As President Donald Trump's legal proceedings continue to run their course, the Department of Justice has been seeking to enforce a gag order on the Republican front runner for months now. The injunction would effectively ban Trump from speaking about the FBI's surprise 2022 raid on Mar-a-lago, his Florida estate.

Lulu Gribbin, the Mountain Brook teenager attacked by a shark less than two weeks ago, has completed surgery, her family writes. “[Sunday] was a surgery day and Lulu did great!” Gribbin’s aunt posted on CaringBridge, a platform used to chronicle health journeys. “We got the best news from her doctor stating that he was able […]

It has been quite the offseason for the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program. Landing back essentially their entire core from last seasons first-ever Final Four team in school history along with adding some new pieces as well, Nate Oats and his staff put together a roster that is among the best in the nation. […]

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The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association has announced that as of late last week its first ever Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest is now officially open to the public. The organization is asking participants to document their summer outdoor recreational activities in the Black Belt via camera.

A trophy is coming back to Birmingham for the third season in a row. The Birmingham Stallions claimed the inaugural United Football League (UFL) title Sunday with a 25-0 victory over the San Antonio Brahmas at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. https://x.com/TheUFL/status/1802552165116084560 After the Stallions won back-to-back USFL titles, the league merged […]

Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) of District 94 in Baldwin County is helping the Better Business Bureau fight fraud through the donation of grant money made available through the state’s Community Service Grant program, according to a release from the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation. The Alabama Community Service Grant program is funding allotted to legislators to […]

Charles Barkley has been in the spotlight recently due to the expiring NBA rights deal for TNT and speculation about whether he could secure a massive media ‘free agent’ contract with another network to continue his basketball commentary. However, Sir Charles put all the rumors to rest over the weekend by announcing that next season […]

The American Right is misunderstanding potential changes to the Selective Service registration, women's role in American society, and their obligation to it

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

The University of Alabama has announced via a social media post a massive amount of students who qualified to be to the dean’s list for Spring 2024. 13,103 students qualified for either the dean’s or president’s list, which requires at least a 3.5 Grade Point Average and a 4.0 for the president’s list. “Legendary news […]

Senator Katie Britt introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would place the National Weather Service's thirteen river forecast centers under the control of the National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration's National Water Center and additionally codify the NWC’s authority under the OWP to head up the transition of water resources research.

This week, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced a resolution to celebrate the University of South Alabama’s 60th anniversary. The University of South Alabama was founded on May 3, 1963, and has since awarded over 90,000 degrees. In addition to its educational programs, the University boasts 17 Division I men’s and women’s athletic programs. The resolution recognizes the University […]

Alabama residents safely disposed of 4,105 pounds of unwanted, unneeded or expired medications on April 27’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event, which occurs twice a year, encourages residents to get rid of medications they no longer have a use for. It is intended to prevent overdoses on prescription pills, medication misuse, and […]

Even though the will of most Alabama voters was thwarted by a minority of Republican legislators disallowing their constituents the right to vote on a lottery, the Session was a success.  The Legislature was thrown a myriad of major issues and they dealt with them in quick order. The paramount factor in any session is […]

The inaugural class of the Alabama Turkey Hunters Hall of Fame was inducted last weekend during the World Championship Turkey Calling competition at the Mobile Convention Center, and the inductees should come as no surprise to those who call themselves a turkey hunter. Of the six inductees, only two are still living, Eddie Salter of […]

Despite living in one of the most optimistic times in history,younger Americans are more afraid of the world than previous generations. Some of this fear emanates from the near-constant stream of news and information.

National business publication Area Development has selected Alabama for its Silver Shovel Award in recognition of major economic development project wins during 2023. “Being awarded the Silver Shovel Award is a strong testament to Alabama’s pro-business environment and to the capabilities of our workers, who can rise to meet any challenge,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “This honor […]

Alabama FarmPAC, a political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, announced its endorsement of Donald J. Trump for president of the United States, according to a news release from the group on Friday. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said the endorsement was recommended by county leaders throughout Alabama and unanimously approved by FarmPAC’s executive trustees. […]

The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) is highlighting a new analysis showing Birmingham ranks second nationally in daily private vehicle miles traveled. ACFC noted that the high mileage presents significant fuel savings opportunities for Birmingham motorists switching to electric vehicles (EVs). The analysis by Replica, a mobility analytics firm, studied private, weekday car trips in […]

The GOP nominee for AL-2, Caroleene Dobson, will face off against Democrat Shomari Figures in the newly redrawn district in November.

On Friday, H.R. 8070, the Service Member Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, passed the U.S. House of Representatives largely along party lines. The $883.7 billion NDAA passed in a 217 to 199 vote. Six Democrats voted for the bill, while three Republicans voted in opposition. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) […]



Update 3:10 p.m. — James Spann’s pages have been restored.  “It was a mistake, and after conversations with some great Meta folks we are back in business this afternoon. They were responsive and I am very appreciative of that on a summer Friday afternoon,” Spann said. https://x.com/spann/status/1801714867134464219 An Alabama television broadcaster, renown for his signature severe […]