7. The University of Alabama athletics department operated at a $28 million loss in 2024, driven by substantial one-time coaching transition expenses following Nick Saban’s retirement. Some argue Saban was worth more than $1 billion to the school, which caused football profits to drop sharply. Although total revenues climbed to $140 million, operating expenses surged […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick off with a discussion of Alabama’s athletics financial struggles in the wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, including a reported $28 million deficit largely attributed to coaching transition costs. They dissect the impact of NIL dynamics, with speculation about fan fatigue as financial demands grow […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham achieved a historic milestone in the most recent round of rankings. The Collat School of Business’ online Master of Science degree in management information systems received UAB’s highest ranking from U.S. News & World Report of No. 3 in the 2025 Best Online Programs, marking one of three programs that ranked in the top […]

The inaugural Historical Marion 2 Selma Bicycle Ride will commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important and notorious moments in Civil Rights history. On Feb. 18, 1965, a peaceful civil rights march in Marion turned violent when state troopers attacked the marchers and shot local activist Jimmie Lee Jackson, who was protecting his […]

In 2023, Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 39 into law, adding 13 circuit and district judgeships to the circuits in greatest need in the state, as determined by the weighted case study load. DeKalb County was one of four new district judgeships added to the state in the 2024 election. On January 17, a […]

Arthur Bremer, whose attempted assassination of Alabama Gov. George Wallace during the 1972 Democratic presidential primary left the candidate permanently paralyzed, is scheduled to officially end his 53 year sentence and be permanently released from supervision in May according to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. MDPSCS Deputy Director of Media Relations […]

The University of Alabama had a tough year on the football field in the wake of the retirement of Nick Saban. But the bottom line was more unfortunate than the losses. According to a report from Bama247, the athletics department operated at a near $28 million loss in 2024 with a bulk of the expenses […]

President Trump has been open about the goal. Both before, and since taking office, he’s made it clear he has big plans for cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Before taking office, Trump stated to officials close to him that he plans on designating cryptocurrency as a ‘national priority’, something which would involve government agencies being forced […]

In an op-ed published early this morning in Fox News, U.S. Senator Katie Britt addressed the Biden Administration’s failures in relation to inflation and domestic energy production. The Alabama lawmaker also emphasized that she has complete faith in President Donald Trump’s ability and potential to solve many of the issues now presented. “Since January 2021, […]

 Democrats are trying to sell Biden as good on immigration, facts destroy that foolish idea. 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.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into SEC basketball, praising Auburn’s record-setting 10 Quadrant 1 wins and Alabama’s fast-paced dominance, while previewing Auburn’s showdown against Tennessee at Neville Arena. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. They then shift to the […]

The University of Alabama Ethics Bowl faculty advisor and a scholar of privacy rights may seem like unlikely advocates for the use of generative AI in the classroom. Dr. Lawrence Cappello, an associate professor in the Department of History and Dr. Katherine Chiou, an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, co-founded the AI Teaching Enhancement Initiative at […]

The Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers is already pushing back against attempts by some groups and lawmakers to pass certain legislation that is aimed at reforming the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PMB) system in the Yellowhammer State. State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) introduced a pharmacy reimbursement bill last session, but was unable to get it through […]

For those of us born and raised in Alabama, we share memories from childhood of finding small spaces across the state that seemed to hold a certain magic—a garden in a grandmother’s backyard, a wooded path that wove along the lakeside, or a little hiding spot among the hills. For all of us, there was […]

7. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, reeling from her defeat in the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, is facing reports of marital tension with Doug Emhoff, whom she reportedly blames for damaging her campaign with alleged scandals involving infidelity and workplace misconduct. While the couple presented a united front during Trump’s inauguration, rumors of […]

Residents in Trussville’s Magnolia Place neighborhood are once again raising concerns over a Birmingham landfill that has been causing ongoing problems. Homeowners say the odor from the Eastern Area Landfill has worsened, even during the colder winter months, making daily life increasingly difficult. The landfill, situated close to hundreds of homes and a nearby school, […]

Greg and Jodi Chapman, owners of The Trump Store, located in Scottsboro, are doing their part to Make America Great Again. Recently, the couple became media celebrities when WAAY-TV visited the store for an interview. The Chapmans told the television reporter that the Trump Store in Scottsboro and the second in Manchester, Tennessee, have had […]

WAFF in Huntsville shared an amazing story about five-year-old Paislee Landreth and Tracker, an adorable, loving Goldendoodle who is also a diabetic alert service dog. Shelby Landreth, Paislee’s mom, said Paislee was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was three. The family realized lifestyle changes had to be made to help Paislee, and the […]

The new Shoals VA Clinic opened last week with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Sheffield. Among the new offerings for local veterans are audiology and optometry services.  The clinic features 18 patient rooms for primary care, women’s health, and mental health. It totals over 16,000 square feet, an upgrade from the previous 6,300-square-foot clinic, which […]

The University of Alabama has established a long-standing reputation as a championship school. Last week, they added another trophy to the ever-growing case. Alabama’s co-ed cheer squad claimed its seventh national title in program history in the final round of the Cheer Division IA Co-Ed Championship. The team posted a score of 94.8 in the […]

Republican lawmakers from Alabama have many reasons to celebrate a second term for President Donald Trump, but they are especially grateful to see the return of his pro-life policies to the White House. In a letter sent to the newly inaugurated president, elected officials from Alabama including U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville […]

Alabama’s forestry industry is a vital economic engine, particularly for the state’s rural areas. By generating billions in economic activity, creating thousands of jobs and promoting sustainable practices, the industry not only supports local economies but also positions Alabama as a leader in forestry and natural resource management on a national and global scale. The […]

For the Albertville High School Aggie Band, the past week has had its unexpected twists and turns. Days ago, the almost 400-member band was set to travel to Washington D.C. to march in the Presidential inaugural parade. After a last-minute cancellation of the event due to frigid temperatures, students were left uncertain about the status […]

The new Trump term has the liberals out of hiding and back on their nonsensical grind. 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.