The Alabama Crimson Tide had two first-round picks during the first night of the NFL Draft on Thursday, extending a now 17-year-long streak of having at least one player come from Tuscaloosa in the first 32 picks. While Tide fans may have been disappointed not to see quarterback Jalen Milroe selected on Thursday night, both […]

Broadcasting live from Stiver’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Longshore and McKnight dove into the NFL Draft’s first round, highlighting a quiet night for quarterbacks with only two selected — Cam Ward to the Tennessee Titans and a surprising Jackson Dart to the New York Giants. Dart is following two other Ole Miss QB alumni who […]

An energy corporation with a major Alabama footprint has announced a change in its top leadership. Spire Inc. said Friday that Scott Doyle, a company veteran, has been selected as its next president, chief executive officer, and new Board of Directors member. Doyle was previously Spire’s executive vice president and chief operating officer prior to […]

Governor Kay Ivey is asking Alabamians to hold their pets “extra close” after the recent passing of her beloved dog, Missy. The blended collie mix, known to be inseparable from the Governor, was adopted by Ivey in January 2019 from the Montgomery Humane Shelter. Missy was around ten years old. In a statement released Friday, […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) Board of Trustees convened in the state capital this week, setting the stage for significant advancements in STEM education across Alabama. During the meeting, the board unanimously approved the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, introducing bold initiatives aimed at elevating the school’s influence to a global scale. According […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide extended what is now a 17-year streak of having at least one player drafted in the first round, going all the way back to 2009. 1️⃣7️⃣ STRAIGHT YEARS! ?️#NFLU pic.twitter.com/uyfLHj0v2h — Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) April 25, 2025 In what was a little bit of an early surprise, All-American guard Tyler Booker […]

Over the last century or so, Alabama seems to have developed a knack for producing strong female leaders. Helen Keller, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Harper Lee have all been shrouded in international fame and glory. Today, our governor, junior U.S. senator, state Supreme Court Chief Justice, and Public Service Commission president are all […]

Alabama Construction News was recently honored with an Azbee Award of Excellence for its work in business-to-business media. ACN, the only statewide construction trade publication in Alabama, is the sole 2025 recipient of the award hailing from the Yellowhammer State. According to the organization, the highly competitive Azbees “highlight editorial, online, and design excellence within […]

Written by Michelle Roth, Vice President of Advocacy for The League of Credit Unions.  A growing number of Alabama towns have one thing in common: access to local financial services is becoming increasingly limited. Alabama has 1,181 census tracts, and according to the Federal Reserve’s Banking Deserts Dashboard, 153 now qualify as “banking deserts,” meaning […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong believes Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal is more than capable of accommodating the base’s projected high level of growth. On Thursday, the Congressman joined The Dale Jackson Show to discuss the installation’s expected progress and the changes taking place inside the FBI, including the relocation of several thousand agents to Huntsville. “We have […]

Alabama’s public schools are funded from three primary sources. The state receives approximately 10% percent of its funding from the federal government through programs like Title I and school nutrition programs. These programs typically support students coming from low-income households. The next source is local funding. Anywhere between 21% to 34% of education expenses are […]

As technology has evolved over the past 25 years, minors are more at risk of harm from age-inappropriate online materials, and a growing number of American families are concerned about what their children access on the internet, regardless of their political leanings. Protecting children from online harm should be a top priority for Alabama lawmakers. […]

7. The Trump organization has begun selling 2028 campaign hats, fueling speculation about President Donald Trump’s future political plans and people are freaking out. 6. The Alabama State House passed a record $12.1 billion education budget, emphasizing more funding school choice and student-based funding. 5. A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on […]

Tensions continue to mount in Hoover as recent city council meetings have been marked by public frustration and growing concerns over government transparency. According to a report from ABC 33/40, the past two meetings have seen disruptions during the public comment period, including one instance where a police officer was called to remove a speaker […]

The inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit brought together more than 250 representatives from state agencies, nonprofits, local governments, and the private sector to showcase Alabama’s leadership in outdoor recreation. Held at the Lake Guntersville State Park, the summit highlighted the outdoor recreation industry as not only an economic engine but also its role in workforce development. […]

The University of Montevallo (UM) has again been designated a military-friendly school, highlighting the institution’s strong commitment to providing exceptional support and resources for its military students and their families. “It takes a lot of hardworking and dedicated people to make these designations possible,” said Traci Crenshaw, director of UM’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs. “Without immense […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a historic $12.1 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for Fiscal Year 2026, advancing a record investment in public education that prioritizes school choice, targeted student support, and new benefits for educators. The sweeping package includes SB112 and its supplemental appropriations, sending the legislation back to the […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) expressed frustration Thursday after seeing the news that an illegal immigrant is going to be released from prison six years early. In 2022, Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano was convicted of two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. According to Fox News, Ortega-Anguiano will be released by California state government on […]

With draft night arriving on Thursday night, fans across the South will be eager to see where their favorite SEC stars are going to land and how much of the first round will be dominated by the best conference in college football. When it comes to having players drafted, few programs have been able to […]

It’s one of the best days of the year for football fans with the NFL Draft finally upon us and getting started with the first round on Thursday night from Green Bay, Wisconsin. The SEC always makes it a habit of having tons of players selected on the Thursday with 11 of them last year […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, according to reports confirmed by Yellowhammer News.  Back in state while Congress is in recess, Tuberville told a group of donors at a private event on Wednesday night that his mind is officially made up. Rather than seeking re-election to the U.S. […]

The U.S. military discharged thousands of service members across the nation for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The mass terminations, carried out at the direction of the Biden Administration, began in August of 2021. Since that time, there have been growing calls from many to reinstate those unfairly discharged. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth […]

Broadcasting live from Montgomery Regional Airport, Longshore and McKnight kicked off with a spotlight on the airport’s convenience and the looming Star ID deadline, set for May 7. Hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight emphasized the importance of updated identification for air travel and the advantages of flying locally from Montgomery Regional Airport. The show also […]

Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators are lauding the efforts by federal officials to get certain types of artificial dyes out of America’s food supply. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary Tuesday in announcing a plan to phase out certain food dyes […]