Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  Will the DOGE find the promised $2 trillion in wasteful spending to cut?  Eliminating “wasteful” spending may prove harder than expected.

Football season has officially wound down in Tuscaloosa with just one game left to go in the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines on New Year’s Eve. While things did not go according to plan on the gridiron in Tuscaloosa this season, the good news is that Tide Hoops head coach Nate Oats has established […]

It was another rough football season on The Plains for the Auburn Tigers, but it’s not all bad across the athletic department as a whole. Tiger fans can take comfort in the fact that as things continue to try to be figured out in the fall on the gridiron, they have one of the best […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville is working to make sure that Alabama's water infrastructure will continue to operate and provide for the citizens of Alabama in the years to come. This week, the lawmaker hailed the passage of legislation that will do exactly that.

President Elon Musk? Who is president now?

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry recap a weekend of college football playoff action, NFL games, and other sports highlights. They break down the playoff’s first round, highlighting home-field advantages, key matchups like Notre Dame vs. Indiana, and Ohio State vs. Tennessee, and discuss Alabama fans’ reactions to missing the […]

Seventy-five years ago, William Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, an accomplishment that was significant enough, but what he said in his acceptance speech is perhaps even more significant and timeless. The dawning nuclear age of the 1940s called into question the viability of civilization and continued existence of mankind. Science was in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has a very special freshman quarterback coming to campus this spring in top prospect Keelon Russell of Duncanville, Texas. Earlier this month, Russell was named as the Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas, an honor that he shares with a number of players who went onto elite careers both at […]

In a recent interview, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall explained why he’s constantly suing the Biden administration. “When we see … the paychecks of Alabamians impaired as a result of what goes on in D.C., then I think that we have an obligation to act,” he said. “And so sometimes people want to just default and […]

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville plays a key role in U.S. defense, including appropriations to aid Alabama’s efforts in the security of the U.S. homeland. He joined his colleagues recently to pass the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and provides guidance for policy at […]

Sen. Katie Britt has added a fourth feather to her senatorial hat. Britt (R-Montgomery), already a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Rules committees, will serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee in the 119th Congress. The Judiciary Committee evaluates all judicial nominations for the federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court, and has broad jurisdiction over […]

With Christmas just two days away, it's an appropriate time to take note of Alabama's historical role in the national holiday. For decades, historians have speculated that the Yellowhammer State was the first in the country to officially celebrate the religious holiday in 1836.

Government remains open after Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a bipartisan bill that funds the government through mid-March, provides disaster relief, and extends the farm bill

2024 was a year of significant shifts and steady growth for Alabama’s housing market. After a somewhat slow start, the market experienced a remarkable turnaround during the spring and summer months. Increasing inventory, stabilizing prices, and rising sales activity characterized this period. A combination of factors, including decreasing mortgage rates and a robust job market, […]

Last night, shortly after 10:00 PM, many people witnessed an unexpected and mysterious sight in the sky. Reports poured in from various parts of the state, describing a bright object moving across the night sky. The phenomenon was first reported by meteorologist James Spann, who suggested that the object was likely a disintegrating commercial imaging […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has announced that she has voted in support of the American Relief Act of 2025, legislation that would continue funding the government through March of 2025 amidst a potential shutdown as well as provide critical assistance for Alabama’s family farmers. “The American people overwhelmingly chose President Trump to get America […]

If you weren’t able to attend one of three public meetings recently, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) wants your input.

Nine University of Alabama students are among the 16 selected for the 2025 class of Capitol Scholars. Now in its second year, the Capitol Scholars Program provides outstanding UA System students interested in careers in or around the federal government with an immersive summer internship experience in Washington, D.C. “The Capitol Scholars Program provides exceptional students across […]

During the last session of the legislature, Governor Kay Ivey, Speaker of the House, Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Senate President Pro Tem, Greg Reed, along with the business leaders of the state made the “Working for Alabama” program their priority.

RAINSVILLE, ALA. – On Saturday, December 2nd, the Glow Foundation orchestrated a truly memorable Serve event in honor of the ladies from The Father’s House, a faith-based, 12-month residential rehabilitation and discipleship program for women facing life-controlling challenges. Numerous community members, businesses, and volunteers collaborated on the event, which culminated in a banquet at The […]

University of Alabama Athletics Director Greg Byrne has found himself in the news cycle this week after making a widespread call to action pleading with fans to support the school’s NIL initiatives and do their part in keeping the best talent in the country in Tuscaloosa. Some criticized Byrne’s approach while some argued that it […]

Big Lots has announced it is preparing to close all its remaining store locations, marking the end of an era for the chain that has served customers for decades. This announcement follows months of uncertainty surrounding the company’s financial future and its efforts to secure a going concern transaction. Big Lots has 23 stores in […]

The United States Space Force is celebrating its 5th anniversary today. America's newest military branch, officially founded on December 20, 2019, is responsible for defending American interests in the final frontier.

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 […]