The birthplace of Mardi Gras in America is preparing for another spectacular season of parades, pageantry, and revelry as Mobile gears up for Mardi Gras 2025. With a packed schedule of dazzling parades rolling through the streets of downtown Mobile, locals and visitors alike are set for an unforgettable celebration. Mardi Gras in Mobile is […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! They dive into Jalen Milroe’s NFL Draft stock after a shaky Senior Bowl week, with Todd McShay’s evaluation raising questions about Milroe’s accuracy and ability to process defenses at the next level. John remains skeptical about his […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry broadcast live from Montgomery Regional Airport! The duo break down Alabama and Auburn’s latest SEC basketball wins. Auburn secured a dominant 87-74 road victory over LSU, with Johni Broome shaking off a slow start to lead the Tigers. Meanwhile, Alabama edged out Mississippi State 88-84 […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze the latest developments in college football and the NFL, with a heavy focus on Alabama’s program under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. They dissect DeBoer’s comments about a “different internal feel” at Alabama, suggesting the program is shifting away from past influences as it […]

In today’s of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry talk through the shifting dynamics in college and professional sports. They reflect on Nick Saban’s candid comments about his retirement and his frustrations with staff turnover and evolving college football challenges like NIL and the transfer portal. The duo also discuss Jalen Milroe’s surprising rise in […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into Auburn’s gritty 53-51 basketball win over Tennessee and the NFL playoff drama. Auburn’s victory, tee’d up by Janai Broom’s performance with 16 points and 13 rebounds despite limited playing time, once again proved the Tigers’ defensive tenacity in one of the most physical […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick off with a discussion of Alabama’s athletics financial struggles in the wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, including a reported $28 million deficit largely attributed to coaching transition costs. They dissect the impact of NIL dynamics, with speculation about fan fatigue as financial demands grow […]

The inaugural Historical Marion 2 Selma Bicycle Ride will commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important and notorious moments in Civil Rights history.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into SEC basketball, praising Auburn’s record-setting 10 Quadrant 1 wins and Alabama’s fast-paced dominance, while previewing Auburn’s showdown against Tennessee at Neville Arena. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. They then shift to the […]

For those of us born and raised in Alabama, we share memories from childhood of finding small spaces across the state that seemed to hold a certain magic—a garden in a grandmother’s backyard, a wooded path that wove along the lakeside, or a little hiding spot among the hills.

Greg and Jodi Chapman, owners of The Trump Store, located in Scottsboro, are doing their part to Make America Great Again. Recently, the couple became media celebrities when WAAY-TV visited the store for an interview. The Chapmans told the television reporter that the Trump Store in Scottsboro and the second in Manchester, Tennessee, have had visitors from all areas drop by and share humorous and entertaining anecdotes with them while shopping for their favorite Trump items.

In today’s episode Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry explores Ohio State’s national championship win over Notre Dame! They give some in-depth commentary on the Buckeyes’ $20 million NIL-driven roster and the implications of big-money programs on the future of the sport. Guest analyst CJ Duncan joins to weigh in on the first year of […]

Birmingham received some huge news this week when it was announced that Grammy Award-winning country artist Jason Aldean is going to be coming to the Coca Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham for a concert in September. Aldean, who just Monday performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is bringing his Full Throttle tour to the Magic City on […]

In today’s episode of of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the aftermath of the college football national championship! Last night, Ohio State secured its second consecutive title, defeating Notre Dame 31-23. Our beloved hosts and callers highlighted the financial dynamics shaping modern college football, with Ohio State reportedly spending $300 million annually […]

Herb Lewis is living some kind of retirement. He’s combined his childhood interest in birds, his talent for gardening, and his passion for photography to create a backyard wildlife habitat that attracts birds and insects as pollinators.

In today’s episode of  Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight takes the reins solo! Broadcasting live from Mobile, Barry dives in to discuss the preview of the upcoming college football national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame—the first title game in the new 12-team playoff era. McKnight examines Notre Dame’s resurgence after early-season struggles and […]

In the 100th episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry were broadcasting live from separate locations — Longshore at Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Prattville, Alabama, and McKnight in Monroe, Louisiana with the Troy basketball team. The duo delves into college basketball highlights, including Alabama’s women’s basketball team facing off against powerhouse South […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze Alabama basketball’s struggles in a loss to Ole Miss, highlighting turnovers and poor defense. They contrasted it with Auburn’s cohesive, dominant performance against Mississippi State, despite missing star player Johni Boone. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry discuss Auburn basketball’s rise to No. 1 under coach Bruce Pearl and Alabama’s strong showing at No. 4.Both programs’ potential for deep postseason runs highlights a growing basketball culture in Alabama. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. […]

The Regions Tradition, a longstanding Birmingham-area PGA TOUR Champions event, announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED will serve as the tournament’s presenting sponsor. Joining title sponsor Regions Bank, Coca-Cola UNITED will build on the tournament’s legacy of success. The new agreement, which extends through 2028, promises to enhance the tournament experience for spectators and expand charitable […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry recapped the college football semifinals! Ohio State’s win over Texas and Notre Dame’s upset victory against Penn State are in the spotlight as the big championship game finalizes its contenders. They praised the quarterbacks’ standout performances and discussed Notre Dame’s rise as a potential “team […]

Dave & Buster’s will open its first location in Mobile, Alabama, at 1757 E Interstate 65 Service Road on Monday, January 13, according to PR Newswire. As the newest location in Mobile, the new Dave & Buster’s will offer a premier entertainment and restaurant destination with more than 30,000 square feet of gaming, food, and entertainment space in an interactive […]

On January 4, 1953 – 72 years ago – music legend Hank Williams was laid to rest during the largest funeral in Montgomery’s history. Joe Azbell, was city editor of the Montgomery Advertiser and covered the funeral. His full article is transcribed below. It is an example of old-style, descriptive journalism that makes you feel […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts  recapped Notre Dame’s 27-24 win over Penn State, previewed Ohio State vs. Texas, and discussed NFL wildcard matchups, including the Ravens’ playoff potential. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) joined […]