In today’s episode, John and Barry discuss Alabama football’s low-profile start to spring practice, noting the shift in energy compared to the Nick Saban era. New head coach Kalen DeBoer’s quieter approach has drawn little attention, as Alabama fans remain more focused on basketball and March Madness. Meanwhile, Auburn has clinched the SEC regular-season title, […]

7. Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban broke his long-standing political silence by endorsing Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox’s re-election campaign, citing Maddox’s exceptional leadership as pivotal to making Tuscaloosa the best college town he’s ever experienced. Saban’s endorsement is especially significant given his typical apolitical stance and underscores the deep community ties he […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight,  John and Barry break down a dramatic weekend in SEC basketball as Auburn clinches a share of the SEC regular season title with a 94-78 win over Kentucky, led by Miles Kelly’s nine three-pointers. Meanwhile, Alabama collapsed in the final 36 seconds against Tennessee, surrendering a late lead […]

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, Talk […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry preview Auburn and Alabama’s huge SEC road matchups, with No. 1 Auburn facing No. 17 Kentucky at Rupp Arena and No. 6 Alabama taking on No. 5 Tennessee in a clash of high-powered offense versus elite defense! Auburn, still seeking its first win at Rupp […]

7. The release of files regarding financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s files was a bust. It is kind of funny, as Attorney General Pam Bondi, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s transparency pledge, released over 200 pages of Epstein investigation documents to a select group of influencers, and then the public, branding it “Phase 1” […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze Auburn’s dominant 106-76 win over Ole Miss, led by Janai Broom’s 24-point performance, which keeps the Tigers atop the SEC standings. The hosts debate whether Auburn’s consistent blowouts have made their games predictable, drawing comparisons to Alabama’s football dominance in past years. Meanwhile, Alabama’s […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze Alabama’s massive 111-73 win over Mississippi State, highlighting Chris Young’s 27-point performance and Mark Sears’ 24 points as the Crimson Tide bounced back from recent struggles. Alabama’s reliance on three-point shooting remains a hot topic, with 22 made threes fueling the blowout. Meanwhile, Auburn […]

7. Over 100 Alabama pharmacists walked off the job to get media attention on the issue of Pharmacy Benefit Managers underpaying independent pharmacies. Legislation crafted by State Sen.  Andrew Jones (R-Centre) seeks to stop PBM from underpaying pharmacies, a practice pharmacist Desak Hicks of Frisco City Pharmacy says forces losses like spending $500 on medicine […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze the latest SEC basketball standings as Alabama and Auburn battle for top seeds in the NCAA Tournament, and much, much more! With Auburn leading the SEC and Alabama tied for second with Florida, analysts debate whether both teams can secure No. 1 seeds based […]

7. MSNBC’s biggest star, Rachel Maddow, voiced strong disapproval of the network’s decision to cancel Joy Reid’s show, calling it a “bad mistake” and expressing personal admiration for Reid while noting the troubling pattern of losing both non-white primetime hosts, Reid and Alex Wagner, alongside weekend host Katie Phang. She criticized the network’s approach to […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, break down the SEC basketball race as Auburn holds onto first place after defeating Georgia, while Alabama bounces back with a big road win at Kentucky. They analyze Auburn’s tough remaining schedule, Johni Broome’s dominant performance, and Alabama’s inconsistency heading into the postseason. Women’s basketball […]

7. President Donald Trump named Dan Bongino deputy director of the FBI in a Truth Social post, celebrating the former Secret Service agent and ex-Fox News host as a patriot with “incredible love and passion” who will support FBI Director Kash Patel in revitalizing American justice. Trump highlighted Bongino’s educational achievements — a master’s in […]

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, Talk […]

Home sales in Alabama increased through January across the state and jumped by 9.9% from the same time last year, according to the latest monthly report published by the Alabama Association of Realtors. The organization’s January analysis also showed that the median sales price in January of $219,936 reflected a 4.2% increase from 2024 but […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down Alabama’s struggles in basketball ahead of a critical home matchup against Kentucky following back-to-back losses to Auburn and Missouri. Concerns over Alabama’s defensive inconsistency and reliance on three-point shooting fuel debate on whether Coleman Coliseum will sell out or if fan enthusiasm has […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down Alabama’s 110-98 loss to Missouri! Alabama trailed early once again, marking a troubling pattern, and head coach Nate Oats showed visible frustration as his team failed to contain Missouri’s offense. While Mark Sears put up 35 points, Alabama’s reliance on three-point shooting remains […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down Alabama and Auburn’s latest basketball matchups as Auburn prepares to host Arkansas and Alabama faces a tough road test at Missouri in frigid conditions! They also walk through Alabama football’s recruiting struggles under DeBoer, who faces criticism for losing top in-state talent to […]

7. In the wake of a troubling incident at Challenger Elementary School in Huntsville, where a firearm accidentally discharged inside a second grader’s backpack causing a student’s laptop to be damaged and prompting concerns over child safety, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) introduced HB103, a bill that would require parents and guardians to properly secure […]

The people knew government cuts would mean cuts to government and to pretend otherwise is ridiculous. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down the SEC and Big Ten’s push for a 14- or 16-team College Football Playoff expansion, which could give the two power conferences majority control over revenue and format decisions. They discuss a Yahoo Sports report revealing a memorandum of understanding that grants the […]

7. President Donald Trump commended U.S. forces for a precision air strike in Syria that targeted and killed a senior official of Hurras al-Din, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, calling it a decisive blow against terrorism. The operation, led by U.S. Central Command, aimed to disrupt the group’s activities and protect U.S. and allied interests in the […]

The The media and their Democrats’ lies are not working, the panicking is starting to set in. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry recap Auburn’s 94-85 victory over Alabama in a historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown in Tuscaloosa! Auburn controlled the game from the start, never trailing as Alabama struggled with three-point shooting, going just 5-for-26 from beyond the arc. Analysts highlighted Auburn’s defensive intensity, depth, […]