On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the NBA Finals and the upcoming draft dominated early discussion with hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight giving their reactions to the Indiana Pacers’ loss. They spoke about Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury and its effect on Game 7, with guest Brent Vinson later breaking down how […]

The City of Helena continues to consider a 1% sales tax increase that could generate approximately $2 million for the city’s annual budget. The topic was discussed at a recent meeting of the Helena City Council. According to WBRC, City Councilman Andy Healy agreed that nobody wants to raise taxes. He told the news outlet, […]

While Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin can easily brag about the dropping homicide rate in his city, ignoring the record number of murders last year, progress is progress. For some reason, this same mayor is upset about the tightening up of Alabama’s THC law. The products are not banned, although they should be; the products are […]

Calling Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville “probably the best-kept secret in this country,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville touted building and operating the proposed Golden Dome defense in the Rocket City. Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) at a press conference today to speak on the importance of the Golden Dome for America’s national security. […]

The recently formed nonprofit, The Renewal Project, has announced its official launch this month with a mission to provide financial assistance to Alabamians seeking mental or behavioral health care, including services for substance abuse recovery. The groundbreaking organization looks to address the most constant barrier to reliable care for these patients: cost. The Renewal Project […]

In response to the recent unrest in California involving anti-ICE protests, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)  joined with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Safe and Open Streets Act. The legislation, according to the lawmakers, would make it a federal crime to intentionally […]

Voters in Fayette, Lamar, and Walker Counties, as well as portions of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties, went to the polls on Tuesday to select the next Senator for District 5.   Republican State Representative Matt Woods faced Democratic nominee Ryan Cagle in the special election made necessary by the departure of former Senate President Pro […]

7. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency conducted raids on CBD shops in four cities for allegedly violating state marijuana laws, seizing products and arresting owners, which is a good start with a new THC law going into effect on July 1. 6. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has sponsored a bill to deport illegal immigrants convicted […]

The prevented planting crop deadline has been extended into July, a welcome relief for Alabama farmers who have alternately battled bouts of drought and excess rain this spring. Farmers now have until each crop’s acreage reporting deadline to claim prevented planting through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). July 15 is a […]

The Auburn Tigers and Head Coach Hugh Freeze have faced serious difficulties on the recruiting trail over the past week. In an era of collegiate sports where committing means less than it ever did, players decommit and recommit as often as they change their socks. The latest victim of the changes has been Freeze’s Tigers, […]

What began with a full schedule of 21 pre-arranged meetings quickly evolved into a whirlwind of opportunity for the Alabama Department of Commerce team at last week’s 2025 Paris Air Show, where the state team engaged with executives from more than 36 aerospace companies — surpassing expectations and setting the stage for future investment. Among the […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is praising the U.S. military’s successful operation in the Middle East that destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities. “Operation Midnight Hammer” included B2 bombers that saw the first ever deployment of the massive ordinance penetrator (MOP). Additionally, 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from a submarine struck two of the facilities. RELATED: Alabama Republicans […]

A Huntsville man received a life sentence in the first conviction of a law named for a slain Huntsville police officer, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today.   Reginald Eugene Scott, 45, was convicted of trafficking in cocaine, Marshall said.   Based upon the evidence, Scott was a leader and organizer of a wide-ranging drug […]

The Bessemer Planning and Zoning Commission voted  Tuesday to recommend a zoning text amendment and a rezoning request that would allow a hyperscale data center project to move forward on more than 670 acres off Rock Mountain Lake Road. The proposal, submitted by Logistics Land Investments, includes the development of a multi-building technology campus on […]

More than 70 soldiers from the 7245th Medical Support Unit of the Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, New Jersey, including augmentees from supporting and partner units, participated in the inaugural Reserve Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mobile-Washington, or MOWA, Choctaw Wellness at the MOWA Choctaw Indian Reservation, bringing no-cost military medical, dental, vision and veterinary services directly to the community.   […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes that his latest piece of legislation will prevent liberal states like California from putting dangerous illegal aliens, charged with certain crimes, back on American streets after being arrested. Moore’s bill, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, passed the […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight dissected Auburn’s recent recruiting woes as the Tigers lost two key commitments—linebacker Shidarius Toodle to Georgia and wide receiver Devin Carter back to Florida State. Auburn’s national ranking plummeted to as low as 73rd on some sites, raising concerns about Hugh Freeze’s […]

In December, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation setting the special election date of June 24 to fill the Alabama District Five Senate seat. Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed previously held the position before leaving the office to serve as Ivey’s Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation. Today, Northwest Alabama residents will go to the […]

Ibraheem Yazeed, who is accused of kidnapping and murdering Aniah Blanchard of Homewood approximately six years ago, is scheduled to appear today for a status hearing before retired Justice Tom F. Young. Justice Young took over the case due to the requirements of the Speedy Trial Act, which was recently enacted to ensure victims receive […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team got tremendous news on Tuesday when they found out one of their most important players will be returning for the upcoming season. After tearing his achilles, Alabama star sharpshooter Latrell Wrightsell Jr. has been granted a medical waiver by the NCAA and awarded a sixth season of eligibility. […]

On Monday night, President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel had been brokered after the two countries traded missile attacks for several days. Whether or not the truce will be effective remains questionable on Tuesday, as both sides continued military operations. For the moment, it seems that a region-wide and more deadly […]

In the wake of cost-cutting throughout the federal government and a proposed merger of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Drug Enforcement Administration, Attorney General Pam Bondi said no cuts are planned for the ATF and its facility on Redstone Arsenal. Bondi made her comments during a hearing Monday before the Commerce, Justice, […]

The United States has conducted limited airstrikes against Iran, and by all accounts, they appear to have been successful. Whether or not you believe these attacks were necessary or legal is one thing, but the number of people who seem to be on the side of the regime in Iran because they hate President Donald […]

Governor Kay Ivey is praising Pike Road Junior High School for its proactive ‘pouch policy’ limiting students’  cell phone use during school hours. The school’s implementation of the restrictions, according to officials, is producing significant positive results both socially and academically for students. Ivey believes that recently enacted legislation prohibiting Alabama public school students from […]