Find someone who loves you like this guy loves porn? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

7. President Donald Trump could not be any fitter, not that anyone is going to believe this stuff from any president ever again. According to his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he remains in excellent health, with normal vital signs, including blood pressure, a resting heart rate of 62 beats per […]

A longstanding dispute over Baldwin County’s one-cent sales tax revenue has escalated into a heated political battle in the Alabama State House, pitting lawmakers against each other and drawing statewide attention. The controversy centers on whether the city school systems of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach should receive a share of the countywide sales tax, […]

Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey appeared on Fox and Friends Thursday to spotlight the state’s new diploma pathway designed to better prepare students for high-demand careers after high school. During the nationally televised segment, multiple photos of students participating in Alabama’s career and technical education programs were shared. Among them were students […]

As a rising innovation hub in Alabama, Huntsville has gained traction in recent years as one of the state’s top places to live. With an influx of innovation comes a constantly expanding city with something to offer everyone. For Alabamians looking for the perfect day trip, here is a simple spring itinerary for 24 hours […]

Beachgoers got an unexpected surprise this week when a striking but stinging visitor appeared on the shoreline—a Portuguese man o’ war. The jellyfish look-alike was spotted stranded on the sands of Orange Beach, as reported by the City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources Division on Facebook. Though often mistaken for a jellyfish, the Portuguese man […]

Huntsville’s Crestwood Medical Center has become the first hospital in Alabama to implement a new, state-of-the-art surgical robot, the DB-5. This marks a major step forward in the facility’s use of advanced medical technology. The robotic system is designed to assist in a wide range of procedures across multiple specialties, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, and ear, […]

There is nothing better than a beautiful spring weekend spent along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, and the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is the perfect excuse to book a trip. From May 1st to 3rd, attendees can enjoy a range of activities and see more than 50 hot air balloons from across the country at OWA […]

It’s new technology unlocking a new world. How much do you understand artificial intelligence? How much should you understand it? Is it good or bad? And how can it be used to make our lives smarter or more efficient? As this new world emerged and those questions surfaced, Mayor Tommy Battle sought answers. He launched […]

According to an online poll of USA Today readers, the Shoals’ largest city, Florence, is the best small college town in the country. Jacksonville, home to Jacksonville State University, was third. Alabama was the only state with two cities in the top 10. Each town nominated by a panel of experts had to have a population […]

It’s a hot commodity for defense contractors and for the nation’s allies, but a Huntsville-made missile is the “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama.” The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Seeker, manufactured by Boeing in Huntsville, has been crowned the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” following the conclusion of the statewide Manufacturing Madness competition. Alabama Secretary […]

Are you looking for something neat to do during the month of April? Alabama has several options to make your April shine. CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off  Join the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) and Cahaba Brewing Co. in Birmingham on Saturday, April 12, for a family day of fun. The cook-off features all-you-can-eat barbecue samples, […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is about to enter the dog days of summer following what was, by all accounts, a highly productive spring. With one more day in spring and the modified edition of A-Day arriving this weekend, fans in attendance will try to closely monitor the hottest topic of the season and get a […]

It’s one of the best weeks in the sports year with The Masters officially teeing off early on Thursday morning from the iconic Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Seeing who joins the likes of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer with their name associated with the words “Masters Champion” will be decided […]

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.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is on location with the Troy baseball team and John is broadcasting live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Prattville. The Masters dominated early discussion, spotlighting Justin Rose’s strong first round and Freddy Couples’ eagle. They also highlighted Nick Dunlap’s historic 90 and the strange moment […]

State officials rooted in Coastal Alabama understand the importance of Mobile Bay’s Jubilees. This naturally occurring phenomenon happens in only two locations in the world: The Mobile Bay in Alabama and the Tokyo Bay in Japan. During which, large numbers of fish and crustaceans are forced into shallow water because of low dissolved oxygen in […]

Legendary former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban continues to expand his post-coaching portfolio — this time as a published writer. It was announced by St. Martin’s Press this week that the upcoming memoir from former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia will feature a foreword written by Saban. The book, entitled “Dead […]

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball Head Coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about his support for the country of Israel. Pearl, who is Jewish, frequently leverages his public platform to draw attention to the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Not only is Pearl a passionate believer in Israel’s right to defend itself, […]

The Alabama State Board of Education has approved a new contract for State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, extending his tenure through April 2029 and raising his salary from $292,500 to $325,000. The vote passed with majority support on Thursday, with only District 1 board member Jackie Zeigler voting against it. The original proposal had called […]

Over the past week, President Trump took bold action to rebalance America’s trade posture by imposing sweeping tariffs to confront decades of unfair foreign trade practices from countries like China and Mexico and restore strength to the nation’s manufacturing base. The markets initially reacted with volatility as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each fell […]

After months of deliberation and a divided vote, the Montgomery County Board of Education has selected Dr. Zickeyous Byrd as the next Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. The decision was made during a recent board meeting following a contentious search process. Byrd, who previously served as Superintendent of Selma City Schools and Conecuh County Schools, […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) declared victory Thursday after the Senate passed his bill that reverses a ban on natural gas powered water heaters Former President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy announced a new rule banning non-condensing, natural gas-fired water heaters by 2029. The administration is argued that it was needed to help cut down […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is celebrating the news that the U.S. Space Command Headquarters is officially coming to Huntsville. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, announced this week that, “space command will officially be assigned to build its headquarters in Huntsville,” in April once the Secretary of the […]