HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has earned the Innovate Alabama Network designation and was awarded funding for two key initiatives to strengthen entrepreneurs across the state. The designation connects HudsonAlpha to a network of other designated communities, nonprofits, and higher education institutions across the state and funding to further shape and expand Alabama’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and his Republican colleagues forced a vote on the Border Safety and Security Act on Wednesday, a bill that would shut down the border until the Department of Homeland Security regains operational control. Democrats blocked the bill. In a floor speech, Senator Tuberville claimed that he and his Republican colleagues have […]

An airline that is geared for man’s best friend is taking flight starting this week. “BARK Air” is a first-of-its-kind, revolutionary way for your dog to take a flight and not be crammed in a kennel or cargo hold. Each ticket purchased includes one human as well, but the plane layouts are “dog-centric” with an […]

“I won’t be able to be there. My family and I are going to the festival back home,” he said plainly. She paused then began, “I thought you said that you grew up in a town with one red light and less than 1,000 people.” “I did. But this festival is a tradition for us. […]

Bruce Pearl has continued throughout the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine to provide his unfiltered thoughts and opinion. Pearl has gone after Hamas several times over the course of the last week, but it was his tweet on Thursday and linked article of the lessons of October 7 that stuck out most. It's crazy […]

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

​​A Wisconsin-based atheist group, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), is again threatening to take an Alabama public school system to court. This time, they’ve warned the Elmore County School District about a voluntary assembly at Stanhope Elmore High School in Millbrook, Alabama, claiming it was an “inappropriate and unconstitutional Christian” school event. “We’re calling […]

Wil Drake knows hamburgers top to bottom. Not only are burgers the most popular savory on the menu of his multistate business, Hero Doughnuts and Buns, the Homewood resident also is a former butcher. If there’s anyone you want to turn to for advice on throwing a burger bash on Memorial Day weekend (or any other […]

A few years ago my wife’s best friend and mentor was diagnosed with terminal cancer. On her death bed she looked deep into my wife’s eyes and said “I have some advice for you.”

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey joined in the celebration of Safe Boating Week at the Academy Sports + Outdoors store in Montgomery earlier this week as Academy donated $5,000 worth of life jackets to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). “I am pleased to join you and our Conservation Enforcement Officers (CEOs) as […]

Senator Katie Britt has quickly established herself as one of the most effective, well-respected members of the United States Senate. In all my years observing state and national politics, I have never seen someone gain esteem on both sides of the aisle as quickly and as genuinely as Britt during her first 16 months in […]

A Limestone County jury awarded $15 million to the family of a man, Robert Owen, who died following a heart attack while under the care of Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (HEMSI) in 2019. The highest verdict amount in the county’s history concludes a protracted legal battle. The lawsuit, filed by Owen’s widow alleged gross […]

In an interview with FOX News, U.S. Senator Katie Britt emphasized former President Donald Trump’s unwavering support for in vitro fertilization (IVF) earlier this week as she announced new legislation on the topic, alongside colleague Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) “First, watching the political prosecution of Donald Trump is a travesty. But speaking of him, he […]

In Ozark, a routine traffic stop has turned into a legal battle for Reginald Burks, a 39-year-old resident of Dale County. Burks faces up to 30 days in jail for refusing to apologize to a police officer following a contentious traffic stop in December. Burks was driving his children to school when he was pulled […]

Prior to the GEICO 500, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace took the stage at Talladega Superspeedway alongside retired NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, commercial astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Vice President Brian Talbot. The eclectic panel’s purpose? Promoting the Space4All STEM Awareness Campaign, a public-private partnership aimed at “igniting interest in future […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) has had enough of mail deliveries no making it on time to North Alabama and is working to fix the problem. 

For the past 12 years and for 13 times overall, I have had the privilege to visit each one of our 67 counties in the State of Alabama. While visiting #All67, I have been introduced to many programs throughout our state that are often regarded as some of the finest celebratory programs that are conducted […]

Gumbo connoisseur's throughout south Alabama had the opportunity earlier this month to sample some of the best local recipes in the region at the annual Blessing of the Fleet Gumbo Cook Off in Bayou La Batre.

The 2024-25 SEC football season is highly anticipated for many reasons. Division-less football, a new television network, and the simple glory of football returning are enough to make fans salivate. As if that wasn’t big enough, it’s also the first season that Texas and Oklahoma will be joining the best conference in college football. Texas […]

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging all motorists to prioritize safety on the roadways and waterways. With a significant increase in travel expected, ALEA is ramping up efforts to ensure the safety and  well-being of all citizens and visitors.   Earlier this week, the Agency kicked off National […]

As a result of a recent brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, South Carolina's hotly debated redistricting plan may now continue as scheduled.

Nick Saban and James Spann are two of the most iconic Alabamians. Apparently some have bigger ideas for the football coach and meteorologist who have been known to be big admirers of each other’s work. Someone gave Spann a very special gift while he was speaking to pre-K students with a hilarious and not so […]

Across Alabama, businesses of all sizes are facing a crucial challenge: Finding skilled workers. More than 5,000 businesses who collaborate with the Alabama Community College System to train workers know this fact: Every in-demand position within the state of Alabama can be started with training from one of Alabama’s community and technical colleges.  Amy Price, […]

The Alabama State Department released the results of the 2023-2024 ACAP, indicating that 91% of third graders are reading at or above grade level across the state