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Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Kent Davis will face a vote to be removed from the position on Tuesday in a meeting of the State Veterans Affairs Board called by Governor Kay Ivey. On Monday morning, legislative leaders issued a joint statement detailing the case for Davis’ ouster and continuing a call […]

Rep. Jerry Carl: Never forget September 11, 2001

Twenty-three years ago, our nation suffered one of the most tragic events ever to occur—the attacks on September 11, 2001.  Terrorists crashed planes into the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon, and nearly the United States Capitol. Lives were lost, families were broken, and our nation was hurting. The War on Terror broke […]

Confusion continues in Alabama over multiple influxes of immigrants, mostly Haitians recently, and State Rep. Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga) is pressing the Department of Homeland Security for answers regarding widespread concerns raised by residents in Sylacauga

Auburn suffers brutal loss at home

The Auburn Tigers suffered a brutal loss on Saturday afternoon against the California Golden Bears by a score of 21-14. It was an absolutely dreadful performance from Payton Thorne, who finished with a completion percentage barely over 50 percent, less than 200 yards passing, and most importantly, four interceptions. https://x.com/FreezeWAUrning/status/1832603185053139305 Neither team moved the ball […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide were victorious in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night against South Florida in a game that was significantly closer than many expected it to be. While a first glance of the final box score displays a vintage Alabama beatdown and a 42-16 victory, it was far from easy during the dedication game for […]

ALDOT announces grants for thirteen local airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements. Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506 from a state grant for airfield pavement maintenance.

Daniel Sutter: Is home ownership disappearing?

Home ownership, a core component of the American Dream, appears increasingly out of reach for many. Much of the concern involves affordability, driven partly by high mortgage interest rates. But corporations own an increasing number of homes which are available only for rent. Are Americans becoming captive renters? I have some statistics on corporate ownership […]

Strike up the oompah band and break out the lederhosen. It’s time to tap into the world’s best beer party, Oktoberfest. Originating in Munich, the two-week celebration has become one of Germany’s greatest exports, celebrated worldwide in festivals filled with beer and sausages. The funny thing is, very little of Oktoberfest is observed in the […]

Although overall duck numbers are up in the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, those waterfowlers who hunt the special teal season better plan to take full advantage of this year’s early season of 16 days, set for September 14-29. Seth Maddox of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and […]

MONTGOMERY – Today, Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor released the traffic and boating statistics for the 2024 Labor Day weekend, during which the Alabama Law Enforcement  Agency’s (ALEA) Highway and Marine Patrol Divisions were actively engaged in enforcement and safety operations throughout the entire holiday travel period.  

Bham Foodie Fest Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as the inaugural Bham Foodie Fest takes over historic Sloss Furnaces Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. The festival will showcase an artisan market, libations, live DJ, roller skating and yard games. In addition to food, drinks and entertainment, the festival […]

Laughter, cheer and the sweet smell of fresh fruit floated through the Alabama Farmers Federation home office Sept. 5 during the organization’s annual Heritage Cooking Contest. The contest featured 25 non congealed fruit salad recipes from competitors across the state. Tuscaloosa County’s Cindy Landers scored first place with Strawberry Crack Salad, a dish she’s only […]

The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership is proud to announce that 39 students have been selected to comprise the inaugural class of Shelby Scholars – an undergraduate program within the Institute. This prestigious undergraduate initiative is set to shape the future leaders of our state and nation. In 2023, Senator Richard Shelby donated his […]

Tuberville is pushing for Congress to pass an election integrity bill by attaching it to a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government. 

Yellowhammer Sports Podcast S2E2: Collin Duncan

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The Presidential election has seen some very interesting shifts in the betting odds market, a market which is generally a very good indicator of who will win. Following the disastrous debate performance from Joe Biden which led to the President dropping out of the race, former President Donald Trump saw his chances rise up to […]

Last weekend, six hostages were executed by Hamas including 23-year old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American. Israel Defense Forces discovered the bodies in a Gaza tunnel where the hostages were being held by Hamas. Outraged by this, Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl, as he has done throughout the conflict in Gaza, has taken to […]

Katherine Robertson, who serves as Chief Counsel to the Attorney General Marshall, believes that Vice President Harris is not pro-woman.

The week one broadcast from College Station, Texas as the crew got ready for Texas A&M and Notre Dame saw absolutely massive ratings. In what was the official first show for Nick Saban after making his GameDay debut in Dublin the week prior for ‘Week 0’, the broadcast averaged a staggering 2.5 million viewers, according […]

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

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the University of Alabama will formally dedicate Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium with pregame and halftime ceremonies in addition to several commemorative items celebrating the occasion. The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of the University of Alabama System board of trustees unanimously passed a resolution on July 19 approving the naming honor, and […]

The state lawmaker also expressed concerned about the state's ability in being able to handle surge of new immigrants.

Developers in Tuscaloosa have revealed the official renderings for a Sports Illustrated ‘fan resort’ in Tuscaloosa roughly a year after the unconventional plan was announced. According to a report from the Tuscaloosa Thread, the Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Travel & Leisure and TTL Inc., who represents the sports media giant, revealed the renderings during a meeting […]

The University of Alabama men’s basketball program is coming to Birmingham in the preseason — but this time will be extra special. In a pre-season game with all proceeds benefitting Children’s of Alabama, Tide Hoops will take on Wake Forest in Boutwell Auditorium on October 18 in what will be the first basketball game Boutwell […]