Amtrak will soon launch new, twice-daily passenger train service between New Orleans and Mobile, restoring a long-awaited Gulf Coast connection after nearly two decades. Starting this summer, the state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer morning and evening departures from both cities, also connecting Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula to the broader Amtrak […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has seen yet another one of its quarterbacks drafted to the next level over the weekend. With the No. 92 overall selection of the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, the Seattle Seahawks selected Jalen Milroe, who will now have a chance to sit and develop for a […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, dove deep into the fallout from the NFL Draft, focusing heavily on Shedeur Sanders’ surprising slide to the fifth round and the media uproar surrounding it. The hosts criticized the narrative that Sanders’ fall was due to racism and bias, arguing instead that concerns over […]

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 […]

In April, we celebrate Community College Month, a time to recognize the significant impact that community colleges have on individuals, families, and communities across the United States. In Alabama, this celebration takes on special meaning, as Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees officially declared April as Community College […]

7. While Elon Musk’s DOGE dominates the news, Redstone Arsenal is poised for significant expansion and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) believes it is capable of accommodating rapid federal and defense-related growth. 6. Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) is touting Alabama’s RAISE Act, which aims to improve student outcomes and teacher support through modified […]

For the third year in a row, the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail has been chosen as the top recreational trail in the country in the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The 29-mile multi-use trail connects Gulf State Park with Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Baldwin County. “This year’s win is especially […]

The city of Huntsville prides itself on being a city of creativity, innovation, and technology. So, it would only make sense that the Rocket City has someone to lead that drive for new technology and innovation. Well, Huntsville, which hired its first music officer in 2022 to head up a booming local music industry, has […]

Communicate. Engage. Connect. These three words left 200 women in agriculture inspired at the Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Conference in Auburn, April 16-18. Federation State Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC) chair Rachel Chastain encouraged attendees to remember there is a place for everyone in agriculture and the state’s largest farm organization. “That is what makes […]

To meet an increased demand for recreational services from a growing population, the city of Arab broke ground Tuesday for a recreation center. In a partnership with Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Fite Building Co., the city said the center will host athletic events and tournaments and serve as a venue for other events. The 38,000-square-foot […]

It’s no mistake that our state is known as Alabama the Beautiful. Over the years, the area’s natural beauty has become more appreciated and widely recognized, and for locals, the interest in protecting it continues to grow. There is a range of incredible organizations, large and small, across the state that are dedicated to conservation […]

Instagram is taking new steps to ensure more teenagers are enrolled in its protective Teen Accounts by working directly with parents and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to detect users’ true ages, the company announced on Monday. Teen Accounts, first launched last year, are designed to provide a safer experience for young users by limiting who […]

Like most faith-based service organizations, Hope Inspired Ministries infuses prayer and Bible study into its program that’s designed to help unemployed individuals obtain, maintain, and excel in jobs that are right for them. But as the Bible says in James 2:26, “Faith without works is dead.” That’s why the work of Hope Inspired Ministries (HIM) is […]

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 […]

Lights! Camera! Action! And, thanks to several grants, the Southern Fried Film Festival will be on Huntsville’s entertainment marquee this summer. The local and state grants will help boost the annual showcase of exceptional films and filmmakers from around the globe. “We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from Arts Huntsville, the City of […]

Israel Jones, a fifth grader at Glen Oaks Intermediate School in Fairfield, said he always wanted to be an engineer when he got older. Now he also wants to be a lineman for a big utility. That’s because the 11-year-old got a chance last week to hear Alabama Power Lead Lineman Shane Seeley read the children’s book “Joe […]

A portion of Alabamians who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see two payments arrive in their accounts during four months of 2025, thanks to calendar quirks related to weekends and federal holidays. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), SSI payments are normally issued on the first day of each month. However, when the […]

Dr. Donna Guerra, a clinical associate professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, has been selected president of the Alabama League of Nursing. Guerra has been a member of the ALN for 10 years and was nominated as president-elect in 2023 before being chosen president. The ALN’s mission is to support the development and […]

Alabama attorneys are preparing to step out of the courtroom and into classrooms across the state on May 1 and 2 as part of Law Day 2025. This year’s theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One,” celebrates the role of the U.S. Constitution in uniting Americans from all walks of life into a single […]

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 […]

While the Auburn Tigers may not have the same level of success as their in-state rival, the Alabama Crimson Tide, in terms of sending players to the NFL, there are at least three former Auburn players who are likely to find themselves with a new home by the time the draft wraps up. RELATED: Two […]

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 […]