Alabama's political leaders are reacting to the recent vote against unionization at a Mercedes plant in Vance.

The Conecuh County Commission and Ecostrat Inc., a leading company in assessing and developing biomass supply chains, announced today that the county has received an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass. The Conecuh County Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone is the first ‘A’ rating in the Alabama and extends a 75-mile drive […]

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union faced a significant defeat in their high-profile unionization vote at the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility in Vance, Alabama

The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $756 million contract to deliver additional capability for the nation’s ground-based hypersonic weapon system, the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, Lockheed Martin announced.   Under the new contract, Lockheed Martin will provide additional LRHW battery equipment, systems and software engineering support, and logistics solutions to the Army.  According to the […]

State Rep. Rigsby said he is still hopeful that lawmakers will address the issue of helping small and struggling pharmacies in the future.

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

You have to love some of the technology coming from the “loveliest village.” The latest to court the favor of athletes is the world’s first robotic tennis ball collector. Through a partnership with Viam, a software platform for smart machines, Auburn-based Tennibot will build, prototype, and scale its trailblazing fleet of autonomous tennis assistants. The […]

A project to restore the Eastern indigo snake to Alabama is one step closer to its goal with the release of 40 indigos in the Conecuh National Forest last weekend. The reintroduction project aims to establish a viable population of this threatened species within its historic range along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Representatives from the Alabama […]

Football is a religion in Alabama. And if anyone commits an act of sacrilege against the Vicar of Tuscaloosa, the consequences are sharp and immediate. Don’t believe me? Ask Tim James. In his second to the last gubernatorial run, within a few days of the 2010 GOP Primary he went on talk radio to bolster […]

The national media has been keenly interested that a Democrat has been elected to an Alabama House of Representatives seat. I have had several inquiries from national news and political publications asking me to explain and analyze this phenomenon. They are particularly interested in the fact that women’s reproductive rights was a central focus of […]

As part of the SEC Softball Tournament last week at Auburn University, eight female Conservation Enforcement Officers (CEOs) from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources were honored during the tournament and with a shopping trip by Academy Sports + Outdoors at its Auburn location. Cody Reid, Academy’s Regional Marketing Specialist for Alabama, east […]

Alabama’s approach to economic development receives high praise from corporate leaders around the globe, and rightfully so. The reasons for our success are straightforward: a top-down vision and an unwavering commitment to partnerships. Governor Kay Ivey’s administration has repeatedly displayed a willingness to “look around the corner,” which has paid dividends in our industrial recruitment […]

The Detroit-based United Auto Workers (UAW) union took a blustering loss after the results of a high-visibility unionization vote at the Vance, Alabama Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility were counted. According to the final vote certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), 2,045 votes were cast in favor of unionization and 2,642 votes were cast against. […]

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EA Sports has released the trailer of the College Football 25 video game which will be released July 19. Bring Glory Home. Coming July 19. Pre-Order Now 🔗: https://t.co/sJ7cJ5NXLj #CFB25 pic.twitter.com/iJWl5ZxVQl — EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 17, 2024 In just over an hour after EA posted the trailer, it had been viewed on X more than […]

Senator Katie Britt on Thursday helped to introduce the bi-partisan DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act. The legislation would insure that female officers in the Department of Homeland Security are equipped with next generation body armor specifically made to best meet the coverage, fit, and functionality needs of female law enforcement.

The star witness in former President Donald Trump' "hush money" trial had his "knees chopped out"  according to CNN legal analyst Elie Honig who called Michael Cohen's cross-examination by Donald Trump's defense team "devastating." 

Today, we’re proud to introduce the fifth and final installment of the 2024 Power & Influence 50 – the twelfth annual tradition from Yellowhammer News. As the dust settles from this year’s legislative session, our team has spent time talking with key leaders and operatives across state government to offer an inside look into the […]

The Rocket City continues to be by far the fastest growing major city in the state, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. In fact, of the four major cities in the state (Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile), Huntsville is the only one that is continually growing, having added roughly 10 people per day during the […]

As the school year winds down and classrooms are empty, 17 schools will have new Pre-K to third-grade classrooms for the upcoming school year, thanks to a state program. The schools will have 64 new classrooms funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) for the 2024-25 school year. This will […]

The Limestone County school system has invested more than $130,000 into vape detection systems in bathrooms and school areas over the last year. Schools Superintendent Randy Shearouse told Huntsville television station WAFF hundreds of students were caught vaping out of 5,000 students in the district. He said repeat offenders were sent to alternative schools with […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Wednesday that will profoundly reshape early childhood education in the state of Alabama. HB 113 or the First Grade Readiness bill, specifically establishes a readiness assessment

Are you in the market for a riding lawn mower? How about a printer? Or, do you need a pickup truck or police car? Yes, a police car. Well, these and a variety of items including electronics, bicycles and agricultural equipment, will be up for bid Saturday in the online state surplus property auction. The […]

One of the most anticipated videogames in history will hit the stores next month. EA Sports announced its College Football 25 will be released July 19. Last week, EA revealed the deluxe version of the cover which featured Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe among others. EA CFB 25 WILL BE RELEASED ON JULY 19th The Full […]