One way to take in the scenic landscape of Alabama and several neighboring states—while also scoring some bargains—is by joining the World’s Longest Yard Sale, returning August 7–10. Also known as the 127 Yard Sale, this massive, multi-state shopping event stretches 690 miles from Gadsden, Alabama, to Addison, Michigan. The route in Alabama begins in […]

A heartfelt email from Geraldine High School science teacher Dr. Brandon Renfroe recently turned into a life-changing blessing for dozens of Alabama students struggling with food insecurity, thanks to billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban. Earlier this week, Dr. Renfroe received a surprise phone call from Cuban’s Chief Financial Officer informing him that […]

In the early hours of Memorial Day, a driver in Montgomery County experienced an extraordinary traffic incident involving an alligator. According to WSFA News 12, Waugh/Mt. Meigs Volunteer Fire Department emergency responders were dispatched around 3:20 a.m. to the intersection of Wares Ferry Road and Edna Brake Lucas Drive, after receiving a call about a […]

With the summer about to roll around, a new release of EA Sports now returned college football video game is upon fans across the country. One of the most anticipated questions being answered ahead of the July release date is which athlete was going to don the cover — and fans finally got an answer […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry returned from Memorial Day weekend to a packed show filled with college baseball and football talk! Barry McKnight led with frustration over Troy being the first team out of the NCAA baseball tournament despite a strong resume, calling it a reflection of how “difficult” it […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is praising Alabama lawmakers following the conclusion of the latest legislative session in Montgomery. In a post on X, Ainsworth applauded the body for passing a package of pro-military bills that will benefit service members, veterans, and their families for years to come. According to Ainsworth, the legislation helps meet part […]

The city of Huntsville is proposing its first sewer rate increase in 20 years to support infrastructure investments within the sewer collection system and at five wastewater treatment facilities. The proposal calls for monthly sewer bills to increase from $24.15 to $29.15 for an average residential customer, which remains far below the average Alabama sewer […]

Elon Musk has stepped away from DOGE to run his companies full time. Numerous commentators suggest that DOGE has failed. I see DOGE as a crucial step in disrupting Washington’s culture of spending. DOGE could never cut spending by $2 trillion by itself. Discretionary Federal spending, the portion approved by Congress annually, was only $1.8 […]

The College Football Playoff has made a major change for how they plan on seeding their field beginning this upcoming season. According to a report from Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, the CFP is changing the automatic bye structure and removing the stipulation of being a conference champion to earn a bye, moving to a […]

Marshall was asked about his political future during a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal."

Longtime Decatur City Councilman Billy Jackson has officially launched his campaign to become the city’s next mayor, adding his name to an increasingly competitive race ahead of the August 2025 municipal election. Jackson, who has represented District 1 since 1996, is the longest-serving current member of the Decatur City Council. A graduate of Austin High […]

Mayor Ralph Hellmich of Foley announced late last week that he is seeking another term as head of the city’s municipal government. A lifelong resident of the south Alabama town, Hellmich began serving on Foley’s city council in 2004 and eventually became its mayor in 2020. Prior to his time leading the city, Hellmich spent […]

President Donald Trump issued a Memorial Day message referencing his opponents as "scum," he regularly sends out messages like this on holidays but the reaction is always the same, pouting and whining

In an acknowledgement of Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senators Katie Britt and John Fetterman (R-PA) are reintroducing legislation to help protect Americans from the harmful effects of social media. The Stop the Scroll Act, first introduced in September of 2024, would ensure that warning labels are placed on social media platforms explaining the negative […]

In observance of Memorial Day, Governor Kay Ivey has released a special video message paying tribute to U.S. service members who gave their lives in defense of the country. She is joined in the tribute by Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton and Alabama National Guard Adjutant General David Pritchett. The video features […]

Birmingham will serve as the official host city for the 2027 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention, set to take place from September 13-18, 2027. The announcement was made in partnership with the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Birmingham, and the 2027 Medal of Honor Convention Birmingham Host Committee. “Our Recipients […]

The reef fish population in the Gulf is growing ahead of the 2025 red snapper season, according to the University of South Alabama’s annual fish survey. Researchers from the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences recently completed their annual presentation to the leadership at the Alabama Marine Resources Division on the condition of fish […]

Construction is now underway on the long-anticipated Mobile Arena, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue poised to transform Alabama’s Port City into a major destination for live events along the Gulf Coast. City leaders and project partners marked the milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on the 22-acre site formerly occupied by the Mobile Civic Center. The new […]

Alabama hunters will soon have an opportunity to bid on hunting leases at a live auction being conducted by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Lands Division. State Lands has identified 140 potential hunting lease tracts across 32 counties that will be part of the upcoming 5-year lease cycle.   The […]

Many Alabama towns boast at least one dedicated burger joint, and plenty of other restaurants — even those devoted to other culinary categories like barbecue — feature a hamburger on their menus. Every day, thousands of Alabamians file into these eateries and fill their bellies with burgers, evidence of the state’s affection for the staple […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) honored two of Alabama’s fallen service members this week in a speech delivered on the Senate floor, commemorating their sacrifice ahead of Memorial Day, according to a press release issued from Senator Tuberville’s office. Tuberville paid tribute to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Wesley Hosey of Clay and U.S. Marine […]

Visitors to Slocomb often do double-takes while driving down South Dalton Street. They see the street’s namesake drugstore with a mural on a brick wall. The inscription reads: “Dalton Pharmacy, Your Pharmacy since 1903.” The pharmacy has been owned and operated by four generations of Daltons throughout its 122 years. Evidence of the store’s longevity […]

A radar that is capable of tracking hypersonic missiles was delivered to the Missile Defense Agency on Monday, Raytheon announced. The upgraded radar for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense has a longer range and can provide targeting coordinates to other missile defense interceptors beyond just the Army’s THAAD batteries. RELATED: Raytheon awarded $1B contract […]

The campground at Gulf State Park has long been recognized as one of the biggest for RV enthusiasts, with nearly 500 paved, full-hookup campsites. The campground can now officially be considered one of the nation’s best, according to the USA Today 10Best 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Best RV Campground. The official announcement was made recently by USA Today. “If you want to […]