DHR: SNAP transactions for out-of-state and online automatically turned off Jan. 22
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources on Monday 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, Jan. 22, 2026. While these transaction blocks are in place, EBT cards will...
15 AL counties identified with highest radon potential. Here’s where
Most Alabamians probably don’t give much thought to the air hiding in their basements or crawl spaces. But a naturally occurring gas called radon can sneak in quietly, and the only way to know if it’s there is to test. Radon is found in homes across the U.S., including Alabama, and levels can vary from house to...
Crash closes southbound lane of I-85 in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Tuesday morning crash has blocked a southbound lane of Interstate 85 in Montgomery, according to ALGO Traffic. ALGO reported the “moderate” crash just before 8 a.m. at the Ann Street exit. As of 9 a.m., ALGO says the left lane and left shoulder...
Alabama’s Deadly Roads: A Closer Look At Highway Safety
Picture this: cruising down Alabama's highways, but did you know they're more deadly than interstates? News you might want to hear.
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less opens first of three local stores
A new grocery chain has opened the first of three stores in our area. Piggly Wiggly Food for Less is now open in Wetumpka. It is on U.S. Highway 231 in the former Winn-Dixie, which recently closed. Shoppers will find a “cost plus 10%” pricing model at Piggly Wiggly Food...
Applications Open for 2026 Senior Farmers Market Program
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Applications are now open for the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which helps eligible seniors purchase fresh, locally grown food. The program provides qualifying seniors with a $50 benefit card that can be used at certified farmers markets and farm stands across Alabama....
West Indies Salad: the story behind the Gulf Coast staple
While I have plenty of family from The Gulf Coast who I’ve enjoyed a basket of crab claws with, I’m hesitant to admit that I never tried West Indies Salad […]
Police searching for wanted theft suspect in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Opelika Police Department is investigating a theft involving a rental truck that authorities say was obtained using fraudulent identification and a stolen credit card. Police said the case involves a Penske truck rented from the Home Depot–Penske location at 2190 Tiger Town Parkway. The truck was rented...
Rep. Yarbrough re-files bill to expand Alabama law enforcement’s power on immigration
MONTGOMERY — Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, filed a bill Monday to expand state and local law enforcement’s power in enforcing federal immigration law. If enacted, the proposed legislation would enable state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into memorandum of agreement with any federal agency “for the...
UPS shutters Alabama hub after Amazon split sparks $8B pullback
UPS is pulling back from a key distribution hub in Alabama, a move that crystallizes how its break with Amazon is reshaping the company’s entire U.S. network. The closure, part of a broader plan to strip out roughly $8 billion in costs, is landing hardest on workers and local officials who once saw parcel logistics...
