An alumnus of Montgomery’s Trinity Presbyterian School known for his business acumen and philanthropic deeds has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Warren Stephens is chairman, president, and CEO of Stephens Inc., a privately owned diversified financial services firm based in Arkansas. The company has […]

7. The $232 million micro-modular reactor assembly plant planned for Gadsden is currently on hold due to Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The City of Gadsden remains committed to the project.  Initially announced in 2023, the facility aimed to manufacture non-radiological reactor modules, with operations expected to begin by 2027. 6. Alabama’s […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is touting the passage of legislation that will help upgrade and restore vital water infrastructure throughout the state of Alabama. The bill,  the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, will authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program for projects to make several improvements to the Wilson, Coffeeville, […]

Alabama Athletics Director Greg Byrne took some flak on social media on Wednesday after releasing a long statement about the current state of college athletics and ultimately pleading with Tide fans to help out the university’s NIL efforts in order to combat other schools in the same space trying to take talent away from Tuscaloosa. […]

As part of an agreement with AMWASTE, the Pelham City Council has voted in favor of increasing trash collection fees for residents beginning in February 2025. The 4.6% increase will add roughly 64 cents per month to collection fees. The waste services corporation has a standing agreement with the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority which […]

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell joined The Yaffee Program on Thursday to speak on a number of topics,  including his strong support for closing primaries in Alabama to any voters not registered as Republicans. Sorrell has been working to close primaries in the state since taking the title of bylaws chairman for the Alabama Republican Party […]

Alabama’s new manslaughter law targeting fentanyl distribution aims to hold drug dealers accountable when their actions lead to overdose deaths. The legislation, House Bill 10, was introduced by State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) and signed into law earlier this year. It stipulates that individuals who knowingly sell fentanyl-laced drugs and cause a person’s death can […]

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is directing funds from the state’s successful lawsuit against Juul Labs, a manufactures of vapes and e-cigarettes, to start a youth anti-vaping campaign using Louisiana State University (LSU) Tiger athletes through NIL. According to a story from the Louisiana Illuminator, this is the first state-funded NIL deal in Louisiana. The […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight,  John Longshore and Barry McKnight tackled Alabama basketball’s narrow 97–90 win over North Dakota, calling out the Crimson Tide’s defensive struggles. The team’s performance was contrasted with Auburn’s strong cohesion. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. The NIL […]

7. Legal experts are questioning whether prosecutors in New York can prove the first-degree murder charge against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 26, faces an 11-count indictment, including charges of murder and terrorism, after the Dec. 4 killing with some concerned that he may get off with […]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is continuing to gain support from Republican legislators on Capitol Hill as he seeks to become the Department of Health and Human Services’ next Secretary. On Wednesday, the nominee met with U.S. Senator Katie Britt for a constructive meeting and earned her full support. “We had a thorough and direct conversation […]

As of Tuesday evening, the city of Birmingham’s 91-year-old homicide record has officially been broken. Law enforcement officials responded to the city’s 149th homicide at approximately 7:25 p.m. after being notified by a Shot Spotter alert. The victim, who has yet to be identified, was found by authorities shot in the front yard of a […]

SEC fans who want a look at the behind the scenes of what it takes to run an elite program in today’s day and age of college football are going to be getting a very special treat this summer courtesy of Netflix. According to the streaming giant, a show coming next summer will debut, offering […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued his full support for Louisiana’s law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school and state-funded university classrooms. The legislation was blocked from taking effect recently by a federal district court judge. In an 18-state coalition brief filed Wednesday, the state’s top law enforcement official […]

It’s a new day and age in college football, one marked by chaos and a lack of guardrails in place when it comes to NIL, the transfer portal, and tampering — all wrapped up together. Though it is against the rules in writing for teams to ‘offer’ players on other teams huge NIL deals to […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is urging elected officials from across the country to take the opportunity following Donald Trump’s historic victory in the 2024 Presidential Election to once again secure the Southern border. On Tuesday, Britt sat down for an interview with the 13th & Park podcast to discuss the renewed need to defend America from […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is coming out strongly against the proposed bill that would prevent a government shutdown before the end of the year. Congressional leadership unveiled the roughly 1,500 page bill Tuesday night that would continue to fund the government until March 2025. The legislation also includes some additions like a one-year farm […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide was dealt a massive blow in the transfer portal early this week when Clay-Chalkville High School alumni and former five-star recruit Jaylen Mbakwe announced his intention to enter the transfer portal after rumors flew of a seven-figure NIL offer to get him to leave Tuscaloosa. But before anyone could even guess […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation is asking Congress to quickly provide both economic and disaster relief for America’s producers. The organization expressed particular concern about the inability of many farmers to make a profit this year. ALFA President Jimmy Parnell said the fastest short-term solution would be for Congress to pass the continuing resolution released Tuesday […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts navigated a packed show featuring the college football playoff, the transfer portal, and the NIL landscape. Special guests included CJ Duncan, host of the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, who analyzed the Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter, Clemson’s potential playoff upset over Texas, and the challenges of the […]

As the last-minute Christmas shopping season peaks, one Alabama lawmaker is preparing to crack down on a crime that has plagued nearly half of doorsteps across the nation. State Sen. April Weaver announced on Wednesday her intention to reintroduce legislation during the 2025 regular session that would make “porch piracy” — the theft of deliveries […]

Legislation launched today by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong would help Huntsville’s Spaceport status with funding for its projects. Strong (R-Monrovia) said he introduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation (SPACEPORT) Act to support the growing demands of the space transportation industry. The congressman is a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. […]

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has announced that the 2025 SEC Gymnastics Championship will be hosted at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, continuing a tradition of bringing this prestigious event to the Magic City. Birmingham previously hosted the championship at Legacy Arena in 2006, 2011, 2014, and 2022. Before the move to Legacy Arena, Birmingham welcomed the […]

The Birmingham City Council passed a budget amendment proposed by Mayor Randall Woodfin that will direct millions of dollars to address safety, infrastructure and education in the city. The proposal provides significant funding to help recruit and retain police officers to fight the area’s growingly high crime rate. “Our shared priorities are clear: neighborhood revitalization […]