For too long, Big Tech companies have dictated the rules of engagement for our children’s digital lives — tying the hands of parents who simply want to keep their kids safe from unsolicited communications and inappropriate content. Enough is enough.  That’s why I am thrilled to see the Alabama Legislature moving legislation that would help […]

HB166, Alabama’s proposed cell phone ban in public schools, known as the Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety (FOCUS) Act, passed the House of Representatives on Thursday and is now moving to the Senate floor for final passage. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R-Helena), aims to prohibit the use of […]

 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, […]

Donald Trump Jr. delivered the headlining speech last night at the Alabama Republican Party’s Trump Victory Dinner in Birmingham. While speaking, the President’s oldest son expressed his gratitude for the Biden Administration and Democratic Party, specifically for their dishonest actions during the 2020 Presidential Election. According to Trump Jr., had the left not stolen the […]

7. The Washington Post framed its coverage of an anti-DOGE protest in Alabama as a bipartisan outcry from Republicans and Independents against GOP Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia), they lied, a lot. The Post quoted protesters Melanie Kolowski, a supposed “independent” Second Amendment supporter, and Michael Bonaker, a “registered Republican,” who are all Democratic donors with a […]

Chad Davis began working as a seasonal employee for Alabama State Parks as a 19-year-old college student at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville. Now, more than twenty years later, Davis is the new Deputy Director for Alabama State Parks, making him the second-highest-ranking executive in the State Parks System. “I am extremely humbled to be selected […]

Alabama is set to play a significant role in an upcoming historic space mission, as the United Launch Alliance (ULA) prepares to launch the Dream Chaser, a spacecraft developed by Sierra Space. This mission, aimed at resupplying the International Space Station (ISS), is not only a major milestone for space exploration but also a testament […]

Several media outlets have shared the amazing story of Gulf Shores High School senior Tyler Burkett. Burkett is proving that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest of challenges. This week, he signed his letter of intent to play college football for the University of North Alabama, marking a significant milestone after a journey […]

The appointment of Michael Pickett as the new Chief of the Birmingham Police Department has sparked mixed reactions among community leaders and residents. Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Pickett’s appointment on April 1, following his interim tenure that began November 29, 2024, when former Chief Scott Thurmond retired. Alabama State Representative and Birmingham mayoral candidate Juandalynn […]

Donald Trump Jr. used his keynote address at the Alabama Republican Party Trump Victory Dinner in Birmingham as a call to action for Republicans, arguing the fight against the left isn’t over. Don Jr.’s visit to Alabama comes after his sister-in-law, Lara Trump, spoke at the party’s 2024 summer event, while his father, President Trump, […]

Before Donald Trump, Jr. addressed the crowd at the 2025 Alabama Republican Party’s Trump Victory Dinner, state lawmakers were recognized for their hard-fought efforts that prove Alabama legislates among the most conservatively in the nation. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said there is a common denominator between the results of Donald Trump’s presidency and the Republican […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl had a bold message for those in attendance at the Trump Victory Dinner in Birmingham Thursday night: America is back. Before presenting awards to state lawmakers, introducing U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), and firing up the crowd for the headlining speaker, Wahl talked about why he believes President Trump’s […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville addressed the Alabama Republican Party’s Trump Victory dinner on Thursday night in Birmingham in a video message that welcomed the headliner the crowd was all there for: Donald Trump, Jr. Tuberville said he wasn’t able to attend the event in person because he needed to be in Washington D.C. to vote […]

Alabama lawmakers voted on Thursday to pass legislation that would broaden vaccine and testing exemptions for both K-12 and college students and change how public education institutions handle immunization requirements. SB85, sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva), passed 26-5 along party lines following a prolonged filibuster by Democrats. […]

Just as quickly as it began, the prospect of Alabama lawmakers dealing with the legal gaming issue in 2025 has ended, with an announcement from Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger late Thursday afternoon. “With 12 meeting days remaining in the session, both budgets still awaiting approval, and other important bills and measures demanding […]

A name familiar to fans across the SEC made headlines for the wrong reasons on Thursday. Former LSU and Auburn quarterback TJ Finley, who committed to Tulane earlier this year — his fifth school in six years — has been arrested in connection with a vehicle that police say was stolen. According to a report […]

I’m sorry, what did Cory Booker do? What was he non-filibustering? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to advance SB247 by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) that would prohibit protesting outside an individual’s residence in Alabama. Sen. Orr described SB247 as a measure aimed at protecting residents from intimidation and harassment outside their homes. He stated that the bill was initially […]

Two hundred years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette spent nine days in Alabama traveling across the midwestern portion of the state from Georgia to Montgomery and then to Selma, the Capitol at Cahawba, and downriver to Mobile. Alabamians came out of the woodwork to see him; Lafayette drew crowds that any politician or public figure […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is broadcasting from Florence, South Carolina, and John in the studio! They kicked things off reacting to the Braves’ latest walk-off loss to the Dodgers, courtesy of a Shohei Ohtani home run on bobblehead night. The hosts discuss how Braves fans are panicking over an 0–7 start, […]

Legislation to implement post-election audits across all Alabama counties advanced out of the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund on Wednesday, with Republican lawmakers touting the proposal as a measure to promote public confidence in elections. HB30, sponsored by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley), passed 9-5 out of committee and now heads to the Senate […]

One day after Mayor of Mountain Brook Stewart Welch announced he will not be seeking another term later, City Councilwoman Graham Smith officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of Mountain Brook. Smith won her 2022 City Council seat with 74% of the vote in what was the highest turnout municipal election in Mountain Brook history. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked during a Wednesday press conference call who he is picking to win the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball tournament. Unsurprisingly, the former Auburn head football coach is pulling for the Tigers, but he did note that they face stiff competition in the Final Four. “Well, I think most people […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed into the second season of the Kalen DeBoer era, and there is a real question as to who will be named the team’s starting quarterback. Though Jalen Milroe did not meet expectations in Alabama’s disappointing first season under DeBoer, the former Washington head coach took the job essentially with […]