The Alabama Association of REALTORS® released its June Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report on Monday. The analysis revealed that home sales across the state continued to increase for the second consecutive month in June, with numbers rising 8.2% over May and 10.9% over the same period in 2024. While the sustained growth was a […]

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Birmingham-Hoover area is one of the top metros in the U.S. for recent college graduates looking to begin their professional careers with a new, reputable job. The study, conducted by ADP Research indicated that the state’s third-largest metro has become a major destination for new graduates. The Birmingham […]

Last week, at least 14 restaurants were raided by Homeland Security, which was followed by crying people whining about how evil ICE is and how the people being arrested were ONLY workers trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. As more information becomes available, we are learning about human trafficking, guns, […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry broke down the SEC preseason media poll! They highlighted Texas and Georgia as projected contenders, but expressing skepticism over Georgia’s quarterback situation. A key talking point was Alabama’s absence from the first-team All-SEC defense for the first time in over four decades—a historical snub that […]

7. Huntsville, Ala., is experiencing a rise in wildlife sightings, including alligators, bobcats, and bears, due to urban expansion into natural habitats. 6. Tomato farmers in Alabama are expected to gain a competitive edge after the U.S. terminated a trade agreement with Mexico, reducing competition from Mexican imports. 5. The Alabama Republican delegation in the […]

For many decades, the NCAA mandated that scholarships and grants were the only compensation student-athletes were allowed to receive. This directive formed a key part of the philosophical bedrock of college sports for most of its history. Although the NCAA’s legal framework was challenged multiple times, the organization remained loyal to its guiding principles until […]

How did President Donald Trump bungle the handling of the Epstein issue? When will he give in? Can Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook sue over a tax policy set by the Alabama legislature? Can Congress actually cut more spending? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama. […]

The raid at an Alabama high school construction site had illegals rappelling off the roof, in California, an illegal died trying to flee ICE, and these situations will continue as long as people lie about what ICE is doing. Resisting law enforcement while they conduct operations is a dangerous thing to do; it is time […]

For more than a decade, the City of Clay, Alabama has operated under what local officials refer to as a “mayor and city manager” model. But new legal concerns suggest that Clay may have sidestepped state law by creating the powerful city manager position without a public vote. In 2012, the Clay City Council voted […]

7. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the legs, and has had tests done on his heart because of this. 6. Activists in Homewood are demanding the release of body camera footage from the shooting of Jabari Peoples, warning of potential protests if their demands […]

Thursday marks the final day of this year’s edition of SEC Media Days, one of the most anticipated weeks of the summer with regards to the college football offseason calendar. For four days, this time in the city of Atlanta, coaches from every team gathered with some of their star players to talk about the […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are on Day 4 of SEC Media Days, and kick it off criticized the event’s scheduling, arguing it lost momentum by ending with lower-profile programs like Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas A&M. The hosts renewed calls for SEC Media Days to be shortened from four […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has a “BIG” announcement set for August 14. If this is what reports have been indicating for months now – it’s expected to be U.S. Senate caliber big.  It’s unlikely Moore would host an event across the state from his Enterprise district-hometown to do anything other than announce a campaign that’s […]

Just ahead of ushering his committee’s passage of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) posted the highest fundraising gain of any member in Alabama’s U.S. House delegation. Rogers, who has served as Alabama’s 3rd District Congressman since 2003 and as Chairman of the all-powerful U.S. House Armed Services […]

7. In the name of fairness, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) have called on President Donald Trump to terminate what they describe as pro-union handouts in federal construction projects initiated under the Biden administration. 6. President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola has agreed to switch back to using real cane sugar […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down day three of SEC Media Days on location from Atlanta! Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida, and Oklahoma took center stage, while the fallout from the MLB All-Star Game still lingered. Hosts Longshore and McKnight opened with a recap of the controversial finish, questioning the […]

7. Republicans narrowly advanced a rescissions package to the Senate floor, aiming to cut funding for various programs, but opposition from Democrats and other Republicans make final passage less than a slam dunk. 6. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) stated that a decision on the Space Command headquarters is coming soon, amid ongoing discussions and […]

University of Alabama Law professor and MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance actually believes that attacks on ICE agents by illegal immigrants could be justified. While appearing on the network, she claimed that because ICE agents wear masks, the people being detained by them might be able to claim self-defense for resisting because they may fear […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight,  day 2 of SEC Media Days is starting strong and the hosts started with reflections on the subdued nature of most coach and player interviews, arguing that little groundbreaking news typically emerges from these sessions. John and Barry noted the carefully crafted responses expected from participants and shared that […]

7. After the deployment of Alabama Task Force 1, Alabama deployed a second group of rescue workers to Texas to assist in the aftermath of devastating floods that killed 131 people so far. 6. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) expressed concerns about Chinese nationals owning American farmland, while data shows foreign entities, including Canada and […]

7. Alabama authorities are alerting residents to a surge in phone scams demanding cash or gift cards, urging vigilance to protect vulnerable individuals. 6. A gunman who wounded a state trooper fled to a Kentucky church, where he killed two people and injured others before being apprehended. 5. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed fired back at […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the show centered around the eagerly anticipated release of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine! The hosts dissected Steele’s rankings, noting Alabama and Auburn’s alarmingly low placements in the top quarterback rooms — Alabama at No. 36 and Auburn barely cracking the list at No. 49. The duo […]

How will President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” impact the state of Alabama?   Why are so many sick liberals saying outrageous things about the victims of the Texas floods, and why are they playing a weird blame game?   Do you have to care about Jeffrey Epstein? State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) discusses THC […]

7. DNC Chair Ken Martin dismissed concerns over New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s refusal to condemn the “globalize the intifada” slogan, calling the Democratic Party a “big tent.” 6. Charles Barkley pledged full support for Auburn coach Bruce Pearl’s potential 2026 U.S. Senate bid, praising his leadership and character. 5. Huntsville City Council is […]