Alabama head coach Nick Saban has always been known as a master recruiter — but his latest tactic might just be the best one yet. In a video posted by Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., son of former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, Saban showed off his beautiful red Ferrari: https://twitter.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1733928347137101853 Saban famously only drives the Ferrari on […]

Tornados touchdown around the south creating damage, injuring many, and killing 6 in central Tennessee

GOP Presidential debate in Tuscaloosa; gambling/Medicaid talks; and more on Alabama Politics This Week ...Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.

For the 10th straight year, outside support of research and other sponsored activities at The University of Alabama increased. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, the University saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in fiscal year 2023 over the previous year. In all, nearly $256 million in support from external […]

As the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) navigates the crucial phase of awarding integrated facility licenses, Trulieve, a company that has put down roots in the state, says its presence in Alabama will benefit patients and the state as a whole. The AMCC heard presentations from integrated facility applicants this week at the Alabama State […]

For most academic scientists conducting biomedical research, the possibility of advancing a new medicine to the clinic is, at best, an aspiration. Despite the odds, Gary Piazza and his research team in Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy discovered a highly potent and selective anticancer drug and are collaborating with investigators at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center […]

We had a very distinguished congressional delegation from Alabama during the 30-year span of 1934-1964.  The congressmen from the Heart of Dixie appeared to be born to serve in Congress.  Their pedigrees were all similar. They had pretty much been born and raised in the town that they would eventually represent in Congress. Almost all […]

According to Ron Regan, executive director of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), it may not make the headlines in the newspapers but the election of Chuck Sykes as AFWA’s president is a big deal. Sykes, Director of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), […]

New polling provided insight into how voters in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District are feeling about the candidates they’ll choose from when they vote in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024 – as well as their current elected officials.  The survey, commissioned by ForestPAC and conducted by top research firm McLaughlin & Associates, logged […]

The J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study measures satisfaction among business customers of 79 targeted U.S. electric utilities. Alabama power clocked in at number one in the South for 2023. “It is an honor for Alabama Power to be recognized by our customers and J.D. Power,” said Jeff Peoples, Alabama Power President and […]

The Hill, a prominent political news source with an audience that stretches from coast to coast, has announced that it has named a native Alabamian to its list of top lobbyists for 2023.

Two congressional incumbents will square off in a debate on January 24, 2024 at the Daphne Civic Center as Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) were drawn into a dramatically-altered First Congressional District. “We are excited to hear from both congressmen about the issues that concern us at all in the newly […]

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We all live in the moment. Every second of every day we are all making little decisions that cumulatively define you and who you are. Your life and what you achieve or not in this life is a composite of all the little decisions that you make minute to minute. While we all live in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are SEC Champions and headed to the College Football Playoff. Two of their young freshmen are big reasons why. The SEC announced the all-freshmen team on Thursday and both safety Caleb Downs and left tackle Kadyn Proctor were honored by being named to the list. 🔵🟡 @SEC All-Freshman Team 🟡🔵 @caleb_downs2 […]

Britt joined several Senate Republicans in a press conference demanding that real border security measures be added to any foreign aid bill.

After spending more than 40 years on TV, with more than 30 years covering sports and news in Alabama, WVTM morning news anchor Rick Karle said goodbye to his TV audience this morning. Karle spent much of his career as sports director and anchor at Birmingham’s WBRC, before making the switch to the news anchor […]

Last week, the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees received a troubling response to our subpoena of Hunter Biden. House Republicans want Hunter Biden to answer to the American people about his father’s involvement in his business dealings. Because Hunter Biden is used to getting a sweetheart deal, he has refused to sit for a traditional […]

On Thursday, the Alabama Mining Association (AMA) announced that Paul Kavinoky has been named as the new President of the AMA. He’ll take over for Patrick Cagle, who is stepping down from the role to pursue a career in ministry. “We are pleased to have Paul leading the mining association at such a pivotal time […]

Samford University is continuing the expansion of its Birmingham campus. This time the school is set to construct a brand new residence hall for first year students and create hundreds of additional parking options.

Every Thursday throughout college football season, Alabama head coach Nick Saban has been appearing on the Pat McAfee show to talk about his team, college football in general, and whatever else may come up. With the Tide coming off an SEC Championship victory and a nationwide debate about its selection to the College Football Playoff […]

. 3 Decatur police officers have been fired and 1 has been suspended after the shooting death of Stephen Perkins after he allegedly pointed a gun at police officers after threatening a tow truck driver earlier in the evening

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U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) thanked Tuberville and said Republicans will continue to push back against the policy.