The rivalry between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers is arguably the most iconic rivalry in the Southeastern Conference and possibly in all of college football as well. When the two teams meet in the Iron Bowl each year, the game can get chippy fast. For many players, there is certainly no love lost, […]

The Alabama Medicaid Agency is under new leadership after Governor Kay Ivey appointed a long-standing organization affiliate as its next commissioner. On Thursday afternoon, Ivey announced that she has selected attorney Bo Offord for the role. Offord has represented and advised the agency for 15 years on a variety of legal matters. Offord will be […]

 A mother and son have been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed the Walker County Public Defender’s Office in downtown Jasper early Saturday morning. The Jasper Police Department held a press conference on Thursday to announce the arrests of 19-year-old Joseph Cole Whitten Kolachuk and his mother, 42-year-old Amanda Jo Howard Kulichok, on […]

Alabama students made measurable gains in reading and showed signs of improvement in math during the 2024–25 school year, according to statewide test results presented at the State Board of Education’s July 9 work session. State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said the progress reflects the ongoing efforts of teachers and schools, while acknowledging the persistent […]

The Business Council of Alabama’s pro-jobs political affiliate, ProgressPAC, has announced its endorsement of Clint Hollingsworth in the upcoming District 12 special election.   “Clint Hollingsworth is a small business owner, a Cullman City Councilman, and a long-time resident of Cullman County,” said ProgressPAC Chairman Gary Smith. “He understands first-hand the challenges and opportunities facing Alabama’s […]

A team made up of 40 Alabamians specializing in search and rescue efforts is now on its way to Texas to assist with disaster relief after deadly floods swept through the state last week. The multi-disciplined group consists of members from Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, the Tuscaloosa Fire Department, and the Saraland […]

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 […]

APT, which is partially funded by taxpayer dollars, is being slammed for sending out an email lobbying against Trump's rescission package.

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.

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 […]

As some on the left continue their hateful rhetoric and strange accusations (some on the right too) about the Texas floods, Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Auburn) called for national unity following the Texas floods that killed over 100, and condemned Democrats for blaming Trump’s policies instead of focusing on recovery

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 […]

Britt is condemning many of her Democratic colleagues for using the recent tragedy in Texas as a political weapon against Trump.