Longshore and McKnight: Atlanta Braves season struggles, Alabama securing five five-star recruits, Auburn recruiting ...

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry dug right into the Atlanta Braves’ season-long struggles! While fans voiced growing frustration, Barry McKnight argued that it might just not be their year, especially after being swept by …

New contract approved for Alabama baseball's Rob Vaughn means big pay day

Tom Butler, longtime Alabama State Senator, not seeking re-election in 2026

An era in state and local politics is coming to an end. After four decades in the Alabama Legislature, State Sen. Tom Butler said he is not seeking re-election. Butler (R-Madison) will announce his plans and reflect on his legacy in a news conference …

Man remains in ICU after Alabama fireworks explosion on Lake Martin

Matthew Davila, 28, is in a hospital intensive care unit with severe burns after a July 4 fireworks explosion on Lake Martin. Ashley Kickliter started a GoFundMe for Davila. The community has raised $14,135 with a goal of $15,000. "He will be in the …

Ivey appoints new chair to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

Hal Nash, a sheriff’s office leader in Jackson and DeKalb counties, is the new chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today.  Nash will replace Leigh Gwathney, the sometimes controversial chair for the past six years. …

Alabama's Sheriff's Association summer training happening in Orange Beach

Species of ‘killer bees’ spotted near Alabama-Georgia border

ATLANTA — A hybrid bee spawned from a combination of African and European honeybees have been sighted close to Georgia. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper told Channel 2’s Linda Stouffer that the sighting was “obviously a concern,” but …

North Alabama man confessed in 911 call to killing a ‘loving mother,’ court documents say

A man accused of shooting a Morgan County woman last week told a 911 dispatcher he killed her moments before police arrived to arrest him, according to court documents. Wyatt Braxton Young, 25, of Falkville, is being held in the Morgan County Jail without …

15 things we have to explain about the song ‘Sweet Home Alabama’

Very few Americans would have trouble recognizing the opening notes of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic anthem, “Sweet Home Alabama.” And when they do recognize it, they typically “turn it up,” as the singer commands. Recorded in 1974, the song has been featured in …

Reports: Mobile couple among the latest Alabama casualties following Texas flooding

Rescue and recovery efforts continue following deadly flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas. A Mountain Brook girl is confirmed among the fatalities. Now, two reports indicate that a Mobile couple may missing. The Facebook page of the Corpus …