Alabama restaurant praised as best hole-in-the-wall taco joint in state: Have you tried it?
The name of this taco joint might be a tongue-twister, but if you love Mexican food, it’s definitely worth your time and attention. That’s the verdict from The Takeout, a national food site that recently named Antojitos Izcalli as the best hole-in-the-wall taco restaurant in Alabama. The eatery...
Three arrested for casino burglary
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with a May 9 break-in at the former White Entertainment Center. Two men and one juvenile were arrested in June and charged with third-degree burglary. Officers arrested Matthew Wilson, 18 on June 17 and Paul Vickers, 21, on
‘Peace louder than violence’: Montgomery mother turns home into homicide memorial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery mother who lost her daughter to violence is turning her front lawn into a physical memorial, placing more than 110 wooden crosses to honor local victims of homicide. Patricia June, whose daughter was killed in 2022, launched the project to ensure that the victims...
Local seafood restaurant chain closes Midtown Montgomery location
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Wharf seafood chain has closed its location on Atlanta Highway at Perry Hill Road in Midtown Montgomery. The Montgomery-based restaurant chain posted a sign on the window saying, “As part of our continued growth and evolution, Wharf Casual Seafood is transitioning to standalone freestandin
In rural Alabama, voters feel sold out to massive data centers: ‘Slap in the...
John Urquhart had grandchildren in mind when he bought 230 acres in a small neighborhood in rural Alabama. Urquhart still works, but his wife, Gina, retired from the nearby veterans’ hospital in Montgomery. They built a barndominium, stocked ponds with bass and bream, marked out a field for dove hunting and left space
Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Jailed Again In Alabama
Andrew Gillum (BCSO) Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum was taken back into custody in Baldwin...
Construction company begins layoffs affecting 66 employees in Alabama
Texas-based engineering construction company Fluor Enterprises Inc. on July 31 began a series of layoffs that will impact 66 employees, according to a WARN notice issued Thursday. Founded in Santa Ana, California in 1912, Fluor Enterprises Inc. began its involvement in Bay Minette in October 2022, when it broke ground.
Leaving a Cat Outside in Cold Weather in Alabama: What the Law Actually Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! When temperatures drop into the 20s across Alabama, a cat left outside without shelter can suffer frostbite on its ears and paws within hours. Yet if you search Alabama’s legal code for a rule that says “cats must come inside below a certain t
KICKOFF COUNTDOWN: O’Neal finds hope in arrival at Park Crossing
L.A. O’Neal grew up in a state-championship program in Reeltown, won as a head coach in previous stints and has created a reputation for rebuilding programs. But now at Park Crossing, is he biting off more than he can chew?. The Thunderbirds have struggled as a program going back...
Longtime Montgomery restaurant owner Gail Royal dies at 74
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Longtime restaurant owner Gail Royal died Friday following an extensive battle with cancer. She was 74 years old. Gail’s Down the Street Cafe announced her passing Saturday on social media. “We will surely miss her, but are relieved she’s no longer in pain and is...
