olling guru Nate Silver initially predicted that former President Trump was favored to win the White House, but later updated his forecast to a "toss-up" and it is not trending in Trump's direction

Alabaster, Alabama was named the 34th best places for families to live in the United States by Fortune Magazine in its list ranking the top 50. Alabaster was the only city in Alabama to make the list. “A growing southern suburb of Birmingham, Alabaster is popular for its affordability, safety, good school system, and the […]

It seems music magic has been repeatedly made in Alabama’s Muscle Shoals, but there is one nearby story that does not often get told: the story of the man who made Elvis Presley. According to the Encylopedia of Alabama, on January 5, 1923, Samuel Cornelius Phillips was born as one of eight children to two […]

The Montgomery Zoo is proud to announce the birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf on February 11, 2024. Mother (Asali) and calf (Ronda) have been living in the Pygmy Hippo Habitat next to the Skylift until being moved to the Pygmy Hippo Nursing Suite in the South American Realm of the Zoo on July 22, 2024. 

Today, only about 330 drive-ins still exist nationwide, and fortunately more than a handful of them are in Alabama. These outdoor cinema venues offer a memorable experience the whole family can enjoy. Find a location below and plan your perfect night beneath the stars. Blue Moon Drive-In Theater On U.S. Highway 43 between Winfield and […]

One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of the renovated Garden City River Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24. The renovations were made possible by a settlement against Tyson Farms for a wastewater spill into the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior […]

“Let me be clear- no one is above the law.” However, the Alabama Medical Cannabis has operated above the law since its inception. And the AMCC’s refusal to follow the law is what has caused the delays in getting medical cannabis to the people who need it. In fact, I believe that if the Commission […]

The annual Auburn football fanfest kickoff party is scheduled for Aug. 10, the Tigers announced. The Auburn Family Football Preseason Kickoff will feature an autograph session and family fun zone from 3-4 p.m. Fans can meet this year’s team, led by head coach Auburn Hugh Freeze. Fans should enter at the practice field on the […]

The senator argued that the debate over gambling stymied his ability to get those reforms through the Legislature.

Britt reacted to the results of the competition and connected the problem to the Biden administration's changes to Title IX.

Representative Mike Rogers has been named a '2024 Hero of Main Street' by the world's largest retail trade association, the National Retail Federation. The organization is recognizing business and legislative leaders from across the country for their contributions to the industry.

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

When people describe a company’s product as “amazing,” allowing them to “take back control of their life” or say it is “giving our daughter her life back”; when they fly in from points around the country for treatment; and when health care practitioners in countries around the planet are on a waiting list to learn […]

Alabama-based Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons announced plans to establish a new, state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery center designed to elevate patient care and outcomes in the River Region. On Friday, an announcement ceremony featured advanced medical technology and innovative features to better serve the residents of Central Alabama. Located in the peaceful Halcyon Summit, the orthopedic surgery center […]

On Monday, President Biden unveiled his proposal for Supreme Court reform in a Washington Post op-ed, calling for major changes to the court, including term limits for justices and an enforceable code of ethics.

Betting markets for the 2024 presidential election are narrowing as Vice President Kamala Harris gains ground on former President Donald Trump. Though polls often present varied pictures, betting odds are considered more stable indicators. Harris, who had around a 2% chance before President Biden announced he would not seek re-election, saw her odds rise to […]

Northfolk Southern has announced that it will be investing over $200 million to expand capacity on a crucial rail line in Alabama, the 3B Corridor. The line connects markets in northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and destinations worldwide.

Orange Beach, Alabama will be getting its very own Margaritaville Resort, but don't expect it to open anytime soon as its projected completion date is set for Spring of 2029.

As Alabama is taking the second round of applications for up to $30 million in SEEDS funding, officials say the program has “worked exactly like we had hoped” to make land available for industry looking to locate or expand into the state. The Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act distributed the first round of $30 million in […]

It’s August. School will be starting back this month at all levels. An 18 to 22 year-old may be about to head off to college, vocational school, the military or a job. They can start arrangements now to cast their vote on November 5. Many up to age 22 have never registered and never voted. […]

MLB legend and Alabama native Willie Mays, Jr. passed away last month at the age of 93. Few professional athletes have inspired American society in the way that Mays did.

As Israel is bumping off baddies at a fevered pace, Vice President Kamala Harris gets ready to pick her own vice presidential pick with many observers have suggested his Jewish faith is a negative in the process, and Alabama U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is highlighting the Democrat's Hamas problem

Over the weekend, the Auburn Tigers received a huge commitment from Mobile (Saraland), AL’s Antonio Coleman, a 4-star defensive tackle for the Saraland Spartans who helped the team win the 2022 6A state title and reach the title game once again in 2023. But for Auburn, that wasn’t even the best part. The Tigers were […]

The forestry and forest products manufacturing industry contributes more than $36.3 billion to Alabama’s economy according to the latest IMPLAN study commissioned by the Forest Workforce Training Institute (ForestryWorks®). Jacksonville State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research conducted a study that showed an almost $7.4 billion increase from the previous study of $28.9 […]