The continued expansion of broadband in Alabama, particularly in some of its more rural areas, is helping to increase the overall quality of life for residents and also strengthening the state's economy.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into Auburn’s gritty 53-51 basketball win over Tennessee and the NFL playoff drama. Auburn’s victory, tee’d up by Janai Broom’s performance with 16 points and 13 rebounds despite limited playing time, once again proved the Tigers’ defensive tenacity in one of the most physical […]

For months now, residents of Alexander City have been raising concerns about the quality of the area's drinking water. According to recent reports, the water has taken on a hazy brownish appearance and in some instances has emitted an odor similar to that of raw sewage.

With the state legislative session gaveling in next week in Montgomery, the Alabama House Republican Caucus unveiled its 2025 “Alabama Values” agenda and principles. Caucus leaders have identified a bold, conservative vision that prioritizes job creation, border security, election integrity, public safety, education, economic growth, military support, and the protection of innocent life. According to […]

Police Chief Todd Pinion released a statement after a third-party review of the Decatur Police Department conducted by Green Research and Technology (GRT) was released to the public on Thursday. The report highlighted Pinion’s “reluctance to engage publicly” as having adverse effects on the community and the police department. A nearly 850-word statement read by […]

After U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) laid out the "malicious compliance" from the Air Force Academy that led to the removal of removal of videos and curriculum on the Tuskegee Airmen from Air Force training Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth condemned the removal of videos and curriculum

Manufacturing is central to Alabama’s economy as the sector accounts for nearly one-fifth of our state’s GDP, generates more than $40 billion in annual economic output, and provides nearly 300,000 Alabama workers with high-quality, good-paying jobs.  Irrefutable evidence proves that Alabama manufacturers are winning on the international stage. Our state now ships goods to nearly […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt intervened to address manufactured concerns surrounding the removal of educational materials honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen from the U.S. Air Force’s basic training curriculum. Her direct engagement with newly sworn-in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth resulted in the immediate reversal of the decision. By Sunday afternoon, Sec. Hegseth thanked […]

President Donald Trump’s bold decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” wasn’t just about changing a name. It was about reclaiming a sense of pride, sovereignty, and American identity that he believes is long overdue.  President Trump is methodical, and the bold decisions he is making at the onset of […]

A tragedy in Chambers County occurred earlier this week when 54-year-old Coweta County Georgia Fire Chief James Bartholomew Cauthen decided to lend a helping hand to a couple in need.

WHNT in Huntsville reports that a Tuscumbia man already serving time in an Alabama prison now faces additional charges for allegedly soliciting sex and nude photos from a Limestone County Sheriff’s investigator posing as a child. Authorities also say the man offered money for a sexual encounter.

Kieghan Nangle, an alumnae of the University of Alabama with a deep background in media and political affairs, was named executive assistant to White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Nangle comes directly from the Trump-Vance 2024 campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC), where she coordinated media affairs during the 2024 election cycle. Prior to […]

Jim Goyer, a Birmingham native and alumnus of both Mountain Brook High School and the University of Alabama will return to the White House as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Public Liaison. Goyer served President Donald Trump’s first Administration as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the […]

When the 2025 legislative year begins in February, State Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia) will begin his 52nd year in the Alabama Legislature. He is the longest-serving legislator in Alabama history. Jabo Waggoner is more than a senior member of the State Senate; he is one of the most accomplished senators in state history. Jabo Waggoner […]

In recent years the Chinese Communist Party along with affiliated entities and officials have been able to purchase huge tracts of American land with very little outside attention or interference. Though the purpose of the acquisitions remains unclear, lawmakers in Washington are now fighting against future purchases they believe could lead to a possible national security crisis.

The city of Hoover got some big news this week when Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato announced the guest speaker for his annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in May is going to be none other than Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer. Brocato’s post added the event – which takes place at the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey […]

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has designated Saturday, February 8, 2025, as the second of the 2024-2025 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran, and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. The first of the two special waterfowl hunting days took place on November 23, 2024. On […]

Birmingham, Alabama has been named the best city in the United States for single parent homeownership according to a ranking from The United Way of the National Capital Area as well as a story by AL.com. The ranking grouped the 50 largest American cities and ranked them according to a number of factors including but […]

With the conclusion of the 2024 college football season last week, fans across the country are already counting down the days until the 2025 season. Though that is more than 200 days, a long cold winter, and an even longer spring away, fans who can’t wait to watch their respective teams take the field can […]

As thousands of pro-life activists march on D.C., members of Alabama's Republican Congressional delegation are showing their support.

‘The What is a Woman Act’ passed the Alabama House last year, but didn't make it though the Senate before the end of the session

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

President Donald Trump has rescinded Dr. Anthony Fauci’s taxpayer-funded security detail. The detail was originally requested by the National Institutes of Health in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. While touring parts of Western North Carolina today, Trump was asked by reporters about the decision. “I think, you know, when you work for the government, at […]

The City of Huntsville's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is undergoing a name change but will largely retain its current responsibilities. On Thursday, the Huntsville City Council voted unanimously to rename the DEI office the Office of Multicultural Affairs.