As my time representing Alabama’s First Congressional District in Washington comes to an end, I have been reflecting on why I ran for Congress and some of the things my team and I have done for south Alabama.  I never thought I’d end up running for political office, much less for Congress. I spent most […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackled the highs and lows of college football bowl season. They critiqued the impact of player opt-outs and transfer portal chaos, which they say are undermining the sport’s tradition, while praising committed players like Shedeur Sanders. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live […]

The Board of Directors for Manufacture Alabama has announced a shift in leadership and elected its next chairperson. Karen Johnston, regional director for government affairs at Toyota North America, will take over the position effective Wednesday. “I’m honored to step into the role of chair and build on the progress we’ve made under Paul’s leadership,” […]

The National Weather Service is reporting that at least three tornadoes touched down in Alabama on Saturday evening. The organization said that two EF1s were recorded in Limestone and Lamar counties, and an EF0 was observed in Mobile County. The city of Athens was the most affected municipality in Limestone County. According to the NWS, […]

Over the last couple of years during the changing era of college football and chaos that has ensued, a popular idea has emerged: Appointing a “commissioner of college football.” Unlike every professional league where there is a defined governing body and a leadership structure where the people making the decisions can be clearly identified, college […]

Earlier this month, the Alabama State School Board announced that the standards for teaching social studies in elementary, middle, and high schools will change for the first time since 2010. The decision was made during the Alabama State School Board meeting. In 2026, there will be more emphasis on teaching state history than in the […]

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away on Sunday in his hometown of Plains, Georgia at the age of 100. Known for rising from humble origins as a peanut farmer to occupying the Oval Office, Carter strove to lead the country in a moral manner. Following his defeat by Ronald Reagan in 1980, Carter devoted his […]

I have visited all 67 counties in Alabama, and I have been in many of the churches spotlighted in Alabama Faith.  I am convinced that one of the greatest assets of our state is our rich network of faith communities. We certainly have some incredible high-steeple, stained glass churches, but you can also find across […]

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) grew up minutes away from Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail, a winding paved trail that is steeped in history. The pathway is a celebration of the state’s natural beauty, and also happens to be one of the longest paved trails in the country. I was lucky to grow up right next […]

7. Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away at 100, he is widely considered the worst modern president and the standard for bad presidents. Though his presidency faced challenges like economic stagnation and the energy crisis, his post-presidential work reshaped his global reputation as a humanitarian and advocate […]

2024 was a year of significant shifts and steady growth for Alabama’s housing market. After a somewhat slow start, the market experienced a remarkable turnaround during the spring and summer months. Increasing inventory, stabilizing prices, and rising sales activity characterized this period. A combination of factors, including decreasing mortgage rates and a robust job market, […]

X-Bow Systems, a Huntsville-founded producer of advanced solid rocket motors and defense technologies, has expanded its contract to provide large solid rocket motors to the Navy and the Army. his increase reinforces X-Bow as a new supplier of SRMs and strengthens the Defense Department supply chain in a critical period for the United States, the company […]

Alabama’s three land-grant institutions are working to provide information and support to families dealing with “heirs property” through programming at Alabama Cooperative Extension System offices throughout the state. Ryan Thomson, an assistant professor in agricultural economics and rural sociology at Auburn University, and Adam Rabinowitz, an Extension agricultural economist and associate professor in agricultural economics and rural […]

A Huntsville small business is part of a team on a $1.425 billion contract, the Department of Defense announced. KUOG is among several area businesses who received or are part of contracts awarded by the DoD. KUOG is part of a $1.425 billion multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities. The contract supports […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore and Barry McKnight tackled college football’s shifting landscape and the NFL’s continued dominance. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. They criticized the lackluster ratings for early playoff games, blaming mismatched teams like SMU and Indiana and […]

The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $1.15 billion on Christmas Eve after all tickets purchased failed to match the six numbers drawn. The sum represents the fifth-largest prize of all time. After taxes, the winner or winners are expected to take home roughly $516.1 million in cash. Winnings are subject to an automatic 24% tax, […]

Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose recently joined Stephanie Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute in a discussion on a number of Alabama-related topics, including the state’s fight against radical gender ideology pushed by the Biden Administration. The two spoke specifically about the attempt by the federal government to redefine the definition of sex. “The change […]

7. Hoover saw its first gun homicide in over two years and Anthony Keith Russell, 29, has been charged with murder following the Christmas Eve shooting of 35-year-old Brandon Montez McIlwain during a struggle over a handgun. Police responded to the scene, where McIlwain was found critically injured; he died at UAB Hospital. Russell was […]

A white-tailed deer recently harvested by a hunter in Colbert County in northwest Alabama has been confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The detection of CWD in Colbert County has resulted in an expansion of the state’s CWD Management Zone (CMZ) to include all of Colbert, Lauderdale and Franklin counties in the CMZ. A […]

Despite the joy and reverence in recognizing Jesus’ birth yesterday, Americans faced a hard reality – the costs of celebrating Christmas in 2024 for the average family were up over 5% from last year. Certainly, the costs of both raw materials and manufactured goods have increased, but so also has the expense of moving those […]

There’s still a lot to work through this offseason, but the Auburn Tigers have been fairly successful in acquiring talent and improving from this season’s bitterly disappointing 5-7 record. In their ‘early portal winners’ rankings list, On3 rated Auburn as No. 4, given the additions that Hugh Freeze has made thus far: Early Transfer Portal […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight returned from the holidays to dive into recent sports action on Longshore and McKnight. They tackled topics like disappointing college football playoff blowouts, questioning whether the current format needs a shake-up to include more competitive teams like Alabama or South Carolina. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can […]

Victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in twenty-nine counties throughout Alabama will soon have access to more support services thanks to nearly $1.76 million in funding recently awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The additional support has been made possible by the U.S. Department of Justice and will go to seven agencies and one major […]