Alabama leaders question virtual schools as concerns grow over student performance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama education leaders are signaling they may take a closer look at the state's virtual public schools after board members raised concerns about student performance, academic outcomes and how taxpayer dollars are being spent. The discussion unfolded during Tuesday's Alabama State Board of E
Old Alabama Town offers a look at 19th century life
The buildings tell an intriguing story; a tale rooted in history. Old Alabama Town, covering about 20 acres in downtown Montgomery, gives visitors a view of what life was like in Alabama in the 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Operated by the Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, the site has 50 historic buildings in the
Tallassee man arrested for theft of property
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Auburn Police Department arrested a Tallassee man July 13, 2026, on a charge of theft of property first degree. Kelan Chaffin Smith, 29, of Tallassee, was taken into custody following an investigation into a reported theft from a business in the 300 block of Sanders Street on June 11, 2026. Th
Alabama Woman Berates Neighbor Asking For Quiet After Months of Constant Noise: ‘I have...
An Alabama mother was getting fed up by neighbors who couldn’t respect her family or the neighborhood for that matter. In the middle of the night, they would throw parties, play music, and fight loudly next door. After months, she finally said something and her neighbor went berserk!. Posted...
New photos, video released in Montgomery Mexican restaurant burglaries
Two Montgomery Mexican restaurants recently targeted in burglaries have shared more photos and video of the incident.
Lawsuit filed against OpenAI after death of Alabama woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI in the wake of an Alabama woman’s death. Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass Law Firm, based in Alabama, is serving as co-counsel in the lawsuit. The liability lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, alleges that defects in
River Bank & Trust investigating cyberattack
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama-based River Bank & Trust has filed a report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission following a cybersecurity incident in which ransomware spread across part of its network. According to the filing, someone gained unauthorized access to the bank’s network on June 16. Three day
Alabama financial institution investigating cyber attack
River Bank and Trust says a June 16 cyberattack is still being investigated and officials are working to find out whether any personal information may have been compromised. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the attack was discovered on June 19. River Financial Corp., the Prattville
Andrew Gillum tests negative for drugs following Alabama arrest as he preps to clear...
The former Florida gubernatorial candidate's arrest on drug charges earlier this month sparked a widespread moment of compassion from those who know him, his former constituents in Tallahassee and beyond. Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum tested negative for drugs after signing up for a drug testing
1 critically injured in Friday morning Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after a man was seriously injured in a Friday morning shooting, Montgomery police are confirming. Police and fire medics responded to the 2800 block of North Colonial Drive, just off McGehee Road, shortly before 10:15 a.m. First responders found the victim with...

















