The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) sent a letter to members of the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee opposing two pieces of legislation awaiting a vote this week related to pharmacy benefit managers and the sustainability of independent pharmacies across the state. SB93 and SB99 are expected to be debated by committee members this […]

On Monday morning Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced his candidacy for the Secretary of State’s office in 2026. Incumbent Secretary of State Wes Allen announced his intention to seek the role of Lieutenant Governor last week. Currently, Sorrell currently has no challengers, and the seat is wide open. In an interview with Yellowhammer News, […]

In what he calls a “commonsense step in putting American manufacturing first,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is cosponsoring legislation that would require U.S. flags purchased by the government be American made. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) are cosponsors of the “American-made Flag Act” which calls for all United States flags purchased by […]

This week, Birmingham’s Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s state championship boys and girls basketball championships, an event which brings 56 teams from around the state to the Magic City to try to win a state title in their respective classifications. Each classification from 1A to 7A plays […]

As the Mobile mayoral race draws closer, a veteran state lawmaker has officially kicked off her campaign to become the city's highest-ranking official.  State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), who originally filed to run for the position on February 3, has been a member of the Alabama legislature since 2014 and is the chair of the Alabama House Democratic Caucus.

Children are a blessing from the Lord. That’s not exactly a hot take. For many, the path to parenthood is simple, but for others, it is a journey marked by heartbreak, loss, and unwavering hope. Those who struggle with infertility know the ache of empty arms and unanswered prayers. When my wife & I made […]

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 […]

Federal employees received an Office of Personnel Management email, spurred by Elon Musk, requesting “approx. 5 bullets” of last week’s achievements by Monday night, with Musk warning on X that failing to reply would mean resignation, despite the email lacking such a threat and OPM’s February 5 guidance labeling mass email responses as “explicitly voluntary.”

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.

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.

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 […]

Ainsworth believes the current plan to put the ADVA commissioner under the governor's control is a bad one for the state's veterans.

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 […]

Givhan fact checked a well known conservative commentator on social media Friday who was critical of a bill that just advanced.

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

Home sales in Alabama increased through January across the state and jumped by 9.9% from the same time last year per a monthly report published by the Alabama Association of REALTORS. The organization's January analysis also showed that the median sales price

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 […]