Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) is already looking ahead to what he expects the Alabama Legislature to be working on in the 2026 session, which is coming up in January with lawmakers returning for the final year of the current quadrennium. Gudger said he expects a busy session where they will address […]

Who won the government shutdown? Can Democrats make the Epstein Files a shield for their pathetic failures? Why is Doug Jones running for Governor and who asked for this? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for […]

ESPN’s College GameDay host Pat McAfee has one of the more popular daily shows in sports media, and this week, he had a very special guest join the program in the 45th and 47 President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. President Trump made an appearance this week on the Pat McAfee show, and […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) highlighted some important investments for his district in the Yellowhammer State that were part of the funding bill that passed and opened up the federal government. President Donald Trump signed the continuing resolution Wednesday night, formally ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Under the CR, most federal […]

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized his colleagues in the U.S. Senate for adding in a provision to the government funding bill that allows several senators to sue the federal government for spying on their phone records. The FBI revealed last month that during the Biden administration, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s team tracked […]

The Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama, which represents more than 300 franchised new car and truck dealers across the state, has endorsed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. The support from ADAA adds to a growing list of business and industry groups backing Marshall’s candidacy. “Steve Marshall is a proven […]

Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) has announced plans to convert its Greenville facility into a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH), a major restructuring that will end inpatient services and eliminate roughly 90 jobs across multiple departments. The hospital shared the news in a press release on its Facebook page. Hospital leaders say the change, […]

As deer activity increases across Alabama during the late fall and early winter months, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to use extra caution on the roadways. New crash data released by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division shows a sharp rise in vehicle-versus-wildlife collisions during this period, with troopers investigating 1,652 such crashes […]

7. Alabama radio legend Paul Finebaum is allegedly ready to leave the network to run for Alabama’s 2026 Senate race for the seat held by Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn); meanwhile, former Alabama QB AJ McCarron’s debut campaign event leaves many wondering why he is running. 6. California will revoke 17,000 immigrant Commercial […]

In a big win for the Alabama Wiregrass region, CSX has designated Dothan’s 365-acre Westgate Super Site as a Platinum CSX Select Site, the railroad’s highest readiness rating for industrial development. The property is now one of only five Platinum Select Sites in Alabama and just the 33rd across CSX’s entire network. Select Sites are […]

It’s a shame Veterans Day isn’t every day. It’s nice to remind our veterans how much they matter, but, unfortunately, sometimes other interests matter more on the other 364 days of the year. Since the Civil War, Alabama has built a rich military history and a reputation for producing millions of America’s finest warfighters – […]

Alabama State Parks has opened nominations for the 10th annual Eagle Awards, a statewide program that celebrates volunteers, partners, and public leaders who help support and enhance the state’s parks. Nominations are open through Jan. 3, 2026. Winners will be recognized during Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park on Jan. 31, 2026. Anyone […]

America stands at a crossroads in the debate over our country’s financial future and free-market innovation. This battle is centered around cryptocurrency, a technology with the power to create jobs, drive new industries, and expand opportunities for hardworking Americans. The choice before us is simple: will we embrace cryptocurrency as a tool of economic freedom, […]

State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) believes the U.S. Senate made the right decision when they added a  provision in the funding bill that bans some intoxicating hemp products. The provision was part of the Senate’s agriculture/FDA funding package tied to continuing resolution that ended the government shutdown. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) included language in […]

Global stainless steel pipe manufacturer BUTTING officially broke ground Thursday on its first U.S. production facility and North American headquarters in Loxley, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the American market. The ceremony took place at the future site of BUTTING USA’s 58-acre campus in the Loxley Industrial Corridor. Attendees parked at […]

The Business Council of Alabama is bringing one of the state’s top political strategists in-house. On Thursday, BCA leadership announced they are thrilled to welcome Tim Howe as the organization’s Chief Advocacy Officer. Howe will help guide BCA’s strategic initiatives, support advocacy efforts on behalf of the state’s business community, and work closely with state […]

 If you thought the media and their Democrats have been adamant about getting President Donald Trump in the past, you haven’t seen anything yet. Now they aren’t even making ludicrous allegations anymore; they are just suggesting that everyone they disagree with is a monster. All emotion, no substance. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for […]

The Auburn Tigers are in the midst of a full blown search for their next head coach after parting ways with Hugh Freeze following two and a half seasons which simply did not produce enough wins for fans or administration to be satisfied. Despite the momentum Freeze was able to create on the recruiting trail, […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is set to face its third potential revenge game of the season after rectifying two of last season’s losses this year in Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Now, Alabama gets the chance to host Oklahoma at home after a loss in Norman last year effectively ended their chances at the College Football Playoff. […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences is broadening its statewide recruitment push for the first freshman class with an added opportunity for Alabama families: Live, virtual information (Zoom) sessions that begin next week. Since early fall, the ASHS leadership team has logged thousands of miles around the state meeting students and parents to share how […]

NASA and L3Harris Technologies have completed a successful hot-fire test of a newly produced RS-25 engine, a key component of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will power the Artemis V mission. The engine fired for 500 seconds at Stennis Space Center and reached 111% of its rated power level, marking the second flight-ready […]

Bama fans grow anxious ahead of Oklahoma, LSU–Alabama dominates TV ratings, Jameer Gibbs surges into NFL stardom, and Troy prepares a two-quarterback wrinkle. Longshore and McKnight break down the biggest storylines from across college football and beyond.

A veteran Alabama journalist who covered the state’s biggest business news for decades is being remembered by friends and colleagues for his far-reaching influence in the media industry and economic development. Jerry Underwood, who was 65 when he died on Nov. 2, was a former reporter and business editor at The Birmingham News, where he […]

One of Alabama’s Thanksgiving holiday traditions is back, and this year, the state is inviting the public to help write the next chapter. Governor Kay Ivey has opened voting for the 77th Annual Alabama Turkey Pardoning, calling on Alabamians to choose the names of the two birds who will take part in the ceremony. To […]