The Yellowhammer State’s lineworkers were celebrated Thursday by the Energy Institute of Alabama as part of Linemen Appreciation Day. The occasion, hosted at Whitewater Montgomery, was attended by several EIA member companies, including Alabama Power Company, Alabama Rural Electric Authority, Energy Southeast, Electric Cities of Alabama, PowerSouth Energy and Tennessee Valley Authority. Multiple state officials […]

Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and Extension personnel whose work tangibly impacted their farms for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation. Federation Governmental and Agricultural Programs Department Director Mitt Walker said recent challenges have showcased the impact researchers and Extension professionals can have on Alabama farms and forestland. “Farming is rewarding but challenging, and […]

Imagine stepping onto a thriving urban greenway, the path stretching ahead lined with trees and native plants. It’s a peaceful escape from the city streets, with wide paths for walking and biking, pocket parks, and public art installations throughout. The trees provide some shade, and here and there, wildflowers add a pop of color to […]

This year is the 70th anniversary of Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville’s first museum. Founded in 1955, Burritt on the Mountain evolved from a home museum into a living history museum with nature trails, historic log cabins, the McCurdy Barnyard, Baron Bluff, and The View. At the heart of the historic site stands Dr. William Burritt’s […]

 Dr. Josh Wurman, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was recently named to the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame. Alongside Dr. Karen Kosiba, Wurman leads the Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets in the Severe Weather Institute – Radar & Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL), part of the Earth System Science Center at UAH. The award […]

April 15 is traditionally known as the deadline to file your tax return. This time last year, Alabama political insiders had marked their calendars as that being the date that our 2026 political season would begin. It was thought that all of the thoroughbred horses would be at the gate to begin their races for […]

There is a natural phenomenon that occurs in only two places on Earth—Mobile Bay in the U.S. and Tokyo Bay in Japan. This natural wonder, known as a jubilee, is a fascinating sight to see. At this time, fish and other wildlife are pushed into the shallow water on account of low amounts of dissolved […]

Birds are chirping, grass is growing, pollen is floating on the breeze, and azaleas are bursting with blooms. Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Lucy Ellington, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s director for Chilton County, said azaleas may be the most popular flowering shrubs in Alabama.   Buying Plants   Gardeners will get the […]

So much is happening in the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks Division that it’s difficult to keep up with all the renovations, upgrades, and expansions at the 21 state parks. The newest expansion is at Meaher State Park on the Mobile Causeway (Battleship Parkway) at the head of Mobile Bay. The Meaher RV […]

A generous donation of 13 lots is enabling the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) to protect additional ecologically sensitive property on the Fort Morgan Peninsula. The Alabama Coastal Heritage Trust donated the Fort Morgan lots to Alabama State Parks to join previous acquisitions to preserve the sand dunes and maritime forests on […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has a quarterback battle going in the national spotlight as spring camp has concluded and we move closer to the summer which will eventually give way to fall camp. Though we know who the favorite is at this point with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb revealing this week that Ty Simpson would […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into year three of the Hugh Freeze era and hope things go a whole lot better than they did over the first two. Freeze comes into this season under more pressure to win than perhaps he has been throughout his career, but it seems his roster may be the most […]

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.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts dive into topics ranging from the NBA playoffs to SEC football scheduling. They shared colorful memories about longtime ESPN analyst Lee Corso, who is set to make his final College GameDay appearance this fall, recalling a tense past interview with him and stories from his Alabama […]

As part of a partnership between the College of Human Environmental Sciences and Augusta National Golf Club, 61 UA students in varying programs in the department of human nutrition, hospitality and sport management gained valuable experiential learning experiences by working at the 2025 Masters Tournament. Now in its second year, the program allows students to […]

On April 17, 2020 – five years ago this week – Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins passed away in East Alabama Medical Center at age 86 after being hospitalized for several weeks with COVID-19.   During the Battle of A Shau in Vietnam in 1966, Adkins, a member of the Special Forces, single-handedly […]

If you’ve seen products resembling marijuana or gummies with synthetic ingredients in cartoon packaging at gas stations, you likely support legislative efforts to regulate the broad category described as hemp products. I certainly do, and thankfully, so do our state legislators. In fact, seven proposals have been filed to outlaw or regulate where these products […]

A $2.7 million grant from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will allow the Lawrence County Industrial Development Board (LCIDB) and local officials to expand an industrial site in the North Alabama county.   The SEEDS program is a statewide initiative designed to assist local governmental entities with funding for the development of industrial […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s popularity continues to rise in Alabama, according to the latest quarterly tracking poll released by Morning Consult. Britt (R-Montgomery) has a sky-high net approval rating of 30%, with 53% approving of her job performance and only 23% disapproving. This disapproval rating is the third lowest in the nation, and her net approval […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) has a grim prediction for Democrats about the final seven days of the 2025 legislative session. After invoking cloture — the most powerful tool in a legislative supermajority’s toolkit — on their entire calendar of six bills yesterday, Alabama Senate Republicans might have to finish this year’s business by themselves. […]

For generations, the Poarch Creek Indians have been committed to fostering opportunity—not just for Tribal members, but for communities across Alabama and beyond. Through strategic investments, business ventures, and a deep-rooted dedication to economic growth, the Tribe has emerged as a powerful force in job creation. With thousands of jobs created in Alabama supported by […]

The commissioners of college football’s Power Four conferences have overtaken the NCAA as the driving force behind the future of collegiate athletics. Over the last several year, collegiate athletics have undergone a period of radical change which have shaped both the present and future of our major sports as we know it. From NIL being […]

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed HB437 on Thursday, also known as “Lulu’s Law,” a measure aimed at enhancing beach safety by establishing a shark alert system for Baldwin and Mobile counties. The legislation, sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), is named in honor of Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old from Mountain Brook […]

Brilyn Hollyhand, youth advisory council chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), has announced that he will attend Auburn University this fall—a major decision for the Tuscaloosa native who has spent his teenage years at the center of conservative politics. Hollyhand, 18, has served as chairman of the Republican National Committee’s Youth Advisory Council and […]