Bridge repairs to begin Tuesday in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8) – If you’re traveling on I-65 south over Catoma Creek, you may want to give yourself extra time this week. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced it will close the two inside lanes on I-65 south at exit 167 over Catoma Creek on Tuesday, July 28 for bridge repairs
First Alert: A few morning storms, then turning dangerously hot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - One final push of rain moves through the northern parts of the state through the morning, then some of the hottest air we’ve seen so far this summer settles in for the opening half of the new work week. TODAY: WEAKENING LINE OF STORMS, THEN...
Opinion | The Scopes warning never ended
On July 21, 1925, a jury in Dayton, Tennessee, found John T. Scopes guilty of teaching evolution. The case has become so familiar that it is easy to reduce it to a historical curiosity: Clarence Darrow, William Jennings Bryan, Darwin, religion and a small Southern town thrust into the center of the nation’s attention.
First Alert Weather Day: Morning storms, then dangerous heat this afternoon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We have declared today and Tuesday (July 27-28, 2026) as First Alert Weather Days for dangerous heat levels. A heat advisory has been issued for all of central Alabama through Tuesday until 9 p.m. CDT. The combination of hot temperatures and very humid conditions will make the heat index climb
DVFG expands into Georgia, Alabama
Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) has acquired Mike’s Finest Wholesale Flowers, Inc., a wholesale floral distributor serving the greater Atlanta, Georgia market. This partnership advances DVFG’s continued growth strategy and strengthens its ability to support retail florists, event designers, and floral professionals
First Alert Forecast: Strong storms possible Monday morning
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days. Monday brings the chance for early morning storms, while Tuesday could see dangerous heat with the heat index exceeding 105° in many spots. Monday Morning: Storms possible. We’re watching a tricky setup tonight, where...
Debt lawsuits surge as Alabama families struggle
Alabama families are facing a record number of debt collection lawsuits as the cost of everyday life continues to climb. More than 108,000 debt collection lawsuits were filed in the state last year, a record high since at least 2010. Dev Wakeley, worker policy advocate for the group Alabama Arise, said it compounds eco
New Report Puts Alabama in National Top 10
A new national study measured youth challenges across the U.S. Alabama's ranking may surprise you.
8 Piggly Wiggly Deals Alabama Shoppers Plan Their Week Around
Wednesday might be the best grocery day in Alabama, and Piggly Wiggly is the reason. The weekly ad flips, the senior discount kicks in, and loss leader products are still on the shelf. These are the Piggly Wiggly deals Alabama shoppers plan their week around. 1. Meat Market Out Back.
Zelda Fitzgerald’s legacy spotlighted on her birthday at historic Montgomery home
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Zelda Fitzgerald was not only a Montgomery legend, but a world-renowned artist. She was a novelist, painter, writer and socialite whose works helped shape American literature. Troy Public Radio marked her birthday with an event in her honor at her former Cloverdale home. “Zelda was a...

















