On Tuesday, three of the largest veterans service organizations in the state backed a legislative proposal to restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) as it was amended by the State Senate last week. Initially, SB67 would have restructured the State Board of Veterans Affairs with various changes to its oversight powers. Now, as […]

A bill that would centralize that management of Alabama’s state licensing boards was the subject of a public hearing in the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee. SB193, sponsored by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine), seeks to streamline oversight and operations of multiple state boards by creating the Office of Occupational Licensing within the […]

Clarke County District Judge James Harding Morgan Jr. on Monday instituted a gag order on the case of a high school football coach accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl. Morgan’s ruling came shortly after Clarke County High School head football coach Rob Carter had a bond hearing on the charges. Clarke […]

It has been an up-and-down season for Alabama Crimson Tide star guard Mark Sears in his return for the final year of eligibility. Sears, the Muscle Shoals native, found another gear on the offensive side of the ball this past week. For his efforts, he was named the SEC Co-Player of the Week, sharing the […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze the latest SEC basketball standings as Alabama and Auburn battle for top seeds in the NCAA Tournament, and much, much more! With Auburn leading the SEC and Alabama tied for second with Florida, analysts debate whether both teams can secure No. 1 seeds based […]

A Holly Pond native with a strong record of public service on the Cullman County Board of Education announced his candidacy on Monday for the newly vacated Alabama House District 11 seat. Heath Allbright, owner of Holly Pond-based Brighton Forestry Services, has pledged to maintain both community values and economic growth as well as improve the quality of life for those in the district.

With the hope of protecting American workers' paychecks from unions, Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, along with Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky, have helped to reintroduce legislation that repeals six controversial statutory provisions in two existing labor-related laws.

The UAB-Troy baseball series has been one-sided in recent years, with the Trojans winning four of the teams’ last five meetings. As the programs prepare to battle again on Wednesday afternoon at Troy’s Riddle-Pace Field, they look forward to what projects to be one of the most competitive and high-stakes recent iterations of the rivalry. […]

The odds are high that everyone knows someone who relies on an essential medication like insulin or an inhaler to stay healthy. And yet, at a time when more than half of Americans worry about affording those very medications, Big Pharma continues to drive up the cost of prescription drugs. As many of us know […]

Elon Musk allegedly unleashed "chaos" with an email ordering federal workers to list five recent accomplishments or be fired as he is spearheading President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency, now he is promising a second chance “subject to the discretion of President Trump” after many ignored the initial deadline

Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion has announced his resignation following nearly 18 months of protests and a controversial independent review criticizing his leadership. The protests in question began after the September 2023 police shooting of Steve Perkins.

In what they are calling a “necessary” move, pharmacists around the state are staging a walkout Tuesday in support of pharmacy benefit manager reform. According to the Alabama Pharmacy Association, dozens of pharmacists will take part in the demonstration Tuesday at 1 p.m. They will also hold an afternoon of advocacy in Montgomery in support […]

To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on an understatement, and plans for 2025 will continue that trend, according to ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship.

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Thursday that would make the state's authority to conduct wiretaps in drug-related investigation permanent, removing a sunset provision from a 2022 law. 

Two proposed House Bills aim to enhance protections for pets in Alabama by tightening regulations on tethering and abandonment. If passed, House Bills 149 and 249 would strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws by establishing clearer guidelines for pet care and imposing stricter penalties for neglect or abuse.

Dan Boatman has always lived an active life. The 43-year-old father of five leads a busy life as a pastor, teacher and basketball coach at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Christian School in Blountsville, Alabama.

Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen continued to make the argument that he is the right person to be the state's next Lieutenant Governor.

It was a good Saturday on the hardwood in the Yellowhammer State with both the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers and the No. 4 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide earning big victories. Auburn continued to roll and will remain at No. 1 upon yet another blemish free week. Coming off last weekend’s huge victory over Alabama […]

Over the past few decades, so much about daily life in our nation has changed, especially for teenagers and children. Young people are dealing with so many new challenges and fears that are affecting their mental health. Unfortunately, being a victim of a school shooting has become a real fear for many of our students. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, break down the SEC basketball race as Auburn holds onto first place after defeating Georgia, while Alabama bounces back with a big road win at Kentucky. They analyze Auburn’s tough remaining schedule, Johni Broome’s dominant performance, and Alabama’s inconsistency heading into the postseason. Women’s basketball […]

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On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey set the special election dates for Alabama House District 11, representing portions of Cullman and Blount Counties. This seat was previously held by Rep. Randall Shedd, who resigned earlier this month, to serve as the constituent services director for Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). RELATED: State Rep. Randall […]

The Auburn Tigers secured their 25th win of the season with a 12-point victory over Georgia, maintaining their No. 1 AP Poll ranking for a school-record seventh straight week. The Alabama Crimson Tide on the other hand drop out of the top-five after a 1-1 week. Earning a bounce back victory over the Kentucky Wildcats […]

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel is relocating 500 agents from Washington D.C. to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. FBI managers received notification last Friday at a meeting, shortly after Patel was sworn in as the next Director.