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

7. A school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis., left two people dead, including a teacher and a student, and six others injured, with two in critical condition. Police identified the shooter as a juvenile, Natalie Lynn Rupnow, who was found dead at the scene and are working with the shooter’s family […]

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. 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.

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. To the chagrin of many loyal fans, the Alabama Crimson Tide are not going to the College Football Playoff this season. Instead, they will be […]

7. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) has been selected to join the influential House Appropriations Committee, making him the first Republican from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District to serve in this role. Strong emphasized the importance of continuing Alabama’s historical influence on federal spending decisions and pledged to prioritize conservative fiscal ideals. Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) […]

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 […]

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 […]

7. The U.S. House passed the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), focusing on countering global threats from China and the Middle East while providing significant support for servicemembers, including a historic 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted personnel. Alabama’s largely supportive congressional delegation highlighted the bill’s importance in enhancing military readiness, bolstering U.S. […]

 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.  

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 […]

7. Liberal U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are playing coy about supporting murder for CEOs they do not like, like the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Warren decried the violence, before stating “but” and undercutting her point saying, “This is a warning that if you push people hard enough, they lose faith […]

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.

7. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) suffered a fall and sprained his wrist while leaving a GOP luncheon, adding to a series of medical incidents in recent years, including a concussion and freezing episodes during press conferences in 2023. Despite a cut on his face, McConnell’s office confirmed he was cleared to resume his […]

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 […]

7. Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman (D-Pleasant Grove) is calling out the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) for wasting nearly $8 million of taxpayer money without delivering medical cannabis access as promised. Despite stringent licensing requirements, the AMCC granted licenses to unqualified applicants, leading to costly legal challenges and continued delays for patients. Coleman urges […]

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’ 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.

7. Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow after Syrian rebel forces seized control of Damascus, ending his family’s 50-year rule, with celebrations erupting across Syria reminiscent of the Arab Spring. Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani, a former al-Qaida commander turned pluralist advocate, is poised to shape Syria’s future as international actors like Russia and […]

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 […]

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 […]