The Troy Trojans are making just their third-ever NCAA Tournament appearance this March and their first since 2017. According to Head Coach Scott Cross, a large portion of the success could be related to an unconventional recruiting strategy. In an interview, this week ahead of a matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats, Cross revealed the hilarious […]

A major piece of legislation, signed into law today by Gov. Kay Ivey, has been praised by mayors of the state’s largest cities as making “all Alabama communities safer.” The Alabama Big 10 Mayors released the following statement after Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation into law that would make it a felony offense at the […]

For the first time in program history, the Alabama State men’s basketball team has won an NCAA Tournament game. On Tuesday night, the 16th-seeded Hornets (20-5, 12-6 SWAC) defeated 16th-seeded Saint Francis (16-18, 8-9 NEC) by a final score of 70-68 at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. The game was part of the First Four, […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight is reporting from his hotel ahead of Troy’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Kentucky and John is at mission control. Barry gives his full travel breakdown, from the charter flight out of Montgomery Regional Airport to the “first-class experience” for Troy’s team and staff. Meanwhile, Alabama State, Auburn, […]

The Alabama State Board of Education is considering a $90,000 pay raise for State Superintendent Eric Mackey, a move that would increase his salary from $292,500 to $380,000. If approved, Mackey’s salary would exceed that of local superintendents and make him one of the highest-paid state superintendents in the country, though other Alabama education officials […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate approved a bill that would allow certain individuals sentenced under the state’s Habitual Felony Offender Act to seek resentencing. SB156, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), initially failed on a 16-16 vote but later passed 17-8 after negotiations off the floor. Critics of the legislation contend that it […]

7. An attempt to ban Delta-8, a hemp derived-THC product sold in convenience stores, has failed in the Alabama State Senate with a bill Alabama State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) said would have made it a Schedule I substance being rejected in the Senate Healthcare Committee with a split vote. Critics feared it would harm […]

The Poarch Creek Indians have announced that the tribe’s federal government contracting enterprise, PCI Federal, has opened a new National Capital Region office in Reston, Virginia. The new location will increase the tribe’s ability to provide services defined by innovation and collaboration that support the federal government, including the Department of Defense. The opening of […]

A bill that would require healthcare providers to screen women for postpartum depression has cleared the Alabama House. House Bill 322, introduced by Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley), aims to ensure new mothers are assessed for signs of the condition. A similar measure, Senate Bill 191, introduced by Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile), has been introduced in […]

Federal cost-cutting measures have reached Maxwell Air Force Base, leading to the cancellation of a Department of Defense contract, according to a social media post from the Department of Government Efficiency. The terminated contract, initially approved on January 27, was valued at $465,000 and covered non-personal services, including responsibilities for horticulture, landscape design, and greenhouse […]

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about sharing his opinion when it comes to politics, especially when that opinion involves the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. RELATED: Bruce Pearl issues warning of what a Palestinian state would bring Pearl, who is Jewish, is a fierce supporter of Israel […]

Row crop farmers impacted by poor economic conditions can now apply for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Applications close Aug. 15. Alabama Farmers Federation’s Mitt Walker said eligible farmers will receive a prefilled application via mail that notes individual payment calculations but can also apply online or in a Farm Service Agency office. “We appreciate […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels believes voters will not be happy with Republicans if they block his effort to extend the tax cut on overtime pay in the Yellowhammer State. On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a series of tax cut bills aimed at providing financial relief to residents by reducing taxes […]

Deporting illegal immigrants is an 80-20 issue. Democrats and the media can’t stop being out of touch. 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 […]

Just outside the House chamber in the U.S. Capitol, a stairwell leading to the gallery holds a striking piece of history—Howard Chandler Christy’s 1940 painting, Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States. The massive 20-by-30-foot oil-on-canvas, commissioned by Congress for the Constitution’s 150th anniversary, has become a favorite of Rep. Gary […]

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 […]

During his short time in the NBA, Lakers center Trey Jemison III has already made a significant impact on the league. Since Jemison first donned the purple and gold on January 17th, the Lakers have rattled off a 13-2 spurt that has launched them into the upper echelon of the Western Conference standings. Although Jemison […]

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has denied a request to pause the immunity hearing for former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette and remove the judge overseeing his case. Marquette, charged with murder in the September 2023 fatal shooting of Stephen Perkins, will proceed with his immunity hearing as scheduled on March 25. Marquette’s attorneys […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed SB67  into law Tuesday, a measure aimed at restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance services for the state’s nearly 400,000 veterans. Sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones  (R-Centre) and State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville), SB67 shifts oversight of the ADVA commissioner from the State Board of Veterans Affairs […]

According to the Alabama Political Reporter, tensions within the Alabama Democratic Party have escalated as Chairman Randy Kelley continues to accuse former U.S. Senator Doug Jones of soliciting donations in a misleading manner. Kelley is alleging that Jones has been raising money under the impression that the funds would support the state party, but instead, […]

The Auburn Tigers are just two days away from getting started on what fans hope is about to be the program’s most successful postseason run in their history. Even after a dominant regular season in which the Tigers held the No. 1 ranking in the country for two months straight and earned a regular season […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John Longshore and Barry McKnight, broadcast live from Montgomery Regional Airport, where excitement is in the air as Troy and Alabama State fly out for their NCAA Tournament matchups. John and Barry break down Troy’s first-round showdown against Kentucky, debating whether the Trojans’ guard play can […]

Many of the roles education employees perform each day go far beyond teaching math, science, or social studies in the classroom. In fact, most days teachers are juggling a dozen other duties – like managing carpool lines, bus duty, field trips, sporting-related events on school property, and calming student disagreements – that can put us […]

The Birmingham Zoo just got wilder with the grand opening of its newest attraction, Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing. This state-of-the-art habitat, years in the making, is now home to some of nature’s most elusive and fascinating felines: a young orphaned cougar cub and two bobcats, Baxter and Boomer. With the Zoo celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, […]