The Alabama Crimson Tide kept its season and playoff hopes alive in decisive fashion on Saturday night, dominating the LSU Tigers for a 42-13 victory in an environment that was as loud and hostile as the team will ever face. It didn’t remain loud for long however as Jalen Milroe’s legs became the difference maker […]

“Man only has one life to live,” as the saying goes, and blessed is the man who lives it serving others. Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) honored one of those men today by naming its new state-of-the-art softball facility the Nathaniel Ledbetter Stadium. The name recognizes the efforts of Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter […]

A proposal to dismantle the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft at the Port of Mobile has drawn opposition from the Mobile Chamber. The opposition is in response to an announcement last week that NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services and Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services  announced they have formed a team to pursue dismantlement of decommissioned Navy […]

Each year on Nov. 11., our nation pauses to honor the many men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day began as a day to reflect on the sacrifices and heroism of all who stepped up in service to our country, and it falls on Nov. 11 because this […]

7. A “mass shooting” occurred early Sunday morning at Tuskegee University, following its 100th homecoming celebration, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Videos posted on social media captured the chaos, with sounds of gunfire and attendees shouting to “stay down” as they sought cover. The deceased victim was not affiliated with the university, while […]

Kroger, the national grocery store chain, has agreed to a $1.37 billion settlement with thirty states across the country, including Alabama, to compensate for its role in the ongoing opioid crisis. Of that recent settlement, Alabama will receive up to approximately $19.8 million for opioid abatement, with payments expected to begin early next year. Alabama […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is inviting the public to the group’s annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow and releasing a special educational blog series in honor of Native American History Month. The new series will be aimed at showcasing the tribe’s unique background and customs. “We are excited to share these topics with the public […]

Health Science instructors at DeKalb County Technology Center are excited to introduce their students to a new, state-of-the-art learning tool. Instructors Paula Carroll and Meagan Hale said the Anatomage Teaching Table keeps their students engaged and makes learning anatomy fun. According to Anatomage.com, the Anatomage Table is the “most advanced real-human-based medical education system.” This […]

National Veterans Day Parade The nation’s oldest Veterans Day parade will be held Monday, Nov. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 77th National Veterans Day Parade will take place on the streets of downtown Birmingham. Follow this link for the parade route and follow on Facebook. Here are other places and events around […]

Birmingham’s bounty of celebrated chefs has helped build a strong eat-local ethos, inspiring one of the state’s premier creameries to collaborate with Alabama food figures to create limited-time treats through the winter in what it calls the Local Chef Series. Geri-Martha O’Hara (CJ Shaver/Contributed) Big Spoon Creamery is now offering the first flavor, Sage & Cornbread, […]

Aloha Hospitality, a well-known restaurant group based in Alabama, is honoring its top-performing team members with a second Caribbean cruise this year. The company’s top achievers from Grille, Wingfingers, Dauphin’s, and Las Floriditas will embark on a seven-day adventure in November after excelling in company-wide contests over eight weeks during the summer. This unique reward […]

Alabama is a one-party, ruby red Republican state. This is a given in both state and national political races – especially presidentially, as you saw earlier this week. The proof is in the pudding. With Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump’s triumphant conquest of our state on Tuesday, that makes 12 straight Presidential races in which […]

Thanks to a donation by the University of South Alabama’s (USA) Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order (KA), those with mobility issues will have access to an all-terrain track chair at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The presentation of the track chair to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Alabama […]

Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is under consideration for Secretary of Defense in the incoming Trump administration according to sources close to the process, Bloomberg Government reported late Friday. Rogers (R-Saks), who has served Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District since 2003, was contacted by President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team as they […]

In this week’s episode of the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, host CJ Duncan welcomes back Collin Duncan to break down the SEC’s top matchups heading into a massive Saturday for college football. CJ and Collin walk through the high stakes of Alabama vs. LSU in Death Valley, with LSU’s fierce home advantage and the need for […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) has lost patience with the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board for an alleged failure to implement a law he sponsored and passed in 2023. Thursday, Elliott delayed $80 million in contracts with state agencies and boards because they haven’t complied with the law, which authorizes responsible vendor training to be […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) thinks the strong victory by former President Donald Trump in the Presidential election was a rebuke to the radical left in America. Trump won the electoral college and popular vote on Tuesday, while his party also regained control of the Senate. Palmer discussed the election results Friday on WVNN’s “The […]

In today’s edition of Longshore and McKnight, John covers the latest sports highlights, insights, and key matchups in football and basketball. With Barry McKnight under the weather, John brought us into a huge weekend of college sports. Available now on YouTube and Spotify 🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. Lee Sterling […]

It’s a massive slate in the SEC this weekend with two absolutely marquee games that on their own present an epic primetime matchup but combined create one of the better SEC weeks of the entire season. Much to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin’s dismay, the Alabama Crimson Tide landed the primetime night spot as […]

The Alabama Republican Party increased its political might even further in the 2024 general election this week. The organization announced that it has now managed to flip 40 seats from Democrat to Republican since the last election in 2022. “The Alabama Republican Party has worked with purpose and commitment, not only in securing wins here […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk […]

Congressman-elect Shomari Figures secured a victory in Tuesday’s General Election with 54.5% of the vote in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District to defeat Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson. Statewide, turnout in Alabama was relatively low at 58.5%. In fact, only four states had lower turnout: West Virginia (54.1%), Arkansas (53.1%), Oklahoma (52.9%) and Mississippi (50.5%). That’s […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Alabama $5.9 million to improve its local food supply chain through six targeted infrastructure projects funded by the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program. USDA and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced Friday the funds will go toward processing, storage, and distribution for local producers […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s season is on the line this week as they head to Baton Rouge with two losses on the year to face a motivated LSU Tigers team in the exact same situation. As Kalen DeBoer’s first season coaching the Tide has seen some serious both ups and downs, this game is an […]