After President Donald Trump took out 11 drug traffickers on their way to the U.S. from Venezuela, the media and their Democrats fretted about their lack of due process. When JD Vance made it clear they needed to get smoked, pearls were clutched, and offense was taken at the language of his tweets. This […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide and Hoover High School kicker Will Reichard has excelled since being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. Now at the start of the second year of his NFL career, he continues to make his home state proud. Reichard had a stellar rookie campaign, converting 24 of his 30 field goal […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville voiced support for President Trump’s U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and slammed skeptical colleagues in a Tuesday afternoon speech on the Senate floor. Following a heated Senate Finance Committee hearing last week, in which both Republican and Democratic senators criticized Kennedy’s management of HHS, […]

A coalition of Alabama business leaders has announced support for Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate in his campaign for Lt. Governor in 2026, citing his record as a business owner and commitment to economic growth. The group, called Business Partners for Rick Pate, launched this week and is actively recruiting other leaders from across the state. […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and 31 members of the House Republican Caucus have endorsed State Rep. Rhett Marques in his bid for Alabama’s open 1st Congressional District in 2026. This signals another major, early show of in-state support for the Wiregrass lawmaker after U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) also made a powerful […]

College football’s marathon slate dominated conversation, with games stretching from 11 a.m. to past midnight, reviving talk of fan stamina and TV’s influence on scheduling. Against that backdrop, Georgia’s perceived vulnerability took center stage as oddsmakers trimmed the Bulldogs’ margin heading into Knoxville, sparking debate over whether sluggish early wins revealed cracks or merely Kirby […]

As the second Trump Administration moved into the nation’s capital earlier this year, many young people with deep Alabama ties earned coveted staff positions or appointments within the executive branch, but to one Alabama-turned-Washington man, the transfer of political power is a spectacle he is comfortable with watching from a distance — or, at least, […]

Bradford Health Services has filed a formal challenge to Longleaf Recovery & Wellness’s Certificate of Need application for Longleaf Lodge, a 60-bed residential addiction treatment campus proposed for the Sunshine Farms site in Sterrett, located in Shelby County. The CON Review Board is set to hear the case October 15.  The filing marks Bradford’s second […]

Alabama sports-medicine icon Dr. James R. Andrews has expanded his athlete-safety footprint with the acquisition of Walters, Inc., a consulting firm founded by National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Famer Dr. Rod Walters. The deal was announced by Andrews Athlete. Originally co-founded by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews and Chad C. Henderson, CEO and […]

For State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover), public service is more than a title or career path — it’s a calling. A Mississippi native who built a successful career in finance with Compass Bank before spending 20 years as a stay-at-home mother, DuBose has emerged as one of the most active voices in Montgomery, balancing deeply […]

7. Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, expressed enthusiasm for the relocation to Huntsville, Alabama, outlining a disciplined and expeditious transition from Colorado Springs to Redstone Arsenal while maintaining national security missions 6. Montgomery’s first newborn was surrendered through a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 10, with the Montgomery Fire Rescue […]

During a visit with Mayor Tommy Battle at Huntsville City Hall on Monday, Gen. Stephen Whiting emphasized a fast, disciplined transition to Redstone Arsenal — and praised the North Alabama community he said has already rolled out the welcome mat. “All of Huntsville, Madison, Madison County, all of North Alabama, has been very welcoming, and […]

On Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium in front of a crowd that was expecting nothing less to perfection and ready to express their disappointment if perfection was not achieved, the Alabama Crimson Tide was pretty close to perfect in a dismantling of ULM. It was the largest shutout victory for Alabama since 1951, and Ty […]

Alabama-born supermodel Abby Champion has married actor Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, in a ceremony held over the weekend at the Gozzer Ranch country club in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Champion, a native of Vestavia Hills, graduated from Vestavia Hills High School where she was a cheerleader before pursuing her modeling career. […]

Lee Marshall’s life story is one of resilience, vision, and devotion to a mission bigger than herself. Born into foster care and adopted at the age of two, she experienced firsthand the life-changing power of a forever family. That foundation not only shaped her path but gave her a calling: to be a voice for […]

The Alabama High School Athletic Association has finally gone too far and is about to get its hand slapped by lawmakers. Governor Kay Ivey, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, and others have worked to undo their attempt to keep kids from playing sports if they dared to use school choice, and the courts have agreed with […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry covered Troy’s trip to Clemson producing early fireworks before unraveling into frustration. The Trojans led 16-3 at halftime but were derailed by a lengthy lightning delay and a resurgent Tigers squad, falling 27-16. Meanwhile, Alabama’s 73-0 dismantling of ULM provided little clarity beyond a deepening […]

In Alabama, we understand what it means to build things that matter. We’ve long been home to builders and winners – our steel won wars and built the skyscrapers of American prosperity. Now, we are a top state for automotive manufacturing and the No. 1 automotive exporter in the U.S. That’s why it’s no surprise that […]

The TumTum Tree Foundation has announced Nov. 6-8 as the dates for its annual wine auction weekend, one of the nation’s leading charity wine events. For more than three decades, the Birmingham-based nonprofit has brought together top chefs, world-class winemakers, and generous supporters to raise millions for Alabama children facing life-altering and life-threatening illnesses. That […]

State Sen. April Weaver, (R-Brierfield), has been chosen to help steer a statewide effort aimed at strengthening healthcare access in Alabama’s rural communities. She will serve as co-chair of the Rural Roadmap Initiative’s healthcare committee, a panel tasked with drafting policies and legislation to address longstanding gaps in rural medical care. Weaver will serve as […]

7. Alabama bounced back from the loss to Florida State with a 73-0 rout of ULM, boosting the team to No. 18 in the Coaches’ Poll, while Auburn notched a 42-3 home-opening win over Ball State helping them climb to No. 24 in the AP poll. 6. Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) […]

Charisse D. Stokes has built her career at the crossroads of technology, innovation, and community leadership. As president of Tidal IT Solutions, she helps government and commercial clients adapt and grow in a rapidly changing digital economy. She also serves as executive director of TechMGM and leads The Alabama Collective, both dedicated to strengthening Alabama’s […]

Two of Montgomery’s top lobbyists have teamed up to co-found a new, namesake government relations and public affairs firm: Ross Taylor & Associates.  John Ross and Charlie Taylor are behind the venture, which is launching with a roster of blue chip entities at the highest levels of Alabama’s public and private sectors, including major players […]

In Sunday night’s Miss America 2026 final at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center, Alabama’s Abbie Stockard, Miss America 2025, crowned her successor: Miss New York, Cassie Donegan. Stockard had won the prestigious national pageant last year and has served the past year as Miss America 2025. Her reign ended Sunday night as she handed her title, […]