Social media erupted after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon. Many athletes and celebrities expressed their support for Trump following the incident. One notable figure who spoke out strongly was Marlon Humphrey, a former standout football player at Hoover High School, the University of Alabama, and currently, the […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth accused the radical left of a "jihadist-style attack" on traditional Christian values in a statement posted to social media on Sunday.

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend, political forecasters say the landscape headed into the November 2024 general election has shifted dramatically — and polling will soon reflect those changes. “The bulk of voters who will determine this election usually aren’t tuned in 113 days out. They […]

President Joe Biden could not get enough of the camera this weekend but he some how failed to say anything of note to the people who tuned in, instead delivering a lecture about political rhetoric with no ownership of his own words and warning that we "must not go down this road."

Radio talk show hosts Dale Jackson and Apryl Marie Fogel, in for 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.

The Alabama Crimson Tide landed a massive recruiting win on Saturday afternoon, securing a commitment from Mississippi wide receiver Caleb Cunningham. Cunningham, a Choctaw County native, who is rated as the No. 2 wide receiver in the country, the No. 1 player in Mississippi, and the No. 13 overall player nationally in the class of […]

Alabama is home to a surprising number of archaeological sites with deep, rich histories dating back centuries. While many of these locations have been extensively excavated and cataloged, others may go unseen for years to come. Luckily, one archaeological site less than 20 miles south of Tuscaloosa has been a definitive area of interest for […]

A four-day celebration of Birmingham’s rich history of cuisine and culture returns this fall with some of the city’s top chefs and cooks, from food icon Frank Stitt to the Greek restaurateurs who had fed the city throughout its history. Early-bird tickets go on sale July 10 for the second annual FOOD+Culture Festival, highlighting the […]

This week, House Republicans passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would uphold and strengthen current law that permits only U.S. citizens to vote in Federal elections. Days before this vote, President Biden said he would oppose the SAVE Act because “it would make it much harder for all eligible Americans to register […]

An assassination attempt was carried out against President Donald Trump Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Images and reports from the venue where the shooting took place showed Trump speaking to the crowd and then turning to his side after a series of shots rang out.

Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt was announced as a speaker at next week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Britt topped the official list alongside a cavalcade of incumbent U.S. Senators including Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Tim Scott (R-FL), as well as potential Trump vice presidential nominees U.S. Senators JD Vance (R-OH), Marco […]

Whether the rich pay their fair share of taxes remains contentious. Regardless of your position on this, accurate numbers on the rich’s current tax burden should inform this discussion. I will consider percentages of Federal individual income tax revenue from Tax Foundation analysis of IRS data. These numbers are sometimes inaccurately described as of all […]

Fortunately, the number of people in Alabama who participate in the traditional outdoor endeavors of hunting and fishing has remained relatively steady, but one activity is on an upward trajectory – shooting sports. That fact has definitely been noticed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, […]

A team of 350 Alabama Power linemen and support personnel, as well as 300 contractors, have worked around the clock this week to help restore power for customers in the Houston, Texas, area ravaged by Hurricane Beryl. And residents there have been just as diligent in expressing their appreciation – in person, on makeshift signs, in phone […]

Get ready to support Alabama farmers and celebrate all things local with Sweet Grown Alabama Day, this Saturday, July 13th.  Each summer the event is hosted by Sweet Grown Alabama, a nonprofit foundation that seeks to enhance marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama-grown foods and other agricultural products. Farmers […]

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey held a bill signing ceremony, marking the successful enactment of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package. The package, recommended by Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s Military Stability Commission, positions Alabama’s defense communities for further growth, and provides tangible quality of life improvements for Alabama military members, veterans, and their families. Since being […]

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) issued a strong statement after President Biden’s disastrous Thursday night press conference, forecasting that whoever the Democrats back as their party’s nominee, “the policies will be the same, and likely worse…” “While President Biden’s press conference may not have answered all questions about his capability to continue his campaign for reelection, […]

Many Democrats and their friends in the media are celebrating the latest economic news that inflation was lower than expected last month. 

Governor Kay Ivey recently announced $3.9 million in state funding was awarded to cities and counties for various statewide road and bridge projects in the latest round of Rebuild Alabama funding. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, who represents DeKalb County, applauded that $450,000 of those funds will go toward the resurfacing of CR-89 from […]

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey and state lawmakers gathered for a ceremonial bill signing of legislation capping property tax increases passed earlier this year. The new law will cap the amount that property taxes can increase every year after reappraisals. The law establishes a maximum annual increase of 7%.  “This law will help people keep […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville's legislation protecting Americans access to quality poison control centers passed the U.S. Senate unanimously Thursday evening.The Poison Control Centers Re-authorization Act of 2024 specifically reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers Network program through 2029.

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban was honored at the 2024 ESPY Awards with the ‘Icon Award’ during just his first offseason since announcing his retirement. https://x.com/AlabamaFTBL/status/1811582221611864425 During his time as Alabama’s head coach, Saban won six national championships in 17 seasons and coached four players to a Heisman Trophy, a feat that had never […]

The Birmingham Business Alliance has announced that Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth will be its guest speaker at the organization's August luncheon. "Our Chamber gatherings focus on providing our business community with direct access to influential leaders from across the city."

The construction industry has experienced both the good and the bad in the past decade. It’s an industry that’s always on the rise, despite dealing with labor shortages and material costs. Yet, the biggest mark of growth for the industry has been the evolution of technology, including solutions that promote efficiency and yield better results. […]