Two Alabama moms watching from the rafters of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles last night are in every way, every kind of proud both at once. They saw their sons’ major motion picture “Everything Everywhere All at Once” bring home seven Oscars at the 95th Academy Awards Sunday night. Birmingham native Daniel Scheinert and […]

After a run on the bank, the federal government will bailout Silicon Valley Bank

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) introduced a bill that would transfer $59.9 million from the state’s General Fund to pay down the Alabama Trust Fund. The state has been steadily repaying a $437 million diversion enacted in 2012 at a time when the government was struggling amid the nationwide recession. To stay operational, the Legislature […]

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

When young singer, actor and comedian Daniel Scheinert was a kid in Birmingham, his mother Becky used to tease him that when he grew up and became famous, he had to promise to make her his date to the Oscars. And, tonight, on national television, Becky Scheinert will accompany her son as his “plus-one” at […]

After two years of classroom work at the University of South Alabama, Alli Boudreaux can’t wait to begin hands on nursing clinical courses.

Thousands of Wiregrass high school students received career guidance during the eighth annual Southeast Worlds of Work.

Auburn University is the first university in the nation to possess a vehicle designed specifically to make community events accessible for those with sensory needs. The Sensory Activation Vehicle, or SAV, is one of the programs offered by KultureCity, a Birmingham-based nonprofit dedicated to creating sensory accessibility and promoting inclusivity for all. Assistant Professor Morgan Yordy, […]

The first phase of the new logistics center in Huntsville will raise two warehouse buildings with more than 1 million square feet.

The pastor was insulted but tried to be measured in response. A parishioner asked if he’d be willing to conduct a funeral for her beloved dog. He politely declined, and suggested he’d call a colleague to do the deed. Then the lady asked a second question. “Pastor, do you think $500 is enough to offer […]

Next year is a big year nationally. It is a presidential election year. However, it is a down or off year for Alabama. We, like several other southern states, have our big election year in non-presidential years. We elected our governor and other constitutional offices and our entire Legislature in 2022. However, since we have […]

Craig Underwood is paying tribute to his favorite bands and artists with an art show all about Birmingham’s rock ‘n’ roll history.

In an effort to promote awareness of brain injury and health, The University of Alabama will host more than 300 football student-athletes.

Work your way down this list in April, and May and gain a greater appreciation for the melting pot that feeds metro Birmingham.

OWL, a spinoff company of Dynetics, was formed to take military-developed radar technology to commercial markets.

Alabama-based Cummings Aerospace plans to develop defense technology solutions that would be produced and distributed in Australia.

When it comes to farm-to-table dining, there’s no better place to experience it than Hope Farm in Fairhope, Alabama.

For those who love sea turtles, and who doesn’t, training to be a volunteer for the Share the Beach initiative is coming up this month. The training session for Dauphin Island is set for 6 p.m. March 21 at the Shelby Auditorium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The training meeting at Gulf Shores is scheduled […]

Senator Katie Britt is unimpressed by Biden's newly proposed budget for 2024. She believes that the President "is completely out of touch with the harsh reality Alabamians are facing everyday of his term."

Members of the Congressional delegation criticized the President over the budget's high spending, misplaces priorities, and increased taxes.

Last night, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Hoover, Alabama to headline the Alabama GOP Winter Dinner.In front of hundreds, DeSantis touched on a number of topics. A major one was what DeSantis referred to as "law and order."

Justice Sarah Stewart is touting that her campaign hauled in more than $157,000 in campaign funds and spoke to standing-room only crowds across the state. Stewart reported 304 contributions from individuals and small businesses. She raised  $42,380.27 through her online efforts and said her average contribution was $516.71. “I am incredibly thankful for the support […]

Recently, Alabama was ranked the eighth cheapest state to retire in. The study conducted by NetCredit found that the cost of retirement on average in the Yellowhammer State was $536,348 for a 15 year period.

More than $1 billion in spending passed the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee in less than an hour but it's planning has been ongoing for a while