In an impassioned plea, Allison Black Cornelius, CEO of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, is calling on Alabamians to contact their legislators in support of House Bill 149 and House Bill 249. These proposed laws aim to improve animal welfare in the state by making dog abandonment a misdemeanor, prohibiting the inhumane chaining of dogs, and defining adequate shelter standards.

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

This week following reports of Tommy Tuberville’s increasing interest in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, a new political reality could take shape: His U.S. Senate seat could be an open race on the ballot in just over a year.  RELATED: Ainsworth: ‘Looks like the 2026 governor’s race may be shaping up to be […]

The University of Alabama is widely known for its successful athletic department, most notably in football and now basketball as well. One sport, however, that is certainly underrated at The Capstone is golf, and the Crimson Tide has produced some of the best players in the world, including two who are currently competing in the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Bay Hill, Florida.

The Atmore Community Hospital recently received a generous donation worth $750,000 from the Poarch Creek Indians. The funding will allow the facility to provide a higher level of care for local residents on the tribe's reservation and throughout the area.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) blasted several Democratic mayors on Wednesday during a House Oversight Committee hearing for giving criminal illegal aliens "safe harbor" in their cities.

Nearly one year after Alabama lawmakers scrambled to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), advocates and elected officials returned to the State House on Thursday to continue their push for permanent protections. Fight for Alabama Families, a coalition formed in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s February 2024 ruling that threatened IVF treatments […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry preview Alabama vs. Auburn at Neville Arena, where Auburn enters as an 8.5-point favorite with a No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed on the line. Alabama, having lost four of its last six games, looks to rebound and solidify its own tournament positioning. The […]

Alabama homeowners seeking financial relief from construction disputes may now receive up to $30,000 in compensation, thanks to a recent change by the Home Builders Licensure Board.

On Friday, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals handed down the most consequential ruling in a years-long legal battle that has effectively stalled the state’s medical cannabis industry, first authorized in 2021. In the decision, the appellate court ruled that the Montgomery Circuit Court lacked jurisdiction to impose a temporary restraining order (TRO) and that […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men's baseball team is having a special season with still a week to go until conference play starts in an always brutal SEC gauntlet. With a 3-1 victory on Wednesday over the Troy Trojans, powered once again by superstar shortstop Justin Lebron, Alabama is off to a 14-0 start and ranked as the No. 23 team in the country.

The Alabama Republican Party has announced that it will be hosting a dinner to celebrate President Donald Trump's landslide victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. The Trump Victory Dinner, scheduled for April 3 in Birmingham, will feature the President's oldest son, Don Jr., as the headline speaker.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran – who has a lengthy background working under both Nick Saban and Kirby Smart – made major headlines earlier this winter when the University of West Alabama announced him as their head coach. Cochran gave Alabama fans another reason to root for his success on […]

Senator Katie Britt took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to discuss the state of childcare in America and advocate for legislation she has helped to reintroduce that will allow more parents access to the invaluable resource at an affordable cost.

President Donald Trump, after imposing sweeping 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, issued an executive order pausing duties on USMCA-compliant goods until April 2, covering about 50% of Mexican and 38% of Canadian imports as per a White House official, while maintaining full tariffs on non-compliant items and doubling down on China

When Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO and executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, was growing up in Birmingham, a NASA female astronaut came to her high school to present her with an award.

The University of Alabama is about to make a major mark on the national stage as its men’s and women’s Amateur Athletic Union club hockey teams head to the college nationals in Jacksonville, Florida, March 5-9.

Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt recently responded to reports of four Social Security office closures in Alabama. The decision is part of a nationwide effort to reduce costs and transition to virtual services. Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is eliminating 7,000 positions across the country, raising concerns among Alabama residents about how these changes will impact them.

Huntsville Hospital has made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025.This list recognized 1,000 standout organizations across the U.S. that offer supportive workplace policies with an active commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Ardíta Krasniqi had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction at the One Yard at a Time Gala on Friday night at The Club in Birmingham. The Albanian-born project manager at Morris-Shea Bridge Company was adjusting her dress during the live auction at the end of the event. That was no big deal, except her gesture was interpreted as a bid.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry break down Alabama’s 99-94 loss to Florida, marking their fourth defeat in six games and further jeopardizing their NCAA Tournament seeding. Defensive struggles and Alex Condon’s dominant performance exposed Alabama’s weaknesses, making an SEC Tournament title their only path to a No. 1 […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer says "nah" to town halls

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers joined every Republican member of the congressional delegation in voting for the censure

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide expanded legal protections for law enforcement officers, advancing a measure that supporters say is necessary to bolster officer confidence but critics argue could weaken accountability. HB202, sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) passed the chamber on a 75-26 vote after lengthy and, at times, […]