7. The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, legacies win with Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 and Texas vs. Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10. In other college football news, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the NFL Draft, opting to leave college football […]

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 […]

7. A tragic attack in New Orleans has led to the postponement of the 2025 Sugar Bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame after a terror attack on Bourbon Street, killed at least 15 and injured around 30. The game, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, will now take place today at 4 p.m. ET, with […]

7. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) reflected on his tenure representing Alabama’s First Congressional District, as he leaves Congress after losing a primary to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve. Highlighting his achievements, Carl points to successes in energy policy, infrastructure funding, rural healthcare, and support for veterans, among […]

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 […]

7. Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away at 100, he is widely considered the worst modern president and the standard for bad presidents. Though his presidency faced challenges like economic stagnation and the energy crisis, his post-presidential work reshaped his global reputation as a humanitarian and advocate […]

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 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 […]

7. Hoover saw its first gun homicide in over two years and Anthony Keith Russell, 29, has been charged with murder following the Christmas Eve shooting of 35-year-old Brandon Montez McIlwain during a struggle over a handgun. Police responded to the scene, where McIlwain was found critically injured; he died at UAB Hospital. Russell was […]

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 […]

7. Two men, Derrick Bean and Keith Davis, were arrested near Alabama’s Fountain Correctional Facility on Christmas Eve after being found with potential Christmas presents for inmates – a backpack was found containing drugs, cell phones, and charging blocks. Authorities, K9 units, and local police discovered the suspects in a wooded area near the prison, […]

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 […]

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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 […]

7. A mysterious object streaked across Alabama’s night sky, which meteorologist James Spann identified as likely the disintegrating Chinese satellite GaoJing 1-01. The satellite, used for Earth imaging, may have re-entered Earth’s atmosphere as part of orbital decay, sparking awe and speculation statewide. This incident has reignited public curiosity about aerial phenomena and raised calls […]

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 […]

7. The $232 million micro-modular reactor assembly plant planned for Gadsden is currently on hold due to Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The City of Gadsden remains committed to the project.  Initially announced in 2023, the facility aimed to manufacture non-radiological reactor modules, with operations expected to begin by 2027. 6. Alabama’s […]

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 […]

7. Legal experts are questioning whether prosecutors in New York can prove the first-degree murder charge against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 26, faces an 11-count indictment, including charges of murder and terrorism, after the Dec. 4 killing with some concerned that he may get off with […]

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 […]

7. A recent Public Religion Research Institute poll reveals that one in four religious voters believe Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory was divinely ordained by God, with significant variation across faith groups. White evangelical Protestants were the most likely to hold this belief (60%), followed by Hispanic Protestants (45%), while white non-evangelical Protestants (80%) and […]

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 […]