Rioters have rampaged through downtown Los Angeles. They have attacked law enforcement, thrown Molotov cocktails, launched mortars, and driven vehicles into police officers. They have vandalized local businesses and torched buildings. They have waved the Mexican flag while defacing the American flag. And they have terrorized law-abiding citizens, making them scared to leave their homes. […]

Alabama’s political leaders are showing their support for the nation of Israel in its effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced “Operation Rising Lion” Friday, which included air strikes and other military offensives deep in Iran. Israel argued the strikes were necessary because Iran was dangerously close to developing a […]

Some of the top anglers from the state hit the water at Lake Wheeler over the weekend for the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation Regional Tournament Hosted Saturday, the event brought together top high school, college, and junior anglers, all vying for a chance to advance to national competitions. RELATED: Alabama home to three of 25 best […]

Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair is leading an Alabama delegation that includes economic development professionals, company officials and community leaders from around the state on a mission to next week’s 2025 Paris Air Show, the aerospace industry’s premier business exposition this year. The trade event, which attracts decision-makers from the world’s biggest aerospace, aviation and defense companies, commences Monday, […]

We are living longer. A lot longer. And, that longevity is throwing a monkey wrench in the system and creating a generation “sandwiched” between their children and their aging parents For those in the sandwich generation, life can often feel like a never-ending game of Whack-A-Mole. Just as you help one family member with a […]

New statewide data from the Alabama State Department of Education shows that 88.4% of third-grade students scored at or above the required level to be promoted to fourth grade, despite a higher benchmark implemented for the 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) reading test. The updated cut score—the minimum score needed for promotion—was raised from […]

Months after the Hanceville Police Department was impacted by the indictment of several officers, the City Council has now voted to hire a consultant to assist with rebuilding the agency. The decision was made during a council meeting held on Thursday, according to a report from ABC 33/40. Under the approved plan, Councilman John Stam […]

Jeanne Dowdle Rizzardi, who has more than 30 years of legal experience, has announced her candidacy for Madison County District Judge, Place 5. Rizzardi, an assistant city attorney for Huntsville, has spent the last decade handling a wide range of legal matters impacting the community. Prior to that, she built a private practice focused on […]

As students, we all remember the emphasis our teachers and administrators placed on finishing high school and getting our diplomas. Today, most people assume that everyone has a high school diploma, but the reality is that some students still drop out. We all know that dropping out of high school is truly a fork-in-the-road moment. […]

Like many of you, I have lived in Alabama all of my life. Therefore, I am an avid college football fan. As a boy, I followed Major League Baseball, but as an adult, I barely watch or pay attention to professional sports. However, I feel compelled for some reason, I guess as an American Patriotic […]

As students, we all remember the emphasis our teachers and administrators placed on finishing high school and getting our diplomas. Today, most people assume that everyone has a high school diploma, but the reality is that some students still drop out. We all know that dropping out of high school is truly a fork-in-the-road moment. […]

Headed into the 2025 season and the third year of the Hugh Freeze era, the Auburn Tigers are under some serious pressure, perhaps more pressure than either of the last two seasons. In the first year for Freeze, the stakes were relatively low as he inherited a dreadful situation. They were higher in year two, […]

One of the biggest gripes fans have in college football is the way scheduling occurs makes it difficult to plan traveling trips, as the kickoff times are not revealed until a couple of weeks before a game. Though the SEC’s switch from CBS to the ESPN family of networks has not been met with the […]

In a show of support for President Donald Trump and his efforts to end the Los Angeles riots,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief backing the commander-in-chief’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the city. The decision to dispatch the military came after illegal immigrants and their supporters overwhelmed local […]

The news this week has been pretty crazy. There are riots in L.A. Is California’s Governor Gavin Newsom just running for office by attacking President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville? Can the U.S. Senate save NASA funding? What is the Golden Dome caucus? All this and more, on Alabama Politics This Week! Mecca […]

The first Walker County School Board meeting since Sheriff Nick Smith was indicted for hiring unqualified SROs to guard schools took place this week. According to a report by WBRC, a grand jury recommended that the school system revise its policies and verify that SROs meet state certification requirements. However, the matter was not addressed […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight broadcasted live today from Stivers Ford, and delivered a jam-packed Friday show centered around major sports headlines and local flavor.  The sports rundown included NBA Finals Game 4 between the Pacers and Thunder, the Braves’ homestand against the Rockies, and a deep […]

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) formally introduced House Bill 20 during a press conference Thursday at the Baldwin County satellite courthouse in Fairhope, drawing support from law enforcement leaders across the region. “Today, alongside Sheriffs Hoss Mack, Anthony Lowery, and Paul Burch, Mobile District Attorney Keith Blackwood, and Sergeant John Young, I announced the filing […]

The Mobile Airport Authority has updated the timeline for the completion of the Mobile International Airport project, now targeting September 2026 as the opening date instead of spring 2026 as first announced. The change reflects a decision by city and airport officials to prioritize staying within budget over meeting the earlier schedule. Construction on the […]

Grammy-winning recording artist Armando Pérez — better known by his stage name Pitbull — is coming to Tuscaloosa this summer for a concert at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. According to an announcement from the venue, the performance will be part of Pitbull’s Party After Dark Tour and is set for August 28. RELATED: Steve Miller Band coming […]

Tuscaloosa City Council member Norman Crow has become the first candidate to formally announce a bid for the soon-to-be vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 63 seat. According to a report from The Tuscaloosa News, Crow currently represents District 3 on the Tuscaloosa City Council. When announcing his candidacy on Thursday, Crow touted his background […]

The Guinness World Records holders for the most premature surviving quadruplets celebrated their first birthday on May 31, 2025, marking a milestone many once thought impossible. Born at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital at just 23 weeks and 4 days’ gestation, the Bryant quadruplets — Lainey, Kali, Lennon, and Koen — have […]

7. The end of “Dr.” Nicole Wadsworth’s campaign for lieutenant governor is near as her entire staff resigned, citing persistent misinformation, including false claims about her academic credentials and other silly nonsense. 6. A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump illegally deployed the National Guard to assist with Los Angeles riots, ordering control returned […]

Alabama has appealed a federal court ruling that nullified its 2023 congressional map, marking the state’s third trip to the U.S. Supreme Court in an ongoing legal battle over redistricting. The appeal, filed on June 6, names Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, State Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-District 8), and State Rep. Chris […]