7. The $14.9 billion U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger could bring a $500 million investment to Alabama’s steel industry, creating jobs. 6. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security to review voter rolls for non-citizens; Texas is also targeting non-citizen voters and found that almost 2,000 non-citizens removed from […]

Alabama U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and California Governor Gavin Newsom got into it about the crime rate in Alabama because Newsom can’t defend his state’s response to ICE riots in Los Angeles. Newsom keeps bringing this point up; however, he refuses to acknowledge that Democrat leadership in counties and cities is the actual problem. […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry recapped a big Tuesday in sports, starting with the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup win over the Edmonton Oilers, including by Sam Reinhart’s stunning four-goal performance! The show also celebrated the Atlanta Braves’ dramatic 10-inning walk-off victory against the division-leading Mets, narrowing their NL East deficit to 12 […]

Spurred by the “fastest Millennial population growth,” the Huntsville Metro area is ranked No. 4 in the Best Metros for Millennials to Live and Work Ranking for 2025 by CommercialCafe, a real estate and marketing blog. The metro area, which includes Limestone and Madison counties, trails Austin, Texas; San Jose, Calif.; and Raleigh, N.C. According […]

7. Huntsville is back near the top of another list after a massive falloff and is now ranked the fourth best U.S. metro for millennials to live in, based on affordability, jobs, and quality of life. 6. Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl announced his likely 2026 run for lieutenant governor, he also addressed the idea […]

The Alabama Department of Education has announced that students are earning higher scores in reading, with some caveats. Regardless, it seems pretty clear that the Alabama Literacy Act is working, and other legislation should follow its roadmap that holds kids back who fail. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry opened with a recap of Jalen Williams’ 40-point performance that propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a crucial NBA Finals win, putting them one victory away from a championship. The show also highlighted a historic no-hitter by Arkansas’ Gage Wood in the College World Series against Murray […]

Too many of these people, “on both sides,” pretend that they know what is going on in Minnesota; they are lying. Some of them will undoubtedly be right, but they don’t know. Remember this when they start declaring things they have no idea about in the future . Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer […]

7. Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch stated that a man punched at a “No Kings” rally was not a victim, as he threw liquid at a counter-protester; now the people who planned the event are engaging in a new “50 Days of Shame” national campaign targeting Trump supporters. 6. Alabama’s U.S. House Republicans backed President […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight hosts solo for John Longshore, opening the week with a spirited recap of JJ Spaun’s improbable U.S. Open victory, including a 65-foot birdie putt that capped a triumphant run at Oakmont Country Club. McKnight and guest Josh Harris lauded Spaun’s relatable grind, contrasting it with country […]

7. President Donald Trump ordered a temporary pause on immigration arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants to avoid disrupting businesses — while ramping up raids in “crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities.” 6. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) expressed openness to supporting a federal spending bill if it includes significant cuts to wasteful spending and aligns […]

Headed into the 2025 season and the third year of the Hugh Freeze era, the Auburn Tigers are under some serious pressure, perhaps more pressure than either of the last two seasons. In the first year for Freeze, the stakes were relatively low as he inherited a dreadful situation. They were higher in year two, […]

The news this week has been pretty crazy. There are riots in L.A. Is California’s Governor Gavin Newsom just running for office by attacking President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville? Can the U.S. Senate save NASA funding? What is the Golden Dome caucus? All this and more, on Alabama Politics This Week! Mecca […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight broadcasted live today from Stivers Ford, and delivered a jam-packed Friday show centered around major sports headlines and local flavor.  The sports rundown included NBA Finals Game 4 between the Pacers and Thunder, the Braves’ homestand against the Rockies, and a deep […]

7. The end of “Dr.” Nicole Wadsworth’s campaign for lieutenant governor is near as her entire staff resigned, citing persistent misinformation, including false claims about her academic credentials and other silly nonsense. 6. A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump illegally deployed the National Guard to assist with Los Angeles riots, ordering control returned […]

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s attacks on other states, while his burns are pretty absurd, his focus is misplaced. He is correct when he says Alabama’s crime rate is higher than California’s but he misses the point; the reason for that is Democrat-led cities like Birmingham and Montgomery. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News […]

Nicole Wadsworth, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 2026, no longer has any campaign staff, her former campaign manager told Yellowhammer News on Thursday.  Hunter Weathers, a recent college graduate and former campaign staffer for Governor Kay Ivey, said in a statement that he has officially stepped away from the troubled campaign – “along […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore and Barry McKnight dive into a loaded sports slate! They get things started with the Indiana Pacers’ gritty Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. The pair praised the Pacers’ bench and defense, jokingly explaining “that’s called defense, honey,” after a […]

7. Democratic pastor Will Boyd launched yet another campaign, this time for governor of Alabama, but he has lost so many races in Alabama that winning this seems highly unlikely. 6. Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch threatened “broken hands” and “deadly force” against unruly protesters, sparking controversy over law enforcement tactics. 5. FBI Deputy Director […]

Nicole Wadsworth, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 2026, and an emergency clarification about her academic credentials, is proving to be even more bizarre than it seems. Her campaign initially told news outlets that she held a PhD in economics from the University of Alabama – a claim she has now walked back – […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore and Barry McKnight previewed the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont, highlighting course conditions, Scotty Scheffler’s dominance, and Bryson DeChambeau’s rising fan appeal. They questioned the relevance of the LIV Tour and shared trivia about the Stimpmeter and Oakmont’s unique design. Music nostalgia also crept in, with […]

The facts here are very simple, what is happening in Los Angeles is an insurrection. President Donald Trump should treat this like an insurrection because the Mexican president and the rioters are. If this situation is not resolved soon, it will soon turn into similar riots in other American cities with the help of the […]

7. ABC News anchor Terry Moran was fired after a completely deranged X post attacking President Donald Trump and Stephen Miller, further highlighting the bias prevalent in the American media. 6. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) launched the Golden Dome Caucus to promote President Donald Trump’s aspirational anti-missile missile shield for the United States. 5. […]

HB 445 is now law, and easy to understand, some people are still pretending the law is confusing. It’s not. Alabama State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) makes it clear it bans smokable and inhalable hemp products like vapes, buds, and flowers containing THC and regulates who can sell what. The real question is whether anyone […]