The college semester is about to start. Elementary, middle, and high-schoolers are already back to class. A lot is going on. Students are memorizing new schedules, getting used to new classes and teachers. Parents are juggling more than ever before – Who’s dropping the children off at school tomorrow? Are the kids’ lunch accounts paid […]

A familiar face could be looking to return to the sidelines. The Texas A&M Aggies have recruited at a high level over the last calendar year and shown steps of improvement after disposing of Jimbo Fisher and hiring Mike Elko — but the former wants another shot. During a recent interview on Trials and Triumph with […]

After months of speculation, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has announced the launch of a campaign for U.S. Senate. The congressman, who was first elected to the House in 2020, will officially begin his campaign Friday at an event in DeKalb County. RELATED: If Tuberville walks, who runs? A look at possible 2026 U.S. Senate contenders […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are showing their support for President Trump’s plan to combat crime in Washington D.C. Trump announced Monday that he is placing the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police under federal control and is going to be sending 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. “This is liberation day in D.C. […]

7. A lawsuit has been filed following the tragic and brutal death of a child left in a hot car while in the care of the Alabama Department of Human Resources; this follows criminal charges being filed as well against the contractor who left the child in the car. 6. A federal judge has denied […]

The namesake of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Ginn Family Foundation has committed $30 million to the college to establish a new scholarship program, marking the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history. The new Ginn Scholarship Program is designed to provide up to 40 scholarship awards annually, covering […]

A newly announced partnership between the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will enable businesses and residents to assist in the nationwide fight against human trafficking. Any business in the state can sign up to become an Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT) partner. After registering, companies will be recognized on the […]

August 9 was a milestone day for Irondale and the State of Alabama as the Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill made history. Crowds filled the parking lot and packed the dining room, eager to support the beloved 134-year-old restaurant in its Guinness World Record attempt for the most pulled pork sandwiches sold in eight hours. […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes that President Donald Trump is following Alabama’s lead when it comes to combatting crime in Washington D.C. Trump announced Monday that he is placing the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police under federal control and is going to be sending 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. “This is liberation […]

Tomorrow, on August 12, 2025, Alabamians are invited to take part in a fun and meaningful national tradition—City Hall Selfie Day! This event was created by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), a professional association for people who work in and with local government, to encourage citizens to snap a selfie in front of their local […]

The college football season is almost here, and the latest sign came Monday afternoon with the release of the preseason AP Top 25 poll. Fans now know which number will show next to their team — if they’re lucky enough to be ranked — during the first week of the season. Though it does not […]

As the 2025 municipal elections draw closer, political tensions are rising across Alabama, from small-town races to large-city campaigns — and Birmingham is no exception. On Friday, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin responded to a billboard on the Southside of the city claiming he will not participate in a mayoral debate. In a post on his […]

Tuscaloosa native, businessman and former city councilman, Norman Crow continues to secure endorsements from the state’s top political groups in his special election bid for Alabama House District 63. On Monday, the Alabama Forestry Association announced its full support for Crow’s campaign. “Norman comes highly recommended from our Tuscaloosa area membership,” said Chris Isaacson, AFA […]

As College football season approaches, so does the release of the polls from some of the most prominent insiders in the sport. Notably, one of them is not only a former Alabama quarterback, but also an SEC Network analyst and radio host on Birmingham’s WJOX. Greg McElroy made some major headlines at SEC Media Days […]

Governor Kay Ivey is fighting back against a lawsuit filed by former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis, who claims the Governor unlawfully removed him from office. In a recent filing in federal court made on her behalf by attorneys William Bloom and Jordan LaPorta of Maynard Nexsen, Governor Ivey labeled Davis’s claims […]

Today’s digital age allows app stores to be the gatekeepers of innovation–controlling which applications reach consumers and on what terms. This concentration of power has raised significant concerns about competition and consumer choice. To address these concerns, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and U.S. Representative John James (R-MI) introduced the App Store Accountability Act in […]

Over the weekend, a baby was found inside a hearse at West Gadsden Funeral Home, which prompted a murder investigation. Within 12 hours, Gadsden police arrested 29-year-old Terrica Pearl and charged her with murder in the death of her 21-month-old daughter, Blessence Pearl. WVTM 13 reported that a groundskeeper discovered the child’s body while moving the […]

It appears all but certain that former U.S. Rep Jerry Carl of Mobile will be running for his old seat, Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, in 2026. AL-01 consists of nine counties in South Alabama, including Baldwin and Mobile. RELATED: If Barry Moore goes statewide – who might run for his seat? Carl filed his Statement […]

On September 1st, Alabama families will receive another dose of relief at the checkout line. The state’s sales tax on groceries will drop from 3% to 2%, continuing a rollback that began in 2023. The change will also remove restrictions that kept some county and municipal governments from lowering the local portion of the grocery tax. While an additional […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, professional and college gridiron topics kicked off the show, specifically the standout moment with Jacksonville’s kicker, Cam Little, drilling a 70-yard field goal. Auburn’s first scrimmage generated optimism about an improved offensive line but was overshadowed by the arrest of a player, fueling discussion on team discipline. Alabama’s […]

7. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined a military plan for Gaza City targeting Hamas, while the world is pretending to be outraged that Israel claims it killed an al-Jazeera journalist “alleged” to be a Hamas leader (which he was). 6. Even after a court ruling telling Alabama to use the recently redrawn and […]

After an initial special primary election came down to the wire, Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth will face off again in the GOP run-off election tomorrow to decide who’s the next State Representative for Alabama House District 12.  Cindy Myrex, a realtor, Cullman resident, and first‑time candidate, was nine votes short of winning outright and […]

The owner of Huntsville television station WAFF Channel 48 has purchased the media group owner of WAAY Channel 31, also of Huntsville, in a multi-station deal. Atlanta-based Gray Media reached an agreement with Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group to acquire television stations in 10 markets – including Montgomery’s WCOV Channel 20 – for $171 million, […]

It’s been a long road to glory for Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts. Though Hurts has been questioned, doubted, cast aside, and just about everything else since his days in Tuscaloosa, he has come out the other side a champion both on and off the field. Hurts of course would finish his college […]