Through the passage of a resolution earlier this year, the Alabama Legislature officially renamed a one-mile portion of U.S. Highway 231 in Brundidge as the James T. Ramage III Highway in honor of the longtime mayor. Ramage was honored with a surprise celebration attended by more than 100 people on July 8, including family, friends, […]

The Alabama Attorney General’s office argued this week that a former Decatur police officer charged with fatally shooting a man during a dispute over a vehicle repossession should not be granted immunity before trial. Attorney General Steve Marshall stated in a court brief that a lower court was correct in denying former officer Mac Marquette’s […]

Alabama Public Television (APT), which receives both state and federal tax dollars, is being slammed for sending out an email that essentially lobbies against President Donald Trump’s rescission package. The proposal would retract roughly $9.4 billion in previously approved spending, about $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and $8.3 billion from foreign aid, using an expedited […]

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has the backing of NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley if he decides to run for U.S. Senate. As candidates compete to replace another Auburn legend, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), after he decided to run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 instead of re-election to the Senate, […]

The City of Huntsville, which already reaches into Limestone and Morgan counties, may soon add Marshall County to its industrial base. Two companies have petitioned the city for the annexation of nearly 1,100 acres south of the Tennessee River. The property lies primarily along McCutcheon Loop Road in Morgan County, with a smaller portion extending […]

There have been a lot of suggestions, some from President Donald Trump himself, that amnesty is on the table for farm workers and the hospitality industry. NO! This is not what Trump voters voted for, they actually voted against this exact issue, and Republican politicians need to remember this and speak out. Dale Jackson is a […]

13 years ago, a golf course near the University of Alabama, known as the Capstone Club, was shut down after years of ownership changes and financial troubles. Now, according to a story from Fried Egg Golf, the Club is set to undergo a major renovation by the original course designer after being acquired by new […]

Alabama is home to an incredible range of state parks that have something to offer adventurers year-round. Our Alabama State Parks Passport series highlights all of the stunning outdoor spaces throughout the state that make for the perfect seasonal getaway. The sixteenth in our series is Roland Cooper State Park. According to Alabama State Parks, Roland […]

Farmers who lost certain crop, tree, and vine production due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can soon apply for assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Pre-filled applications entered the mail stream on July 9. Farmers may submit the “FSA-526, Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage One Application” at county Farm Service Agency (FSA) […]

Amtrak announced on July 1 that its Mardi Gras service route from Mobile to New Orleans will operate twice daily, beginning August 18. The trip from Mobile to New Orleans will take approximately four hours, according to Amtrak. Trains will depart Mobile at 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. There will be short stops at Pascagoula, […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry reflected on the intensity of summer football conditioning and the culture surrounding SEC Media Days. They shared lighthearted anecdotes about past training camps and joked about the social scene and networking opportunities that come with the annual media event. Their discussion also touched on the […]

A familiar name to North Alabama conservative politics made it official on Thursday that he’s running for State Senate. John Roberts, a commercial real estate developer who lives, works and raises his family in the Huntsville-area Senate District  2, said he’s running to serve Alabamians for generations to come. At age 33, Roberts is seeking […]

7. Former White House physician Kevin O’Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment and dodged questions during a House Oversight Committee interview investigating an alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden’s mental and physical decline, leading to speculation about his actions. 6. Fairhope city council candidates were surveyed about addressing inappropriate materials in the public library’s juvenile […]

Next week is one of the most anticipated of the year for Southeastern Conference players and fans, with the annual SEC Media Days set to return to the College Football Hall of Fame and the Omni Atlanta Hotel after the event took place last season in Dallas. RELATED: Longshore and McKnight: SEC Media Days on […]

Butting, a global stainless steel pipe manufacturer, announced plans today to establish its North American headquarters and first United States production facility in Baldwin County as part of a $61 million growth project. The company’s plans will unfold in two strategic phases, triggering the creation of up to 100 high-quality jobs with wages significantly above […]

At Monday night’s Tarrant City Council meeting, a longtime resident used her final public comments to criticize city leaders, thank them for forcing her to educate herself on municipal government, and leave them with a pointed gesture. Jackie Beltaine addressed the council during the public comment period, saying their dysfunction taught her more about government […]

On July 3, the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles (ABPP) celebrated a milestone with its 10th graduating class from the PREP Program. The ABPP demonstrated its ongoing commitment to public safety, rehabilitation, and reentry through the transformative work happening at the Perry County PREP Center. Over 50 new graduates received their diplomas during the commencement […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is condemning many of her colleagues on the other side of the aisle for using the recent tragedy in Texas as a political weapon against President Donald Trump. The death toll rose to 173 people Wednesday from catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River, which rose more than 26 feet in […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from those who are comparing them to ‘Nazis.’ President Donald Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan said this week that attacks against ICE officers and federal agents conducting immigration enforcement are up nearly 700% compared to the same time last year. According to […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry opened the midweek show reflecting on the end of summer and gearing up for SEC Media Days in Atlanta! The conversation pivoted to DJ Barber, a freshman Auburn linebacker arrested in Dadeville, Alabama, on marijuana trafficking and drug paraphernalia charges after police discovered 2.5 pounds […]

Residents in Wilcox County, one of Alabama’s poorest, say they are struggling to keep up with an unexpected, sharp increase in their water bills. In Camden and nearby communities across Wilcox County, residents report that monthly charges from the Wilcox County Water and Sewer District have increased significantly, making it difficult for many to afford […]

Preston Roberts’ passion for agriculture and political prowess has been an asset to the Alabama Farmers Federation for the past 11 years. He’ll continue providing steady leadership and serving farmers as the External Affairs Department assistant director, effective July 7. Roberts’ ability to build relationships with legislators, stakeholders, and farmers is invaluable, said Federation External […]

 A little over a year after a Mountain Brook teen nearly died from a shark attack off the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to authorize mobile phone alerts about attacks. Sen. Katie Britt celebrated Tuesday’s passage of Lulu’s Law, her bipartisan legislation named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, that would direct the Federal […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to gain the support of organizations across the state as he looks to become the next governor of Alabama in 2026. On Wednesday, Tuberville’s campaign announced that he has secured the endorsement of yet another influential group, the Alabama Associated General Contractors. The AAGC, first founded in 1920, is […]