It took Auburn police less than 24 hours to identify and arrest a suspect in the Saturday death of a woman walking her dog in an Auburn park. Harold Rashad Dabney III of Montgomery was charged with two counts of capital murder after retired Auburn Professor Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle was found dead in Kiesel […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide got back on the right track on Saturday night during the home opener at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa after what was, no doubt, a very difficult week for the program. After being embarrassed in the first game last weekend against the Florida State Seminoles, the Tide came into the matchup against […]

The Auburn Tigers got their home schedule started off on the right foot on Saturday night, avoiding any sort of letdown following their huge week one win on the road at Baylor. Instead of coming out sluggish against an inferior opponent after a huge win, Auburn instead was able to grab a 42-3 win, and […]

Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, was found dead Saturday about 2:07 p.m. in Auburn’s Kiesel Park. The recently-retired Auburn veterinary professor and researcher had been walking her dog in the park, and her body was spotted by a passerby who called 9-1-1. They quickly issued a lookout for Dr. Schnuelle’s red Ford F-150 truck, which […]

The University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) reports that it is on track to welcome the largest freshman class in school history this fall. Preliminary figures show about 500 more first-time, full-time freshmen than in 2024, when just over 2,000 students enrolled. That increase would bring the 2025 freshman class to approximately 2,500 students — a […]

After years of political scheming by the left, President Trump is bringing Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters back to its rightful home in Huntsville, Alabama. This was never supposed to be about politics. After a thorough and highly competitive selection process, Huntsville was chosen as the best home for SPACECOM in 2021. In fact, three different Air Force […]

We live in the safest moment in human history. We have mandatory seatbelts, side-curtain airbags, carbon monoxide detectors, bike helmets, and vaccinations against all forms of maladies. We’ve wrapped ourselves in bubble wrap. But are we really any safer today? What happened to the old-school jungle gym? And the round, metal spinner that was a […]

Alabama leaders cheered a Trump Administration decision today to announce the selection of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the permanent headquarters for U.S. Space Command. The move mark a major milestone in the nation’s strategic defense posture and means an estimated 1,400 Space Command jobs will transition to Redstone Arsenal over the next five years. […]

When a trio of judges ambled into Crawmama’s last week, they inhaled the sharp spice of freshly boiled seafood and were warmly welcomed by firecracker owner Charlotte Webb. They proceeded to tuck into a tender 14-ounce ribeye with grilled Gulf shrimp on a bed of rice — a dish they later crowned Bama’s Best Surf […]

When Trade Desk, a 60-foot Hatteras, left Orange Beach for three days of catch-and-release billfishing, hooking a swordfish was just an afterthought, one that would stress all their resources as well as enter the Alabama Saltwater Record Book. Robert Fritze, his dad (Ron) and four buddies (Harold Wells, Jamie Boyd, Wes Hagler, Robert Parks) had […]

WellStone is offering Alabama veterans and first responders a no-cost option for the stellate ganglion block, or SGB – an outpatient injection that targets a neck nerve cluster and has shown promise for easing hyperarousal and other post-traumatic stress symptoms.  The effort began in Cullman with local VFW leaders and state lawmakers and now operates […]

We all knew that this 2026 election year was going to be a big year in Alabama politics. This year’s biggest race will be for the U.S. Senate Seat of Coach Tuberville. The key to winning this seat like any open U.S. Senate Seat is having or garnering campaign money. Having your own money is […]

Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter are taking a victory lap after a court rules that students using new CHOOSE Act funds can still play high school sports. A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge granted their motion for a temporary restraining order against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) rule on […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is hoping his state will follow Florida’s lead and help the Trump administration by making a facility available to temporarily detain illegal immigrants arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” the facility is a state-funded immigration detention site Florida built at the remote Dade-Collier Training & […]

Melinda MeGahee’s career is a testament to the power of faith, vision, and an unwavering commitment to others. As Executive Director of The Lovelady Center, she has devoted herself to transforming the lives of women and children affected by incarceration, addiction, and poverty. Under her leadership, the Center has grown from a small ministry in […]

The Auburn Tigers earned what was the biggest win so far of the Hugh Freeze era during the first week of the season last Friday against the Baylor Bears, and they did with a running game that was absolutely dominant and a quarterback who proved to be a major threat with his legs. As Jackson […]

President Donald Trump finally decides to move Space Command back to Alabama! Are Alabama’s AG and Lt. Gov. races heating up? Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth talks about what is next for Alabama. All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week! Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale […]

The Cowboys–Eagles opener became as much about spectacle as football, with WWE-style smoke, steam, and even Boyz II Men setting the stage before a lightning delay stretched the drama. That showmanship carried into debate over Alabama’s own house rules, where the Tide reportedly revoked seats from long-time season ticket holders caught reselling on secondary markets. […]

On Thursday, Mayor-Elect Nick Derzis announced the formation of a Transition Team that will help set the foundation for his administration and, “chart a clear path forward for the City of Hoover.” According to the transition effort, the team brings together a diverse group of leaders from business, education, public safety, economic development, infrastructure, and civic […]

Bill Morris, a longtime public servant and community leader, has announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 50. Morris said he hopes to bring decades of local government experience and a commitment to St. Clair County to the Alabama Legislature. State Rep. Jim Hill (R-Moody), who has represented HD50 since 2014, recently announced he will […]

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan has built her leadership around a simple but powerful idea: protecting and preserving what makes Fairhope special while preparing it for the future. Elected in 2020, Sullivan’s work has been defined by a balance of growth and preservation, ensuring that Fairhope remains both a destination and a beloved hometown. Her leadership […]

Fans across the country were thrilled last weekend to officially welcome college football back to their television screens every Saturday, and they were rewarded for their patience after a long offseason with a massive slate of games featuring several marquee matchups. For as great as week one was though, unfortunately week two — at least […]

Spirit Airlines will discontinue service at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, effective October 3, according to the Birmingham Airport Authority. The low-fare carrier will end flights to Fort Lauderdale, Newark, and Detroit, as part of a broader exit from Birmingham and ten other U.S. airports following its second bankruptcy filing in August. Spirit Airlines first entered the […]