The Southeastern Conference has continued its incredible dominance on the basketball court this season through the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. After a record 14 teams from the conference were selected to the tournament field, expectations were rightfully high, and they somehow may have even been exceeded. Previously, the record for most teams from […]

The No. 1 seed in the South Region Auburn Tigers and No. 2 seed in the East Region Alabama Crimson Tide each took care of business in their second round games over the weekend after being tested. In the NCAA Tournament, the name of the game is simply to survive and advance, and both teams […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently signed on to a letter with several other state AGs from across the country calling for Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to prioritize revitalizing America’s coal industry and follow President Donald Trump’s energy agenda. The officials believe that strengthening the coal industry across the country could play a major role […]

 Why in the world would U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) show up at one of these insane town halls? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM […]

Alabama state employees and public school educators will soon be guaranteed paid parental leave, following the passage of SB199 — the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025. The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) and State Rep. Ginny Shaver (R-Leesburg), received final approval in the House on March 20 by […]

Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill weighed in on the high-stakes 2026 election cycle in Alabama during a recent interview with CBS 42. A veteran politician himself, Merrill gave insight on the potential ticket up and down the ballot, which will see several term-limited officials having to decide which office to run for next. Merrill said […]

For one Alabama family now living in the nation’s capital, a whirlwind week brought their small-town values to the national spotlight—when 6-year-old Andi Sofia Doufexis found herself seated behind the President of the United States during a historic White House ceremony. It all started with a phone call. Earlier that week, Andi’s principal contacted her […]

Hallmark Farm, one of central Alabama’s most well-known and admired landmarks, has officially been purchased by the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation, the Alabama Farmers Federation proudly reported today. The 567-acre property is set to be the future home of the Alabama Farm Center, a venue that will host livestock and equestrian competitions, rodeos, and also […]

In this episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of Alabama football’s leadership transition post-Nick Saban. They reflect on the emotional moment Saban informed the team, with new head coach Kalen DeBoer stepping into a whirlwind of expectations. Anecdotes from DeBoer’s wife—like her rush through Nordstrom in downtown Seattle […]

The Auburn Tigers earned their biggest win on a basketball court in a very long time on Saturday evening when they defeated the Creighton Blue Jays in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to get to the Sweet Sixteen and the second weekend for the first time since 2019. Head coach Bruce Pearl has […]

Governor Kay Ivey today announced the release of the “2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report,” highlighting another banner year for Alabama’s economy. The report reveals that economic development efforts last year secured $7 billion in new capital investment across 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians. Governor Ivey emphasized that these […]

7. Alabama and Auburn could be one step closer to adding a wrinkle to their football-heavy rivalry as they have both advanced to the Sweet 16 with Auburn stomping Creighton 82-70, and Alabama obliterating Saint Mary’s 80-66. This marks only the third time in history and the first since 1985-86 that both teams made the […]

Alabama State Parks has launched a way for park enthusiasts to promote the 21 state parks by providing photos, videos and more to be featured on social media platforms. Known as the Alabama State Parks Ambassador Program, it’s designed to attract park regulars, hikers, bikers, photographers, and adventure lovers of all kinds who want to showcase […]

The No. 2 seed in the East region Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the No. 15 seed Robert Morris Colonials on Friday afternoon by a score of 90-81 to advance to the second round. The Tide will now face off against No. 7 seed St. Mary’s Gaels on Sunday in Cleveland. The West Coast Conference champions […]

The University of Alabama’s 29th President, Dr. Stuart Bell, is set to retire in July after ten years of leading the Capstone.  Under Bell’s direction, the school experienced significant progress and growth in multiple areas including academics, athletics, and student life. On Tuesday, Kyle South, President and CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce […]

Ah, yes! The change of seasons and the looming trip to our favorite vacation spot for Spring Break 2025! You are anxiously looking forward to fun in the sun, on the slopes, or maybe hiking in the mountains. Regardless of your destination, you hope a relaxing week awaits. Unfortunately, fraudsters see this time of year […]

Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton was intentionally targeted and killed because he had been subpoenaed to testify in a murder trial, according to court documents cited by various media outlets. Melton, 29, was shot on duty at Birmingham Fire Station 9 on July 12, 2023, alongside fellow firefighter Jamal Jones, who survived but sustained critical injuries. […]

Jefferson County Schools’s Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr., Ph.D., has been named the National Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents Association. Gonsoulin is the first educator from Alabama to win the award. The announcement was made during the recent National Conference on Education in New Orleans.   “To me, this is one of the greatest […]

The No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, Auburn Tigers, will face a tough test Saturday evening in their second-round matchup against the No. 9 seed Creighton Bluejays. After surviving an ugly first half against the Alabama State Hornets, the Tigers are just two halves away from returning to the Sweet Sixteen for the […]

As the Legislative Session evolves, I find myself missing my ole friend Mac McArthur around the Statehouse. We would visit in the halls and sometimes sit together in the gallery. He would be busier than a one-armed paper hanger as he was always having to work on legislative matters for the state employees. We would […]

The No. 2 seed in the East region Alabama Crimson Tide are moving on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after a 90-81 victory over the No. 15 seeded Robert Morris Colonials. Throughout the first half, there were several moments where it looked like Alabama might be on the verge of running away […]

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, Talk […]

During a visit to Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal on Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked by members of the press about the potential possibility of a run for governor in 2026. “As I tell people, I’m either going to be a senator, I’m going to work for President Trump, I could possibly be governor, or […]

In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that tore through parts of the Midwest and Southeast on March 14 and 15, Regions Bank has launched a series of financial services to support affected individuals and businesses. The bank announced Thursday that it is providing a range of disaster-recovery services in impacted communities across Alabama, Arkansas, […]