In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into a wide array of topics from a thrilling week in sports! They break down some key rivalry games, including the Iron Bowl, Michigan vs. Ohio State, and Florida vs. Florida State. They walk through Alabama’s performance and evaluate Jalen Milroe’s role in the […]

Former Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin has had some fun on his X account this season at the expense of the program that he coached for a year and a half before being fired and collecting a buyout of more than $15 million. On the Monday mornings following Auburn losses, Harsin had been tweeting a […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong joined The Dale Jackson Show on Monday morning and discussed the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s current director, the weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice, and Space Command’s imminent relocation to Huntsville. Strong noted that a top priority for President-elect Donald Trump upon entering office will be the removal of the […]

Alabama stands at a historic crossroads. The digital divide is a stark reality in our state, particularly in communities across my district in the Black Belt. While urban areas enjoy the benefits of high-speed internet, many rural residents are left in the dark, unable to access the essential tools and opportunities of today’s 21st century […]

Yesterday afternoon, President Biden issued a “Full and Unconditional Pardon” for any and all offenses his son Hunter committed or may have committed for the past decade. Despite repeatedly saying he would not pardon Hunter for his many serious crimes, President Biden has gone back on his word, made a mockery of our justice system, […]

President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon on Sunday absolving his son Hunter of any offenses against the U.S. that he may have committed over the last ten years. The decision from the President comes after maintaining for months that the younger Biden would not be granted a pardon and that ‘No one […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide ended the regular season 9-3 after an Iron Bowl victory over Auburn to finish on a high note coming off the embarrassing defeat to Oklahoma the week prior. After all hope looked lost entering the regular season finale for the Tide in regards to making the College Football Playoff — the […]

7. The Athens City Council has stopped video recordings of public comments during meetings and disabled comments on its Facebook page, raising concerns about transparency and citizen engagement. Mayor Ronnie Marks defended the decision, stating that council meetings are primarily for legislative business, but residents expressed frustration over the lack of avenues to voice their […]

The bodies of two boaters have been recovered in the waters off of Dauphin Island after a shrimping boat went missing late last week. The two victims of the accident, Sam Wooley, 69, and Michael Slezak, 40, were found approximately 8-9 miles from the island. Slezak’s seven-year-old son is still missing and a search and […]

We should be thankful as a nation that electing a president has matured. Two hundred years ago, it seemed certain that Andrew Jackson would be the next President of the United States. Any casual observer would notice that he had won the popular vote and was on track to win the vote in the Electoral […]

Want to keep your hard-earned dollars in Alabama this holiday season? You can support your community and local farmers by giving those on your list a Sweet Grown Alabama gift box. Sweet Grown Alabama is the state’s nonprofit agricultural branding program. It promotes Alabama farms and farmers markets and urges support for restaurants that use locally […]

Nominated by Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms, Kaylee & Seth Hubert were honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Farming & Agriculture category winners. Biography For Seth and Kaylee Hubert, farming is in their blood. Seth’s great-great grandfather emigrated to Madison County from Bavaria, Germany, settling there with his family and […]

Auburn University College of Education graduate student Katelyn Nelson’s aspirations are solidly focused on artificial intelligence. “My career goal is to leverage the knowledge and skills I have gained throughout my education to help train the next generation of leaders and learners,” said the Minnesota native, who is a third-year doctoral candidate. “I aspire to […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Auburn Tigers 28-14 in the 89th Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa on Saturday afternoon to finish the regular season 9-3 and keep Auburn from bowl eligibility at 5-7. Alabama got the scoring started off with Jalen Milroe’s first rushing touchdown of the night late in the first quarter after a […]

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 […]

In a continuing effort to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division held this season’s first mandatory CWD check last weekend in Lauderdale County. WFF staff sampled 356 deer for CWD, a neurodegenerative disease that affects […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced that the state’s 2024 General Election results have officially been certified by the Alabama State Canvassing Board. “On November 5, Alabamians cast 2,265,090 ballots for president in a fair, secure, and transparent election,” Allen said. “This election was administered with election integrity as the top priority, and […]

The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game – one of the fiercest of college football rivalries. It is the game of the year. It is a state civil war that divides friends and families. It is bragging rights for the […]

The Regions Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Innovation Portal’s TechAcademy, a business accelerator program designed to equip under-resourced entrepreneurs along the Gulf Coast with essential technological tools and resources. The grant announcement coincides with the 2024 TechAcademy Graduation, where 18 companies celebrated completing the program with networking opportunities and business pitches. “We’re building […]

It’s Iron Bowl week in Alabama, and it’s always the most anticipated day of the year in the state when the Alabama Crimson Tide face off against the Auburn Tigers. This year’s edition will be held in Bryant-Denny Stadium, a place Auburn has not won since 2010 and a place where historically they have not […]

Local government serves as the foundation of Alabama’s economy– and investing in your local community can help lay the groundwork for the state’s prosperous future. Live Locally Alabama aims to focus on just that. The quality-of-life campaign, spearheaded by the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) on behalf of local leaders, was developed to enhance the […]

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has approved plans to build a high-performance computing and data center on the eastern edge of campus. Construction can now begin with a projected completion date in late 2026. The UA HPC will host a large, connected computing system that will be the fastest in the state and […]

Birmingham-headquartered roofing contractor, Apex Roofing & Restoration, has announced a charitable donation of $75,000 to the Jimmie Hale Mission. This contribution underscores Apex’s commitment to supporting its community and will provide vital resources to help the Jimmie Hale Mission continue its work offering shelter, food, and recovery services to individuals and families in need across […]

Okaloosa MedFlight’s emergency air medical crew was thrilled to reunite with former patient Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old shark attack survivor who has defied the odds with her remarkable recovery. Okaloosa MedFlight transported Gribbin from Seacrest Beach to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola on June 7, 2024, after she was attacked by a shark in […]