Public Broadcasting Corporation to shut down due to funding cuts
Washington – The public broadcasting company announced its shutdown on Friday. This news surfaced a day after the Senate approved a budget bill, which notably omitted funding for nonprofits that support public media. This follows President Donald Trump’s earlier action that eliminated $1.1 billion in previously approved spending for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). […]
Senators Britt and Tuberville decide to reduce funding for overseas assistance and public broadcasting
Senate Approves $9 Billion Rescue Package Amid Controversy The Senate voted early Thursday to pass a $9 billion rescue package, with a tight 51-48 margin that largely reflected party lines. Only two Republican senators—Lisa Murkowski from Alaska and Susan Collins from Maine—voted against it. Other Republican senators, including Alabama’s Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, supported […]
CBS Reveals Plans to Remove Stephen Colbert From Broadcasting
CBS Ends Colbert’s “Late Show” after Upcoming Season On Thursday, CBS announced the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” following the next TV season, attributing this decision to “financial considerations.” This move signifies the conclusion of a long-standing tradition of original late-night programming at CBS, which took off in 1993 with David Letterman’s departure from […]
Alabama’s Senators approve cuts of $9 billion in unnecessary spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Senators Move Forward with Spending Cuts U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, along with their Republican colleagues, have passed recommended spending cuts suggested by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “This is a common-sense approach,” Britt expressed to Fox News ahead of the final vote. “These funds don’t align with their intended mission. We […]
While your senators discuss budget cuts, remember what your taxes have funded in public broadcasting.
Taxpayer support for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) might be at risk after recent developments in a recovery package proposed by Senate President Donald Trump on Tuesday night. The Senate passed the measure with a narrow 51-50 vote, featuring Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding vote. The specifics of how […]
Sand Mountain Broadcasting: Combining Tradition with Digital Innovation and Community Spirit
Local Radio’s Resilience in Alabama In a time when podcasts and streaming platforms often overshadow traditional radio, stations like WQSB 105.1 (modern country), WKXX 102.9 (classic country), and Power 107.5 (Christian) highlight the persistent relevance and charm of local radio in Alabama. These stations, part of the Yellow Hammer News Radio Network, have rich histories […]
Sports Broadcasting Legend Mike Patrick Dead At 80
For 36 years, legendary ESPN play by play announcer Mike Patrick sadly passed away due to a natural cause. He passed away on Sunday at age 80. Both Clarksburg, West Virginia and Patrick’s doctors Confirmed His death on Tuesday. In 1982, Patrick began his career and eventually gained fame when he became the official voice […]
Broadcasting Giant Under Pressure After Allegations Of Child Pornography
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is reeling from the weight of child pornography charges that were allegedly first filed against its anonymous station in May, according to multiple reports. The ‘famous presenter’ was reportedly offered £35,000 ($44,000) in exchange for sexually explicit photos from a teenage boy who was said to have been 17 at […]
NewsNation Slammed For Broadcasting ‘Oxygen Remaining’ Countdown For Missing Titanic Sub
Viewers responded online after NewsNation aired an “oxygen left” countdown during Wednesday’s Titan submarine disappearance report. The submarine went missing after it was launched off St. John’s, Newfoundland, on Sunday and began its descent toward the wreckage of the Titanic at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. NewsNation’s Ashley Banfield Discussed The 10 p.m. […]