In the same meeting that President Donald Trump publicly embarrassed Maine Governor Janet Mills over her outbursts response to his warning that he will eliminate federal funding for states that refuse to enforce new laws related to transgender athletes — Governor Kay Ivey made a power move after the tension. According to FOX News, “at […]

7. President Donald Trump named Dan Bongino deputy director of the FBI in a Truth Social post, celebrating the former Secret Service agent and ex-Fox News host as a patriot with “incredible love and passion” who will support FBI Director Kash Patel in revitalizing American justice. Trump highlighted Bongino’s educational achievements — a master’s in […]

Alabama’s new State House is on track for an early 2027 opening as progress becomes evident next door to the current building at this point in the 2025 state legislative session. State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), chairman of the legislature’s joint committee overseeing the project, said he’s “very pleased” with the progress, that bids are […]

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) continues to invest in its workforce with major initiatives aimed at enhancing team members’ well-being. The company recently celebrated the grand opening of its $14 million Care Center, reinforcing its dedication to employee health and workplace support. This milestone follows the March 2024 launch of TOOTRiS, an employer-sponsored […]

Kingston Heights, a newly proposed single-family home development, is causing controversy among some Prattville residents. The 53-acre property sits east of the Bamboo Forest and southwest of Prattville Junior High School. The area has reportedly been home to wildlife for several years, and some nearby neighbors are concerned about where the wildlife will relocate. One […]

Jacks Benton, a 5-year-old hunter from the Salem community in Lee County, squeezed the trigger on his .243 Remington rifle to fire at the buck standing about 40 yards away. The 10-point buck didn’t run. “No, he flopped,” Jacks said. Just like that, Jacks harvested his first buck while hunting on a 20-acre plot of […]

When the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) staff scheduled AFWA’s annual Wildlife Diversity Program Managers Meeting at Lake Guntersville State Park, they didn’t realize the potential distraction just outside the meeting room windows.   Sitting on the banks of one of the most productive fisheries in the nation, Lake Guntersville State Park’s lodge […]

Auburn city leaders gathered on February 20, 2025, to recognize Abbie Stockard, a nursing student at Auburn University, following her historic win as Miss America 2025. Stockard made history in January by becoming the first Auburn student to claim the prestigious title and the fourth from the state of Alabama. This week, Abbie returned to […]

The No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers earned one of the biggest regular season wins in program history last weekend when they went into Tuscaloosa and defeated the No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. For as monumental as the victory was however, head coach Bruce Pearl isn’t going to be satisfied unless his team wins the […]

There’s an old adage that applies to lawyers, gas stations, and restaurants that might seem counterintuitive— if you’re the only option in town, you’ll go broke – but if you have some competition, everyone will do well. And despite numerous lunch and bar fare options, “The Hood,” aka Cloverdale, is actually semi-lacking in dinner options. […]

Master Sgt. Ron Bohl didn’t hesitate. His brother, Matthew, was battling stage 5 kidney disease, and time was running out. When he learned the wait for a donor kidney could take up to six years, he knew he had to act. Matthew Bohl had been on dialysis since early 2023, but his condition was worsening. […]

The Alabama Senate approved SB1 on Tuesday, a bill that will establish a workers’ compensation program for public education employees. Sponsored by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), the bill aims to establish a workers’ compensation program specifically for K-12 and higher education employees, ensuring they receive financial and medical support in the event of a […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth believes the current plan to put the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner under the governor’s control and restructure its board is a bad one for the state’s veterans. Ainsworth announced opposition to the bill last week that authorizes the Governor to appoint the Commissioner to serve at the pleasure […]

The Alabama Senate is considering a bill that would change how members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees are appointed, shifting that authority to the governor and legislative leaders. The legislation follows outrage from many Republican lawmakers over the department’s past programming decisions. RELATED: State Sen. Elliott: Archives shouldn’t be ‘pushing […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) fact checked a well-known conservative commentator on social media Friday who was critical of a bill that just advanced in the Legislature. SB156, known as the “Second Chance Act,” sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), was approved by the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday. The legislation allows for […]

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 […]

Home sales in Alabama increased through January across the state and jumped by 9.9% from the same time last year, according to the latest monthly report published by the Alabama Association of Realtors. The organization’s January analysis also showed that the median sales price in January of $219,936 reflected a 4.2% increase from 2024 but […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down Alabama’s struggles in basketball ahead of a critical home matchup against Kentucky following back-to-back losses to Auburn and Missouri. Concerns over Alabama’s defensive inconsistency and reliance on three-point shooting fuel debate on whether Coleman Coliseum will sell out or if fan enthusiasm has […]

In what was quite the heavy hitting duo, the greatest golfer of all time accepted a special guest appearance to the White House by President Donald Trump as part of a celebration for Black History Month. https://x.com/cspan/status/1892684928489320924 Woods, who was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump back in 2019, donned the medal […]

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Congressman Barry Moore  and his wife of 32 years, Heather, realized they had a big decision to make. That morning, a federal court made a long-awaited decision on the future of Alabama’s congressional districts, choosing a new map designed by a special master to give minority voters in the Black […]

As the Department of Government Efficiency continues to look for ways to trim the national debt, there have been large-scale cuts and downsizing of employees in government agencies and organizations across the nation. Those cuts are expected to extend into the Department of Defense, headquartered at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Supportive of the move […]

The small town of Hanceville, which is home to approximately 3,300 residents, is reeling after a shocking corruption scandal led city officials to shut down the entire police department. Following the indictment of five officers and one officer’s spouse, Mayor Jim Sawyer announced on February 20 that all department employees have been placed on administrative […]

The Alabama House and Senate have passed the Houston/Hunter Act, a bill allowing firearm owners to voluntarily and temporarily surrender their weapons to law enforcement during mental health crises. The legislation is aimed at reducing firearm-related suicides, particularly among veterans.  The bill permits firearm owners to enter into a voluntary agreement with a federal firearms […]

7. Leland Dudek, a Social Security Administration dedicated bureaucrat was placed on leave and nearly fired after admitting on LinkedIn to aiding DOGE by sharing documents, reallocating funds, and bypassing leadership to tackle agency waste. Acting Commissioner Michelle King left after resisting DOGE’s access to SSA data, and Dudek was spared from punishment and took her place […]