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 […]

Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) announced that they fully support President Donald Trump’s call for Iran’s unconditional surrender amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

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 […]

Vance Boelter, a Governor Tim Walz appointee suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers, was captured with a manifesto targeting additional victims, raising concerns about political violence

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, […]

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

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 […]

President Donald Trump won an important court battle against California Governor Gavin Newsom who sought to block Trump from using the California National Guard to quell violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles

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 […]

Today marks the 200th episode of Longshore and McKnight! John and Barry celebrated the milestone show with a blend of sports analysis, nostalgia, and listener interaction. They reflected on the show’s growth and consistency, joking about early missteps while thanking the audience for making the run possible. “We didn’t think we’d get past ten,” John Longshore […]

While California's Governor attempted to distract from his failures, Alabama's U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville denounced Los Angeles' anti-ICE,” while ICE was working hard in Alabama and arrested 10 undocumented immigrants in Baldwin County

Alabama’s Democrats are absolutely silent on the violence taking place in Los Angeles right now. That means one of two things for U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Montgomery): 1. They agree with what is happening. 2. They are afraid to call it out. That’s it and that is why they will continue […]