U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) hosted the third annual Alabama Prayer Breakfast in the Russell Senate Office Building’s Kennedy Caucus Room on Wednesday morning. Six of Alabama’s nine-member congressional delegation addressed the packed room, including Senators Tuberville and Britt (R-Montgomery), as well as Representatives Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), and Terri […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 63. This seat was previously held by State Rep. Cynthia Almond, who Governor Ivey recently appointed as the president of the Public Service Commission. The governor swore in Almond this morning. House District 63 includes portions of Tuscaloosa […]

As a physician and as a legislator, my duty is to safeguard the well-being of the people I serve—both in the exam room and in the statehouse. That is why, in 2021, I proudly sponsored Alabama’s Compassion Act, which legalized medical cannabis for patients with debilitating conditions. As an anesthesiologist, I have seen firsthand how […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt took the opportunity during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill to advocate for the state of Alabama’s aging waterways, particularly the Demopolis, Holt, and Wilson Locks. All three canal gates, according to the lawmaker, have encountered recent failures. Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke to Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, Jr., the U.S. Army […]

Vance Boelter, a Governor Tim Walz appointee suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers, was captured with a manifesto targeting additional victims, raising concerns about political violence

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) responded to reports Saturday that over 100 Christians were killed in a terrorist attack in Nigeria. According to Amnesty International Nigeria, the attack took place Friday morning in the country’s Benue state. “The Nigerian authorities must immediately end the almost daily bloodshed in Benue state and bring the actual perpetrators […]

Rioters have rampaged through downtown Los Angeles. They have attacked law enforcement, thrown Molotov cocktails, launched mortars, and driven vehicles into police officers. They have vandalized local businesses and torched buildings. They have waved the Mexican flag while defacing the American flag. And they have terrorized law-abiding citizens, making them scared to leave their homes. […]

Alabama's political leaders are showing their support for the nation of Israel in its effort to destroy Iran's nuclear program.

Some of the top anglers from the state hit the water at Lake Wheeler over the weekend for the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation Regional Tournament Hosted Saturday, the event brought together top high school, college, and junior anglers, all vying for a chance to advance to national competitions. RELATED: Alabama home to three of 25 best […]

Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair is leading an Alabama delegation that includes economic development professionals, company officials and community leaders from around the state on a mission to next week’s 2025 Paris Air Show, the aerospace industry’s premier business exposition this year. The trade event, which attracts decision-makers from the world’s biggest aerospace, aviation and defense companies, commences Monday, […]

We are living longer. A lot longer. And, that longevity is throwing a monkey wrench in the system and creating a generation “sandwiched” between their children and their aging parents For those in the sandwich generation, life can often feel like a never-ending game of Whack-A-Mole. Just as you help one family member with a […]

New statewide data from the Alabama State Department of Education shows that 88.4% of third-grade students scored at or above the required level to be promoted to fourth grade, despite a higher benchmark implemented for the 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) reading test. The updated cut score—the minimum score needed for promotion—was raised from […]

Months after the Hanceville Police Department was impacted by the indictment of several officers, the City Council has now voted to hire a consultant to assist with rebuilding the agency. The decision was made during a council meeting held on Thursday, according to a report from ABC 33/40. Under the approved plan, Councilman John Stam […]

Jeanne Dowdle Rizzardi, who has more than 30 years of legal experience, has announced her candidacy for Madison County District Judge, Place 5. Rizzardi, an assistant city attorney for Huntsville, has spent the last decade handling a wide range of legal matters impacting the community. Prior to that, she built a private practice focused on […]

As students, we all remember the emphasis our teachers and administrators placed on finishing high school and getting our diplomas. Today, most people assume that everyone has a high school diploma, but the reality is that some students still drop out. We all know that dropping out of high school is truly a fork-in-the-road moment. […]

Like many of you, I have lived in Alabama all of my life. Therefore, I am an avid college football fan. As a boy, I followed Major League Baseball, but as an adult, I barely watch or pay attention to professional sports. However, I feel compelled for some reason, I guess as an American Patriotic […]

As students, we all remember the emphasis our teachers and administrators placed on finishing high school and getting our diplomas. Today, most people assume that everyone has a high school diploma, but the reality is that some students still drop out. We all know that dropping out of high school is truly a fork-in-the-road moment. […]

Headed into the 2025 season and the third year of the Hugh Freeze era, the Auburn Tigers are under some serious pressure, perhaps more pressure than either of the last two seasons. In the first year for Freeze, the stakes were relatively low as he inherited a dreadful situation. They were higher in year two, […]

One of the biggest gripes fans have in college football is the way scheduling occurs makes it difficult to plan traveling trips, as the kickoff times are not revealed until a couple of weeks before a game. Though the SEC’s switch from CBS to the ESPN family of networks has not been met with the […]

In a show of support for President Donald Trump and his efforts to end the Los Angeles riots,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief backing the commander-in-chief’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the city. The decision to dispatch the military came after illegal immigrants and their supporters overwhelmed local […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

The first Walker County School Board meeting since Sheriff Nick Smith was indicted for hiring unqualified SROs to guard schools took place this week. According to a report by WBRC, a grand jury recommended that the school system revise its policies and verify that SROs meet state certification requirements. However, the matter was not addressed […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight broadcasted live today from Stivers Ford, and delivered a jam-packed Friday show centered around major sports headlines and local flavor.  The sports rundown included NBA Finals Game 4 between the Pacers and Thunder, the Braves’ homestand against the Rockies, and a deep […]

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) formally introduced House Bill 20 during a press conference Thursday at the Baldwin County satellite courthouse in Fairhope, drawing support from law enforcement leaders across the region. “Today, alongside Sheriffs Hoss Mack, Anthony Lowery, and Paul Burch, Mobile District Attorney Keith Blackwood, and Sergeant John Young, I announced the filing […]