On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore goes on without Barry McKnight while he’s away on Troy baseball duty! Instead, John is joined by Mike Griffith of Dog Nation and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The pair dig deep into the unsettled state of college athletics, focusing on the legal limbo surrounding the House v. […]

Across Alabama, hardworking families, veterans, small business owners, and farmers form the backbone of our economy and our way of life. From our rural communities to our growing towns and cities, these Alabamians create opportunities, strengthen our communities, and drive our state forward. As Washington debates this significant reconciliation package, it is vital that we […]

A new outdoor adventure program called “Kayak Eufaula” is set to launch this summer at Lakepoint State Park, thanks to a collaboration between the City of Eufaula Parks and Recreation Department, Alabama Power, and Innovate Alabama. The program will be set against the backdrop of Lake Eufaula and feature guided kayak tours, rentals, and educational […]

With the help of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s profile and prestige is continuing to grow on the national stage. UAB, an R1 research intensive university and leading academic medical center, is also the largest employer in Alabama with more than 35,000 employees. When asked for comment about an […]

Alabama’s housing market showed notable year-over-year growth in April 2025, despite experiencing slight month-over-month declines in key areas such as home sales, prices, and total sales volume, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. A total of 5,791 homes were sold in April, representing a […]

First-grade teacher Katie Collins of Bluff Park Elementary received a high honor — and a new ride — during a celebratory assembly Tuesday after being named Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. As students and colleagues erupted in cheers of “Mrs. Collins!”, Alfa Insurance and Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell handed Collins the keys […]

As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues efforts to deepen and widen the Mobile Bay ship channel, concerns are mounting from state lawmakers, environmental groups, and commercial fishermen over how dredged sediment is being handled and the potential consequences for local ecosystems and economies. According to Mobile Baykeeper, drone footage shows sediment being released […]

President Donald Trump is back on the offense after former President Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis and is now credibly suggesting documents signed via auto-pen may have been strategically timed, fueling speculation about transparency and legality

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced that he will not be running in the 2026 governor’s race. In a statement posted on social media Wednesday morning, the lawmaker explained his decision. “After much prayer and many discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I will not be a candidate for governor during the 2026 election […]

Everyone has their own opinion about The American Dream. And those opinions are as individual and unique as America itself. In general, the American Dream is our collective belief that anyone can be successful in the United States if you’re willing to work hard. A recent survey presents some fascinating insights. It asked respondents to […]

As warm weather returns and summer draws near, Alabama Power, which manages 12 major reservoirs across the state, is reminding residents and visitors to stay safe and prepared while enjoying Alabama’s scenic lakes and rivers. Alabama Power’s reservoirs collectively span over 157,000 acres of water and include nearly 3,500 miles of shoreline. These areas offer […]

Severe weather last weekend hindered travel across the state, limiting the number of Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) members who were able to meet at Troy University for the second CAB meeting of the year. Being one member short of a quorum to conduct any official business, the CAB members were apprised of what had […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) believes the U.S. is too dependent on China and other countries when it comes to vital rare earth minerals.

The "Alabama Values" agenda included a list of conservative issues the body’s supermajority promised to prioritize.

Secretary of the U.S. Army Dan Driscoll, joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt during a recent tour of Redstone Arsenal to display the base’s Army-related facilities and capabilities. While at Redstone, Driscoll and Britt visited the Army Materiel Command (AMC), the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO Missiles […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Judge Bill Lewis to the Supreme Court of Alabama, filling the vacancy created by the sudden resignation of Justice Jay Mitchell, who stepped down to pursue a bid for state attorney general in 2026. Lewis, who was appointed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in 2024, will assume […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall confirmed that the state will appeal a recent federal court decision striking down the state legislature’s 2023 congressional redistricting map — a ruling that found lawmakers had intentionally discriminated against Black voters and violated the Voting Rights Act. A spokesperson for the attorney general’s office confirmed their intent to appeal […]

Alabama and Auburn have each had special baseball seasons, campaigns that each program hopes can continue with deep postseason runs starting with the SEC Tournament this week. The Tigers earned the No. 6 seed in the SEC Tournament and will face the winner of No. 14 Texas A&M and No. 11 Mississippi State in their […]

On Tuesday, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama endorsed Matt Woods for Senate District 5. Governor Ivey called the special election for June 24, 2025 following her appointment of former State Senator Greg Reed to her administration. Following the endorsement, ABC Board Chairman Tim Harrison said, “Matt is a businessman. He understands what it […]

The Missile Defense Agency, headquartered in Huntsville, has awarded Raytheon a $1 billion missile contract. Under the contract, Raytheon will procure and deliver a quantity up to 55 SM-3 Block IB All-Up Rounds that are manufactured, assembled, and tested in accordance with the SM-3 Block IB specifications. The work will be performed in Tucson and […]

A Democratic candidate for the Clay County Commission has been convicted of felony voter fraud after admitting to illegally manipulating absentee ballots during his campaign. Terry Andrew Heflin, 45, who ran for the District 5 seat, pleaded guilty to one count of absentee ballot fraud, a Class C felony. RELATED: Alabama Democrat candidate arrested for […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry wade into the looming transformation of college athletics governance, discussing a proposed College Sports Commission drafted by power conference officials to curb state-level NIL law circumvention. Barry McKnight noted the urgency: “It’s got to happen sooner, much than way later,” as July 1 looms for […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has settled more than 90 lawsuits involving allegations of excessive force by corrections officers since 2020, according to an investigation by Alabama Reflector. In total, the department has resolved 124 lawsuits over the past five years. The vast majority of these cases stem from claims that incarcerated individuals suffered […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan joined WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” recently to discuss legislation signed by Governor Kay Ivey banning and regulating certain sales of hemp products within Alabama. The bill, pushed in both the Senate and House, encountered significant opposition from those who thought it was either too strict or those who thought it […]