On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight John and Barry keyed in on the NCAA transfer portal and the increasingly chaotic landscape of college athletics. They were joined by ESPN’s Tom Luginbill, discussed the growing influence of NIL deals, lack of regulation, and player mobility—particularly the impact of spring transfer season. Luginbill emphasized that without […]

7. Democrats, including U.S. Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), and Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), are urgently organizing trips to El Salvador to address deportation of “Maryland father” Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was sent to a high-security prison and has not been returned despite a Supreme Court order […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackled growing frustration across college football, centered on fan apathy, spring game attendance, and the chaotic impact of the NIL and transfer portal era. The hosts questioned the value of spring games, noting steep attendance drops at Alabama and Auburn while joking about the changing […]

7. Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer issued a warning about the NCAA transfer portal, telling players to “be careful what you wish for,” due to its unpredictable outcomes. Auburn’s Hugh Freeze echoed concerns, citing Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s challenges as evidence of the portal’s flaws and advocating for changes to protect college football’s integrity. […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual A-Day event Saturday afternoon — but things looked and felt a lot different than usual. Upon the hiring of new head coach Kalen DeBoer last season, though the wound of losing Nick Saban was still fresh, the excitement from the fanbase was palpable. This was reflected from the […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry returned to their home studios with a packed show focused on Rory McIlroy’s dramatic win at The Masters! Broadcasting after a 12-day Troy road trip, Barry recounted watching the tournament’s final round with Troy’s team, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster as McIlroy battled back from four […]

7. President Donald Trump could not be any fitter, not that anyone is going to believe this stuff from any president ever again. According to his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he remains in excellent health, with normal vital signs, including blood pressure, a resting heart rate of 62 beats per […]

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, Barry is on location with the Troy baseball team and John is broadcasting live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Prattville. The Masters dominated early discussion, spotlighting Justin Rose’s strong first round and Freddy Couples’ eagle. They also highlighted Nick Dunlap’s historic 90 and the strange moment […]

7. Samford University communications studies professor Niya Pickett Miller is a walking, talking ad for sending your children to trade schools. She teaches classes like “Race in Popular Culture and Media” using Megan Thee Stallion’s music and persona to examine systemic racism and black women’s empowerment. In her “Hot Girl Teaching” approach, Miller claims she […]

Many are left wondering if a recent incident of political harassment is connected to bills pushed by some in the Legislature in the past that aimed to protect minors. On Wednesday, several members of the Alabama House of Representatives received mail at the State House in Montgomery containing “expletive” and “pornographic” material. RELATED: Alabama House […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry explore the shifting landscape of college athletics, focusing on the growing financial pressures of NIL. Auburn and Alabama’s spring games are previewed with promotions like locker room tours and “kickoff captain” packages, but the broader conversation centers on the need for sustainable revenue streams. With […]

7. A very angry, very horny person has targeted three Alabama representatives, State Reps. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), Susan DuBose (R-Hoover), and Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga), with a campaign of mailing manila envelopes containing pornographic images because they co-sponsored a 2024 law mandating age verification for pornographic websites. The degenerate’s goal is to prove the porn […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry preview Troy’s spring game and conduct an extended interview with Head Coach of the Troy Trojans, Gerad Parker! Parker reflects on the growth and focus of his program entering year two, emphasizing defensive improvement, quarterback development, and roster depth. He details spring priorities, including better […]

7. State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) is still pushing a “crackdown” in Alabama on hemp-derived THC products like Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10, which are currently legally being sold in convenience stores due to a 2018 Farm Bill loophole, but they lack regulation. The problem is that these items are appearing like gummies and slushies that […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is broadcasting from Blacksburg, Virginia, and John from Montgomery, John and Barry unpack Florida’s national championship win over Houston, praising Todd Golden’s calm coaching style, Walter Clayton Jr.’s clutch performances, and the Gators’ resilience after trailing in nearly every tournament game (Which gave many bracket makers mini […]

7. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman urged President Donald Trump to delay his reciprocal tariffs by 90 days, warning of an “economic nuclear winter” if the policy proceeds unchecked. However, a “fake news” tweet, that became a CNBC chyron suggesting Trump was considering it, had a real impact on the day. Wall Street saw wild swings […]

A new poll reveals overwhelming support among Alabama voters for requiring app stores to obtain parental approval before allowing children and teens to download apps — the aim of legislation currently being fast-tracked in both chambers of the Alabama Legislature. The survey of 600 likely Alabama voters, commissioned by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) and […]

Maybe 2045 will be the year for gambling in Alabama? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore flies solo while Barry travels with Troy baseball! John kicks it off by diving into the NCAA men’s championship game between Florida and Houston. Who is going to win it all? Florida delivered Auburn’s Final Four loss and John discusses the possibility of Bruce Pearl retiring. […]

7. Auburn’s Johni Broome was obviously crushed by the Auburn Tigers’ 79-73 loss to the heroic and virtuous Florida Gators in the Final Four; he went scoreless in the final 15 minutes after there were fears that he was still suffering from injuries. Auburn’s 12 second-half turnovers and Florida’s clutch shooting played a role as well, […]

The Auburn Tigers are set to take on the Florida Gators in just their second-ever Final Four game with a chance to advance to their first national title game in program history from San Antonio on Saturday night. After winning an SEC regular season title in the strongest year the conference as a whole has […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry checks in live from Virginia with Troy baseball, while John holds down the fort at Stivers Ford in Montgomery! They dive right into Final Four matchups, the ongoing Braves losing streak, and the return of Auburn’s Big Cat recruiting weekend. The guys share insights on Auburn’s preparation […]

 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, […]