Seven local high schools earn AHSAA Sportsmanship Award for 2025-26 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletics Association announced today the 94 schools that were selected for the 2025-26 Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday. The award is presented to schools that went the entire 2025-26 athletics year without recording a single ejection across all sports. “We are extremely proud o
Montgomery man sentenced to 40 years in prison for rape of 5-year-old in Elmore...
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to the rape of a 5-year-old girl in Elmore County, bringing to a close a case that began with his arrest more than seven years ago. Steven Barnes, 35, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape during jury...
Johnson sues King, county commissioners
A social media influencer outspoken over matters impacting Lowndes County has filed a lawsuit against the county commission alleging retaliation for exercising her First Amendment rights and violation of Alabama's Open Meetings Act. Arlene Richardson, attorney for plaintiff Gwen Johnson, served notice of the case to th
Montgomery Public Schools looking for cafeteria workers for new school year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery Public Schools is need of cafeteria workers for the upcoming school year. There are currently 25 openings across the school system. Being a professional chef isn’t needed, just a passion for service to others. School leaders say workers will be taught how to prepare recipes.
Ag. Commissioner Rick Pate hosts 23rd annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Summer in Alabama means lots of things: heat and humidity, trips to the lake or the beach, but most importantly, fresh homegrown produce. In an effort to showcase Alabama’s crops, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate hosted the 23rd annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch on Wednesday.
PCPD search for escaped Alabama inmate
Police said they were notified by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama that the escaped prisoner may be in Panama City.
Retirees Are Flocking To These 10 Safe Alabama Towns Where Social Security Alone Pays...
Looking for safe, affordable towns in Alabama where Social Security actually covers your bills?. These 10 Alabama towns offer low costs and peaceful living that retirees absolutely love!. 1. Tuscumbia. Tuscumbia is one of those towns that makes you wonder why you didn’t move there sooner. It sits in...
ADPH proposes new rules for nursing homes, assisted living facilities
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) last week approved a set of rules for public comment for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that associations said will improve the lives of the facilities’ residents. The rules for assisted living facilities, referred to as ALFs in the rules, were rewritten in 2
Marine Corps veteran, 73, going for gold again at National Veterans Golden Age Games
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Aubrey “Mick” Williams is chasing another gold medal this weekend, competing in cycling at the National Veterans Golden Age Games in St. Petersburg. Williams, a 73-year-old Marine Corps veteran from Montgomery who now lives in Elmore County, won last year’s competition when it was...
Alabama Selected for National Apprenticeship Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama has been selected as one of 10 states to participate in Apprenticeship America, a national initiative aimed at expanding registered apprenticeship opportunities for young people and strengthening workforce development efforts. According to the Alabama Department of Workforce, the sta

















