Nearly 3,000 Alabama families applied for education savings accounts on the first day of eligibility under the CHOOSE Act, which allows up to $7,000 per child for private school expenses or $2,000 per child for homeschool costs

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight critiqued Alabama’s poor ReliaQuest Bowl performance, citing quarterback Jalen Milroe’s struggles and head coach Kalen DeBoer’s leadership issues. They highlighted Alabama’s declining discipline and culture, raising doubts about Milroe’s future and the program’s ability to adapt in the NIL era. Available now […]

President Joe Biden addressed the New Orleans terrorist attack, confirming that the attacker had posted videos online expressing allegiance to ISIS and a desire to kill

Alabamians flock to neighboring states like Tennessee to buy lottery tickets as the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1 billion, highlighting the state's ongoing loss of potential lottery revenue

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackled the highs and lows of college football bowl season. They critiqued the impact of player opt-outs and transfer portal chaos, which they say are undermining the sport’s tradition, while praising committed players like Shedeur Sanders. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live […]

Mazda North American Operations CEO Tom Donnelly suggested that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could lead to a shift in production from Mexico to the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville

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, John Longshore and Barry McKnight tackled college football’s shifting landscape and the NFL’s continued dominance. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. They criticized the lackluster ratings for early playoff games, blaming mismatched teams like SMU and Indiana and […]

President-elect Donald Trump's DOGE team and MAGA have found disagreement and a rift a over highly-skilled immigration

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight returned from the holidays to dive into recent sports action on Longshore and McKnight. They tackled topics like disappointing college football playoff blowouts, questioning whether the current format needs a shake-up to include more competitive teams like Alabama or South Carolina. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can […]

President-elect Donald Trump was definitely working on Christmas Day by firing off Truth Social posts targeting Canada, Greenland, the Panama Canal, China, President Joe Biden, and "leftist lunatics."

The November 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report delivered positive news about the state’s housing market for home buyers and sellers. The data showed that for the first time in three months, home sales numbers have increased. The report, published monthly by the Alabama Association of Realtors,  showed that the state recorded 5,168 home […]

President Elon Musk? Who is president now?

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry recap a weekend of college football playoff action, NFL games, and other sports highlights. They break down the playoff’s first round, highlighting home-field advantages, key matchups like Notre Dame vs. Indiana, and Ohio State vs. Tennessee, and discuss Alabama fans’ reactions to missing the […]

Government remains open after Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a bipartisan bill that funds the government through mid-March, provides disaster relief, and extends the farm bill

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 […]

Today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts Barry McKnight and John Longshore discussed NFL playoff scenarios, college football matchups, and ticket price trends, with key previews of games including SMU vs. Penn State, Alabama vs. Michigan, and Tulane vs Florida. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every […]

A new poll conducted this month among Republican primary voters shows Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth has a major advantage in the 2026 governor’s race over a key potential contender. The survey, conducted by top-ranked Remington Research Group, asked voters if the election were held today, who they would cast their ballot for in a head-to-head […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s streamlined spending bill to avert a government shutdown failed in the House of Representatives. The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s revised spending bill to prevent a government shutdown

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight,  John Longshore and Barry McKnight tackled Alabama basketball’s narrow 97–90 win over North Dakota, calling out the Crimson Tide’s defensive struggles. The team’s performance was contrasted with Auburn’s strong cohesion. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. The NIL […]

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is now facing a revolt from inside the Republican caucus and from outside as Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is criticizing a newly proposed 1,400-page government funding bill for including excessive spending on projects like the RFK Memorial Stadium transfer while key priorities like aid for farmers remain urgent

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts navigated a packed show featuring the college football playoff, the transfer portal, and the NIL landscape. Special guests included CJ Duncan, host of the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, who analyzed the Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter, Clemson’s potential playoff upset over Texas, and the challenges of the […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has hinted that Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal could become the permanent headquarters for the FBI under the incoming Trump administration

Every Tuesday we present “The Auburn Corner,” where we’ll get into a different topic on the Auburn Tigers, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The Auburn Tigers were heading into the offseason with big changes on the horizon, especially in the quarterback room after two largely unsuccessful season […]