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The Alabama Crimson Tide earned a 34-0 victory over the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon in what was the team’s best overall performance of the entire season to this point. As has been the case for most of the season with the Alabama offense, the unit got off to a slow start […]

The annual von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, organized by the American Astronautical Society in collaboration with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, will take place from Monday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The event will bring together key figures from government, industry, policy, and academia to discuss the […]

It’s a long way from a battle with cancer at age 5 to Homecoming Queen at the University of Alabama. That is the journey made by Hannah Adams of Birmingham. Hannah was announced at the Friday night Homecoming Pep Rally as the Capstone’s new Homecoming Queen. She will be crowned at halftime of the Alabama […]

The newest dish at Helen, the lauded Southern grill in downtown Birmingham, embodies chef-owner Rob McDaniel’s dedication to serving the best seasonal ingredients he can find, sourced as locally as possible.

The two other SEC games to watch on Saturday

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers both have huge games this week during what, in their own ways, has been a disappointing last few weeks for both programs. But outside of the Tide and Tigers, there are two huge SEC games on the Saturday slate that fans must have their eyes on as […]

Ever wonder why ensuring the survival of a small mollusk in a small creek in south Alabama is such a big deal? The main reason is those mussels are indicators of the quality of their environment, especially the water quality, which translates to the health of the entire ecosystem. That’s why the Alabama Department of […]

Later, gator! Take a stroll through Summerdale, Alabama's Alligator Alley

For the past two decades, the alligator population in Baldwin County has been steadily growing. Eighteen miles north of Gulf Shores, Wes Moore’s 160-acre Summerdale property – home to Alligator Alley – now boasts more than 700 primitive reptile residents whose distant ancestors once roamed the planet with dinosaurs. While many were born into captivity at […]

We are down to the final days of our 2024 Presidential Year. We go to the polls Tuesday, November 5, to elect the next President of the United States.  We have no good statewide races in Alabama this year. All our important state offices are up for election in 2026. However, thanks to the federal […]

It has been a tough year so far to be a fan of the Auburn Tigers. As the team sits at 2-5 and 0-4 in SEC play with a road trip to Lexington on the docket this week, the Tigers are a team desperate for a good showing. Within that 0-4 start to conference play […]

During the debate, the issue of Figures' house came up again as Dobson tries to portray the Democratic candidate as out of touch.

Caroleene Dobson took on her opponent in the race for Alabama's second district, Shomari Figures, in a FOX 10 debate last night hosted in conjunction with the Mobile Chamber of Commerce.

The State of Alabama is excited to announce that it has teamed up with a nonprofit, Unified Pros, to give professional anglers from across the state and country an opportunity to take part in a premier fishing tournament.

Elliott believes that there needs to be an investigation into Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors' previous administrative services company.

Boeing is exploring the sale of its space business, according to the Wall Street Journal. The aerospace giant is evaluating the sale of its NASA business, including the troubled Starliner space vehicle and operations supporting the International Space Station, the publication reported today, citing people familiar with the matter. The Space Launch System is not […]

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

Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that 125 additional soldiers from Alabama are headed to the Southern Border. The group will be primarily assisting with Customs and Border Patrol operations.

The Alabama Crimson Tide has struggled a bit on the offensive side of the ball so far this season as Kalen DeBoer’s system has yet to fully translate and the unit at times looks like it’s lacking identity in what has been a pretty bumpy ride on that side of the ball so far. But […]

Earlier this week, sixteen-year-old Lulu Gribbon of Mountain Brook accomplished a feat many people would not attempt. In June, Lulu survived a bull shark attack that left her as a double amputee. During her recovery period, Lulu persevered, anchored by her faith and supported by her family. She healed, returned to school, and even returned to […]

Nine college students competed in the Alabama Farmers Federation’s inaugural statewide Collegiate Discussion Meet Oct. 18 in Opelika. The event hosted by the Federation State Young Farmers Committee was designed to simulate a committee meeting where participants discuss solutions to issues facing agriculture and Alabama farmers. The competition was open to full-time undergraduate students ages […]

Doing More Today: A fresh perspective on work

Reading a work email. Navigating corridors between meetings. Walking to and from your vehicle. Most of us give little thought to these basic building blocks of a workday. However, for people with disabilities, these activities can present unique daily challenges. On Oct. 8, Regions Bank associates in Birmingham, Ala. learned more about the experiences of […]

An 11-person Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) along with a chaplain and a chaplain assistant from the Alabama National Guard have assisted with the challenges created by Hurricane Helene and flooding in North Carolina. “Hurricane Helene left warzone-like devastation in its path, and Alabama is here to lend a helping hand as our neighboring states begin […]

During the final televised debate for Alabama’st 2nd Congressional District on Thursday night, one topic emerged with striking clarity: The future of the I-10 bridge project and its funding. Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson presented a clear plan to fund the bridge without implementing a toll. Her Democrat opponent, Shomari Figures, did not. “The Bridge and […]

On the same day a new police chief was named for the city, Birmingham was  ranked as the worst-run city in Alabama by WalletHub, based on factors such as financial stability, safety, health, and infrastructure

“The Star-Spangled Banner,” our National Anthem, celebrated its 210th Anniversary on September 14, 2024.  As I reflect on our National Anthem and its longevity, I feel compelled to share a few thoughts about its history and why continued reverence for the anthem is especially important to me and to our society. In recent years, some […]