On Monday, the Alabama Forestry Association’s political arm, ForestPAC, made their endorsement in the race for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Representing Alabama’s forestry community, including manufacturers, landowners, loggers, and industry, the group wields significant influence in Montgomery and across the state. While other groups have withheld their endorsement in the Chief Justice […]

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Bryan Brinyark, and I am currently the newest member of the Alabama Legislature. Kyle South, who previously held my seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, resigned on June 30th, 2023. The following week, Governor Ivey set the primary special election for September 26th […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers each made sizable jumps in the latest version of the men’s basketball AP Poll. Auburn has risen up to No. 12, bouncing back from an 0-2 week with two road losses that saw the Tigers drop from No. 8 to No. 16. The Tigers bludgeoned Vanderbilt at home […]

Former President Donald Trump and the head of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, have never been on the best of terms. The years long conflict between the two recently picked back after the union leader gave his endorsement to Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election.

Black History Month events Black History Month offers multiple entertainment and educational opportunities: Shuttlesworth Through the Eyes of His Daughters, Feb. 1, 6 p.m., UAB Spencer Honors House in Birmingham. Scottsboro Boys Exhibit, Feb. 1-29, Huntsville Madison County Public Library. Alabama Symphony Orchestra: A Celebration of Black History, Feb. 2, noon, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham. Africatown Heritage […]

Over the weekend, the State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources honored seven individuals and one organization for their outstanding contributions to Alabama's state parks at the eighth annual Eagle Awards.

The Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is upon us. Though the only statutory requirement of our state legislature is to pass balanced budgets, there will be literally hundreds of bills considered and debated as our elected leadership moves through the session. It’s difficult for even the most seasoned legislator to remain focused on specific […]

Thomas Govan, a Republican candidate for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2 position, announced his campaign has started airing a new commercial that outlines his background and beliefs his campaign slogan: “Go With Govan” “Our television ad lets voters know the fundamental facts that guide my life – I am a Christian conservative, […]

Ahead of the 2024 state legislative session commencing on Tuesday, the majority caucuses of both the House and Senate are releasing their platform and policy priorities. The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced its platform, “Leadership That Works!” According to the Caucus, House GOP members unanimously agreed to prioritize during the 2024 regular legislative session. “Since […]

At a Leidos facility in Huntsville, the next chapter of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capability is being written. The company announced its Enduring Shield rocket system, a ground-based technology, capable of eliminating fast-moving aerial threats, successfully cleared a critical milestone in its global delivery. Days later, members of the Leidos team who helped design, develop and build […]

7. After wins in Alabama to keep minors from transitioning, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is now weighing in at the Supreme Court on the same issue. Marshall argues that the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and their aggressive agenda of transitioning minors with very little commitment to “evidence-based research” and Marshall specifically […]

When it comes to being in touch with the issues facing the people of Alabama and effectively serving them, the state legislature stands unrivaled. Given the chaos in D.C., the lack of direction from government agencies, and Joe Biden’s blatant ignorance, the responsibility falls solely on state governments to restore order, protect our rights, and […]

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

If red is the color of Valentine’s Day, chocolate is its flavor. Chocolate is the gift of choice that symbolizes love on the day dedicated to lovers. In the United States alone, people spend more than $2.5 billion on chocolates on or before Feb. 14, industry analysts say. That includes more than 38 million heart-shaped […]

Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have designed a wearable biosensor that offers a new way to measure human muscle activation to potentially prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance. The design is built around a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), a device that converts mechanical or thermal energy into electricity for wearable electronics, that will […]

WWE’s SmackDown came to Legacy Arena in Birmingham on Friday night and was met with a surprise appearance by former WWE superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The shock was met with the revelation that The Rock will face off against Roman Reigns for the main event at WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia coming up in April. […]

Robins & Morton caught the Auburn spirit this week when it celebrated the topping out of the Graduate Auburn hotel. During the ceremony to celebrate installing the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project, the Birmingham construction firm hosted a raptor demonstration featuring, of course, a golden eagle. “Auburn is truly one […]

The 2024 legislative session begins next week. It will be difficult to replicate the success of last year’s regular session. The 2023 year was a premier year for any first year of a quadrennium. Indeed, it may be one of the most momentous in state history. It was historic because of the vast amount of […]

When I reflect on my 30-plus years of covering the outdoors in Alabama, several people who influenced and contributed to my writing come to mind. No one on that list is more prominent than Dr. Bob Shipp, who died last week at age 81. “It’s going to take a while to get used to not […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl released his fifth television ad on Friday. In the 30-second spot, Carl (R-Mobile) promotes Alabama’s legacy of peanut farming — while also roasting the “liberal nutjobs with nutty ideas” he’s taken on in Washington during his time in Congress. “Capitol Hill is full of liberal nutjobs with nutty ideas, but I’ve […]

State Senator April Weaver announced plans Thursday to introduce legislation that will raise the  penalties on falsely reporting a crime and/or transmitting a false report alleging imminent danger to a person or the public. If passed, the two offenses will change from Class A misdemeanors to Class C felonies.

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @Grayson270

College sports, college football especially, are in a new era of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) as well as new NCAA regulations involving the player transfer portal. Two of the biggest conferences in college athletics are taking steps to tackle the emerging new challenges across the sport. The Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conference announced […]

With Senior Bowl practices coming to a close this week, former Alabama kicker Will Reichard left an impression on scouts in Mobile. Reichard was named as the top practice player at his position and the best specialist on the American team after an impressive week in which he was seen making field goals from as […]