State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) has lost patience with the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board for an alleged failure to implement a law he sponsored and passed in 2023. Thursday, Elliott delayed $80 million in contracts with state agencies and boards because they haven’t complied with the law, which authorizes responsible vendor training to be […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) thinks the strong victory by former President Donald Trump in the Presidential election was a rebuke to the radical left in America. Trump won the electoral college and popular vote on Tuesday, while his party also regained control of the Senate. Palmer discussed the election results Friday on WVNN’s “The […]

In today’s edition of Longshore and McKnight, John covers the latest sports highlights, insights, and key matchups in football and basketball. With Barry McKnight under the weather, John brought us into a huge weekend of college sports. Available now on YouTube and Spotify ?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. Lee Sterling […]

It’s a massive slate in the SEC this weekend with two absolutely marquee games that on their own present an epic primetime matchup but combined create one of the better SEC weeks of the entire season. Much to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin’s dismay, the Alabama Crimson Tide landed the primetime night spot as […]

The Alabama Republican Party increased its political might even further in the 2024 general election this week. The organization announced that it has now managed to flip 40 seats from Democrat to Republican since the last election in 2022. “The Alabama Republican Party has worked with purpose and commitment, not only in securing wins here […]

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 […]

Congressman-elect Shomari Figures secured a victory in Tuesday’s General Election with 54.5% of the vote in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District to defeat Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson. Statewide, turnout in Alabama was relatively low at 58.5%. In fact, only four states had lower turnout: West Virginia (54.1%), Arkansas (53.1%), Oklahoma (52.9%) and Mississippi (50.5%). That’s […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Alabama $5.9 million to improve its local food supply chain through six targeted infrastructure projects funded by the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program. USDA and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced Friday the funds will go toward processing, storage, and distribution for local producers […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s season is on the line this week as they head to Baton Rouge with two losses on the year to face a motivated LSU Tigers team in the exact same situation. As Kalen DeBoer’s first season coaching the Tide has seen some serious both ups and downs, this game is an […]

The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) announced today that a $2 million grant from Alabama’s SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program will be instrumental in its plans to expand Brookley Aeroplex and boost economic opportunities for the Mobile area. The SEEDS funding allowed MAA to purchase 272 acres from the Mobile Housing Authority, earmarked for light […]

The LSU Tigers hosting the Alabama Crimson Tide is going to bring some very special guests, including the return of a live tiger mascot to the LSU sideline for the first time in a game since 2015 when the previous tiger, Mike VI, became resistant to getting into the trailer cage. Mike VII took over […]

Business leaders from across Alabama and Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Wednesday that a new entity, the Alabama Aerospace and Defense Council, has been established to catalyze the growth of aerospace and defense industries in the state. “Alabama is the aerospace and defense capital of the world, but we need to adopt a 67 […]

The University of Alabama presented its first-ever drone light show for fans attending Friday night’s pep rally and bonfire. Oohs and ahhs were heard from the large crowd on the Quad that night, but during the day, a few select students were amazed at the hands-on experience they were presented with. Learn more about what […]

Missouri narrowly voted ‘Yes’ on Amendment 2 in the November 5, 2024 general election, which will now make sports wagering legal in the state. It is reportedly going to be available no later than December 1, 2025. The margin for the amendment’s passing was incredibly thin after nearly three million votes were cast; it was […]

As we approach Veterans Day this Monday, we are reminded of the profound sacrifices made by millions of men and women who have served our nation in both war and peace. This day serves as both a time for reflection and gratitude and as an opportunity to address the pressing mental health needs of our […]

7. Cliff Sims, a key player in Trump’s transition team, is helping manage personnel for the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, as reported by Punchbowl News. An Alabama native and founder of Yellowhammer News, Sims has close ties to Donald Trump Jr. and was actively involved in the 2024 […]

Video published by WAFF 48 News in Huntsville showed a clear picture of an altercation that occurred at a popular Huntsville nightclub and led up to an eventual shooting. According to a news report also from WAFF over the previous weekend, 31-year-old Kelan Deshaune Lucky was the lone arrest from the incident and was charged […]

First reported by Punchbowl News, Cliff Sims, “is playing an integral role in the Trump transition effort,” for the forthcoming administration of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. According to sources close to the transition team, Sims is helping lead the personnel component of the transition. Sims, an Alabama native from the Wiregrass, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes Americans are ready for the change that the new Republican majority will bring to the U.S. Senate next year — a flip that Britt fought hard to make happen. “America is ready for a change,” Britt said this week. “The want secure borders, they want stable prices, they want […]

Workers at the Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer will once again be voting on whether to unionize after a administrative law judge said the company committed several violations leading up to the vote in 2022. The 87-page ruling was in reaction to a complaint filed by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) after […]

Trump wins. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

Ten state-of-the-art driving and forklift simulators will now be available for students at Ingram State Technical College. The new equipment will be used by those pursuing a Class “A” or Class “B” commercial driver’s license and/or those in forklift training programs at the school. The simulators have been made available by the Alabama Department of […]

John and Barry are joined by Jason Caldwell from Auburn Undercover and Rodney Orr from Tider Insider to talk though what’s happening and what’s in store next for sports fans. Available now on YouTube and Spotify ?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. Lots of Auburn content right from […]

Voters in Jefferson County selected two Democrats to be the next probate judges. Both Yashiba Blanchard and Jameria Johnson Moore are the first black judges ever to be elected to the court. According to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, Blanchard picked up 52.9% of the vote to defeat Republican John Amari, […]