The annual Mullet Toss competition at the Flora-Bama has become the most iconic beach party in all of the South. Over the weekend, bar and beach goers competed to see who could throw a mullet fish the furthest, and the event had some very special and unexpected guests. https://twitter.com/aldotcomTide/status/1784649322711130302 Nate Oats, Jalen Milroe, Malachi Moore, […]

The much anticipated Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at the University of Alabama has officially opened its doors and its new leadership team has been fully assembled.

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would require that a doctor, health clinic, or pharmacy get parental permission from the parent or guardian before giving a vaccine to anyone between the ages of 14 and 18. HB165 is sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown. “House Bill 165 is a parental rights […]

Alabama is lacking a real plan to address the upcoming unionization vote and what it means for the state

Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair joined Capitol Journal's Todd Stacy last week to discuss her economic professional background, approach to crafting policy, and also the ongoing unionization efforts within the state by the UAW.

Iconic Tuscaloosa clothing store Christopher Mobley is releasing a brand new line of gear for Crimson Tide fans in a collaboration with high-end brand, Peter Millar. The collection, which features Alabama’s extremely popular “Block A” logo adds the words ‘Final Four’ on the white banner at the bottom: It’s not the beginning. It’s not the […]

In a historic development, UAB football players tell ESPN that their entire roster has agreed to sign up for Athletes.org, a group that describes itself as “the players association for college athletes.” The Blazers will become the first Division 1 football team to publicly join the organization. The move was announced by UAB quarterback Jacob […]

The University of Alabama is making progress on its latest phase of the ‘Crimson Standard’, a series of construction projects designed to improve athletic facilities across multiple sports teams within the University. The latest project is the construction of a massive player facility for the golf team that resembles a massive fraternity house: The project, […]

As the Working for Alabama legislative package moves through the process, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter addressed the wide range of Alabamians the bills stand to serve. “Session after session, the men and women of the Legislature come together and pass pro-business legislation that helps Alabamians thrive,” Ledbetter said. “We’re not hanging our hats […]

Donald Trump, Jr. will be in Birmingham on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at a reception and fundraiser for his father, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for President in November. The event is an official campaign fundraiser and space is limited. Tickets to the reception start at $1,000 per couple. Other giving/raising amounts also guarantee a […]

Former Auburn quarterback Bo Nix, who transferred to Oregon prior to the 2022 season, was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Denver Broncos selected Nix with the No. 12 overall pick in the draft: A call Bo Nix will forever remember. @BoNix10 🤝 @Broncos #ProDucks pic.twitter.com/fGykhTM55T — Oregon […]

Campus chaos continues across the country with new encampments springing up, violence occurring everywhere, and at Harvard the American flag has been replaced by a Palestinian flag as these students protesting the Israel-Hamas conflict are emboldened by weakness of national and campus leadership

Alabama is a great place to do business, but we can be even better by helping employers address what they continually describe as their biggest challenge: finding workers with the right skills to get the job done. Businesses can’t thrive and grow if they can’t find qualified workers. Individuals can’t thrive without good jobs that […]

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

As the 2024 Regular Legislative Session began about three months ago, I had a column entitled “2024 Legislative Session Begins Next Week.” In that column I highlighted the leadership of the Alabama House and Senate. I said there were three primary leaders, Senator Greg Reed, Senator Arthur Orr, and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter. […]

As saltwater fishing for 2024 heads into the peak seasons, a look back at 2023 reveals another record-breaking year for those who fish Alabama’s coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico. The catch that went viral with news agencies around the world picking up the story was the giant blue marlin caught by “Best Trait,” […]

The Rocket City may be getting a brand new football team very soon. The International Football Alliance, which will have teams both in Mexico and the United States, is planning on bringing the Alabama Beavers to Huntsville, the team announced via social media: The league, which is not scheduled to kick off until 2025, will […]

In a recent report, Reuters highlighted the congressional district 2 contest as one of eleven House races to watch. 

Alabama residents who have been clamoring for a Wawa will not have to wait any longer. The gas station convenience store giant that doubles as a deli has opened its first location in the state of Alabama, with the Fairhope store opening its doors on Thursday. Have you ever been to a Wawa, or had […]

Just seven hours apart, two babies named Johnny Cash Davis and June Carter Clark were each born on April 10 at Huntsville Hospital. Their parents say it was a complete coincidence. “We do love Johnny Cash, but we really just thought the name ‘June’ was beautiful,” Clark’s mother Sophie told WAFF’s Tennessee Valley Living. “I […]

According to Fox News, a South Alabama man found a very unwelcome surprise in his garage recently. Tucked underneath his work bench, according to the homeowner, was a roughly 6 foot long alligator.

Sen. Arthur Orr is worried about the future of automobile manufacturing in Alabama because of the effort to unionize a Mercedes Benz factory.

The Alabama Crimson Tide had three players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. As the final first round picks of the Nick Saban era, that brings Saban’s career total of first-rounders produced to 52 with 47 of them coming at Alabama. In what was somewhat of a surprise, right […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall appeared on ABC earlier this week to discuss the current GOP front runner in the 2024 Presidential Race, former President Donald Trump. Marshall spoke specifically about the abuse of power towards one party and Trump's claim of presidential immunity.