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Some Alabama lawmakers are worried about a bill that passed working to well

Alabama's overtime pay tax exemption has cost the Education Trust Fund $230 million in its first nine months, surpassing expectations and raising questions about its future as it approaches a June 2025 expiration

In this episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts recap the start of bowl season, including South Alabama’s win over Western Michigan in the Salute to Veterans Bowl. They dive into Alabama and Auburn’s recruiting efforts and roster changes, particularly in the transfer portal, with a spotlight on quarterback Jackson Arnold’s move to Auburn. Available […]

The media is worried about defamation, some local media might wanna clean up their act

Every Monday, we present “Tide Takes”, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between.

News and George Stephanopoulos reached a settlement with Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit, agreeing to pay $15 million to a Trump presidential foundation and museum

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

In this episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts dive into college football play-offs and bowl games. They also break down the Heisman race, highlighting Travis Hunter’s incredible two-way season among other finalists such as Ashton Jeanty, Dillon Gabriel, and Cam Ward. Current standings have Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty neck and neck for the […]

A underwhelming DOJ report revealed that the FBI had 26 confidential informants at the January 6 Capitol riots, with most engaging in illegal activity, though no evidence showed FBI agents orchestrated the violence

Live from Montgomery Regional Airport, Barry McKnight and John Longshore unpacked Bill Belichick’s surprise move to coach at North Carolina, where he aims to implement an NFL-style program ahead of new NCAA pay rules. They also highlighted Auburn’s 2025 SEC schedule, featuring three Big 12 road games in four weeks and no home conference games […]

Illegal Immigrants in Alabama are grappling with heightened anxiety as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement what he has called the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, sparking fear and uncertainty among DACA recipients, called Dreamers but really just illegals with extra steps

New numbers have been revealed as to how well funded each school’s collective is, and the numbers are absolutely staggering. To no one’s surprise, the collective of the Texas Longhorns is leading the way. The Texas One Fund, according to NCAA estimates has $22.2 million, leading not just the SEC but the entire country. Interestingly, […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight and John Longshore were joined by Mike Griffith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Yellowhammer News’ CJ Duncan. They tackled the college football playoff shakeup, conference dominance, and Nick Saban’s retirement. Griffith critiqued the playoff selection process, questioning Penn State’s easy path compared to top-seeded Oregon and […]

The only “sundown town” in Alabama is Birmingham 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 Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

A viral video showing individuals walking through downtown Birmingham streets with firearms has sparked widespread attention and concern among residents and visitors. Mayor Randall Woodfin addressed the issue in a news conference, stating that while the display of firearms was alarming, the only apparent illegal act in the footage was jaywalking due to Alabama’s relaxed firearm permit laws

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 are headed into an offseason coming off another disappointing season under Hugh Freeze that saw his record as Auburn’s head coach […]

Luigi Mangione, 26, was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, a crime that has made him a hero amongst the worst people on the planet

Every Monday, we present “Tide Takes”, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The Alabama Crimson Tide discovered their playoff fate as they sat at home during conference championship week, narrowly left out of the expanded 12-team field […]

Today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight tackled the fallout from college football’s championship weekend, focusing on Alabama’s playoff exclusion and the committee’s inconsistent decision-making. They debated changes to the playoff format, including reseeding and expanded fields, and examined key first-round matchups like Tennessee vs. Ohio State and SMU vs. Penn State. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You […]

No one believes Cullman is a 'sundown town'

President-elect Donald Trump’s Meet the Press interview unveiled his plans and contentious priorities for his second term, focusing on justice, immigration, and the economy

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

Live from Stivers Ford in Montgomery, the latest Longshore and McKnight focused on college football’s championship weekend, NFL updates, and as always — calls from the fans! Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. John Longshore tackled today’s episode solo with Barry feeling a little under […]