up a significant endorsement from a state trade association representing the grocery retail industry. The organization, the Alabama Grocers Association, has more than 135 retail members operating more than 850 stores.  “Commissioner Pate understands the […]

Jesse Battles, a lifelong resident of Etowah County and local business owner and farmer, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama State Senate, launching a campaign to unseat incumbent Senator Andrew Jones in the 2026 Republican primary. In a statement shared on Facebook, Battles said he was encouraged by community members to run after months […]

Although complaints about dog deer hunting have fallen dramatically in the past several years, dog deer hunting has continued to cause conflicts, particularly around the Talladega National Forest. The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board provided Conservation Enforcement Officers with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division another tool […]

Josh Pendergrass, an attorney, pastor, and former state communications director for Gov. Kay Ivey, has launched his campaign for Alabama State Auditor, emphasizing government accountability, fiscal responsibility, and conservative principles. Pendergrass, who founded the Pendergrass Law Firm in Albertville in 2011, brings over 14 years of legal experience to his bid for office. His practice […]

After more than a century of serving the Demopolis community, The Demopolis Times has officially ceased publication. The newspaper announced its closure this week, marking the end of a long-running institution that chronicled the life and events of Marengo County since the 19th century. Founded in 1887 by C.A. Berbeck, The Demopolis Times served the […]

John Kim is a highly regarded functional medicine pharmacist who has emerged as a leading voice in the fields of health, wellness, and preventative medicine. With an unwavering commitment to uncovering the root causes of chronic illness, John Kim empowers his clients to take control of their own health journeys, embodying the belief that “The […]

For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, giving back to the community is at the heart of their mission—to strengthen the health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals and families across the state. The Caring Foundation (TCF) is the charitable giving arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. It is dedicated to […]

Tyler Braden has gotten busy being successful. While his star continues to ascend with recent hits like Devil You Know and More Than A Prayer, Braden’s journey to success has been more calm than chaos. The 31-year-old singer executed a plan to get in the right position to succeed. Of course, no plan for success […]

Fresh off his national win, American Idol champion Jamal Roberts will bring his signature soulful vocals to Atmore for a free concert during the Bee More Summer Festival on Saturday, June 14. The performance will take place at Boxcar Willie, located at 207 West Ridgeley Street in the city’s Arts & Entertainment District. Roberts, who […]

The recently completed 2025 Regular Session has concluded successfully. Anytime you record solid balanced budgets, you have succeeded. Both the Education Budget and General Fund Budget are sound, thanks to the good work of the Budget Chairmen. Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), Senator Greg Albritton (R-Escambia), and Representative Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) have […]

The 2026 election season is upon us — and so is campaign fundraising. According to filings with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) database, no Democrats in the Alabama Senate have yet filed their June 2025 monthly reports for the 2026 cycle. These reports, due on June 3, are the first […]

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue to negotiate President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’,  the Senate’s version reportedly allocates millions in funding to North Alabama’s Marshall Space Flight Center and billions for projects being led by the NASA-affiliated entity. Per the legislation posted by the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday, MSFC will receive $100 million […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into the third year of the Hugh Freeze era, and the first two have not gone according to plan. Freeze was always going to be offered a fair amount of grace and patience given the state of the roster he inherited, however a regression from year one to year two […]

Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. has made a $35 million gift commitment to The University of Alabama to name the College of Arts and Sciences. The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences enrolls over 9,000 students across 80 majors, minors, concentrations and graduate programs. It is now one of only two colleges at the […]

Homewood City Councilwoman Jennifer Andress officially launched her campaign for mayor on Thursday, announcing her candidacy ahead of the city’s upcoming municipal election on August 26. Andress says her campaign is built on energy, experience, and a deep personal commitment to the community she’s served for nearly a decade. “Homewood is entering a new chapter,” […]

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.   How unstoppable is Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn)?   Will President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s relationship explode?   Is former Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) running for U.S. Senate? Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 […]

The UAB Blazers may soon have one of the best home arenas in the American Athletics Conference. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has approved the scope and budget for a $14.6 million renovation of Bartow Arena, according to a release from the university. The next step is for UAB to negotiate an […]

Alexander City’s 2025 mayoral contest expanded Thursday with the entry of businessman and longtime pastor Mike Densmore, who officially filed to challenge incumbent Curtis “Woody” Baird and a slate of fellow contenders. “Alex City” as it’s known by locals, is the largest municipality in Tallapoosa County and anchored by Lake Martin’s 750-mile shoreline. Densmore, a […]

Following the resignation of State Rep. Debbie Wood from the Alabama House, who recently announced she will be relocating out of the district with her husband as he accepts a new job in Florida, one lifelong local has announced her candidacy to fill the soon-to-be vacancy. Kristin Nelson, Chair of the Chambers County Republican Party, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong advocated for Alabama’s interests in recent hearings on Capitol Hill with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The pair of lawmakers spoke with the Trump Administration official on a range of topics important to the Yellowhammer State and its residents, including Birmingham’s role in developing biotechnology, […]

The Auburn Tigers are entering Year Three of the Hugh Freeze era — and the pressure to win has never been higher. After back-to-back losing seasons and missing out on bowl eligibility last year, Freeze knows a major turnaround is needed. Otherwise, his job could be on the line. On paper, there’s no reason Auburn […]

A controversial development proposal in Homewood has come to a close. Samford University and its partners, Landmark Development and Johnson Controls, announced Thursday they are withdrawing all rezoning applications and development plans for the proposed Creekside West and East projects. The Creekside proposal, a mixed-use development intended to sit on university-owned land along Lakeshore Drive, […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey appointed State Rep. Cynthia Lee Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) to serve as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, filling the vacancy left by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who stepped down in May to join the Trump administration. Cavanaugh now serves as Alabama’s State Director for Rural Development in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is composed of real estate professionals who are committed to serving the needs of homebuyers and sellers across the state. This commitment goes beyond the transaction—REALTORS® invest in the people and communities they serve by helping clients to be confident and informed in perhaps one of life’s greatest decisions: […]