Alabama House education budget chairman targets outdated mandates, local control early in session
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama House education budget committee Chairman Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, is pushing for passage of bills he has filed to give schools more autonomy and flexibility while adding more transparency for the public. Taken together, the measures reflect Garrett’s broader push to reduce statutory...
2 Earthquakes Hit Alabama Northwest Of Birmingham
According to the USGS, two earthquakes hit Alabama last night, roughly north and west of Birmingham. The first earthquake struck near Addison at 9:17 p.m. from a depth of 16.2 kilometers; it was rated as a magnitude 2.4 event. The second earthquake occurred about 40 minutes later, at 9:59 p.m., around 4,000 feet...
SNAP Transactions for Out of State and Online Automatically Turned Off
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce 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 automatically be...
Alabama Weather Alert: Will Arctic Air Keep Birmingham in a Deep Freeze Through Feb....
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – Unseasonably cold Arctic air is pushing deep into Alabama, bringing a rare and prolonged stretch of winter chill that could linger through the end of January and into early February....
Montgomery holds MLK Day parade
To honor the legacy of Dr. King, the City of Montgomery held an MLK Day parade in down historic Dexter Avenue.
Family, dogs escape early morning Millbrook house fire; no injuries reported
In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 18, 2026, a fire erupted at the Morris family home on Ridgeview Drive, turning an ordinary night into a nightmare for Lindsey Morris and her family, who were forced to escape with little more than their lives and their dogs. “At approximately...
19 cities that are about to get a Buc-ee’s
Buc-ee’s is more than a gas station or convenience store. It’s a world of its own and a destination for locals and tourists alike. Now, the Texas-based chain is readying to open its largest location yet, coming in at a whopping 76,245 square feet. Buc-ee’s has announced its...
Alabama police chief says rumor on social media caused panic
“There needs to be some legislation enacted to put some teeth in, make it ex post,” Hackleburg police Chief Kenny Hallmark said.
RAW: AL: SNOW IN SOUTHERN ALABAMA
Snowflakes have found their way to southeastern Alabama for a second straight year. (Courtesy: CNN Newsource) COPYRIGHT 2025 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Dangerous winter storm looking more likely for Alabama: It’s time to prepare
The National Weather Service on Tuesday said confidence is increasing about a winter storm affecting parts of Alabama this weekend -- and now is the time to start preparing, just in case. “If current forecast model trends hold, and so far they have for the last 48 hours or so,...
