Strike up the oompah band and break out the lederhosen. It’s time to tap into the world’s best beer party, Oktoberfest. Originating in Munich, the two-week celebration has become one of Germany’s greatest exports, celebrated worldwide in festivals filled with beer and sausages. The funny thing is, very little of Oktoberfest is observed in the […]

Although overall duck numbers are up in the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, those waterfowlers who hunt the special teal season better plan to take full advantage of this year’s early season of 16 days, set for September 14-29. Seth Maddox of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and […]

Today, Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor released the traffic and boating statistics for the 2024 Labor Day weekend, during which the Alabama Law Enforcement  Agency’s (ALEA) Highway and Marine Patrol Divisions were actively engaged in enforcement and safety operations throughout the entire holiday travel period.   Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, and midnight Monday, […]

Bham Foodie Fest Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as the inaugural Bham Foodie Fest takes over historic Sloss Furnaces Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. The festival will showcase an artisan market, libations, live DJ, roller skating and yard games. In addition to food, drinks and entertainment, the festival […]

Laughter, cheer and the sweet smell of fresh fruit floated through the Alabama Farmers Federation home office Sept. 5 during the organization’s annual Heritage Cooking Contest. The contest featured 25 non congealed fruit salad recipes from competitors across the state. Tuscaloosa County’s Cindy Landers scored first place with Strawberry Crack Salad, a dish she’s only […]

The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership is proud to announce that 39 students have been selected to comprise the inaugural class of Shelby Scholars – an undergraduate program within the Institute. This prestigious undergraduate initiative is set to shape the future leaders of our state and nation. In 2023, Senator Richard Shelby donated his […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is pushing for Congress to pass an election integrity bill by attaching it to a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government. Tuberville argued for the measure in an op-ed Friday. “With the August recess coming to an end, the House and Senate will soon reconvene to focus on passing […]

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The Presidential election has seen some very interesting shifts in the betting odds market, a market which is generally a very good indicator of who will win. Following the disastrous debate performance from Joe Biden which led to the President dropping out of the race, former President Donald Trump saw his chances rise up to […]

Last weekend, six hostages were executed by Hamas including 23-year old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American. Israel Defense Forces discovered the bodies in a Gaza tunnel where the hostages were being held by Hamas. Outraged by this, Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl, as he has done throughout the conflict in Gaza, has taken to […]

Chief counsel to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Katherine Robertson, joined Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, in an op-ed making the case that Kamala Harris is not the right pick for women voters. “Kamala Harris, we are told, embodies what women voters have been waiting for,” the piece says. “With a chance to become America’s […]

The week one broadcast from College Station, Texas as the crew got ready for Texas A&M and Notre Dame saw absolutely massive ratings. In what was the official first show for Nick Saban after making his GameDay debut in Dublin the week prior for ‘Week 0’, the broadcast averaged a staggering 2.5 million viewers, according […]

 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, […]

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the University of Alabama will formally dedicate Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium with pregame and halftime ceremonies in addition to several commemorative items celebrating the occasion. The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of the University of Alabama System board of trustees unanimously passed a resolution on July 19 approving the naming honor, and […]

State Rep. Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga) is demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security about the “policies and procedures of relocating Haitian refugees to Alabama.” The issue gained statewide attention after videos began to circulate on social media showing immigrants being transported via bus to live in in Marshall County. Robbins sent a letter for […]

Developers in Tuscaloosa have revealed the official renderings for a Sports Illustrated ‘fan resort’ in Tuscaloosa roughly a year after the unconventional plan was announced. According to a report from the Tuscaloosa Thread, the Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Travel & Leisure and TTL Inc., who represents the sports media giant, revealed the renderings during a meeting […]

The University of Alabama men’s basketball program is coming to Birmingham in the preseason — but this time will be extra special. In a pre-season game with all proceeds benefitting Children’s of Alabama, Tide Hoops will take on Wake Forest in Boutwell Auditorium on October 18 in what will be the first basketball game Boutwell […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities launched a new initiative aimed at promoting quality-of-life and civic engagement on a local level. Live Locally Alabama will help instill community pride and highlight the crucial role municipal government plays in the daily lives of citizens. The initiative, according to ALM, will provide strategic resources and one-on-one consultations for […]

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) Commissioner Kent Davis formally declined Gov. Kay Ivey’s request for his resignation on Friday. Ivey asked Davis to step down yesterday, citing “ample cause” for his removal. She also removed John Kilpatrick from the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs, a 15-member board that oversees the Commissioner. “I respectfully […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr weighed in on the Montgomery City Council’s recent decision to pass a concealed carry ordinance that directly contradicts state law. The Council voted 8-1 this week to require a valid photo ID to carry a concealed weapon on one’s person or in a vehicle. Current Alabama law requires no permit as […]

7. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey requested the resignation (then removed) Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis, citing mishandling of federal ARPA funds, jeopardizing veteran services, and the filing of ethics complaints against colleagues, which were dismissed as frivolous by the Alabama Ethics Commission. Additionally, Ivey removed John Kilpatrick from the State Board of Veterans Affairs. Kilpatrick’s […]

A 64-year-old retired U.S. Army veteran was shot three times by an illegal immigrant on Sunday after the veteran traveled to meet the individual for a Facebook Marketplace transaction involving work equipment that had been previously arranged online. At a Wednesday press conference, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry announced the shooter was identified as Abel […]

A national conservative nonprofit group is thanking Alabama’s governor for her actions against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in the Yellowhammer State. Building America’s Future announced the new project titled “Opportunity for All: Dismantling DEI” which will educate Americans on the harmful impacts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in American society, especially in […]

The Jacksonville State University Gamecocks might just have one of the best broadcasting teams in the entire country. Bill Bussey, who has taken over as Jax State’s assistant athletics director for broadcasting, announced on the Rick & Bubba Show this week that former UAB and Jax State head football coach Bill Clark will begin joining […]