A law going into effect Aug. 1 will shield the personal information of certain officials, including judges, law enforcement officers, and legislators from being released in public records.  The bill, signed by Gov. Kay Ivey and introduced by Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), extends protective cover on data such as home addresses, phone numbers, and driver’s […]

According to recently released court documents from a US attorney's office, a United States Senator reportedly received a death threat in mid May that resulted in the arrest of a New Hampshire man. Brian Landry of Franklin, New Hampshire was angry with the unidentified Senator for "blocking military promotions."

Dr. Peter McCullough has been a voice of reason in a broken healthcare system crazed with COVID hysteria. As a global leader in his field, Dr. McCullough – internist and cardiologist – has worked tirelessly to educate us all on the science behind COVID and the vaccines, all while being censored for speaking scientific truth. […]

The Alabama House Republican Caucus unanimously approved a resolution Monday demanding the federal government classify Antifa-affiliated groups as a terrorist organization. Antifa, short for “anti-fascist,” is a collection of far-left-leaning militant groups that oppose what they believe are fascist, racist, or otherwise right-wing extremists, according to the Center for Strategic International Studies. The resolution, introduced […]

Adam Smith, the anchor of that group of inquisitive Scotsmen who spawned the Scottish Enlightenment and significantly changed the world, was born 300 years ago this month. The era of his birth was still primarily agrarian with superstition superseding science. He would alter this status by observing his community, pursuing the life of a scholar, […]

The easiest and most politically advantageous choice for my career is to vote against the Fiscal Responsibility Act, but I couldn’t put myself and my political future ahead of the needs of this country. I couldn’t say “no” to the biggest spending cut and the largest deficit reduction in U.S. history. In fact, this spending […]

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a debt ceiling compromise with President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Unsurprisingly, fiscally conservative Republicans are criticizing the Speaker. Economics helps understand the  challenges in attaining the best bargain possible under given circumstances. House Republicans’ Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 revealed their debt ceiling wish list. Items included […]

Joe Biden signed the "Fiscal Responsibility Act" Saturday, which raises the debt ceiling and puts in place certain spending caps. 

The same week YouTube started allowing the questioning of the 2020 election, a ballot harvesting ban is still on the table in Montgomery and could pass

Saturday, Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) discussed his first session as the House leader on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal."

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

Well-known Alabama-based designer Ashley Gilbreath recently released her debut book titled The Joy of Home.

While the move of Space Command to Redstone Arsenal is becoming a political football, there is no such problem with the FBI's plan for Huntsville.

The Rocket City is quickly becoming a sports city, if last week was any indication, and the city's coffers are big winners.

A recent report revealed that investment by growing companies in rural Alabama approached $1.8 billion and created 1,900 jobs during 2022.

I met them at the baseball field in Vestavia, Ala., where their son is our grandson’s teammate. Something was said about her difficulty learning English, so I asked where she was from. “Moldova,” she said. “I’m Russian.” I told them I’d had a student at Judson College from Moldova named Anna, and then I struggled […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians made its largest financial contribution in North Alabama to support the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

Watermelon was a natural choice when Taco Mama founder Will Haver started looking to add a summer seasonal margarita.

Traditions run deep at The Bright Star in Bessemer, Alabama’s oldest family-run restaurant. Plans are coming together for one of its most popular rituals.

Alabama Girls State may be eclipsing the boys in this generation, given the amazing array of women who are currently leading our state.

Owning an electric vehicle (EV) has transformed my driving experience and also left a lasting impression on my family. My children have grown up in a Tesla, and our journey together has been nothing short of electrifying. Since I first purchased a Tesla in 2013, I’ve definitely experienced my fair share of early-adopter issues, such […]

Not only did exceptional anglers get to participate in the Exceptional Anglers event Gone Fishin’, Not Just Wishin’ at Oak Mountain State Park a few weeks ago, but a new bait company provided them with lures to land the numerous bass that inhabit the park’s lakes. The annual event teaches basic fishing skills to students […]

“Public corruption has a ripple effect, and we must root out the problem to rebuild trust in our communities.” Those were the words of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announcing the felony convictions of former Tuscaloosa County License Commissioner, Lynne Campbell Robbins.

Gov. Kay Ivey made it official: The Yellowhammer Cookie is Alabama’s official state cookie. In a signing ceremony, Montgomery fourth-grader and recipe creator Mary Claire Cook brought a batch of the cookies to Ivey in her office. The blend of mainstay Alabama ingredients – peanuts and pecans, two crops that have historical and agricultural significance […]