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Sheriffs' group condemns Memphis officers' actions

Memphis police officers beat a man to death in the beginning of January. Tyre Hill was only a few yards from his mother’s house when the event occurred.

State economy predicted to shrink slightly

Alabama’s economy will likely contract in 2023, but just barely, according to researchers at the University of Alabama. Persistent inflation, labor shortages, lingering supply chain bottlenecks and international effects from the war in Ukraine will continue to drag national and state economic growth, according to the annual economic forecast from the Center for Business and Economic Research […]

House bill would ban teaching 'divisive concepts'

Legislation that would ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” in grades K-12 throughout the state of Alabama is being pushed again in the state House.

Britt joined "Fox News Sunday" to talk about what she's learned so far and what she hopes to accomplish in the future. 

7. Britt discusses virtual parenting on Fox News as the youngest U.S. senator  ALabama’s junior U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) continues to be a focus of the national media, this week she was a focus of “Fox News Sunday. Britt, host Shannon Bream acknowledged, will be asked more about parenting than her colleagues will because she […]

Dr. Daniel Sutter: The economic empowerment of women

Everyone should be empowered to craft a life of their choosing. Do the conditions for this differ for men and women? The provocatively titled “Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism” suggests that government must help women. Recent voting patterns suggest that American women increasingly believe this. Professor Kristen Ghodsee of the University of Pennsylvania […]

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

Instead of focusing solely on a restrictive diet, researchers at UAB found that motives can help predict one’s likelihood to lose weight.

Alabama’s economy will likely contract in 2023, but just barely, according to researchers at The University of Alabama.

Auburn University researchers are leading a $2 million Department of Energy grant that aims to produce hydrogen from blended feedstock.

The Alabama National Guard‘s Foley Readiness Center is large enough to fit two units and can be used for domestic support operations.

Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series’ first tournament at Lake Harris a success

Lake Harris, or Lake Wedowee as it's locally known, hosted the largest spectator crowd ever reported by an Alabama Bass Trail 100 tournament.

Admiral Shellfish Company offers prime oysters grown in south Alabama

Anthony Ricciardone is a farmer. Oysters are his crop, boutique bivalves that he and partner Chris Head grow in water off Fort Morgan.

Biscuit Love opens first Alabama location

Birmingham added another biscuit purveyor with the opening of Nashville-based, family-run breakfast and lunch spot Biscuit Love.

University of South Alabama: New host for hospitality

Dr. Khaldoon Nusair, USA's newest department head, made his reputation as one of the most-cited marketing scholars in the world.

One newcomer and two familiar names to Birmingham’s restaurant scene are semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Foundation’s Awards.

Innovation Fund supports growth of ‘cancer companion’ app developer

A promising Birmingham startup that aims to help cancer patients and their families has received support from the Alabama Innovation Fund.

Mitchum named Enforcement Officer of the Year

District Park Ranger Pete Mitchum has been named Conservation Enforcement Officer of the Year in Alabama.

ALGOP chairman elected RNC vice chairman

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl was elected to serve as a vice chairman of the Republican National Committee, the state GOP announced. The election was during the RNC Winter Meeting in Dana Point, Calif., today. RNC vice chairmen are elected by region. Wahl will lead the Southern Region of the RNC as part of […]

Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) along with other members of the Senate helped to convince the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to buy up to $42 million of surplus domestic catfish products for distribution to nutrition assistance programs.

Resicum to open aviation training academy in Selma

Resicum International LLC, a company that provides flight training and maintenance support to government, commercial and general aviation customers will be opening an aviation training academy.

Friday on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," State Rep. David Cole (R-Madison) talked about his support for some money going back to taxpayers.

Geraldine man's legacy 'contagious'

A Geraldine pharmacy is at the center of an uplifting story involving one man’s legacy to help members of the community afford prescription medications. The moving account has gained nationwide attention since his death on New Year’s day, touching the hearts of many and inspiring others to pay it forward. Nearly a decade ago, Geraldine […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville(AL), Senator Bill Cassidy (LA), and Representative Adrain Smith have introduced the Educational Choice for Children Act.