There have been a lot of suggestions, some from President Donald Trump himself, that amnesty is on the table for farm workers and the hospitality industry. NO! This is not what Trump voters voted for, they actually voted against this exact issue, and Republican politicians need to remember this and speak out. Dale Jackson is a […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry reflected on the intensity of summer football conditioning and the culture surrounding SEC Media Days. They shared lighthearted anecdotes about past training camps and joked about the social scene and networking opportunities that come with the annual media event. Their discussion also touched on the […]

7. Former White House physician Kevin O’Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment and dodged questions during a House Oversight Committee interview investigating an alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden’s mental and physical decline, leading to speculation about his actions. 6. Fairhope city council candidates were surveyed about addressing inappropriate materials in the public library’s juvenile […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry opened the midweek show reflecting on the end of summer and gearing up for SEC Media Days in Atlanta! The conversation pivoted to DJ Barber, a freshman Auburn linebacker arrested in Dadeville, Alabama, on marijuana trafficking and drug paraphernalia charges after police discovered 2.5 pounds […]

As the world appears to be going crazy with a lust for marijuana, Alabama has put a slight pause on the availability of some THC products. Alabama is not alone; Thailand has ended its experiment with recreational weed, and other states and nations could follow suit. In Alabama, State Rep. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) has proposed […]

7. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced a significant crime reduction in the city; residents expressed their doubts, but crime is obviously down. 6. The DOJ is investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for alleged misconduct in the Trump-Russia probe, while the Trump White House waived executive privilege in a […]

With the Independence Day holiday now in our rearview mirror, it’s just another sign of how close we are to college football making a highly anticipated return on Saturdays. In the SEC, there are a ton of both new and old faces ready to take on prominent roles this season — and of course — […]

When Jabari Peoples was shot by police, the Homewood Police said they wanted the parents to see the video of the event. It never happened, and now the investigative body handling the case is now making excuses for not releasing the video. This is not good enough; these videos need to be released far quicker, […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry outlined the schedule of SEC Media Days on the horizon! The duo had to emphasize the storylines surrounding Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze, who will appear alongside heavyweight programs like Alabama and Georgia. The hosts noted that Freeze may avoid some heat thanks to media […]

7. Longtime Alabama State Sen. Tom Butler (R-Madison) announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of a decades-long, multi-party political career. 6. The death of Jabari Peoples in a police shooting in Homewood has led to a political clash, with State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), who wrote Alabama’s body cam law, […]

The idea of the America Party was probably launched with the best of intentions, but it is really just an anti-Trump tantrum. Elon Musk is mad at President Donald Trump over the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” and that anger is attracting support from guys like Mark Cuban and Anthony Scaramucci, who are professionally against Trump. This […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry dug right into the Atlanta Braves’ season-long struggles! While fans voiced growing frustration, Barry McKnight argued that it might just not be their year, especially after being swept by the Orioles. Meanwhile, the show pivoted to college football, spotlighting Alabama’s explosive recruiting run. With […]

7. Protests in Mexico City against American-driven “gentrification” turned violent, with demonstrators vandalizing businesses and harassing tourists. 6. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall emphasized the state’s leadership in challenging progressive policies, positioning Alabama as a conservative stronghold. 5. Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl views the U.S. Supreme Court’s delay in deciding Louisiana’s redistricting case as […]

How did President Donald Trump get his “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed despite opposition from the Left, the Right, and the media?   Alabama has new laws covering school choice, parental leave, and more, but the only thing people care about is the bill limiting hemp.   Will Alabama get its own Alligator Alcatraz?   All […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into the third season of the Hugh Freeze era, and the first two years have obviously not gone the way he, nor any fan, wanted it to go. While the results have not been there in terms of the win column, Freeze has been able to hang his hat on […]

Despite several prospects projected to be drafted, the Alabama Crimson Tide saw no players selected in last week’s NBA Draft. However, all four potential draftees have signed two-way contracts with NBA teams and will likely begin their careers in the G League as they vie for full roster spots. The player with the best chance […]

With less than two months until the Alabama Crimson Tide open their second season under coach Kalen DeBoer, expectations are sky-high in Tuscaloosa. Year one under DeBoer featured spectacular highs and surprising lows. Alabama opened by defeating No. 1 Georgia and looked the part of a national title contender, only to stumble with a shocking […]

7. For some embarrassing reason, the Montgomery Advertiser had a reporter write about how Alabama’s entire state operates under a single Central Time Zone, but some areas famously do not, including Phenix City, Valley, Lanett, and Smiths Station. 6. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has been pretty busy expressing a preference to stop hosting the A […]

In a recent report in the Atlantic, Alabama’s legal defense of it’s ban on gender transition surgeries and procedures is credited as a crucial turning point in the fight against the practice. “The Liberal Misinformation Bubble About Youth Gender Medicine” catalogues how some of the more radical theories on transgenderism were able to become mainstream […]

7. A new lawfare front has opened on immigration as a federal judge in the District of Columbia issued a ruling prohibiting the Trump administration from expelling asylum seekers, undermining its efforts to restrict crossings at the U.S. southern border. 6. ICE arrested another illegal alien after being deported; this time, the illegal alien has […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight rejoins John Longshore after his trip where he was honored as Alabama’s Sportscaster of the Year at the National Sports Media Association awards! The hosts explored how college football’s landscape has fundamentally changed with the rise of NIL, direct payments to players, and expanded transfer freedoms. […]

As 2026 statewide elections approach in the Yellowhammer State, all signs indicate that the younger end of the voting demographic will be pivotal in deciding who the next leading figures of Alabama will be.  Political commentators have seemingly always rushed to remark that the youth vote will decide the next election, and of course getting […]

7. The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs seems to be nearing its end with the jury coming to conclusions on some counts but the judge has told the jury to continue deliberating on the counts that remain. 6. Governor-elect Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has raised over $4 million in his first month of […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight’s recent recognition as Alabama Sportscaster of the Year took center stage! McKnight was honored at the NSMA Awards in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he received the trophy from NBC’s Mike Tirico. The show also marked a pivotal date for college athletics, as July 1 ushered in […]