A new Alabama law is raising the bar—literally and educationally—starting October 1. Signed into law during the 2025 legislative session, Senate Bill 316 creates a new type of alcohol license known as the Educational Tourism Distillery license. And while the name might sound like something out of a textbook, the impact is designed to be […]

Governor Kay Ivey, legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban, Ms. Terry Saban, and a host of local officials and sponsors broke ground on the Saban Center on Wednesday morning. The ceremony was followed by a community celebration at the Tuscaloosa River Market, co-hosted by the City of Tuscaloosa and the Saban Center. […]

State Rep. Marques is thinking about the next step in his career as the political landscape continues to shift in the Yellowhammer State. 

Over the course of the last couple of years, there has been a ton of discourse as to whether or not the NCAA Tournament field would be expanded from 68 teams — and the momentum certainly seemed to be trending in that direction. But it was revealed this week that the tournament is not going […]

While the media and their Democrats fret about redistricting in Texas, they forget how gerrymandered blue states already are.The redrawing of Alabama's 2nd district to make it a safe seat for a Democrat, by a 3-judge panel, was praised in the media, and now they screech about an elected body drawing lines?

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore also took a shot at the Texas Democrats over their hypocrisy because they ran away to Illinois.

Hosts Longshore and McKnight cover college football preseason buzz, Southern Miss up and coming, "Any Given Saturday", and more.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl of Mobile teased a ‘major announcement’ on social media Wednesday, telling his followers to stay tuned. The two-term congressman, who represented Alabama’s first congressional district, said the big news will soon be made public. RELATED: Rep. Jerry Carl: Thank you Alabama Carl’s dispatch draws increased speculation that he is preparing […]

On October 1, a new law governing who may possess firearms in Alabama goes into effect. The legislation, passed as SB119 during the 2025 session, builds on existing restrictions and introduces significant changes that broaden the scope of prohibited individuals and increase penalties for certain gun-related crimes. RELATED: Alabama cracks down on urban gun crime […]

Recently elected State Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper) is wasting no time advancing legislation aimed at protecting Alabama schools and public institutions. After winning a special election in June to represent Senate District 5, Woods quickly prefiled House Bill 7 (HB7), which would establish consistent statewide protocols for how school threats are reported and handled. RELATED: […]

The Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will soon be offering a new scholarship program thanks to a $30 million commitment from its namesake and the Ginn Family Foundation. According to Auburn, the gift represents the largest commitment to scholarships in school history, establishing 40 awards annually, covering tuition, fees, room, and board for […]

U.S. Representative Shomari Figures (D-Montgomery) criticized both Democrats and Republicans for failing to secure the border, while Trump called undocumented immigrants “very special people” and opened the door for illegals to do farm work

September 1 marks a significant day for Alabama shoppers as a new state law reduces the sales tax on groceries and suspends it entirely on a range of essential baby and feminine care products. During the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers approved lowering the state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% when they passed […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) has named Kelly Augsburger Brasher as its inaugural Chief School Finance Officer (CSFO). Brasher brings with her more than 20 years of business and finance experience to the newly established residential high school. For the past 11 years, Brasher served as an accountant for Auburn City Schools, managing […]

This fall, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is expanding its academic offerings with 10 new graduate certificates and a new undergraduate degree program. The programs are available across a range of disciplines, with many offered fully online to accommodate students wherever they are. “At UAB, we’re continually evolving to meet the needs of our […]

A young businessman and native of North Alabama is clearing the field early after announcing his candidacy for the District 2 seat in the State Senate. John Roberts reported that in the first 21 days of his campaign, 89 individual donors cumulatively contributed $101,675. Roberts is seeking the seat currently held by State Sen. Tom […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has officially endorsed State Rep. Matthew Hammett in his bid for re-election to Alabama House District 92. The district includes all of Covington County and parts of Coffee and Escambia counties. Hammett, a graduate of Auburn University, is a business owner and agricultural producer. He operates Hammett Drilling, a 74-year-old, family-owned […]

As Alabama barrels toward the May 19, 2026 GOP primary for Attorney General, the contest is shaping up to be a political prizefight between former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson, current AG Steve Marshall’s top aide and the candidate he’s backing to succeed him. Mitchell outraised the field in July, […]

In his bid to become the next Governor of Alabama, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to post impressive fundraising numbers as the May 2026 GOP primary election draws closer. Tuberville (R-Auburn), according to his July monthly campaign finance report, has raised more than $5 million in total for his gubernatorial campaign. Tuberville raised $722,427.65 […]

State Sen. Larry Stutts is planning to file a bill next session that will reform the Certificate of Needs Laws in the Yellowhammer State.

With the calendar turning to August, college football is just a few short weeks away. As the season gets closer, preseason polls begin to trickle out and fans get a chance to see where their team is at relative to the competition — and whether or not they will start the season ranked. Though the […]

Huntsville City Schools has told its students to keep them in their bags or deal with the consequences, which is pretty reasonable

Prism Systems, a technology company with a global portfolio, is relocating its headquarters and lab operations to downtown Mobile. The company will move into 857 Dauphin Street, the former site of Crown Hall. According to the Mobile Chamber, the $6.4 million project will add 52 high-wage jobs. “Mobile has always been the foundation of our […]

Hosts Longshore and McKnight cover preseason coaches poll as well as two Auburn athletes recent developments in their sports.