On Monday morning, Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter endorsed his friend and colleague, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for Governor of Alabama in the 2026 GOP primary election. “Alabama is winning like never before, and our state’s continued prosperity hinges upon its next governor being a strong conservative who will always […]

7. Multiple teachers across Alabama have reported that students are more focused, engaged, and more disciplined in the first weeks of the 2025 school year after Alabama banned cell phones in classrooms, but students are whining about the policy. 6. A Montgomery mother praised Alabama’s CHOOSE Act, signed in 2024, for providing up to $7,000 per […]

As the 2026 Republican primary to fill the open seat left by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) heats up, candidates are building their war chests to finance the effort to secure victory. On Monday, one candidate’s campaign for U.S. Senate launched the “Statewide Finance Committee for Steve Marshall” with public support from business leaders across […]

No one presided over its funeral, but vestiges of antisemitism died suddenly here, and no one missed its pernicious influence. Segregation based on race was an overt policy for years, but segregation on the basis of faith was a subtle form of discrimination, permeating through our political institutions for years. Its subtlety masked its effect, […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently joined an effort to persuade Instagram to strengthen their privacy protections for users in the U.S. Marshall joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its newly implemented location-sharing feature. “Location data is among the most sensitive and valuable information collected today, […]

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks remains non-committal about throwing his hat into the ring to run for U.S. Senate in 2026. Since U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his candidacy for Governor, there has been speculation regarding a possible Brooks bid for the open seat. In his last attempt to become a senator in 2022, […]

The Auburn Tigers start the third season of the Hugh Freeze era in just a few short weeks with Freeze under more pressure than he has been throughout his entire career. While the results have not been there so far, Freeze has overhauled the roster over the last two years and his team is by […]

For the first time in three decades, passengers will be able to ride an Amtrak train between New Orleans and Mobile. Beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 18, the new Mardi Gras Service will make the four-hour journey twice daily, restoring a Gulf Coast connection that’s been missing since the 1990s. The route includes stops in Bay […]

From culinary icon Chef Frank Stitt to visionary architect Jeffrey Dungan and trailblazing entrepreneur John Cassimus, the 2025 Soul of the South nominations came from Alabama greats in 11 categories, raising the bar of the third annual Soul of the South Awards to its most inspiring celebration yet, rich with artistry, innovation, grit, and hometown […]

Drivers traveling on U.S. 231 near Alabama 174 north of Pell City are once again facing an added danger – a sinkhole. For the third time in less than a month, the sinkhole has reopened, posing potential hazards for unsuspecting motorists. The issue has resulted in the road being closed or partially closed at different […]

Now serving his 40th year in the United States Senate, Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) has virtually become as synonymous with the Bluegrass State as bourbon and the Kentucky Derby. Still, he would likely concede that the most consequential years of his life played out in Alabama. Born in Sheffield on February 20, 1942, McConnell spent his […]

According to recently conducted polling, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is the most popular elected official in the state of Alabama. The Business Council of Alabama commissioned a poll conducted by Cygnal of likely Republican primary voters. In an email to its members this week, BCA outlined that Britt’s favorability is 72%, with an incredibly […]

The Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Launched Effects Summit opened Aug. 11, setting the tone of week-long events focused on the rapid increase in unmanned systems in the U.S. Army. Maj. Gen. Clair Gill, commanding general of the Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker, gave the opening remarks to summit attendees, stressing that UAS need to be […]

If you’ve traveled to Dauphin Island in the past two years, you’ve obviously noticed all the work that’s ongoing along the Dauphin Island Causeway. Rows of riprap, piles of dredge material and heavy equipment dot the east side of the roadway for more than 3 miles. The Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration Project is being […]

Franklin County Watermelon Festival Summer’s favorite fruit will take center stage Aug. 15-16 at the annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival. The fruity fun festival offers arts and crafts, watermelon contests, car and truck show, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, food vendors, children’s activities, games and musical entertainment, among free watermelon samples. Admission to the festival […]

This is a big election year in Alabama. All of our constitutional offices are up for election on May 19, 2026, and the races have begun. Included in the cavalcade are Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, and State Auditor. All of our statewide elected officials are Republicans, and […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is just a few weeks away from putting toe to leather on a brand new football season, and it’s the second year under Kalen DeBoer after the former Washington head coach took over for Nick Saban following the 2023 campaign. While the DeBoer era got off to a roaring start with […]

Alabama Republicans support President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime. Will U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) lose her seat to redistricting? Can U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) win the U.S. Senate race? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign […]

A mother utilizing the CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) is urging others to do the same after seeing the firsthand impact the new program is already having on her children’s education. Although Breauna McDade of Montgomery became content with the quality of teaching provided in their local […]

The 2025 Alabama Home and Garden Show will celebrate more than just home décor and landscaping this year. From August 15–17, the event will spotlight those who help keep local schools running — from teachers and principals to bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, and support staff. The event is presented by The Trussville Tribune. Employees […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick it off with Auburn football. They commented on Hugh Freeze’s fiery demeanor at practice, punctuated by a visor toss, which gave a sense urgency and accountability. The Tigers also welcomed back Hollis Davidson III, who returned to drills after an arrest earlier this month, […]

GE Appliances has announced a $3 billion investment in domestic operations, with the aim of significantly expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The Kentucky-based corporation plans to invest the capital over the span of five years, with a significant portion of that funding being allocated to the GE plant in Decatur, Alabama. The location in the River […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr says there are two political contests in the 2026 primary elections that will soon heat up — and one of them will be “a knife fight.” Orr (R-Decatur) said Friday on his weekly segment with WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” that the 2026 race for Alabama Attorney General “will be hot” […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday called a special election to fill Alabama House District 38, setting the primary for October 21, 2025, a potential primary runoff for November 18, 2025, and the general election for February 3, 2026. The seat opened after State Rep. Debbie Wood resigned this summer to re-locate with her family for […]