In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive deep into Sweet Sixteen matchups, focusing on Auburn’s upcoming clash with Michigan and Alabama’s challenge against a red-hot BYU team. The hosts debate Auburn’s surprising long odds despite being a No. 1 seed, highlighting Michigan’s size advantage and recent underdog success. BYU’s lengthy winning […]

A prominent Tuscaloosa business executive has issued his full support of recent legislation from U.S. Senator Katie Britt that would prevent the federal government from mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal projects funded by taxpayers. The bill, the Fair and Open Competition Act, would provide more opportunities to bid on government work, increase

Barry Moore is defending the Trump administration after a conversation from top national security officials was leaked to the Atlantic.

In 2018, the United States Congress passed the most recent iteration of the Farm Bill, which, broadly speaking, is meant to protect the livelihoods of America’s farmers and keep food on the table for families across the nation. Like almost all legislation coming out of Washington, D.C. these days, it included elements that didn’t have […]

Alabama lawmakers are trying to get to the bottom of the Signal story with U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) “still trying to find out what happened" before holding a hearing at the Armed Services Committee, which Rogers leads.

Throughout the better part of the last two years, the idea of legalized sports betting has regained momentum in the state of Alabama. Though it has fallen short of making it to the ballot, it's easy to see that betting may have more momentum in the state now than it ever has.

To celebrate Alabama and Auburn’s upcoming Sweet 16 appearances this week, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers Dancing in March Bobbleheads.

Alabama is on the brink of a severe nursing shortage, with nearly 39,000 nurses predicted to leave the profession over the next four years. The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) has raised concerns about the potential crisis and is developing multiple strategies to retain existing nurses and attract new ones to the workforce. According to […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has approved House Bill 234, which would require all public schools in the state to implement a mobile emergency rapid response system by 2030. The bill aims to improve school safety by ensuring that designated staff members are equipped and trained to respond quickly to emergencies through mobile panic button technology.

Forget chasing down criminals—on Monday morning, Officer Josh Page of the Gadsden Police Department was hot on the trail of a different kind of suspect: a loose pig. And no, this isn’t code for anything—there was an actual potbellied pig trotting around town.

When Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons learned about the Alabama Black Belt Adventures’ Best Sporting Dog Contest, she immediately knew the photo she wanted to submit.

Times have changed in college sports over the last several years with the ever-increasing influence of Name, Image, and Likeness and the growing widespread use of the transfer portal.

"Alabama is the most Christian state in the nation," Ainswroth argued, "and we embrace religious freedom and parental choice in our schools

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released the final report of the state’s Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence, a document that outlines how executive-branch agencies can responsibly and effectively implement AI technologies in state government. The report is the result of nearly a year of work by the GenAI Task Force, which was established in February […]

President Donald Trump laid out his tariff strategy very clearly

Auburn University's Applied Research Center in Huntsville recently hosted a roundtable discussion featuring top defense industry leaders and members of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

I’m concerned about the messaging from Baldwin County School Superintendent Eddie Tyler and the lessons it may be teaching our children.  Concepts of fairness and sharing are important, taking from those you perceive to be more “wealthy” because you determine you “need” the money more have no place in local education funding discussions here in […]

Formally adopted by the U.S. Army in March of 1911, the Colt 1911 is arguably one of the most storied firearms ever carried by American service personnel. In recent years, thousands of the sought-after pistols were held in surplus storage due to the Biden Administration's suspension of a federal program that allowed for the sale of the guns to interested, potential buyers across the country.

Alabama’s Gulf Coast is home to three standout beach bars recently honored on Southern Living's 2025 list of the South’s Best Beach Bars. These beloved hangouts capture the essence of coastal charm, offering visitors a perfect blend of live entertainment, delicious food, and breezy beachside vibes.

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has withdrawn its sponsorship of upcoming public receptions and fireside chats featuring Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) superintendent finalists.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick it off Alabama women’s heartbreaking double-overtime loss to Maryland in the NCAA Tournament, where Sarah Ashley Barker dropped 40 points, including three clutch free throws to force a second OT. The hosts also dive into Auburn’s under-the-radar NCAA run, expressing confusion over why Vegas […]

A petition started by Alexander City citizens concerned with water quality and administrative mismanagement has surpassed 1,000 signatures. In response, Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird resorted to singling out individual citizens on the city website for daring to start a petition. “This petition is being presented to you as a show of hands of residents […]

Similar to reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes, potentially causing great harm to the state’s environment through the spreading of diseases and invasive species.

 Deliveries hit a record high for Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker program in 2024, with more than 500 produced for the Army and global partners, the company announced. Also, this year, Boeing set monthly and 12-month rolling average production records. Seekers enable the most advanced interceptors used by the Patriot air defense system to identify, […]