Challenging an Alabama statute that permits game wardens to search private property without a warrant, three northwest Alabama residents filed suit Tuesday in Lauderdale County Circuit Court. Killen residents Dalton Boley and Regina Williams, and Muscle Shoals resident Dale Liles joined the Institute for Justice to file the lawsuit after each faced multiple privacy intrusions from Alabama […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) gave high praise to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday for “standing up for our Constitution.” Rubio faced off against some of his former colleagues in the Senate this week as he testified in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. “I have to tell you directly and personally that […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt returned to her hometown to deliver the 2025 commencement address to the graduating class of Enterprise High School, the same school where she earned her diploma 25 years ago. Speaking at Wildcat Stadium, Britt (R-Montgomery) addressed the Class of 2025 with a message of gratitude, perseverance, and the enduring strength of […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is making it a top priority to keep Americans safe during some major events that will soon be held in the country. Strong, who Chairs of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, led a hearing entitled, “Mass Gathering Events: Assessing Security Coordination and Preparedness” as the U.S. […]

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.

This week, national headlines were made when two Israeli embassy staff members were killed by a pro-Palestinian assailant on Wednesday while they were departing an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum in the nation’s capital. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, the two victims of the heinous slaying, were reportedly set to be engaged before […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is arguably the greatest college football program to ever exist. With 18 national championships and the two greatest coaches in history in Bear Bryant and Nick Saban, few other programs are able to match the prestige and lore that Alabama proves. One of its legends, former Tide cornerback and NFL star […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey marked the end of a chapter: “The last of the bills on my desk today have been signed, and the 2025 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is officially a wrap!” In her remarks earlier this year during the State of the State address, delivered on February 4, Governor Ivey […]

City and school officials were formally sworn into office on May 19 during a joint inauguration ceremony at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The event marked the start of new four-year terms for Mayor Walt Maddox, all seven members of the City Council, and eight members of the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education. The new term […]

As the City of Helena prepares for upcoming elections and confronts serious budgetary challenges, city officials are weighing a proposed 1-cent sales tax increase that would raise the rate from 9% to 10%. The measure is intended to generate approximately $2 million annually to support public services and infrastructure investments, according to reporting by WBRC. […]

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams is clearly not resting on his laurels headed into his sophomore season, coming off a spectacular freshman campaign. In an Instagram post, Williams revealed to the world that he has been training in Tampa, Florida with Philadelphia Eagles superstar and legendary former Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith.   View this […]

A new law signed by Governor Kay Ivey aims to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship by ensuring physicians can speak freely with patients about medical costs and treatment options. SB43, sponsored by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) was officially signed into law and will go into effect on October 1, 2025. The Medical Association of the […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts reunited for a spirited Memorial Day weekend edition of the show! Barry McKnight returned from covering Troy baseball in the Sun Belt tournament, where the Trojans faced Old Dominion in an elimination game. The show highlighted the dramatic changes to the 12-team College Football Playoff format […]

Recognized for his commitment to improving the lives of people with Down syndrome, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt was honored with the prestigious Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award. The award was presented to Aderholt (R-Haleyville) at Wednesday night’s Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s annual AcceptAbility Gala in Washington. During the ceremony, Aderholt invited a special guest to […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing to push for solutions to a problem affecting rural communities across the country. In a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Britt spoke to a panel of experts regarding the continuing closures of rural pharmacies, particularly in Alabama. The lawmaker began her remarks by drawing attention to the high number […]

Regions Bank has been recognized as the highest-rated traditional bank in the country for customer satisfaction, according to the 2025 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Finance and Insurance Study. The ACSI study evaluates customer satisfaction across a range of financial services, including mobile app quality, website usability, in-branch transaction speed, ATM accessibility, account management ease, […]

USA Today recently reported on Dauphin Island as a great destination for those beach lovers wanting a laid-back, back-to-nature experience. For travelers seeking a quiet retreat far from the crowded boardwalks and bustling nightlife of high-energy beach destinations, Dauphin Island presents a compelling alternative. Tucked along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, this barrier island is known not […]

7. President Donald Trump’s proposed college sports commission, allegedly to be led by former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, is reportedly paused 6. The Supreme Court has graciously allowed President Donald Trump to remove Biden appointees from federal boards, allowing the president of the United States to run the government he was elected to […]

According to the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in the U.S. ranking by U.S. News and World Report, Huntsville is no longer one of the top cities on the list. In fact it is no longer even considered the best in the Yellowhammer State. In the past three years Huntsville was ranked first, second, and […]

The Madison County community is mourning the loss of retired Sheriff Joe Wheeler Patterson, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and dedicated law enforcement officer whose life was marked by honor, compassion, and leadership. Sheriff Patterson passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family. “It’s with heavy […]

Alabama’s Republican delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives praised the passage of President Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful, Bill,’ in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. The 1,000 page bill passed by a vote of 215-214, with no Democrats voting in favor of the measure. The bill includes extending the 2017 tax cuts while also […]

Since President Donald Trump spoke at the University of Alabama’s commencement ceremony earlier this month, speculation has swirled about his potential executive action to reshape college sports. The centerpiece of that speculation was a proposed presidential commission on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) reform — a panel Trump was expected to create via executive order, […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce on Wednesday formally presented the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Industrial Development Board (IDB) with a $1.27 million SEEDS grant — marking a significant investment in the capital region’s industrial growth, future site development, and logistics readiness. The grant, awarded through the State Industrial Development Authority’s Site […]

Two Israeli embassy staff members were killed by a pro-Palestinian assailant Wednesday evening while leaving an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were set to be engaged. Hours after the homicides, law enforcement arrested Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago. Upon Rodriguez being identified as […]