In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackled growing frustration across college football, centered on fan apathy, spring game attendance, and the chaotic impact of the NIL and transfer portal era. The hosts questioned the value of spring games, noting steep attendance drops at Alabama and Auburn while joking about the changing […]

Secretary of the Alabama Department of Workforce Greg Reed addressed business leaders Tuesday morning at the Business Council of Alabama, offering a look into his transition from the State Senate, to his new executive role, and his priorities for workforce development across the state. Reed, who spent 14 years in the Alabama Senate and served […]

Alabama may soon toast to a long-awaited change in its liquor laws: ready-to-drink cocktails like canned margaritas and vodka sodas could be available in grocery and convenience stores as early as this fall. SB268, which would create a new category for “mixed spirit beverages” with up to 7% alcohol by volume, is gaining rare bipartisan […]

It was an opening of “EPIC” proportions for Northrop Grumman. The giant defense contractor unveiled its Enhanced Production and Integration Center (EPIC) in Madison today featuring 175,500 square feet of production space. The new integration center will manage component integration for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). Ben Davies, president of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, […]

In Alabama, we value family. We know that raising children is both one of life’s greatest callings and one of its biggest responsibilities. But for far too many, the cost of childcare has become overwhelming. From daycare to summer camps, childcare costs have universally soared, placing serious strain on household budgets. In fact, nearly 60% […]

Dr. Mark LeQuire, a longtime Montgomery radiologist, has been named the new President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. He was officially sworn in during the organization’s annual meeting held on Friday, April 11. Dr. LeQuire is a physician partner with Montgomery Radiology Associates and brings more than three decades of medical […]

When Prentiss Hill launched the Magic City Diamond Classic, there were few restaurants and hotels near Regions Field.   “None of this was around here,” said Hill, promoter of that initial contest between the baseball teams of Alabama A&M and Alabama State universities. “Now, this is an entertainment district. You’ve got your hotels. You’ve got your restaurants. All of the amenities that you […]

7. Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer issued a warning about the NCAA transfer portal, telling players to “be careful what you wish for,” due to its unpredictable outcomes. Auburn’s Hugh Freeze echoed concerns, citing Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s challenges as evidence of the portal’s flaws and advocating for changes to protect college football’s integrity. […]

The celebration of the University of Alabama’s annual A-Day festivities took an unexpected turn Saturday night when Tuscaloosa police abruptly shut down The Strip, a popular entertainment district near campus. The closure occurred around 9 p.m., shortly after reports surfaced of what some believed to be gunfire in the area. According to Tuscaloosa Police Department […]

Valmont Industries was founded in 1946 in Nebraska and primarily served the irrigation business. Now, almost 80 years later, the company has expanded to cover seven markets: utility, lighting and transportation, telecom, solar, coatings, irrigation, and ag tech. The company produces products in 85 facilities spread across six continents and is focused primarily on enhancing […]

A major public-private partnership is in the works to transform 90 acres at the Mobile County Sportsplex into a regional destination for recreation, tourism, and economic development. The project, known as Jubilee Park, was formally introduced during a recent Mobile County Commission conference. Spearheaded by District 2 Commissioner Connie Hudson, the project envisions a blend […]

The City of Rainsville has officially opened its new Public Safety Training Center, marking a major step forward in supporting the city’s emergency services. On Monday, Rainsville Fire Chief Willi Mac Wright led Mayor Roger Lingerfelt and members of the Rainsville City Council on a tour of the facility, which is designed to serve both […]

Fifty-five miles south of Huntsville and 50 miles north of Birmingham lies Cullman, a thriving community of 45,000 residents. A city of this size requires exceptional healthcare, accessible to all who call the region home. That’s where Cullman Regional Medical Center plays a critical role. As an independent, community-driven hospital, Cullman Regional is not only […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide wrapped up their spring on Saturday afternoon with an A-Day practice in front of a mostly empty Bryant-Denny Stadium. Entering the spring and undoubtedly also throughout summer and fall camp, the main talking point from fans was understandably who is going to start at quarterback. Though Ty Simpson has a leg […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is working with a group of Republican colleagues to expand credit access to millions of fiscally responsible Americans who are currently classified as ‘credit invisible,’ in other words, those who have little or no credit history. According to Britt (R-Montgomery), the Credit Access and Inclusion Act would allow citizens with a […]

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Warrior Met Coal mines in Tuscaloosa and Berry on Friday to promote President Donald Trump’s recent actions to promote the coal industry. Trump signed several executive orders last week aimed at “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry.” Burgum visited the Alabama coal mines to support the President’s […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging the Trump administration to take more action to combat the problem of illegal e-cigarettes being smuggled into the U.S. from China. Steve Marshall supports crackdown on illegal Chinese e-cigarettes that target kids Marshall joined a coalition of 27 states sending a letter that asks the administration to “continue […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual A-Day event Saturday afternoon — but things looked and felt a lot different than usual. Upon the hiring of new head coach Kalen DeBoer last season, though the wound of losing Nick Saban was still fresh, the excitement from the fanbase was palpable. This was reflected from the […]

On April 14, 1968 – 57 years ago today – the Montgomery Advertiser reported that a wheelchair and hospital bed were delivered to the Alabama Governor’s Mansion for use by Gov. Lurleen Wallace, who had just been released from a seven-week stay at St. Margaret’s Hospital for treatment of cancer that had metastasized. She would […]

Alabama and Ohio will now cross-check their voter rolls to prevent double registration, Secretary of State Wes Allen announced today. Ohio’s partnership with the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) marks the ninth such decision from another state to assist in the fight against voter fraud. In 2023, Secretary Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration […]

With awareness of the link between alcohol and adverse health effects becoming more widespread, the world of mocktails is expanding rapidly. What began as a way to make a simple swap for those uninterested in drinking has become a movement all its own. Nonalcoholic drinks can now be found on menus across the state, and […]

A new bill moving through the Alabama Legislature has sparked a public disagreement between lawmakers and the state’s top conservation officials over a simple but contentious question: Who owns Alabama’s deer? HB509, introduced by State Rep. Jeff Sorrells (R-Hartford) would classify deer held by licensed game breeders as the personal property of the licensee — […]

Bayou La Batre Mayor Henry Barnes joined NewsNation on Saturday to discuss how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the local fishing community across coastal Alabama. The Mayor told the show’s host he believes that the tariff policy being enacted by the Trump administration will ultimately be of benefit to all employed in the shrimping […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry returned to their home studios with a packed show focused on Rory McIlroy’s dramatic win at The Masters! Broadcasting after a 12-day Troy road trip, Barry recounted watching the tournament’s final round with Troy’s team, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster as McIlroy battled back from four […]