Alabama is once again in the Hollywood spotlight after actor Matthew McConaughey’s latest film, The Rivals of Amziah King, made its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival. The indie crime thriller, shot extensively in the Birmingham metro area in 2023, is already earning praise, with McConaughey himself giving Alabama a special […]

The Moundville Police Department reported that a truck driver deliberately dumped up to 2,000 gallons of aviation fuel along a five-mile stretch of road in Moundville, creating a hazardous environmental situation. Authorities say Alphonso Terry Jr., 58, of Daphne, Alabama, bypassed safety mechanisms and released the fuel along Johnston Street, Powers Loop Road, and County […]

Every October, thousands of seafood lovers head to Gulf Shores for one of the South’s most beloved culinary events: the National Shrimp Festival. The annual celebration of fresh Gulf Coast shrimp and coastal culture was recently recognized as one of the top specialty food festivals in the country, coming in at No.5 on USA Today’s […]

In a heartwarming tribute to her late father, Tammy Baer has turned her grief into a mission of compassion and care. As a dedicated nurse at Huntsville Hospital, Baer is creating sensory blankets to bring comfort to Alzheimer’s patients — a deeply personal endeavor inspired by her father, Bobby Calhoun, who passed away from the […]

As spring arrives in Alabama, so does an exciting lineup of music festivals that celebrate the state’s diverse music scene. Whether you enjoy blues, country, bluegrass, or rock, these festivals draw in music enthusiasts far and wide with unforgettable experiences featuring prominent musical talents and a shared love of music, food, and the arts. Take […]

Nearly three months after Huntsville realtor Ronald “Ronnie” Dumas Jr. disappeared, his family continues to seek answers and express frustration over the lack of information and support from local authorities. In their latest effort, family members attended a recent Huntsville Police Citizen’s Advisory Council meeting, hoping to gain insight into the ongoing investigation. However, they […]

Alabama education officials were temporarily unable to access nearly $9 million in federal education funds Wednesday morning due to an unexpected shutdown of the U.S. Department of Education’s online funding portal. The brief closure, which affected the department’s “G5 portal,” delayed routine reimbursements and raised concerns about potential disruptions in federal education funding. State Superintendent […]

Every year, the sun-drenched shores of Alabama’s Gulf Coast come alive with color, creativity, and culture as the Orange Beach Festival of Art transforms the city into a paradise for art lovers. Recently named the best art festival in the country by the annual USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, this beloved event has been […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey met with representatives of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation on Tuesday to discuss the potential effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the state’s automotive industry. The meeting focused on understanding how the trade policies could impact vehicle production, pricing, and investments in Alabama. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade […]

At the first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2025, held last weekend in Montgomery, Board members heard a state of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) report from Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship as well as proposed tweaks to the white-tailed deer daily bag limit and changes to the red snapper season. […]

It’s a chilly and overcast morning in the Magic City, and I’m on a mission to find the best pastry in Birmingham.   I will be the first to admit that this was a self-assigned mission, but who could blame me? Birmingham boasts a wide selection of world-class bakeries, many of which deserve more recognition […]

The Auburn Tigers are moving onto the semifinals of the SEC Tournament after a narrow 62-57 victory over the Ole Miss Rebels on Friday afternoon. Things were a slog on the offensive side of the ball for the Tigers who had to rely on a big day from Johni Broome and a strong defense in […]

As President Donald Trump works to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs throughout the federal government, there’s new evidence that DEI was having a negative impact on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) missions. According to whistleblowers within NASA who shared documents with The Blaze Media, the space agency’s planned Artemis moon mission became […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing to support school choice and religious liberty across the country. On Friday, Alabama’s top law enforcement officer announced that he has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to address a pair of cases from Oklahoma that will decide if states that make funds available to […]

Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen joined “Alabama Politics This Week” in studio yesterday to discuss some legislative topics — as well as some political ones. At the end of the interview, when asked if U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, who has been publicly mulling a run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 instead of re-election, Stadthagen […]

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 […]

A year ago, one of the most anticipated video game releases in history was gearing up to be dropped in August with the return of the iconic college football ‘NCAA Football’ series. It seems like a distant memory now, but the game has been out for over six months and gamers are already looking forward […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is working to ensure that domestic beekeepers and honey producers are not financially harmed by counterfeit foreign honey imports. On Thursday, with that goal in mind, the Alabama Republican introduced legislation that he believes could help give those affected by foreign products a fighting chance to stay in business. The Honey […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts take a deep dive into the changing landscape of college football, where the SEC and Big Ten continue to flex their muscle, pushing for more guaranteed spots in a potential 16-team College Football Playoff. John and Barry joke about how the ACC and Big 12 feel […]

As Alabama lawmakers are debating major legislation to reform pharmacy benefit managers within the state — President Trump recently confirmed that federal-level reform is imminent.  During an interview with the president last week, Matthew Foldi reported, “President Trump sounded optimistic on the prospects of getting it done before the end of the year, saying “I […]

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for Alabama ahead of a dangerous weather system expected to bring severe storms, including strong winds, hail, lightning, and possible tornadoes, to the state. The emergency declaration takes effect at 2:00 p.m. CDT on March 14, 2025, and will remain in place until further notice. According […]

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM/TORNADO OUTBREAK AHEAD: Most of Alabama will be dry, mild, and breezy today, but a dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is expected across a large area beginning late tonight. Alabamians will need to pay very close attention to the weather tonight through Saturday night as a dynamic storm system will bring two […]

Alabama lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require healthcare professionals to assess women for postpartum depression, a move supporters say will help promptly identify and address maternal mental health concerns many women face after giving birth. Senate Bill 191 (SB191), sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile), and House Bill 322 (HB322), introduced by Rep. Frances […]

7. Property taxes are under assault across the country. In Pennsylvania, State Rep. Russ Diamond offered a plan to dump property taxes, arguing it’s wrong to owe the government rent for your own place, and State Sen. Doug Mastriano thinks taxing money sent overseas could fill the gap. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is backing […]