Today on Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight is broadcasting from the Troy basketball team hotel in Milwaukee and John Longshore is at Stivers. Together, they dive into the heart of March Madness, and people’s brackets are already falling apart. Barry recaps the charter flight out of Montgomery, the Troy fan energy in the Midwest, and […]

The No. 12 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are off to an absolutely incredible start this season on the baseball diamond. After finishing their non-conference slate with a record of 18-1, Alabama went on the road for their first SEC series of the season and swept the Texas A&M Aggies in three games. Sweeping the Aggies […]

Tuscaloosa County is taking a major step forward in its efforts to attract new industries, thanks to a $296,000 grant from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. The funding will be used by the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) to prepare key industrial sites for future development. The grant, the largest […]

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has responded with cautious confidence, assuring the public that Alabama is prepared to assume expanded responsibilities — as long as federal funding remains consistent. The executive order, signed on March 20, is […]

Alabama’s housing market continued its rising sales trend in February with an 11.9% uptick over the previous month and a 9.1% increase compared to 2024 according to the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released each month by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®.  Alabama logged 5,886 home sales in February, which represented 627 more than January […]

The No. 1 overall seed Auburn Tigers earned an 83-63 first-round victory over the 16th-seed Alabama State Hornets on Thursday. Auburn will now advance into the Round of 32 and take on the No. 9 seed Creighton Bluejays. RELATED: Who are Auburn’s greatest threats to making the Final Four? Despite the win, it was not […]

In the first fifteen days of the current legislative session, we have seen Governor Kay Ivey and the state Legislature work together to reform the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and address the violent crime epidemics in our largest cities by banning Glock switches. The Governor will also soon sign legislation to give teachers and […]

What began as a small, family-run business in 2003 has grown into one of Alabama’s most innovative food service manufacturers. Southern Visions, LLP, the company behind Sweet Brew® Tea, has transformed the fresh-brewed beverage industry with its innovative tea and sugar pouch system. Now, with multiple expansions and a growing workforce, the company is making […]

7. Auburn beats down in-state opponent Alabama State, breaking the potential Cinderella’s glass slipper after an 83-63 defeat to the overall No. 1 seed. While Auburn plays on, ASU Coach Tony Madlock celebrated the team’s first tournament victory over Saint Francis and the team’s potential. The remaining Alabama-based teams will play today: the Crimson Tide […]

While President Trump has called for large-scale job cuts in the federal workforce led by the Department of Government Efficiency, Mayor Tommy Battle said Huntsville hasn’t seen evidence of widespread cuts. “We always work on Plan B’s, if this comes through, if that comes through. But right now we’re not seeing the evidence of that,” […]

Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town believes President Donald Trump was acting within his authority under the Constitution when he deported dangerous criminal illegal aliens to El Salvador last weekend. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg tried to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan immigrants who are members of the gang Tren de Aragua (TDA). The […]

A proposal to regulate hemp-derived products in Alabama failed to pass the Senate Healthcare Committee, halting efforts to impose stricter controls on the sale and distribution of psychoactive hemp products. Senate Bill 237, introduced by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence), aimed to create a regulatory framework for products containing cannabinoids such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee convened to discuss House Bill 224, introduced by State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris). The bill seeks to amend existing laws concerning the obstruction of governmental operations by establishing new boundaries and penalties related to interactions with first responders.​ The proposed legislation would make it […]

Alabama has officially outlawed Glock switches and other gun conversion devices, as Gov. Kay Ivey signed new legislation Wednesday targeting their possession and sale. The move, aimed at curbing gun violence, follows a deadly year in which these devices were linked to multiple mass shootings, including a deadly attack outside a Birmingham nightclub in September. […]

A biblical epic created by Alabama native Jon Erwin has captured global attention, leading to a second-season renewal on Prime Video. The series, House of David, which dramatizes the life of King David, has become one of the top ten streaming debuts in the U.S. this year, reaching an impressive 22 million viewers in just […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) is concerned about the increasing number of people being involved in DUIs that are testing positive for THC. The issue came up in the Legislature this week as a bill introduced by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) to regulate hemp-derived THC products failed Wednesday in the Senate Committee on Healthcare. […]

They are going after Tuberville before he runs for governor. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

The Alabama Senate has passed SB252, the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, a measure aimed at regulating pharmacy benefits managers to ensure independent pharmacies receive fairer reimbursements and increased transparency in drug pricing. SB252, sponsored by State Sen. Billy Beasley (D-Clayton), seeks to address concerns over PBM practices that lawmakers and pharmacists argue lead to unfair […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide have begun spring practice and while a ton of the attention is on the quarterback battle, someone outside the position is unsurprisingly getting a significant amount of buzz. After bursting onto the scene as a 17-year-old freshman, star wide receiver Ryan Williams is already becoming one of the best in the […]

Orange Beach is hitting the brakes on major new housing developments—at least for the next nine months. In an effort to get ahead of rapid growth, the city council has approved a moratorium on certain residential projects to allow time for a deep dive into how the city’s infrastructure can keep up. “We all know […]

In an effort to protect American beekeepers and honey producers, Senator Tommy Tuberville recently introduced legislation that would shield domestic operations from much of the financial harm caused by counterfeit foreign honey imports. The Honey Integrity Act, according to Tuberville, would help keepers and producers in the United States by instructing the FDA to create […]

The No. 1 overall seed Auburn Tigers and the No. 2 seed in the East Region, Alabama Crimson Tide, are set to embark on their respective NCAA Tournament journeys. Auburn, who has been arguably the best team in the sport throughout the season, is seen as a possible favorite to win the whole thing despite […]

A bill that would change how public schools classify students for athletic competition advanced through the Alabama House Education Policy Committee on Wednesday, following the adoption of a substitute version. HB298, sponsored by State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville), originally proposed that English language learner students who do not participate in interscholastic athletics be excluded from […]

Ah, yes! The change of seasons and the looming trip to our favorite vacation spot for Spring Break 2025! You are anxiously looking forward to fun in the sun, on the slopes, or maybe hiking in the mountains. Regardless of your destination, you hope a relaxing week awaits. Unfortunately, fraudsters see this time of year […]