Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn made major headlines when he filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) exempt from state income taxes. HB240, known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” has a goal of benefiting schools […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) was recently recognized as the 2024 Investigative Partner of the Year by Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) Atlanta Field Office, which is responsible for federal law enforcement in both Alabama  and Georgia. This recognition was awarded to Special Agents assigned to ALEA’s State Bureau of  Investigation (SBI) during a ceremony […]

UA Miracle, The University of Alabama’s largest student-led philanthropic organization, raised $223,725 over the past year to support Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. The amount was revealed Feb. 15 during BAMAthon, the group’s annual 12-hour dance marathon, held at the UA Student Center. UA Miracle has raised more than $3 million since the group’s inception in 2011. […]

The 1151st Engineer Support Company, Alabama National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa engineering mission to the 152nd Engineer Support Company, New York National Guard, during a Transfer of Authority ceremony on Feb. 11 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The mission of the engineering company, in support of CJTF-HOA and U.S. Africa Command, is to enhance regional stability and strengthen […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry recap Auburn’s 94-85 victory over Alabama in a historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown in Tuscaloosa! Auburn controlled the game from the start, never trailing as Alabama struggled with three-point shooting, going just 5-for-26 from beyond the arc. Analysts highlighted Auburn’s defensive intensity, depth, […]

Innovate Alabama is continuing to foster a culture of progress and success in the state's business community through grant funding. The organization announced late last week that it has now selected 58 companies from across the state to receive a portion of an almost $15 million endowment. 

Fifty-seven high school seniors from across Alabama recently received nominations to various U.S. service academies courtesy of Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville (R-Auburn), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Personnel for the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the nominees late last week.

Following the departure of State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) from the Alabama House — for the first time since 2022, the role of House Majority Whip, became open — and on Monday, Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen named 29-year-old freshman State Rep. Brock Colvin to take on the job. Majority Whip is the third highest position […]

Huntsville is doomed, according to the New York Times, while the city is known for strong aerospace and defense sectors, the citizens are experiencing mixed emotions as federal job cuts under the Trump administration create anxiety among government employees and contractors, some fear the economic ripple effects, others remain cautiously optimistic, hoping that increased defense budgets and initiatives like relocating Space Command will bring new opportunities

Alabama is considered one of the most military friendly states in the nation. We are currently ranked the second-best state for veterans to retire in, and it is our goal to improve that to number one. Alabama is home to more than 400,000 veterans, individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation. Despite […]

The top-ranked Auburn Tigers earned a 94-85 victory in the matchup in Tuscaloosa on Saturday against the No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, a game that was billed up as potentially the biggest basketball game in the history of the state. In control for a large portion of the game, Auburn got off to a […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are vocally reaffirming their support for Marshall Space Flight Center as the future of the Space Launch System (SLS) continues to draw the speculation of national media. “It is no secret China is aggressively advancing their technology and space programs, threatening both U.S. national and economic […]

The Southeastern Livestock Exposition’s (SLE) inaugural Alabama Select Horse Sale is set for March 7-8, 2025, at the Teague Arena, located on the Garrett Coliseum grounds. Sponsored by Trustmark, the event will offer horse enthusiasts an opportunity to connect, buy, and sell quality horses. 

A new restaurant in downtown Montgomery is creating a buzz by offering locals a taste of Chicago’s most beloved comfort foods. Oliver’s, located on South Court Street, specializes in authentic Windy City favorites such as Vienna Beef hot dogs served in poppy seed buns with traditional garnishes and Italian beef sandwiches topped with sweet or spicy peppers and drenched in savory au jus.

The No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide is getting set to host the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers in Coleman Coliseum on Saturday afternoon in what looks like it could be the biggest matchups between the two in each program’s history. In terms of regular season games, it doesn’t get higher stakes than this. With […]

Earlier this month, a state lawmaker added another wrinkle to the continuing debate over NIL issues in college sports.

A new country song from a Phenix City native celebrating one of President Donald Trump's recent diplomatic wins has gotten the attention of Senator Tommy Tuberville.

A newly released public poll from an independent third-party news organization shows a clear favorite in the upcoming Mobile mayoral race. According to a two-day analysis with over 3,600 votes counted, Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson holds a significant lead over her fellow competitors with 41% of the vote.

When the Alabama Crimson Tide hired Kalen DeBoer to be their next head coach, the former Washington Huskies coach’s life and family were obviously uprooted with a move to Alabama. In a decision that couldn’t have been easy, DeBoer’s eldest daughter Alexis elected to stay in the Pacific Northwest, having committed already to play for […]

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

Alabama business magnate Angus R. Cooper III was elected to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees in a unanimous vote to represent the First Congressional District. Trustees acclaimed Cooper as a visionary in business, in the state’s economy and workforce, and most importantly, in the continued success of the UA System’s mission. Recently […]

In a small Alabama town of 5,000, something incredible has been happening over the last 50 years. Big Oak Ranch‘s story begins in the early ‘70s with a pivotal decision made by John Croyle, a former defensive end for Bear Bryant at The University of Alabama. Croyle was working at a camp one summer when he […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, break down the highly anticipated Auburn vs. Alabama basketball showdown, the first-ever No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in SEC history! Broadcasting from Washington, D.C., and Jonesboro, Arkansas, they analyze Auburn’s depth and chemistry against Alabama’s offensive speed while emphasizing the importance of home-court advantage […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt wants to ensure that all Americans retain access to AM radio in their vehicles. According to Britt (R-Montgomery), AM radio provides invaluable updates and alerts designed to help keep drivers informed of potentially hazardous situations, particularly in rural areas.