ALEA mourns loss of active K-9 Bella
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of active K-9 Bella, who suffered a medical emergency on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Bella served the Agency, her handler and the citizens of Alabama with unmatched dedication, loyalty and heart for several years....
Former Life Academy principal sentenced for theft
The former principal of Life Academy in Montgomery has been sentenced for stealing money from the school. Court records say 37-year-old Jamia Anderson of Prattville issued nine checks totaling $44,667.60 between April 2021 and November 2023 and deposited them into her personal bank account. Anderson was assistant...
‘One of the most agitating things’: First responder warns drivers of preventable Labor Day...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Labor Day Weekend is notorious for drunk driving deaths, and law enforcement across the state are expected to be out in full force. Driving under the influence can ruin lives - something first responder Brady McLaughlin knows all too well. “My background’s in law enforcement, fire...
Your Legal Rights in Schools: A Parent’s Guide to Education Law in Alabama
Parents in Alabama have significant legal rights regarding their children’s education, rooted in both state and federal laws, empowering them to direct and oversee their children’s schooling. Fundamental Parental Rights in Alabama Education Law. Parents have a fundamental constitutional right to direct the...
Dealing with Extreme Humidity in Alabama Summers
Alabama is known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and, notably, its extreme summer humidity. When summer rolls around, residents brace themselves for the thick, ... Read more The post Dealing with Extreme Humidity in Alabama Summers appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Auburn Police arrest 19-year-old in downtown shots fired case
Auburn Police arrested 19-year-old Le'Gregory Ty'reil Blanks of Wetumpka in connection with gunfire in downtown Auburn, charging him with four counts of discharging a firearm into an unoccupied vehicle and reckless endangerment.
AHSAA rule could sideline students using school choice funds in Alabama
The following story was written by Jakob Gurley of the Trussville Tribune. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has confirmed that student-athletes who transfer to a member school using financial assistance from the state’s new CHOOSE Act will be required to sit out for...
Man in custody after gunshots reported in downtown Montgomery, police say
A suspect is in custody after reports of gunfire in downtown Montgomery. According to a release from Montgomery Police Department, on Aug. 29 officers responded to the 1000 block of Madison Avenue. The area is near Cramton Bowl and the Montgomery Magistrate's Office. MPD found an adult male with a gun at the scene....
At this cowboy church in Alabama, ‘you never know what to expect’
Alabama is often called the most religious state in the country, with 77% of folks here identifying as people of faith. In the series How We Worship, we’re traveling across the state to visit churches, mosques, synagogues, and other spaces where Alabamians gather in faith. You can’t miss the...
This Alabama pizza joint is so good Food Network just named it the best...
Looking for a place to get some good pizza in Alabama? The Food Network has a suggestion, and it’s one a lot of folks around the state would agree with. In an article titled “50 States of Pizza Slices,” Food Network recently highlighted the best pizza restaurants in all 50 states and declared Tortugas Homemade Pizza,...