Modern technology is aiding wildlife biologists and researchers in numerous ways, including a tool that is in its infancy in Alabama. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System program erects tracking stations throughout the Americas, Canada, Europe, and Australia to detect wildlife (mainly bird) movements, according to Mercedes Maddox, Nongame Wildlife Biologist with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division.

This spring break, 23 University of Alabama students opted to spend their week of freedom at work. Beyond Bama, the UA alternative spring break program centered around community service began in 1995 in the Center for Service and Leadership. This year’s two trips will be the first since the spring of 2020.

Things are going up at the  International Intermodal Center at the Port of Huntsville … literally. The facility has seen an increase in its cargo operations for the second straight year, while 2024 was its best year since 2008 for rail lifts.

The hectic work day is winding down, and the last task on your list has been checked off. There’s a beautiful sunset out of your window, and you’ve just sat down in your favorite chair with a beverage and a brand-new book and the one you’ve been dying to read.

A federal judge has sentenced Tametria Conner Dantzler, 39, of Montgomery, to one month in prison followed by a year of weekends in jail and three years of supervised release for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs.

Four University of Alabama student veterans laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.

If the travel bug has bitten you, but you only have a weekend to spare, don’t fret–there is an abundance of quick getaways for every type of traveler in our state. Whether you prefer the coziness of a small town, the fresh air of the outdoors, or a rooftop surrounded by city lights, these Alabama destinations offer the perfect 48-hour escape.

Spring is here, and it's time to take advantage of all the fun activities available in Alabama. Be sure to add these to your entertainment plans and enjoy Alabama.

Over the past ten years, the following question has been posed to me, “Flowers, why in the world does Alabama not have a lottery, and why can’t we receive the revenue from gambling that every one of our surrounding states and almost every state in America thrives on?”  Over this past decade, I have spoken […]

An arrest has been made following the assault and armed robbery last week of Montgomery businessman Jim Massey III. Last week, news broke that Massey III had been violently assaulted, bound, and robbed at gunpoint at his business – Jim Massey’s Cleaners – in the 500 block of South Street in Montgomery. Massey told WSFA […]

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

A lesser-known name among voters, well known to Alabama political and legal circles, is a presumptive candidate for Attorney General in 2026, according to a flyer obtained by Yellowhammer News this week.  Katherine Robertson, longtime Chief Counsel to current Attorney General Steve Marshall, was also in North Alabama for a speaking engagement with the Marshall […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide made headlines this week when it was announced the program would be going the same way as numerous other schools have and modifying the spring game into more of a practice-like atmosphere. Though it’s incredibly disappointing to fans across the country to do away with a timeless tradition, it’s just another […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is calling on his colleagues to revisit a statewide lottery proposal during the remaining weeks of the 2025 legislative session – without tying it to a larger gambling expansion. But he reports that is unlikely to be the case. “Well, I know a gaming bill is being worked on, and votes […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are filming from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Prattville and are celebrating Alabama’s explosive Sweet 16 win over BYU, highlighted by an NCAA-record 25 three-pointers and a 34-point performance from Mark Sears. They marvel at Alabama’s dominance and preview their Elite Eight matchup with […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has a firestorm response to critics over his approach to town halls and public meetings. In an interview on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show”, Strong (R-Monrovia) said he was elected to represent North Alabama in Congress – not liberal news outlets or George Soros activist groups. “I’m not going to change […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program is headed back to the Elite Eight after a historic 113-88 victory over the BYU Cougars. During the course of the game, numerous program and NCAA Tournament records were set. Alabama’s 25 successful three point shots broke the program record of 23 – which it first set against […]

Tuberville thinks the TSA is largely ineffective and is hoping most of his colleagues in the Senate agree.

Former Tennessee Volunteers head coach and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt is suing the NCAA for $100 million in lost wages, alleging a conspiracy between the association and Tennessee, among other explosive claims. Pruitt was fired by Tennessee shortly after the 2020 season after three years leading the program as a result of […]

Tuberville wants the governor of California to take action in protecting women's sports ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games coming to L.A.

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) endorsed the Trump administration’s detention of Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama, telling NOTUS that lawbreakers should be jailed, even though the Department of Homeland Security only cited vague “security concerns” without specifics

As phone scams across the state continue to rise and become more sophisticated, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is making sure that the public is aware of the need to practice caution when taking phone calls from unfamiliar numbers.

After serving the Sand Mountain community for more than a century, Flat Rock Elementary School will close its doors at the end of the current academic year. The Jackson County Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to close the Pre-K through sixth-grade school, citing financial strain, staffing challenges, and declining enrollment as key reasons for the decision.

Governor Kay Ivey has announced new statewide policies banning the use of certain artificial intelligence technologies on Alabama’s government networks and devices. The move follows the release of a final report by the Governor’s Generative AI Task Force, which included recommendations to address risks associated with generative artificial intelligence.