Ceasefire holds as more hostages and terrorists are released between the Israelis and Palestinians, the media seems to be praising Hamas but this is shortsighted

The Iron Bowl, when played in Jordan-Hare Stadium, always seems to find a way to take some sort of wacky turn, and last night’s version was the latest in a long line of craziness in this game. After the emotional victory for Alabama, an Auburn reporter asked Nick Saban about the impact of luck on […]

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on […]

Alabamians know a good burger when they taste one. From state-based chains like Milo’s and Jack’s to its diners and dives — even its temples of gastronomy — the magical combination of beef patty, bun, cheese and condiments is a Yellowhammer delight. The best burgers are hand-patted and cooked to order. Many are ground in-house, with flavor boosters […]

We cut our Christmas tree today.  Denise, my bride of 41 years, and I made our annual pilgrimage to the Springfields’ Christmas Tree farm. Even when we lived in Atlanta, we always made the trip back to Springfield’s to cut our tree. I always let our two children ride in the back of my old […]

The 88th Iron Bowl did not disappoint, with the Crimson Tide coming out on top with a 27-24 victory in a matchup where all looked lost for Alabama at the end. After Alabama took over via an Auburn muffed punt trailing 24-20 in the game’s final minutes, an errant Alabama snap forced the Crimson Tide […]

The assassination of John F. Kennedy happened 60 years ago this week. It occurred to me that a good many of you may be too young to remember that horribly sad day of Nov. 22, 1963. Anyone living on that day can tell you exactly where they were when President John F. Kennedy was shot […]

Bunkers, Auburn’s first-of-its-kind cocktail bar, restaurant, and indoor golf simulator, has just opened. The concept was developed by Plainsmen Consulting, the team behind many of Alabama’s well-known establishments including Collins Bar, Cayo Coco, and Local Roots. The beverage menu, created by award-winning beverage director Josh Schaff, showcases unique spins on familiar cocktails like the Frozen […]

The adage that if you love your work then you’ll never work a day in your life can be applied to Bill Freeman since 2014. Freeman, a Conservation Enforcement Officer with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, has significantly expanded the role of what most people call the […]

It’s the eve of the Iron Bowl in Alabama! No matter how the season has gone for each team, the Iron Bowl is still a huge deal and something both Auburn and Alabama want to be able to hang their hat on all offseason. With this being the 88th Iron Bowl, let’s take a look […]

It’s the eve of the Iron Bowl in Alabama! No matter how the season has gone for each team, the Iron Bowl is still a huge deal and something both Auburn and Alabama want to be able to hang their hat on all offseason. With this being the 88th Iron Bowl, let’s take a look […]

With it being Iron Bowl week, it feels like a good annual time to remember Harvey Updyke. Or as he called himself on his now infamous Finebaum call which would later land him in jail, “Al from Dadeville”: Most people know the story. Updyke, a Crimson Tide super fan, was angered at Auburn fans placing […]

As of 8:00 a.m. this morning, 23 counties in North Alabama that were previously placed under a burn ban on November 9 have had the status lifted and have been downgraded to a Fire Alert.

Small businesses are “the engine that drives our economy.” And for no small reason. Alabama’s 422,518 small businesses make up 99.4% of the state and employ 818,234 people – 46% of all Alabama employees. They are our neighbors, friends, relatives and employers and employees. To recognize the importance of small businesses, Gov. Ivey proclaimed Saturday […]

It is late September, the year is 1777. The Congress of the states who recently declared independence from the British is meeting in a town called York, a hundred miles from Philadelphia. Why were they meeting there? Well, September had been a brutal month for General George Washington and his army. After losing the Battle of Brandywine in […]

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The South’s most bitter rivalry, the Iron Bowl, returns to the Plains this Saturday for its 88th contest. The game represents more than just two teams fighting for SEC dominance and bragging rights. The impact of the Iron Bowl goes beyond sports. It’s ultimately a showcase of the passion and history of Alabama. Like every […]

The 88th Iron Bowl is finally upon us. The Crimson Tide enter Saturday afternoon and Jordan-Hare Stadium as one of the hottest teams in the nation. The 14.5-point spread reflects that fact. Since a loss to Texas in week two and subsequent sluggish performance against South Florida the following week, Alabama has improved every week […]

Atheist group targets Alabama high school kids

The latest batch of the College Football Playoff rankings came out on Tuesday night. To nobody’s surprise, the Alabama Crimson Tide remained ranked at No. 8 in the poll, with just one week of the regular season remaining. In fact, the only major shakeup of any kind was Washington jumping over Florida State from No. […]

Behind the red “Alabama” banner at the front of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, viewers will see a maroon and white banner touting the “Alabama A&M University  Marching Maroon and White Showband of the South” when the long-storied parade steps off Thursday morning. The Bulldogs are the first Historically Black College and University to be […]

In order to bridge a growing data skills gap that has concerned both educators and employers throughout the state, particularly in Alabama's rural and underserved communities, two large names in the world of Alabama business are joining forces to offer the state's junior and seniors a data and AI based internship program.

According to Alabama's two U.S. Senators, the Biden administration is to blame for your turkey and cranberry sauce costing more this year. 

John Wahl is grateful for the help from Gov. Ivey as he continues to fight against sexually explicit books being available to children.