Some residents of the city of Opelika want street signs mentioning former Miss America Mallory Hagan to be removed because of “her divisive rhetoric.” A petition to remove official town signs honoring Hagan has been signed onto by hundreds. The signs were initially put up to honor her winning the Miss America pageant in 2013. […]

There is talk of a statue honoring Charlie Kirk at the U.S. Capitol, but that seems unlikely despite how appropriate it might be. Listen to the college kids that Kirk spoke to every day, and you will see that a statue on college campuses makes far more sense, because the anger they will create only […]

Mere hours after the murder of conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk last Wednesday, social media was flooded with posts reacting to the news. While most expressed sorrow and sympathy for Kirk’s widow and two young children, many social media users made light of, or even celebrated, the assassination. Among those […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the show opened with Monday Night Football talk, where John and Barry panned the late Raiders–Chargers matchup but praised the appeal of doubleheaders. Both argued the NFL should make it a weekly fixture, noting parity across the league has created thrilling finishes like Tampa Bay’s late win and […]

According to fresh polling, sitting Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall holds an early lead in the state’s U.S. Senate race while the rest of Alabama’s 2026 statewide races remain up in the air. The Alabama Poll was recently re-established by Michael Lowry, a former Chief of Staff to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville). Between August […]

Regions Bank has launched a digital borrower portal for its Real Estate Banking clients to streamline construction draw requests, improve collaboration among project stakeholders, and increase transparency across active developments, the company announced Monday. The portal is powered by Built, a real estate and construction finance platform. Regions says the modern, cloud-based system connects lenders, […]

God created us to worship. Specifically, He gave us the choice to worship, and be in relationship with Him. If we don’t worship Him, even the rocks will cry out. The Lord anoints worship leaders to usher in His presence and Chris Shealy is one of those people. His heart to honor the Father, and […]

7. A new poll shows that there is a clear frontrunner for the U.S. Senate seat held by Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) with  Attorney General Steve Marshall getting 37% of respondents, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) gathering 16%, but 40% of voters still undecided ahead of the 2026 election 6. President […]

For Cindy Harris, leadership has never been about titles or recognition. As Vice President and Group Manager of Emerging & Disruptive Technologies at Radiance Technologies, she has dedicated her career to building a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. Her approach centers on service, humility, and integrity—principles that guide how she leads […]

When Ed Packard retired from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office in December 2021, it closed the books on almost 25 years of experience in state elections. Ed Packard has died at age 57. Arrangements will be announced. Packard was the first person in the United States to earn a Master of Public Administration degree […]

In a livestreamed video on Monday night, Alabama Democrat and former U.S. Senator Doug Jones compared the 1972 shooting of then-Governor George Wallace as he reacted to the political assassination of conservative activist legend Charlie Kirk. “I want you to remember George Wallace in leading up to 1963 and then somewhat beyond, when he was […]

Pam Swanner’s career is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and a deep love for connecting people to place. For more than four decades, she has worked at the crossroads of tourism, economic development, and cultural preservation. Today, as president of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA), she leads efforts to showcase one of Alabama’s […]

A World War II veteran marked a milestone this week as friends, family, and state leaders came together to celebrate his 106th birthday. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and the staff at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home hosted a party on Friday in honor of Willie Bennett, who was born in 1916 in […]

As most sane people watch Charlie Kirk’s murder and realize how terrible it is for our society, culture, and politics, too many of our so-called leaders and media figures are trying to figure out how to blame Kirk’s allies for the issues this creates or exposes. Kirk’s words are not the problem; most of the […]

Prayers, candles, flags, flowers, signs, singing – all in tribute to slain Turning Point USA Founder and conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. Tributes have been held across Alabama since the Wednesday assassination. When they heard of the tragedy, many Alabamians immediately began planning tributes and vigils in memory of Kirk’s life and work. Typical of […]

The Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) named Business Council of Alabama executive vice president and former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield as its next president and CEO. “We have worked closely with Clay for years and he is the absolute perfect leader to take on this new role running the Energy Institute of Alabama,” […]

In the wake of the horrific political assassination of Charlie Kirk during an on-campus speaking last week in Utah, two young Alabama lawmakers took a step across party lines to call for civility amid the chaos. State Rep. James Lomax, a Republican age 34, and State Rep. Jeremy Gray, a Democrat age 39, syndicated a […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has rebounded from the ugly loss in week one to Florida State with consecutive victories to head into the bye week at 2-1 ahead of a showdown against the Georgia Bulldogs two weeks from now in Athens. Defensively, Alabama has looked much better — albeit against weaker opponents — but it’s […]

The Alabama Associated General Contractors Political Action Committee (AGCPAC) announced today its endorsement of Doug Harwell for State Senate District 34. District 34 is currently represented by Sen. Jack W. Williams (R-Wilmer), who has served since 2018. Williams is not seeking re-election in 2026 and is instead running for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. AGC, […]

7. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is partnering with Alabama state troopers and local police for traffic stops to arrest illegal immigrants, focusing on those with criminal histories. 6. Huntsville City Council decided to remove the proposed AI-equipped garbage truck cameras from the 2026 budget, citing a $1.2 million cost and public complaints about privacy invasion […]

Eliza Maxwell’s career is a testament to vision, compassion, and determination. As the founder of homeRN, she has reshaped what it means for families to receive care at home–combining expert medical support with the comfort, dignity, and security of familiar surroundings. Her work goes beyond traditional nursing, creating a model where every patient and family […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer is setting the record straight when it comes to the benefits of the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ that was passed by Congress earlier this year. The reconciliation package extends $4.5 trillion in Trump‐era tax cuts set to expire this year; exempts tips, overtime wages and U.S.-made car‐loan interest from income tax; […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is hoping this hill bill will give much needed relief to families affected by defects in General Motors vehicles. Moore, who is also a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, introduced the Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act Thursday, which waives the statute of limitations for cases against the government […]

TRUK PAC, the political arm of the Alabama Trucking Association, announced its endorsements of four major statewide offices in the 2026 election cycle on Friday. The group officially backed the following candidates: U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville — Governor Jay Mitchell — Attorney General Caroleene Dobson — Secretary of State Young Boozer — Treasurer “These leaders […]