Montgomery Christian School sees growing interest as Alabama expands private school funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – When Montgomery Christian School opened in 2007, it was one of many private schools in the area offering families an alternative to their local public schools. Nearly 20 years later, and more than a decade after becoming an early participant in Alabama’s first private school scholarship...
Endangered Child Alert issued for missing Tennessee teens who may be in North Alabama
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is asking for your assistance sharing the information regarding an ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. ALEA says Naveah Colon and Jada Colon, the subjects of the alert, may currently be in North Alabama. According to the TBI, Naveah is a 15-year-old...
Alabama Health Officials Warn Of Extreme Cold Dangers
Frostbite and cold exposure can turn deadly without quick action. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning residents to take extra precautions during extremely cold weather to prevent medical emergencies like hypothermia and frostbite. Health officials warn that both conditions...
Montgomery firefighters respond to 3 fires in under 12 hours
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Fire Department is investigating 3 weekend structure fires that happened within 12 hours of each other. The first fire happened Saturday just after 10 p.m. in the 3900 block of Rosa Parks Avenue, according to Montgomery Fire. Crews who responded to the area reported...
A boy with a fishing pole joins a list of champions for Alabama’s natural...
Outdoors enthusiasts, supporters and conservationists throughout the state were honored for contributions to Alabama’s state parks during the Eagle Awards this weekend. Seven people, ranging from a young fisherman to longtime government officials and civic contributors, were honored Saturday as winners of the 10th...
How cold was it in Alabama on Sunday? Warmer days ahead
Very cold temperatures greeted Alabamians on the first day of February, with most of the state experiencing readings in the teens, and wind chills making it feel even colder. The National Weather Service has cold weather warnings in effect until midday in many areas, with winds expected to keep conditions feeling...
Alabama says school choice helps low-income students. Here’s what the numbers say
Alabama families can again apply for $7,000 vouchers to put toward private school or home school expenses. Supporters of the CHOOSE Act typically say that school choice gives low-income families more educational options. “There’s been a lot of criticism from people trying to say that school choice is for the...
Hard Freeze Expected Overnight Across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A Freeze Warning has been issued for much of the Wiregrass as dangerously cold temperatures move into the region overnight. According to National Weather Service Tallahassee, the warning was issued at 10:56 a.m. on Saturday and remains in effect until 8 a.m. Monday. Forecasters say...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — Two men have been charged with trafficking marijuana following a police pursuit that ended with the seizure of approximately 24 pounds of the drug, according to Abbeville police. In a statement, Abbeville Police Department Chief Marlos Walker said officers attempted to stop a vehicle Saturday after the...
ALABAMA: A State of Symbols
From a homegrown horse to homemade whiskey, a mammoth monster to a tiny butterfly, a fighting fish to a celebrated rock, Alabama is a land of symbols. Some are heroic, others are inspiring and a few take the cake. Actually, one is a cake. State Dessert: The Lane cake. In...
