Governor Kay Ivey spoke at a crowded Chamber of Commerce event at Athens State University on Thursday. During her remarks, she addressed several topics important to Alabamians, including the ongoing statewide development of transportation infrastructure. “It’s so good to be back on the beautiful campus of Athens State,” Ivey said. “And what a great crowd. […]

As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz is under fire for misleading claims about his military service and coaching history.

The Harris campaign’s economic plan includes a national law against price gouging and excessive profits in the grocery industry. Are grocery stores gouging consumers and can price controls prevent inflation? Attributing inflation to a sector or corporate greed is dubious. As the great economist Milton Friedman observed, “Inflation is everywhere and always a monetary phenomenon.” […]

I talked with her lately and she told me, good-naturedly, about her “divided” family. “I’m Episcopalian, and I married a Pentecostal,” she said. There’s nothing wrong with this. I’ve known several “divided” families who made it work. I think the main thing to consider is the children, whether they’re in dad’s church or mom’s church. […]

Big in stature, Big in influence and Big in promoting his beloved Alabama Black Belt, the late James “Big Daddy” Lawler was honored and remembered Tuesday at Roland Cooper State Park on the banks of Millers Ferry Lake on the Alabama River. Lawler, who died earlier this year after a short illness, was a champion […]

While it may take some getting used to, Nick Saban is officially a member of the media. The legendary former Alabama head coach took the desk in Dublin this morning for the first College GameDay broadcast of the season with the ‘week zero’ slate of games being played on Saturday afternoon. Saban and the rest […]

Two young Mountain Brook girls were the victim of a vicious shark attack in June while vacationing on Florida's Gulf Coast. Lulu Gribbin, 15, was critically injured after being bitten while McCray Faust, 16, suffered a serious bite to the foot.

Tailgating is as beloved as barbecue in the South, which is why the two make perfect companions any time fans throughout the Yellowhammer State warm-up for college football home games. But while many tailgaters set up their own smokers, grills, and griddles to cook the ritual pregame meal (or two), some fans are content to […]

Over the years, it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that matter, is done by the mayors. We have a reservoir of the best people in our state who are mayors. The mayor of a city is the chief cook and bottle […]

Alabama’s rural communities are on the brink of significant economic expansion, fueled by strategic investments and targeted policies designed to create jobs and enhance infrastructure. “To ensure that we expand opportunities everywhere, my administration is committed to helping spark revival and growth in the state’s rural communities,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “While there is much […]

The number of residents pursuing academic credit and workforce credentials through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is the highest it has been since 2013, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) reports. More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training opportunities between August 2023 and July 2024, marking […]

For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH) program teaches all the skills needed to put wild game on the dinner table and help start new traditions. Getting started in the AMH program is as simple as signing up for a Hunting 101 workshop. […]

The dawn of a new day in college football is upon us, and with the 2024 season comes a brand new playoff format in which 12 teams will qualify. The only automatic qualifiers come for winning a Power 4 conference as well as being the highest ranked Group of 5 team, meaning that seven at-large […]

A 26-year-old from Irondale, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, pleaded guilty today to detonating a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in February. Surveillance footage showed Calvert placing stickers on government buildings, including the Alabama State House, with phrases like “Support your local Antifa” and “Topple all hierarchies,” shortly before the attack. After […]

Alabama’s Democratic nominee for the state’s Second Congressional District got to speak on the national stage Thursday night, promoting criticism from Alabama’s two U.S. Senators. Shomari Figures spoke briefly at the Democratic National Convention as he tries to gain more support for his congressional race against Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson in District 2. https://x.com/ShomariFigures/status/1826994295166910654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1826994295166910654%7Ctwgr%5Ec9996952869d19da254610c73c59729f965bd2b4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F1819news.com%2Fnews%2Fitem%2Fdobson-on-figures-dnc-speech-my-opponent-is-truly-out-of-touch “I […]

Kennedy was running for President as an Independent, but suspended his campaign and threw his support behind the former president. 

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of a former Houston County District Attorney on ethics charges. Mark Johnson, 55, was found guilty on Thursday by a Houston County jury that returned a total of six guilty verdicts against him.

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

Alabama recently sent some of its finest out to the Pacific Northwest to help fight dozens of wildfires in Oregon and Washington. After a nationwide call for assistance was made, the Alabama Forestry Commission sent 23 firefighters to battle the blaze for 14 days. Balsie Butler, assistant director for the Alabama Forestry Commission Protection Division, […]

Alabama businessman and philanthropist Jimmy Rane is being formally welcomed to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, the entity tasked with planning commemorations and celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rane was appointed by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) earlier this month. Rane, Chairman and CEO of Great Southern […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Emmy Award-winning sports analyst Charles Barkley praised Alabama’s community colleges as essential pathways to career opportunities during a visit to Southern Union State Community College on Friday. Barkley, an Auburn University alum, emphasized the role of these institutions in improving lives and strengthening communities across the state. Barkley visited the […]

The head coach for Miami of Ohio has accused Kalen DeBoer and Alabama of illegal tampering in the pursuit of new Crimson Tide kicker Graham Nicholson. Nicholson, who beat out Will Reichard to win the Lou Groza Award in 2023, entered the portal in the spring after a stellar season with the Redhawks, eventually transferring to Alabama.

As of last night, Kamala Harris is now officially the Democratic nominee for the 2024 Presidential election. In her customary acceptance speech, Harris touched on the traditional Democrat talking points of social security, medicare, abortion rights, and voting rights.

Auto manufacturing has become a key industry in Alabama crucial to its economic success. With multiple manufacturing facilities now operating across the state, the industry is on track to continue its trend of steady growth.