Thunderstorm activity likely across north Alabama this afternoon
A few strong to severe storms are possible to start the week. We will be watching two thunderstorm complexes dive south throughout the day that could bring gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain.
Alabama automakers call for trade stability as they face tariffs, high prices and EV...
It’s a turbulent time for automakers. Chinese manufactured automobiles, pumped out at half the development time as other models, are making advances on the global market. Americans are cooling to the electric vehicle. Trade tariffs have buffeted the market over the last year. And consumers are groaning under prohibitiv
Mayor Steven Reed touts summer programs, West Montgomery investments at Fairview market site
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed on Tuesday promoted the city’s summer youth and family programming, pointed to what he called progress on public safety, and outlined plans to redevelop the historic Fairview Farmers Market as part of broader investment in West Montgomery. Reed spoke during...
Asian longhorned tick identified in Alabama for first time
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Alabama is dealing with a new tick threat, an invasive species just identified in the state for the first time. The Asian longhorned tick has spread into North America, and veterinarians say it is a concern for pets. Zac Hassler, a veterinarian at Care Animal Center...
Investigation underway after shooting, crash in northeast Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Police are investigating after a shooting and crash in Montgomery on Monday, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Police responded to reports of a person shot at about 1:30 p.m. in the 3900 block of Dalraida Place. Officers found the victim, and unidentified man, suffering from...
What will Alabama’s weather be like in June? Here’s one outlook
June is the first month of meteorological summer. And of course summer in Alabama means hot. But at least forecasters aren’t convinced the state will experience an entire month of above-average June heat. (Not that it will be cold by any means.) NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center isn’t saying temperatures...
Independent investigation requested in death of Jermaine Tyler after police response
Attorneys representing the family of Jermaine Tyler are calling for transparency, the release of body camera footage, and an independent state investigation following his death after an encounter with the Prattville Police Department. The request comes days after the Prattville Police Department released a May 20 state
Valentina’s Pizzeria is putting Alabama on the national pizza map
For the third consecutive year, a small pizzeria in Madison, Alabama has walked into a room full of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles restaurants—and walked out with a top ranking. Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar has been ranked No. 12 in the United States by 50 Top Pizza...
2 AL donut shops made DoorDash’s Top 100. See which sweetened the list
National Donut Day is even sweeter this year, thanks to a new DoorDash ranking of top local donut shops . DoorDash released its first “Donut Day Dozens” list, featuring the top 100 small and medium donut shops across 86 cities in 25 states, based on platform data from April 2025 to April 2026. National Donut Day, on Ju
Downed trees block roads, damage homes and cars after storm sweeps across central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Storms swept across central Alabama on Monday afternoon, June 1, causing downed trees and power lines, power outages and other storm debris. The WBRC team was on scene of different areas of damage ranging from Vestavia Hills to Bessemer to Etowah County and some in Shelby County too.
