Notorious stand-up comedian Katt Williams has officially purchased a portion of a former military post in Alabama with plans to transform it into a new movie studio. There’s just one catch. Williams, an Emmy Award winner, has yet to disclose which installation he purchased, although the only installation up for sale recently in the state […]

In the latest episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight kick it off with Troy athletics.Troy football faces a critical weekend game against Louisiana, while the men’s basketball team gears up for Monday’s “Turkey Tip-Off” against UTSA. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts tackled a wide range of sports topics, from college football playoff implications to basketball matchups and local team updates. Expert guests, Jason Caldwell and Rodney Orr, join our hosts and give their insights. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 […]

On this episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts dive right in by focusing on Alabama’s rise to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings, key SEC matchups, and basketball highlights. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday.   View this post on Instagram   […]

Tuesday’s episode of Longshore and McKnight featured playoff insights, SEC previews, and a guest appearance from @ReieronYouTube host Travis Reier and Bryan Matthews from AuburnSports.com. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. The show opened with a debate on Lane Kiffin’s comments about the SEC Championship […]

In Episode 61 of the Longshore and McKnight Sports Podcast, Barry Longshore and John McKnight broadcast live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Prattville, focusing on major sports events across college football, basketball, and the NFL. They break down SEC matchups and “punch their ticket” games, including Tennessee vs. Georgia, and preview Alabama’s basketball showdown […]

In Episode 60 of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts cover Alabama and Auburn athletics, featuring insights from Tider Insider’s Rodney Orr and Auburn Undercover’s Jason Caldwell. Available now on YouTube and Spotify ?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. Rodney Orr discusses Alabama’s playoff hopes and quarterback Jalen Milroe’s standout performance against […]

The Scottsboro Renaissance Faire debuted on November 9 at King Caldwell Park in Scottsboro, AL., enchanting visitors with a day of medieval fun, magical experiences, and family-friendly activities. With a mission to create unforgettable memories, the event featured an impressive array of food vendors, live entertainment, artisans, small businesses, and games for all ages. Guests […]

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED on Tuesday announced it will be the name in title partner of the new Birmingham Amphitheater in the city’s Northside area. The Coca-Cola Amphitheater, set to open summer 2025, will bring some of the most popular artists to Birmingham, establishing itself as a premier destination for live entertainment and enriching the city’s […]

The 2025 Pepsi Rock the South lineup has officially been announced by Peachtree Entertainment and organizers are saying that they expect this year’s festival to be bigger than ever before. Headlining acts of the event, now in its thirteenth year, will include Kid Rock, Nickelback, and Hank Williams Jr. The event is set for June […]

Stargazers, mark your calendars. November’s full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, will appear on Thursday night, bringing the last supermoon of 2024. This special event will be visible on November 15 and is expected to light up the night sky brighter and bigger than a typical full moon. The Beaver Moon, a name rooted […]

National Veterans Day Parade The nation’s oldest Veterans Day parade will be held Monday, Nov. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 77th National Veterans Day Parade will take place on the streets of downtown Birmingham. Follow this link for the parade route and follow on Facebook. Here are other places and events around […]

Birmingham’s bounty of celebrated chefs has helped build a strong eat-local ethos, inspiring one of the state’s premier creameries to collaborate with Alabama food figures to create limited-time treats through the winter in what it calls the Local Chef Series. Geri-Martha O’Hara (CJ Shaver/Contributed) Big Spoon Creamery is now offering the first flavor, Sage & Cornbread, […]

Aloha Hospitality, a well-known restaurant group based in Alabama, is honoring its top-performing team members with a second Caribbean cruise this year. The company’s top achievers from Grille, Wingfingers, Dauphin’s, and Las Floriditas will embark on a seven-day adventure in November after excelling in company-wide contests over eight weeks during the summer. This unique reward […]

All good things must come to an end and this weekend is the finale for a great thing. The final Alabama 100 Series tournament of the year launches Saturday at Ingalls Harbor on Wheeler Lake. The Angler of the Year will be crowned to bring the season to an exciting conclusion while anglers will be […]

Just in time for fall, the award-winning OWA Parks & Resort, just seven miles from the Alabama Gulf Coast, announced an exciting lineup of musical performances at the OWA Theater. The genres featured on the calendar range from acoustic jazz and a Michael Jackson tribute performance all the way to a band honoring rock legends […]

Few people in the South would offer a questioning look when asked if they knew of local music legend Hank Williams. Impressively, his music and legacy have lasted throughout the ages and are still known to younger generations of Southerners today. But, where did it all begin and how is he connected to Lake Martin? […]

A Netflix documentary detailing the forbidden relationship between the late Vicky White, the former assistant director of operations at the Lauderdale County Detention Center, and inmate Casey White is set to be released on Sept. 25. The film, “Jailbreak: Love on the Run,” will show viewers how the sordid romance began and flourished behind bars, […]

Strike up the oompah band and break out the lederhosen. It’s time to tap into the world’s best beer party, Oktoberfest. Originating in Munich, the two-week celebration has become one of Germany’s greatest exports, celebrated worldwide in festivals filled with beer and sausages. The funny thing is, very little of Oktoberfest is observed in the […]

Bham Foodie Fest Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as the inaugural Bham Foodie Fest takes over historic Sloss Furnaces Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. The festival will showcase an artisan market, libations, live DJ, roller skating and yard games. In addition to food, drinks and entertainment, the festival […]

Alabama-based, nationally-syndicated radio host Rick Burgess of “The Rick and Bubba Show” has announced the show will go on without his longtime co-host. After 30 years, the show will come to an end in late December of this year. In an Instagram post, Burgess said the first show of “The Rick Burgess Show” will hit […]

Sweet Tater Festival If you love sweet potatoes, you will want to be in Cullman for the Sweet Tater Festival Sept 1-2 at Smith Lake Park. Holiday festivities will be filled with live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and sweet taters. On Labor Day, the festival will have a car show from 9 […]

Tailgating is as beloved as barbecue in the South, which is why the two make perfect companions any time fans throughout the Yellowhammer State warm-up for college football home games. But while many tailgaters set up their own smokers, grills, and griddles to cook the ritual pregame meal (or two), some fans are content to […]

Talk show legend Bill ‘Bubba’ Bussey of the “Rick and Bubba Show” is returning to a place of personal significance when the program comes to an end later this year. Bussey revealed on the show Thursday that he has now taken a job with his alma mater, Jacksonville State University, as an assistant athletic director […]