Scammers like to repackage tried-and-true schemes with new twists to attack the innocent. Year after year, the descriptions and nuances change slightly, but many of the attack vectors look much the same as in years past. Often, it’s just the fraudsters repackaging an old scheme with a new bow. Everyone with an opinion publishes what […]

Birmingham’s AT&T Microwave Tower may soon have a new assignment. In a press release, AT&T announced that it has struck a real estate deal worth over $850 million. The corporation will be selling 74 underused properties to development firm Reign Capital while keeping access to the parts needed for its network operations. The AT&T Microwave […]

Calling it an “incredible first step,” U.S. Senator Katie Britt and colleagues watched on Wednesday afternoon as President Donald Trump signed into law the Laken Riley Act. The legislation, introduced and sponsored in the Senate by Britt (R-Montgomery), mandates that any illegal immigrants guilty of theft, burglary, larceny, and/or shoplifting must be detained by U.S. […]

The Auburn Tigers have one of the most popular mascots in all of collegiate athletics with Aubie the Tiger showcasing his personality every week in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Last week, at the UCA Division I-A College National Championship, Aubie proved that he’s more than just an encourager of the football team, he’s also a talented performer. […]

With the White House, Senate, and Congress now under Republican rule, bills blocked for months and even years by a Democrat-controlled upper chamber now have renewed momentum. Among the pieces of legislation impeded by the left was Senator Katie Britt’s Kids Off Social Media Act.  On Tuesday, the Alabama lawmaker reintroduced the bill in the […]

Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) lauded recent executive orders by President Donald Trump that deal with getting rid of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and radical transgender policies in the military. Trump signed an executive order Monday that officially gets rid of the DEI policies that were implemented […]

CNN’s Jake Tapper, the media, and their Democrats demand cheap labor of illegals. 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.

It’s a big week in the state of Alabama as far as the NFL Draft goes with professional scouts, coaches, decision makers, and even owners making their way down to Mobile for the Reese’s Senior Bowl to get a look at some of the best of the best type players who expect to be drafted […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze the latest developments in college football and the NFL, with a heavy focus on Alabama’s program under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. They dissect DeBoer’s comments about a “different internal feel” at Alabama, suggesting the program is shifting away from past influences as it […]

The Alabama Policy Institute launched a new website and initiative aimed at informing the public about the possible consequences of expanding gambling in Alabama this week. API has long been an opponent of the expansion of gambling because the proposals violate all three pillars of our mission to promote free markets, limited government, and strong […]

The North Alabama men’s basketball team is among the most storied of any in the state. Established in 1932, the Lions competed at the Division II level for the first 86 years of their existence. During that period, they reached 14 NCAA Tournaments, appeared in five Final Fours, and became one of just ten DII […]

Rob Green, a trusted advisor to many lawmakers and officials across state government, is returning to the private sector with Jeff Rabren’s quiet, yet viciously-effective firm, Red Level Strategies. Rabren announced an expansion of the firm’s practice with the addition of Green as Director of External and Public Affairs. “Red Level is pleased to welcome […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on discount retailer Costco to end policies that are increasingly being viewed as discriminatory. Marshall joined 18 other state attorneys general in sending a letter to Costco, calling on them to end their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices because they’re “unlawful.” “Insidious DEI practices, like those championed […]

A veteran advisor to Alabama’s elected officials in both Washington, D.C. and Montgomery, Jordan Howard was recently named to a strategic spot at the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) where he will coordinate partnerships central to the mission of the state’s business future. As Vice President of Strategic Alliances for EDPA, Howard will cultivate […]

7. Hotel workers in Dothan, Ala., rescued a female juvenile from a kidnapping attempt, prompting police to arrest 46-year-old Stephen Ayers. The victim reported that Ayers made unwanted sexual advances, touched her inappropriately, and forced her into a hotel room when she tried to leave. Ayers was charged with first-degree kidnapping and sexual abuse and […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBS) have launched dueling advocacy groups over a proposal that would allow ALFA to offer healthcare benefits to their members.  ALFA launched a web and social media presence for Alliance For Affordable Healthcare and BCBS for Protect Alabama’s Quality Coverage.  While no […]

The Poarch Creek Indians have proudly appointed Chris McGhee as their new Fire Chief, marking a significant milestone in his 16-year journey with the department. McGhee will assume the duties previously held by former Fire Chief Ronnie Jackson. McGhee’s leadership, experience, and deep connection to his heritage make him a dedicated Tribal Citizen and an […]

You may not know it, but Alabama is powering the future of mobility, playing pivotal roles in automotive technology, space exploration, aircraft production, and shipbuilding. From assembling electric vehicles (EVs) and rockets to producing world-class passenger jets, Alabama’s industries are shaping the technologies of tomorrow. Consider these highlights: Alabama auto plants produce over 1 million […]

Thanks to the quick thinking of hotel workers, a female juvenile was rescued from a kidnapping attempt. Dothan Police Chief William E. Benny reported that on January 26, 2025, his department responded to a possible kidnapping at a hotel in the 2100 block of Ross Clark Circle. When officers arrived on the scene, employees told […]

Homeschool students in Alabama may soon gain access to career and technical education (CTE) programs offered by public schools if a new bill introduced by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) is enacted. HB61 would bridge the gap between homeschool education and workforce development by allowing homeschoolers to enroll in CTE classes within their local school […]

In today’s of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry talk through the shifting dynamics in college and professional sports. They reflect on Nick Saban’s candid comments about his retirement and his frustrations with staff turnover and evolving college football challenges like NIL and the transfer portal. The duo also discuss Jalen Milroe’s surprising rise in […]

As President Donald Trump makes good on his cornerstone campaign promise to conduct mass deportations of illegal aliens living in the United States, federal officials are beginning the search for those who are undocumented in South Alabama. On Monday, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch told reporters that his department will provide any resources federal authorities […]

Alabama’s U.S. Senators are celebrating the recent decision to ban Red Dye 3 in the country — but admit it’s only the first step in “Making America Healthy Again.” The Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this month that it is banning the use of Red Dye N0. 3 in all foods produced in America. “The […]

Mayor Randall Woodfin is on a nationwide media tour promoting sales of his new book while Birmingham is facing the highest number of homicides in a century and the lowest number of sworn-in police officers in recent history. State Rep. Jundalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), who is challenging Woodfin in the 2025 Birmingham mayoral race, says he […]