In Washington, D.C., lawmakers are debating the Save America Act, a proposal that would strengthen election integrity nationwide. Meanwhile, in Alabama, there is growing pressure to close party primaries, which would limit participation to registered party members, which many argue will keep meddlers out. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a […]

7. New details have emerged on the arrest of Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway on felony drug charges just days before the NCAA Tournament begins, authorities say they found a “little over 2 pounds of marijuana in Holloway’s apartment Monday, including both loose and housed within a vacuum sealed bag,” and head coach Nate Oats addressed […]

Gambling money is pouring into Alabama political races again, and both sides of the issue are spending heavily to influence the outcome. But the reality is Alabama has been dealing with some form of gambling for decades, whether through tribal casinos, bingo operations, or cross-border gambling in neighboring states. Now, as the 2026 election cycle […]

Across Alabama, many conservatives are looking at what the Alabama State Republican Party’s Steering Committee is doing and saying it feels like the party is eating its own young. A steering committee that claims to want growth, openness, and new blood is instead blocking multiple Alabamians from even appearing on the Republican ballot. This isn’t […]

7. Alabama basketball’s second-leading scorer Aden Holloway was arrested on a marijuana possession charge just days before the 2026 NCAA Tournament starts, creating a major distraction for the Crimson Tide. 6. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sheriff Kevin McMahill refused a judge’s order to release a 35-time arrested repeat offender; meanwhile, in Boston, anti-ICE agitators inadvertently […]

7. Alabama basketball earned a spot in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, facing 13th-seeded Hofstra, while Auburn basketball was excluded from the field entirely despite former head coach Bruce Pearl’s continued efforts and public fight to secure a bid for the Tigers. 6. Alabama’s Gulf Coast tourism set a new record with $923 […]

Where I grew up, the term “hijacking” usually referred to the disappearance of a fresh load of moonshine on its way to market. Hijacking occurs when something, or even some process, is taken over without the consent and, at times, even the knowledge of the rightful owner. Hijacking, like classic high-seas piracy, is one of […]

Big questions are shaping the political conversation this week in Alabama and around the world. Could Iran actually weaponize oil prices against the United States and its allies? What would that mean for the economy and energy policy? Meanwhile, in Alabama, the fight over the Public Service Commission is taking a new turn. After talk […]

7. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has come under fire after linking New York City’s Muslim mayor to the 9/11 attacks in a post criticizing the mayor’s background and policies, with critics calling the remarks inflammatory and divisive while supporters defended them as highlighting security concerns. 6. A judge backed Alabama Secretary […]

A fierce media debate has erupted over coverage of the conflict involving Iran and the United States. Critics argue that some commentators seem more eager to attack President Donald Trump than acknowledge the Iranian regime’s long record of repression, censorship, and support for regional conflict. Comments from “The View’s” Sonny Hostin and heated exchanges on […]

7. California Governor Gavin Newsom was criticized for blaming President Trump for rising gas prices in the state while facing backlash over California’s own high costs, where gasoline is roughly $2 more than the rest of the country. 6. The Alabama State House passed a bill to reinstate prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance in […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey stepped in to stop a scheduled execution, even though the conviction and death sentence had been upheld for years. The decision is raising questions across the state about the point of the law in the first place. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from […]

7. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended Alabama legend Nick Saban, against backlash from his participation in President Trump’s NIL roundtable, stating Coach Saban is spot on about needing federal reforms to restore fairness and integrity in college athletics amid the current chaotic landscape. 6. Former Trump official and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) staffer, Morgan Murphy […]

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, who is running for governor, has suggested Alabama should reconsider its straight-ticket voting system, one of the few remaining in the country. But within the Alabama Democratic Party, influential figures like Joe Reed have strongly opposed eliminating it and forbid legislators for voting for it. Dale Jackson is a thought leader […]

7. President Donald Trump outlined top priorities for Republicans to secure midterm election victories, including border security, energy independence, inflation control, and election integrity. 6. After censorship claims led to the suspension of The University of Alabama’s student magazines, they are returning independently under new names, with student editors vowing greater editorial freedom and separation […]

A group called Blueprint Alabama brought former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Birmingham today for a “community conversation” with Mayor Randall Woodfin. The event is being promoted as an effort to “build bridges” in the state, but critics question why a failed Transportation Secretary under President Joe Biden was chosen and what the discussion […]

7. Alabama legend Nick Saban and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey joined President Trump’s roundtable alongside cabinet officials and industry leaders, calling for federal reforms to create uniform rules across states and protect college sports integrity amid ongoing chaos from court rulings and varying state laws. 6. In Selma during Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend, rising Democratic […]

Can President Donald Trump resolve the Iranian situation quickly? Will school choice be the end of public school, like some school leaders suggest? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online throughout Alabama. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a […]

7. aldotcom’s Howard Koplowitz wrote a “news” item suggesting President Donald Trump lied about being a “peace president” and that is cratering his polls, none of this is true, and recent polls show rabid support among his base and higher numbers than both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama at this point in their […]

School choice is not draining public school funds, it helps parents and students. Alabama’s school choice law is expanding options for families, with more parents taking advantage of new opportunities for their children. Supporters say the program is helping students and empowering parents, while critics argue it could affect public school funding. Dale Jackson is a […]

7. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced the U.S. Coast Guard’s purchase of the former Birmingham-Southern College campus for a new national training hub to train recruits, saving taxpayers millions, while the Pentagon eyes Auburn University as a value-aligned partner for military education after cutting ties with elite “woke” schools. 6. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal […]

Neither U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville nor former ALGOP Chairman John Wahl appears to be in danger of being removed from the ballot. If opponents want them out of office, the path is simple: win at the ballot box. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays […]

7. Charles Bediako’s attorney called out SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey for hypocrisy in opposing Bediako’s eligibility return to Alabama after his NBA stint, while allowing Vanderbilt’s Bryce Griggs, who went pro overseas, to play. 6. Freedom First Alabama launched as a coalition of major groups like Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Policy Institute, and Business Council […]

Tax-free overtime and tax-free NIL are smart political moves. When Alabama lawmakers let the overtime tax exemption expire, it always felt temporary. Now the idea is back, and other states are exploring their own targeted tax breaks. In Mississippi, lawmakers are considering exempting college athletes’ NIL earnings from state income tax, adding another layer to […]