The federal government shutdown extended into its 10th day as the Senate rejected competing Republican and Democratic funding bills for the seventh time in 54-45 and 47-50 votes before adjourning until Tuesday, with President Trump blaming Democrats for using health care as a weapon and threatening cuts to their programs, while U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) accused them of prioritizing agendas like benefits for illegal immigrants over Americans and holding the nation hostage

Kalen DeBoer used his "Final Word" in this week's edition of Hey Coach to express his lack of surprise at the SEC gauntlet.

Tuberville blasted cell phones providers Thursday for just willingly handing over phone records of GOP Senators to the Biden administration. 

There is an open seat for the U.S. House of Representatives across the nine South Alabama counties of Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. Rather than running for a comfortable re-election bid, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is seeking the open seat for the U.S. Senate being left by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in 2026, who […]

When photos of August Borden's face hit papers across Alabama, outrage and demands for justice rightly followed.It appears the Madison County District Attorney has delivered that justice in the form of a closed case and no charges.This is after interviews, reviews of text messages from the time in question, and an investigation of the evidence at hand.It is unlikely this will placate those following the case.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is preparing to face what may be its most significant challenge so far this season on the road against the Missouri Tigers, who are ranked No. 14 in the nation. Led by quarterback Beau Pribula, who has been brutally effective both in the air and on the ground, and running back […]

Alabama's Congressional Delegation is lauding the agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza. 

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong criticized his colleagues on the other side of aisle for continuing to vote against funding the federal government. 

The Now Is the Time Capital Campaign is a bold effort to raise $7.5 million to house Huntsville-area foster youth.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham announced a breakthrough treatment that slows Huntington’s disease by 75%.

Longshore & McKnight dive into Kirby Smart’s Auburn history, Auburn’s $8M NIL payday vs. Baylor, Alabama’s playoff push, SEC title race projections, MLB postseason updates, and more.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt discussed the ongoing government shutdown on ABC News yesterday, in which she blasted Democrats for failing to prioritize government funding and protect vulnerable Americans. During the interview, Britt said Republicans are prepared to work immediately to reopen the government, urging Democrats to return to the negotiating table. “Look, we’re ready to open […]

The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board will meet today to again consider raising the central warehouse bailment fee. The agenda for today’s meeting lists “Consider increase of the Central Warehouse Bailment Fee” under other business. Such an increase would help cover costs for its new $98 million Montgomery warehouse, the agency says. The board […]

The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA) has endorsed two of the state’s top legislative leaders, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, for re-election, They recognized their leadership and longstanding support of Alabama’s small business community, energy independence, and pro-growth policies. Representing more than 1,200 member […]

Some will say that the government shutdown will hinder the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) ability to analyze the competitive impact of the proposed UP/NS merger. The fact of the matter is it does not matter because the STB was effectively neutered the moment President Trump fired the STB member he thought would oppose the merger.  […]

Hamas accepted President Dale Trump's 20-point peace plan to end the two-year Gaza war, including release of all hostages within 72 hours, Israel's troop withdrawal, increased aid, a prisoner exchange for 250 people life-sentence in Israeli custody and 1,700 Gazans taken during the recent war

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) thinks Islamic extremism is still one of the biggest threats to America and Western Civilization. 

Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reed said he had a good conversation with Gov. Kay Ivey Wednesday about how to address crime in the city

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a slate of 107 nominees from President Donald Trump, including two Alabamians tapped for key federal roles. By a vote of 51-47, the Senate confirmed Lynda Blanchard to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, with the rank of ambassador. Blanchard, an Alabama […]

Despite already playing the road portion of the home-and-home against Baylor, Auburn agreed to move next season's game to Atlanta.

Manufacture Alabama announced its slate of judicial endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, backing six incumbent judges across the state’s three appellate courts. The pro-manufacturing trade association is endorsing the reelection campaigns of: Supreme Court Justice Brad Mendheim Supreme Court Justice Greg Shaw Court of Civil Appeals Judge Ben Bowden Court of Civil Appeals Judge […]

When sports talk legend Paul Finebaum floated the idea of running for U.S. Senate as a Republican, ESPN scaled back his appearances.They denied this, but they obviously did this, and it isn't a crazy thing to do.Now that Finebaum is back on all the platforms, after all the pressure, the double standard the network plays with Stephen A. Smith because Smith is a Democrat is obvious.

FREEZE WARNING: Could another Auburn loss against Georgia spell the end of Hugh Freeze's tenure as head coach?

Auburn fans react to the Baylor game moving to Atlanta, Alabama gears up for Missouri, CJ Duncan breaks down Vanderbilt’s progress, and the crew dives into Hugh Freeze’s SEC record, playoff math madness, and more in another loaded episode of Longshore & McKnight.