Ah, yes! The change of seasons and the looming trip to our favorite vacation spot for Spring Break 2025! You are anxiously looking forward to fun in the sun, on the slopes, or maybe hiking in the mountains. Regardless of your destination, you hope a relaxing week awaits.

During his short time in the NBA, Lakers center Trey Jemison III has already made a significant impact on the league. Since Jemison first donned the purple and gold on January 17th, the Lakers have rattled off a 13-2 spurt that has launched them into the upper echelon of the Western Conference standings.

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has denied a request to pause the immunity hearing for former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette and remove the judge overseeing his case. Marquette, charged with murder in the September 2023 fatal shooting of Stephen Perkins, will proceed with his immunity hearing as scheduled on March 25.

Governor Kay Ivey signed SB67  into law Tuesday, a measure aimed at restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance services for the state’s nearly 400,000 veterans.

According to the Alabama Political Reporter, tensions within the Alabama Democratic Party have escalated as Chairman Randy Kelley continues to accuse former U.S. Senator Doug Jones of soliciting donations in a misleading manner.

The Auburn Tigers are just two days away from getting started on what fans hope is about to be the program's most successful postseason run in their history.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John Longshore and Barry McKnight, broadcast live from Montgomery Regional Airport, where excitement is in the air as Troy and Alabama State fly out for their NCAA Tournament matchups. John and Barry break down Troy’s first-round showdown against Kentucky, debating whether the Trojans’ guard play can […]

Many of the roles education employees perform each day go far beyond teaching math, science, or social studies in the classroom. In fact, most days teachers are juggling a dozen other duties – like managing carpool lines, bus duty, field trips, sporting-related events on school property, and calming student disagreements – that can put us in physical danger.

The Birmingham Zoo just got wilder with the grand opening of its newest attraction, Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing. This state-of-the-art habitat, years in the making, is now home to some of nature’s most elusive and fascinating felines: a young orphaned cougar cub and two bobcats, Baxter and Boomer.

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers have become two of the best basketball programs in the entire country led by two of the most successful coaches in all of college sports, Nate Oats and Bruce Pearl.

The 2025 World Police & Fire Games are set to make a grand return to the United States, bringing together thousands of first responders from around the world for an exciting showcase of athleticism and camaraderie.

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring post-election audits for county and statewide general elections, a measure supporters say will strengthen election integrity across the state. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted a 30-day halt on attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during a call with President Donald Trump, though he declined a broader 30-day total ceasefire that Ukraine had endorsed, citing concerns about Kyiv rearming during that timeframe.

Alabama law enforcement agencies have partnered with Othram, a pioneering forensic DNA laboratory, to assist in the resolution of cold cases across the state through cutting-edge technology.

Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration has named Kim and Larry Lewis, owners of PROJECTXYZ Inc. in Huntsville, as the Alabama Small Business Persons of the Year.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) believes it's time to stop the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from operating police outposts inside the U.S.

To get its first-ever NCAA Tournament win, Troy will have to go through a program with 132 of them. In its first March Madness appearance since 2017, the Trojans men's basketball team (23-10, 13-5 Sun Belt) will take on the Kentucky Wildcats (22-11, 10-8 SEC) on March 21st at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

With spring break just around the corner, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is rolling out its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start” campaign, urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the busy travel season.

Today is the 15th legislative day of the 2025 regular session, which marks the halfway point allowed by the Alabama Constitution, and while much work still awaits us, the Senate has already approved several significant measures designed to make an already great state even better.   It is my first session as Senate president pro […]

The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board recently voted unanimously to approve the state Marine Resources Division’s (MRD) proposal to expand the state’s 2025 red snapper season.   The changes should be great news for those who love to fish for Alabama’s signature saltwater species. State and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red […]

DuBose is defending her bill that would require each local board of education to allow elective credit for religious instruction.

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a series of tax cut bills introduced by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), aiming to provide financial relief to residents by reducing taxes on groceries, retirement income and state income taxes.  “Today we have the opportunity to reduce taxes on just about everyone in the state of Alabama,” […]

The ALGOP head is skeptical there will be any kind of successful effort to block a gubernatorial bid by Tuberville over a residency issue.

The Alabama Crimson Tide reached new heights last season under head coach Nate Oats, making its first-ever Final Four appearance in program history with an epic March run that saw them go where they have never been. Things did not end perfectly with a rather decisive loss against the Connecticut Huskies, who would go on […]