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

The University of Alabama in Huntsville notched a record $169.5 million in research and development expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022.

Lying on a luxury queen-sized bed within a tent, one thought comes to my mind: ‘Can I get those cicadas to sing a show tune?’

We chatted with Sid Pugh, North Alabama REALTOR® and local broker of The Pugh Group,  to gain insight on the Alabama market and learn how buyers can take their best shot at winning a contract. “Inventory of homes on the market is still very low in most areas. Nationwide we are over 5 million homes […]

Oak Mountain State Park is well known throughout Alabama as an amazing place to hike, kayak, golf, and more.

Fuel Alabama (FuelAL), in a partnership with Innovate Alabama, is working with nine Alabama communities to offer summer programming for college students. The communities will offer professional development, service opportunities and social events to summer interns, focusing on their experience outside the workplace. FuelAL is a talent attraction and retention program of the Economic Development […]

Polaris will be shipping the first of its all-new electric Ranger XP Kinetic vehicles from its Huntsville manufacturing plant this week.

I’ve always heard it said that we seniors have several distinguishing traits, including talking about our surgeries. I used to roll my eyes in pastors’ meetings when “the old guys” told us about their latest procedures, but more recently I’ve begun to listen intently. My latest medical escapade ended on a hopeful note. A norovirus […]

Take a trip around the world at The Anvil Pub, where the oft-changing menu travels to Great Britain, India, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond—but still speaks with a Southern accent.

In early 2023, the University of Alabama at Birmingham crossed an impressive surgical threshold: UAB surgeons across 15 medical disciplines surpassed more than 20,000 robotic surgeries completed at UAB Hospital since UAB Medicine began performing robotic surgery in 2004. With this milestone, UAB remains a leader in robotic surgery volume across the country, while offering patients unmatched minimally invasive, quality surgical […]

Rich with amazing food, stunning views, and welcoming residents, Fairhope proves the perfect escape from the hustle.

It may appear to you and most casual observers of Alabama politics that our Alabama elected officials are old. That observation is accurate when you observe our current leaders in the highest offices. The governor’s office has been held by mature folks in recent years. Our current Governor, Kay Ivey, is 78 and has been […]

With the intensity of negotiations off the field apparently measuring up to the intensity on the field, the biggest rivalry in HBCU football will remain in Birmingham.

Tango Tango is working to bridge the gap in communications faced by many first responders across the nation.

One of the motivational factors for new hunters discovered by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is a quest for organic protein. Individuals who participate in WFF’s Adult Mentored Hunting Program hunts often rank providing meals prepared with wild game for them and their families high […]

Legislators in the Alabama House of Representatives introduced a bill Thursday that would make it illegal for any drag show to take place in K-12 public schools, public libraries or any public space where minors are present.

State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) believes many students in Alabama would benefit from a year-round school calendar.

With the Alabama Legislature’s 2023 regular session well underway, the expansion of high-speed, rural, internet access remains top of the list of priorities for leaders in both chambers. But while significant progress has already been made since lawmakers passed the first broadband initiative five years ago, much work remains ahead. Uniti (pronounced “unity”) Fiber is […]

The search for West Alabama's new Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer is now over. Kyle South was officially named the organizations President and CEO by the group's Executive Search Committee on Thursday.

I think the problem with our nation right now has something to do with gas cans. Neither my 1961 Chevy Apache 10 nor my 1985 Jeep CJ7 have functional fuel gauges. That means that most of the time I have a gallon or so of fuel tucked away in the back. Today I made a […]

There’s no doubt the Yellowhammer State has the spirit when it comes to high school sports. Now, schools, athletes and even staff can compete for Varsity Brands’ School Spirit Awards. Every year, Varsity Brands recognizes schools and organizations that positively impact pride and community spirit in America’s high schools. “The employees of Varsity Brands are […]

Bryce Young was the No.1 overall pick this evening in the 2023 NFL Draft. Young was selected by the Carolina Panthers, making him the University of Alabama's first No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft since 1948.

Rep. Robert Aderholt, at a hearing on Capitol Hill yesterday, voiced his concerns to FBI Director Chris Way regarding Chinese economic espionage and intellectual theft that is occurring across the country.

35 of 35 Alabama State Senators support a plan pushed by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth that will eliminate half of the sale tax on most food sold in the state of Alabama