On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, examined the growing instability in college sports due to the transfer portal and NIL dynamics. They criticized players entering the portal without a plan, noting that over half never find a new team, and compared it to quitting a job without another lined up. Auburn’s […]

Alabama’s congressional delegation had high marks and kind words for President Donald Trump’s first 100 days for advancing conservative priorities and promises kept on deregulation, tariffs, and border security

As a prelude to this year’s Yellowhammer News Power & Influence Top 50 list, launching next month in its thirteenth annual installment, we are proud to continue a tradition that asks an important question in the political landscape of Alabama: Who’s Next? Year after year, Power & Influence offers the most candid insight into the […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, dove deep into the fallout from the NFL Draft, focusing heavily on Shedeur Sanders’ surprising slide to the fifth round and the media uproar surrounding it. The hosts criticized the narrative that Sanders’ fall was due to racism and bias, arguing instead that concerns over […]

President Donald Trump attended Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican, the media lied about a blue suit, and he was joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the end of the war in Ukraine

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

Broadcasting live from Stiver’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Longshore and McKnight dove into the NFL Draft’s first round, highlighting a quiet night for quarterbacks with only two selected — Cam Ward to the Tennessee Titans and a surprising Jackson Dart to the New York Giants. Dart is following two other Ole Miss QB alumni who […]

With draft night arriving on Thursday night, fans across the South will be eager to see where their favorite SEC stars are going to land and how much of the first round will be dominated by the best conference in college football. When it comes to having players drafted, few programs have been able to […]

It’s one of the best days of the year for football fans with the NFL Draft finally upon us and getting started with the first round on Thursday night from Green Bay, Wisconsin. The SEC always makes it a habit of having tons of players selected on the Thursday with 11 of them last year […]

Broadcasting live from Montgomery Regional Airport, Longshore and McKnight kicked off with a spotlight on the airport’s convenience and the looming Star ID deadline, set for May 7. Hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight emphasized the importance of updated identification for air travel and the advantages of flying locally from Montgomery Regional Airport. The show also […]

Alabama’s real estate market kicked off the spring home-buying season with a strong showing in March, with both home sales and prices seeing significant year-over-year and month-over-month increases, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of REALTORS®.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, alongside U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), announced a major expansion of the FBI’s presence on Redstone Arsenal to support the relocation of 500 agents

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dove into sweeping changes to the College Football Playoff calendar, highlighting the Rose Bowl’s shift to an earlier kickoff and speculating about broader postseason reforms, including expansion to 16 teams. The show also discussed the impact of NIL money on college athletics, with John and […]

It looks like a bunch of student loan borrowers may want to consider joining the military after the White House announced plans to recover unpaid student loan debt by targeting pensions, wages, and tax returns, so the media is raising concerns about financial impacts on borrowers who willingingly borrowed money having to pay it back

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry focused heavily on Alabama’s presence in Green Bay, dissecting draft stock for Jalen Milroe and other Crimson Tide prospects. The hosts questioned whether Milroe could land in the first round, expressing skepticism over his NFL readiness, while also noting Alabama’s trio of invitees: Jihad Campbell, […]

President Donald Trump is meeting with major retailers like Walmart, Home Depot, and Target to discuss tariff concerns, as stock markets see another tumoltous day

A U.S. Supreme Court-approved religious released time education bill still faces an uphill battle in the Alabama State Senate.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry return from Easter weekend with some new sports updates. The Braves’ modest winning streak led off the show, reaching 3 consecutive wins after sweeping the Twins this weekend. Attention quickly turned to Justin Thomas’ dramatic win at the RBC Heritage and his self-imposed penalty—highlighting integrity […]

7. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) predicts that all remaining votes in Alabama’s 2025 Senate session will require cloture to overcome Democratic filibusters, signaling that many bills, including tax cuts, may fail due to time constraints. The strategy, endorsed by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, follows a contentious Senate session where Republicans used cloture to pass six […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts dive into topics ranging from the NBA playoffs to SEC football scheduling. They shared colorful memories about longtime ESPN analyst Lee Corso, who is set to make his final College GameDay appearance this fall, recalling a tense past interview with him and stories from his Alabama […]

Speaker of the Alabama State House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and State Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper), invoked cloture to halt Democratic filibusters for the first time in the 2025 Alabama legislative session, streamlining passage of GOP-backed bills like the child online safety, Gulf of America, and tax measures.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dove into the early wave of college football’s spring transfer portal activity, highlighting moves like former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s potential transfer to UCLA. The hosts weighed the growing influence of NIL deals, the shifting player loyalty culture, and the stark transformation at programs like […]

Court documents revealed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member, held the rank of "homeboy" with the street name "Duro" within the gang, intensifying the controversy over his deportation to El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT).