Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe struggled for large portions of his career as a starter in Tuscaloosa in terms of accuracy and consistency, especially in the areas of intermediate and short passing. Milroe found some success on the deep ball and certainly is at the very least above average in that area, but […]

Alabama State Finance Director Bill Poole spoke to some major opportunities for lawmakers as the 2025 legislative session gets underway. After Governor Ivey’s State of the State address on Tuesday night, Poole reported that Alabama’s financial outlook remains stable and positive as lawmakers consider post-pandemic economic adjustments. According to Poole the state is transitioning from the […]

Mayor of Birmingham Randall Woodfin and Al Shaprton are really proud of the mayor’s terrible policies. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

U.S. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday to criticize the Democratic Party’s stance on gender issues, especially when it comes to women’s sports. Tuberville spoke on the issue for National Women’s In Sports Day. He also made sure to display an emoji of a pregnant male to highlight the ridiculousness […]

With the 2025 legislative session underway in Montgomery, the Alabama chapter of Americans for Prosperity has released its policy platform and priorities for lawmakers to consider. The group’s ‘Playbook for Prosperity‘ lays out goals concerning regulatory reform, taxes and spending, health care, and also education. “Following a monumental 2024 legislative session where Alabama’s students were […]

The eyes of the entire nation will be on New Orleans this weekend when the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to make NFL history and win an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl by defeating Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, and the Philadelphia Eagles. During Super Bowl media day this week, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes – known across […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts dive into a debate over the significance of “Quad 1” wins, with Longshore questioning the true value of Alabama’s resume while McKnight defends the analytics behind ranking quality victories. The conversation expands to Vanderbilt’s struggles, SEC tournament logistics, and Auburn’s consistent defensive presence, highlighting key games […]

A glimmer of hope shot through farm country late last year when Congress included $10 billion of economic aid for farmers in an end-of-year resolution. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell said the relief package was a critical first step to help farmers stay in business until a new, improved farm bill is passed. The […]

Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair today announced that the Alabama Growth Alliance, a public-private partnership dedicated to advancing the state’s economic priorities, has endorsed the creation of the Alabama Development Fund to provide a source of sustainable funding for economic development without increasing taxes or cutting existing programs. Secretary McNair said the Alabama Development Fund would allow Alabama to remain competitive […]

Chairmen of the Alabama House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committees have introduced legislation to establish the Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC), a comprehensive, one-stop hub designed to provide holistic support for the state’s veterans, military personnel, and their families. Filed by State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) and State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre), the […]

After Governor Ivey ushered her support for State Rep. Susan DuBose’s legislation enshrining gender definitions, male and female, into Alabama law last night in her State of the State address, DuBose will be at the White House today supporting Title IX. Today, Trump will sign an executive order banning biological men from competing in women’s […]

7. The fight over U.S. Space Command’s headquarters has expanded as Ohio lawmakers petition for its permanent home to be at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, challenging Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal and Colorado’s Peterson Space Force Base. Redstone was initially chosen as the “preferred location” in 2021, but former President Biden decided to keep the command in […]

On Tuesday night, the board of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) issued a statement detailing years worth of concern about Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s involvement with the organization. They said Reed has attempted to exert his “unilateral” control over an entity that predates his tenure as mayor. The spillover comes while the museum […]

February 1 was a historic day for the Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Lady Mustangs Softball team, as they celebrated their inaugural season with a doubleheader sweep against Chattahoochee Valley Community College at the Nathaniel Ledbetter Stadium and Mustang Field. The afternoon began with Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) throwing the ceremonial […]

On Monday, Demetrius Jackson Jr., 23, was found guilty of reckless manslaughter and three counts of second-degree assault for his involvement in the July 3, 2020, shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Alabama. It took the jury seven hours of deliberations over two days to reach a verdict. The jury was instructed to consider several […]

As available options for quality, urgent obstetric care in rural areas across America continue to shrink, U.S. Senator Katie Britt is taking part in a bipartisan effort to fight the troubling trend. The Alabama lawmaker along with Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Tina Smith (D-Minn) reintroduced legislation on Tuesday ensuring that more […]

The 865-bed Etowah County jail will now be partially filled with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees. The jail facility has housed ICE detainees from 1998 until 2021, so this will not be a new experience for the Sheriff’s Department. In 2022, President Biden’s administration closed 16 of 32 facilities in four states, and […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry cover the latest in SEC basketball and Alabama football’s ongoing transition under Kalen DeBoer! The discussion opens with Auburn’s continued dominance as the No. 1 team in the country, while Alabama moves up to No. 3 following Iowa State’s loss. The hosts debate the significance […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined The Megyn Kelly Show on Monday morning to discuss the continued push to pass his hallmark legislation, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The lawmaker in particular stressed the need for Senate leadership to step up and bring the legislation to the floor for a full vote. […]

Governor Kay Ivey is set to deliver her State of the State address tonight, where she’ll outline her key legislative priorities for the 2025 session, now officially underway.  Speaking to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) earlier today, Ivey offered a preview of her agenda, touting the state’s recent economic and educational gains while emphasizing […]

The Auburn Tigers are in the midst of a special basketball season on The Plains and are now being viewed by many across the country as the best team in the nation. With a current record of 20-1 and an undefeated mark in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference, it’s been an unbelievable year for the […]

At age 49, State Sen. Garlan Gudger, a second-term senator from Cullman, was officially elected as President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate in a unanimous vote of the full chamber on Tuesday. When he stepped up to the mic to address colleagues for the first time as their leader, Gudger expressed tearful appreciation for […]

Former longtime SEC assistant for both the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs, Scott Cochran, has been hired as the new head coach at the University of West Alabama, the school announced on Monday evening. Best remembered in Tuscaloosa for his trademark energy he brought to the program in the weight room, Cochran’s eventual departure […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide were obviously entering a new era in many ways in 2024 under head coach Kalen DeBoer following the unexpected retirement of Nick Saban. Of all the factors that made things difficult during DeBoer’s first season, the loss of a heavy portion of players to the transfer portal was near the top […]