Man arrested in Montgomery double shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a recent double shooting. It happened around 9:00 p.m. Friday in the 4100 block of Rosa L. Parks Avenue. According to court records, 39-year-old Jamahl Ephraim, of Montgomery, shot a male victim with an AR style weapon. Records say Ephraim and the victim...
Alabama SNAP transactions for out of state and online automatically turned off
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (NBC 15) — The Alabama Department of Human Resources has announced a new system enhancement that automatically defaults all EBT cards to block out-of-state and online transactions. This change will be effective Thursday, January 22, 2026. While these transaction blocks are in place, EBT cards will...
The Legality of Car Sleeping in Alabama: What You Need to Know
Alabama lacks a statewide ban on sleeping in one’s vehicle, offering travelers and those facing housing challenges some flexibility compared to stricter states. However, local ordinances, private property rules, and public safety laws create a patchwork of restrictions that demand caution. This article breaks down...
Secretary of State identifies over 1,000 duplicate voter registrations through ‘One State, One Vote’...
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester has identified more than 1,000 duplicate voter registrations as a result of new data-sharing partnerships, marking a significant development in the state’s ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of Arkansas elections. Through analysis of data shared from the...
Bill Would Let Alabama Retirees Drive School Buses
A new bill filed this week targets persistent school bus driver shortages that are disrupting transportation across Alabama school systems. State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) introduced House Bill 138, (HB138), a proposal that would allow certain retired educators and State employees to return to work as...
Big Mike’s Steakhouse to open seventh Alabama location in Downtown Millbrook
Downtown Millbrook is about to welcome a new dining destination. Big Mike’s Steakhouse will open its seventh Alabama location on January 14 at 3251 Main Street, bringing 35–40 full and part-time jobs to the community and adding new momentum to Millbrook’s growing downtown corridor. Known across Alabama...
Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee Face Light Snow Risk Wednesday Night Into Thursday as Arctic...
SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES — A reinforcing Arctic front is expected to sweep through the region late Wednesday, setting up a short-lived window for light snowfall across parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee from Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Forecast data shows cold air arriving quickly behind the...
Medical Cannabis Finally Rolling in Alabama
In a monumental decision almost five years in the making, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Thursday issued medical cannabis dispensary licenses to three applicants: GP6 Wellness LLC, RJK Holdings LLC and CCS of Alabama LLC. Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries LLC is in line to receive a license as soon as...
Alabama Counties Identified Where Noncitizens Registered, Voted
The Alabama Secretary of State’s office has released a detailed list of counties where noncitizens were illegally registered to vote and, in some cases, cast ballots. Secretary of State Wes Allen announced last week that his office has identified 186 noncitizens on Alabama’s voter rolls. Of those, 25 individuals...
Off-duty LSU officer rescues injured truck driver after interstate crash in Alabama
(WAFB) - While traveling through Alabama with his family, an LSU Police Department sergeant stopped to help after coming upon a serious interstate crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler. Authorities say Sgt. T. Schiebe encountered the wreck after the tractor-trailer suffered a tire blowout and overturned on the...

















