The media should stop trying to sell us the myth that illegals don't commit crimes.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick it off focusing on Alabama’s hire of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and what it means for the program under Kalen DeBoer. They talk through the delay in Grubb’s hiring, speculating whether he was weighing NFL opportunities or if Alabama struggled to secure a top […]

As lawmakers return to Montgomery tomorrow to begin the third year of the quadrennium, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter says there’s a wide range of problems to solve and opportunities to capitalize on during the course of the 2025 legislative session.  Among those priorities include addressing violent crime in Alabama’s largest cities and upgrading […]

Alabama State Parks honored this year’s Eagle Award winners on Saturday, Feb. 1, during Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park. The Eagle Awards, sponsored by the Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Beginning in February, high school sophomores in Tuscaloosa County can apply for the Leaders to Legends program intended to empower student leaders to be changemakers in their schools and communities.

The Alabama Crimson Tide has made a massive addition to their coaching staff by hiring Kalen DeBoer’s former offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, back to Tuscaloosa to serve in the same role. Grubb was initially expected to make the transition to Alabama upon DeBoer’s hiring and was actually on the staff for about a week, but […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), a groundbreaking and pioneering institution, stands as the first public residential magnet high school in the United States dedicated exclusively to the fields of cyber technology and engineering. Located in North Alabama, ASCTE provides an unparalleled educational experience by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge cyber and engineering concepts […]

A portion of Alabama's Highway 119 that runs through the city of Alabaster will soon receive new upgrades including additional traffic signals and turning lanes thanks to $2 million in state grant funding provided by Rebuild Alabama.

A Birmingham man has been arrested under the 'Carlee Russell' law after falsely reporting an armed robbery to the Hoover Police Department. On January 16, Larry Scott Brown, 54, made a call to Hoover 911 claiming a robbery was taking place at a local Walmart.

President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico, (starting Tuesday) citing economic security and immigration concerns, but acknowledging potential economic pain despite previous promises of lower consumer costs. In retaliation, we now have a trade war, Canada and Mexico have announced their own tariffs, while China is considering legal action through the World Trade Organization

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised President Trump's pick to be FBI Director, Kash Patel, during his confirmation hearing Thursday

As we approach the 2025 legislative session, we find ourselves facing a pivotal moment in which we must reaffirm the bedrock foundations that hold our communities together — strong families and the well-being of our children. In a world in which parental rights are increasingly challenged and family structures are frayed, it is imperative that […]

I’ve been part of great teams throughout my career and life. Auburn University, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, the USA Dream Team, Inside the NBA on TNT broadcast team, just to name a few. Now, I’ve joined a new team, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), the HOME TEAM. Why would a guy who […]

All beginnings are hopeful, but 50 years ago the future of the Conservative Party in Great Britain was dismal. Their leader, Edward Heath, had managed to lose two general elections in a single year — far from an auspicious beginning. Sensing rumblings among his fellow Conservatives in Parliament, Heath decided to confirm his position as party […]

The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2025 awards, highlighting exceptional contributions to the community. The honorees were celebrated during the annual Awards Banquet on January 28th. C&H Discount Drugs, co-owned by pharmacists Richard Hammon and John Carr, was named the Small Business of the Year. Established in 1990, the pharmacy […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has announced the recent opening of her new regional office in Dothan. The office will serve thirteen Alabama counties: Butler, Crenshaw, Conecuh, Covington, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Pike, Bullock, Barbour, Henry, Houston, and Russell.

A U.S. District Judge sentenced two Birmingham brothers to prison for their role in an interstate stolen goods scheme. Judge Madeline Haikala sentenced Abdurrahman Amar, 32, to 34 months and Yahya Amar, 33, to 30 months after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport stolen goods across state lines.

Deep in the heart of Texas, more than just stars were big and bright. During the 106th American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual convention in San Antonio, Young Farmers from Alabama shined brightly as they celebrated a first — competitors in all three Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) contests advancing to their second rounds.

To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on understatement, and plans for 2025 will continue that trend, according to ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship. Through a variety of funding sources, ADCNR has utilized more than $218 million for Alabama State Parks improvements, has facilitated […]

The Senior Bowl is a time for players from all of the top programs in the country to come together for three days of practice on two created rosters all culminating in a game between the two squads at the end of an intense week of reps. This week in Mobile however delivered a sight […]

The birthplace of Mardi Gras in America is preparing for another spectacular season of parades, pageantry, and revelry as Mobile gears up for Mardi Gras 2025. With a packed schedule of dazzling parades rolling through the streets of downtown Mobile, locals and visitors alike are set for an unforgettable celebration. Mardi Gras in Mobile is […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has formally made an offer to a quarterback in the class of 2027 with a last name that fans will be extremely familiar with. According to On3 recruiting, Kalen DeBoer and his staff have offered current high school sophomore and Texas native Colton Nussmeier, brother of current LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett […]

Tomorrow, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Alabama Department of Workforce — and Secretary Greg Reed will serve as its first leader. Governor Kay Ivey announced that on February 1, 2025, the transition first initiated by lawmakers during the 2024 state legislative session will go into effect, current Secretary of Labor Marty […]

Another Republican state has seemingly followed the example of Alabama and is providing more education choices to students in their state.