In today’s epsiode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into hot-button topics from the SEC spring meetings and the ever-changing landscape of college sports! They discussed the complexities of implementing a 9-game conference schedule, the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff, and the ongoing tension between preserving traditions and chasing TV revenue. […]

7. After President Donald Trump threatened to cut federal funding over a transgender athlete’s participation, California’s high school athletics association revised girls’ track and field championship rules to include more biologically female athletes the trans athlete has already defeated. 6. “Some say” Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is considering running for U.S. Senate even though […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry returned from Memorial Day weekend to a packed show filled with college baseball and football talk! Barry McKnight led with frustration over Troy being the first team out of the NCAA baseball tournament despite a strong resume, calling it a reflection of how “difficult” it […]

7. Six Alabama cities removed fluoride from their water supplies and the results were not great for kids. 6. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) defended Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) – after some absurdly contentious hearings; he emphasized Rubio’s stand for American values and defense of the agenda people voted for. 5. A Moms […]

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 today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts reunited for a spirited Memorial Day weekend edition of the show! Barry McKnight returned from covering Troy baseball in the Sun Belt tournament, where the Trojans faced Old Dominion in an elimination game. The show highlighted the dramatic changes to the 12-team College Football Playoff format […]

7. President Donald Trump’s proposed college sports commission, allegedly to be led by former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, is reportedly paused 6. The Supreme Court has graciously allowed President Donald Trump to remove Biden appointees from federal boards, allowing the president of the United States to run the government he was elected to […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John is riding solo again and kicks it off spotlighting Manny Pacquiao’s unexpected return to boxing at age 46, sparking discussion about aging athletes and the physical toll of the sport! John questions whether Pacquiao can realistically prepare his body for a world-class bout again, noting, “You’re trying […]

7. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a video exposing the issues in his country with white farmers being killed, the media is very upset by this. 6. An Alabama state trooper and three others was convicted in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy linked to Mexico. 5. President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore goes on without Barry McKnight while he’s away on Troy baseball duty! Instead, John is joined by Mike Griffith of Dog Nation and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The pair dig deep into the unsettled state of college athletics, focusing on the legal limbo surrounding the House v. […]

Alabama’s housing market showed notable year-over-year growth in April 2025, despite experiencing slight month-over-month declines in key areas such as home sales, prices, and total sales volume, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. A total of 5,791 homes were sold in April, representing a […]

7. McDonald’s has announced a “hiring surge” to fill thousands of jobs with the Trump administration’s U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel on hand. 6. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an eye-popping $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense plan, which will involve 400–1,000 satellites to […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry wade into the looming transformation of college athletics governance, discussing a proposed College Sports Commission drafted by power conference officials to curb state-level NIL law circumvention. Barry McKnight noted the urgency: “It’s got to happen sooner, much than way later,” as July 1 looms for […]

7. The Madison Utilities Water Board declined to reconsider its decision to stop adding fluoride to the city’s water supply despite public opposition and dental health concerns, citing stupid arguments of damaging the water system, employee safety, and national anti-fluoride trends 6. House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), are moving forward with the […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackle a range of sports, starting off with Scotty Scheffler’s PGA Championship win, drawing comparisons to Tim Duncan for his unflashy dominance. Many thought Bryson DeChambeau was going to win it after taking the lead near the end, but never count Scheffler out of the […]

The issue is not people being tired of black people – people are tired of everyone acting like trash. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

7. Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl used his state of Alabama-issued ID to dismiss media claims of voter fraud and shenanigans. 6. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) advocated for expanding Interstate 65 to four lanes, aligning with President Donald Trump’s infrastructure priorities. 5. Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) proposed eliminating the grocery tax […]

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 today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry opened Friday’s show with graduation day shoutouts and classic cars! John reminisced, “You wanted to come to school with that thing as muddy as you can get it,” reflecting on high school days in vintage Broncos. The hosts also discussed standout golf action from the […]

7. Former FBI Director James Comey took a picture of some seashells on a beach spelling out “8647” which suggested killing President Donald Trump; he would pretend he didn’t understand what “86′ or “47” means, setting off an FBI investigation. 6. U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) urged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to strengthen American healthcare […]

7. Despite a bipartisan coalition of potheads, business owners, and the Alabama Policy Institute, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill legalizing and regulating the sale of some THC-products. 6. The City of Madison has admitted that the conversation surrounding fluoride on the national level with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]

Yellowhammer News proudly presents the 2025 edition of the Power & Influence Top 50 list – the most candid and comprehensive annual index of who is moving the needle in Montgomery. This year marks the thirteenth installment – and the stakes have never been higher. With a monumental 2026 election cycle already taking shape, the […]

American lawmakers should create ways to punish illegal immigrant murderer who kill in the U.S. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

According to an annual report released by the Mobile Police Department, crime throughout the Port City has shown a significant decrease over the past year. The drop, according to department leadership, has been made possible thanks to the tireless efforts of officers across each district. RELATED: Mobile Police Department reports reduced crime in annual report […]