The process of bringing medical marijuana to Alabama has not gotten off to a smooth start.So far there have been two pauses on the issuing of licenses alone and the first chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has resigned before medical marijuana products are even available for purchase in the state.

America is the greatest country in the world, we are a bastion of freedom, and we are a beacon for the oppressed. President Lincoln was right when he wrote in 1862 that we are “the last best hope” of mankind on earth. I have traveled to other parts of the world and fully understand the […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has formally invited military officials involved in the U.S. Space Command basing decision to testify before the committee.  President Biden announced the decision to locate the headquarters in Colorado Springs one day before Congress left for August recess, despite all government reports indicating Redstone […]

Former President Donald Trump will turn himself in on Thursday and will then post $200,000 bail after he is fingerprinted and a mugshot is taken

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has enlisted the support of rappers Dirty, Deuce Komradz, Rubberband OG, JR Boss, D’Aye, Hefe, Super Nard, Self Made, Rle Ant and Skagletti for a “Rock the Boat Vote” rally ahead of today’s municipal election.  Reed is seeking re-election to his second term as mayor. While officially billed as a “Turn […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville took to X(formerly Twitter) over the weekend to make sure that one Democrat senator understood the likelihood of other Republicans convincing him to lift the holds that he has placed on various positions within the military over an abortion policy.

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (R-Mountain Brook) is obsessed with Tommy Tuberville and Donald Trump

The Cade Noah Act, passed during the 2023 legislative session, will help law enforcement aid those with neurological disorders. That’s a mission close to home for KultureCity.  As the nation’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities, KultureCity developed the Sensory Inclusive Training for First Responders. Those disabilities include autism, […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels agrees with some of his Republican colleagues that politics probably influenced the decision.

DCH Health System has hired former Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Scott Donaldson as its general counsel. He starts Sept. 5. Donaldson served 18 years as a trial court and appellate court judge, including eight years on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. “We are excited to have such a giant of the Alabama […]

Auburn University golfer Megan Schofill cemented her name as one of the top competitors in female amateur golf in the entire country earlier this week. At the Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, Schofill took on some of the country's top talent. For the twenty two year old it was her fifth time to take part in the the U.S. Women's Amateur.

State Treasurer Young Boozer has requested guidance from Attorney General Steve Marshall for the loan program for “distressed” colleges and universities. The program was enacted by the Alabama Legislature this year.  The Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Fund would offer temporary aid to successful applicants through a state loan program, overseen by […]

Following in his father's footsteps, Gadsden standout Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has committed to play for the University of Alabama.It will mark the first time that Nick Saban has ever coached the son of a former player.

"I don't like to lose. I don't expect to lose."Now add, "Force me to play you."Those quotes come from Coach Nick Saban, the most successful coach in college football history.

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones ganged up on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan over his promotion of the idea that third-party candidates viably “offer an alternative” to 2024 presidential nominees.  He took a swipe at No Labels in the process. “So if @GovLarryHogan is interested in choices why doesn’t he challenge Trump in the Republican primaries? […]

Former President Donald Trump is officially out of the GOP debates according to screenshots on X of his Truth Social posts

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks took another shot at his political-ally-turned-nemesis, Donald Trump, saying he should drop out of the 2024 presidential election. “GOP & USA need a candidate of good character, not a likely convicted felon who loses badly to #JoeBiden,” Brooks (R-Huntsville) posted on X.  .@realDonaldTrump drop out of presidential race for good […]

To compete with 49 states, Alabama needs to increase its economic arsenal, according to the top CEOs in the Yellowhammer State. That arsenal must include, among other things, shovel-ready sites. Jimmy Rane of Great Southern Wood said his company recently invested $46 million in a facility in Tyler, Texas. Tyler was chosen was because they […]

Central Alabama Community College may not be the largest institution, but it believes in being the best. As a testament to this commitment, CACC‘s nursing apprenticeship program stands out as the second-largest in the state, setting benchmarks in nursing education. The program hit a significant milestone this when the inaugural class of student nurse apprentices […]

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

In one of the most important elections in decades, Montgomerians will go to the polls Tuesday and cast ballots to determine the direction and the future of our city for years to come. As I have walked neighborhoods and knocked on doors in every corner of Montgomery over the past several weeks, countless residents have […]

A lack of time management skills, particularly in organization, can lead to poor sleep quality for college students according to research conducted at the University of Alabama. Dr. Adam Knowlden, associate professor of health science with the UA College of Human Environmental Sciences, investigated time management and how it influences sleep health in full-time college […]

The experiential retail brand has been featured in Vogue, New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

A common thread ran through creative quilts, blankets, pillows and wreaths on display at the Mobile Convention Center recently — Alabama’s agricultural diversity. The Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Division sponsored the farm-inspired sewing and decorating contests, held during the annual Farm & Land Expo. “It always amazes me what our ladies can do,” said […]