An Auburn University alumnus has made a $10 million pledge that will provide an estimated more than 300 scholarships to Auburn Engineering students during the next 20 years, making it the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history. Jeff Hills, ’93 BSCE, recently established the Jeffery S. Hills Scholarship in Auburn’s Samuel Ginn […]

The U.S. Attorneys for Alabama’s Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts announced coordinated efforts “to protect the integrity of the election process,” and “address election-related concerns,” ahead of the November 5, 2024 general election with the appointment of Assistant U.S. Attorneys as “District Election Officers” (DEOs). The U.S. Attorneys for each district, Sean P. Costello, Kevin […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt recently joined CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss the mental health crisis affecting Americans of all ages and backgrounds. Britt told Tapper that young people have been disproportionately affected by the hardship now being experienced by many across the country. According to the Senator, between 2011 and 2019 the rate of depression […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined Fox News on Sunday morning to discuss the growing momentum of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and the nationwide effort to court the youth vote. Tuberville spoke in particular about the former president’s surprise surge in a state not typically won by Republican candidates seeking higher office. “You know, he told […]

Alabama’s ban on lab-grown meat became law on Oct. 1, 2024 and continues to gain the attention of lawmakers across the country, Michigan being the latest state to consider banning lab-grown meats. According to a recent report from the Michigan Legislature, State Rep. Jim DeSana (R-Carleton) has introduced HB5879, to be heard by the Michigan […]

One of the greatest achievements of the Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress during the beginning of President Trump’s term was passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in January of 2018. These Trump Tax Cuts, which did not get a single Democratic vote, were the largest overhaul of the tax code in roughly […]

7. Rebecca Myrick, 60, from Elkmont, Ala., has been charged with manslaughter under a new state law after allegedly distributing fentanyl that led to the overdose death of 54-year-old Lawrence Ward Light. This law, passed in April, allows manslaughter charges against anyone who knowingly distributes fentanyl resulting in another person’s death. Limestone County Sheriff Joshua […]

At long last, the Auburn Tigers have won an SEC football game with a 24-10 victory on the road over the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington. The first quarter got started in ugly fashion for the Tigers who fell behind 10-0 after the Wildcats opened the game with a field goal before a three and out […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide earned a 34-0 victory over the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon in what was the team’s best overall performance of the entire season to this point. As has been the case for most of the season with the Alabama offense, the unit got off to a slow start […]

The annual von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, organized by the American Astronautical Society in collaboration with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, will take place from Monday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The event will bring together key figures from government, industry, policy, and academia to discuss the […]

It’s a long way from a battle with cancer at age 5 to Homecoming Queen at the University of Alabama. That is the journey made by Hannah Adams of Birmingham. Hannah was announced at the Friday night Homecoming Pep Rally as the Capstone’s new Homecoming Queen. She will be crowned at halftime of the Alabama […]

The newest dish at Helen, the lauded Southern grill in downtown Birmingham, embodies chef-owner Rob McDaniel’s dedication to serving the best seasonal ingredients he can find, sourced as locally as possible. It utilizes grits and eggs from Wilsonville, foraged mushrooms from a Birmingham purveyor, artisanal country ham from Tennessee, and redeye gravy made with Non-Fiction coffee […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers both have huge games this week during what, in their own ways, has been a disappointing last few weeks for both programs. But outside of the Tide and Tigers, there are two huge SEC games on the Saturday slate that fans must have their eyes on as […]

Ever wonder why ensuring the survival of a small mollusk in a small creek in south Alabama is such a big deal? The main reason is those mussels are indicators of the quality of their environment, especially the water quality, which translates to the health of the entire ecosystem. That’s why the Alabama Department of […]

For the past two decades, the alligator population in Baldwin County has been steadily growing. Eighteen miles north of Gulf Shores, Wes Moore’s 160-acre Summerdale property – home to Alligator Alley – now boasts more than 700 primitive reptile residents whose distant ancestors once roamed the planet with dinosaurs. While many were born into captivity at […]

We are down to the final days of our 2024 Presidential Year. We go to the polls Tuesday, November 5, to elect the next President of the United States.  We have no good statewide races in Alabama this year. All our important state offices are up for election in 2026. However, thanks to the federal […]

It has been a tough year so far to be a fan of the Auburn Tigers. As the team sits at 2-5 and 0-4 in SEC play with a road trip to Lexington on the docket this week, the Tigers are a team desperate for a good showing. Within that 0-4 start to conference play […]

Alabama’s Second Congressional District candidates faced off again during a debate on Fox 10 News Thursday evening as the latest poll shows a tightening race. A new poll was released Thursday showing District 2 Democratic nominee Shomari Figures leading by 4.6 points ahead of Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson. During the debate, the issue of Figures’ […]

Caroleene Dobson and Shomari Figures squared off in the final debate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District last night hosted by FOX 10 News in conjunction with the Mobile Chamber. Dobson made the case that she is the true defender of manufacturing and highlighted the massive number of industry jobs that have left the state in […]

The State of Alabama is excited to announce it has teamed up with a nonprofit, Unified Pros, to give professional anglers from across the state and country an opportunity to take part in a premier fishing tournament. The 2025 Ultimate Angler World Championship set for Lake Guntersville is reportedly being modeled after The Masters Golf […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is among a growing group of state lawmakers who believe there needs to be an investigation into the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors’ previous administrative services company. Earlier this week, State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) called for the state’s attorney general to look into Smith Warren Management after a state […]

Boeing is exploring the sale of its space business, according to the Wall Street Journal. The aerospace giant is evaluating the sale of its NASA business, including the troubled Starliner space vehicle and operations supporting the International Space Station, the publication reported today, citing people familiar with the matter. The Space Launch System is not […]

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 […]