This past week, shortly after it was announced that Saban would be joining ESPN for College Gameday coverage, Saban played in the pro-am portion of the Waste Management Phoenix Open. After Saban came off the course, he was interviewed by comedian Michael Turner, who asked him a hilarious question that Saban responded with an answer […]

Judge Sarah Stewart, candidate for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, picked up another round of endorsements today from a group of thirty conservative sheriffs and law enforcement leaders from throughout the state.

Members of the Shelby County delegation to the Alabama House introduced a bill in the first week of the 2024 legislative session to make the election of board members for the North Shelby County Library Board consistent with the expectations of residents in their community and the procedures in place for boards across the state.  […]

Senator Katie Britt stopped by Larry Kudlow's FOX Business program late last week to discuss President Joe Biden's mental fitness to serve as President. The conversation on the topic was focused on a recent report issued

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety and one of the best players to ever put on an Alabama uniform Minkah Fitzpatrick was awarded with the Bart Starr Award at the NFL Honors on the eve of the Super Bowl. The award, which has been given out since 1989, is given to “the NFL player who best exemplifies […]

A bill filed by State Rep. Phillip Rigsby aims to help doctors in Alabama find and treat rare diseases in babies as soon as they’re born.  Named after Zachary Thomas, a young boy born with a rare disease that couldn’t be treated right away because his condition wasn’t found early, the Zachary Thomas Newborn Screening […]

Economic growth in 2023 far exceeded economists’ expectations. Has the Federal Reserve engineered a “soft landing” while reducing inflation? And is the economy as strong as the Biden Administration insists that growth number demonstrates? Real GDP growth in the fourth quarter was 3.3%, putting growth for the year at 2.5%. The latest quarterly figure may […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer reacted to the report, saying it's proof that Biden is not longer "fit for the White House."

Brookwood Sports Complex, created in 1981, will be receiving some upgrades thanks to a recent grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund to the City of Brookwood.

Rep. Terri Sewell announced she secured additional funding to improve school security. Six public high schools in Choctaw, Greene, Marengo, and Sumter counties will split a $1.2 million check that Sewell delivered personally last week that will improve security, training, and knowledge across the campuses. Sewell said that the money came from the U.S. Department […]

Mac Bailey Marquette, the former Decatur police officer who was charged with murder in the shooting death of city resident Stephen Perkins, has pleaded not guilty and waived his right to arraignment set for next month. The incident last September brought protests and outrage against Decatur police and Mayor Tab Bowling because some residents claimed […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt have sent a letter to to NCAA President Charlie Baker advocating for the city of Birmingham to be used as a venue for future NCAA championship events. Specifically, Tuberville and Britt are championing the Magic City as a location for the Men’s March Madness first and second rounds, […]

Last week I received an email that included the gaming legislation we have all been hearing so much about. For many of my colleagues, whether they vote yes or no, this will be the most difficult vote they make all session. Whether gaming conflicts with personal values or awarding licenses in the state is an […]

Friday on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) argued for the need of the new law.

Legislators might be attempting a Medicaid expansion plan in the latest comprehensive gambling bill by providing funds for the expansion even though it would require Governor Kay Ivey to expand it

Senator Katie Britt recently helped to introduce new legislation that she believes is imperative to establishing U.S. energy independence and security in both the present and going into the future.

The first Super Bowl being played in the gambling capital of the world will have fitting betting numbers to go along with it. Super Bowl LVIII, which will be the first edition in Las Vegas, will have a jaw-dropping 67.8 million American adults placing wagers on it, according to a study from the American Gaming […]

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

Satchel Paige. Josh Gibson. Cool Papa Bell. Jackie Robinson. These names are legendary in baseball through their accomplishments in the Negro Leagues. Now, thanks to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, baseball fans can have a piece of that history for their home and office. The Milwaukee-based museum is offering Negro Leagues Mystery […]

Tuscaloosa’s restaurant scene has been evolving and three recent additions have locals excited to try something new. Meet Tuscaloosa’s newest restaurants. (Brown’s Corner Tuscaloosa/Facebook) BROWN’S CORNER 2325 University Blvd Suite 3 Brown’s Corner, owned by Half Shell Oyster House, is located on their second floor. The speakeasy-inspired lounge is both a restaurant and bar featuring […]

Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is a man of many talents. Tagovailoa, who is a noted ukulele player and also played the guitar for the Manning brothers on a Monday Night Football broadcast this past season, was on stage out in Las Vegas playing the guitar for legendary country singer Darius Rucker. Anyways, here’s […]

The 2024 Legislative Session has begun this week. It can last three and a half months to May 20. The Alabama Legislature is a very conservative body. It has super Republican majorities in the Senate and the House. The Senate is made up of 27 Republicans and a mere 8 Democrats. The House has 77 […]

St. Clair County Commission Chairman Stan Batemon suggested an addition to the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve on the outskirts of Springville, which opened to the public last weekend. Batemon wants to erect a sign that says “Perseverance” to honor Doug Morrison, one of the primary people who fought to protect the biologically diverse property. […]

The Southeastern Conference and commissioner Greg Sankey in a Thursday press release announced its revenue and subsequent distribution to schools for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the numbers are staggering. The total number from the conference was $741 million with $718 million of that coming directly from the conference and an additional $23 million retained […]