11 Alabama Catfish Joints Where Locals Always Gather
Alabama knows how to fry catfish right, and the locals have their favorite spots where they keep coming back for more. These restaurants aren’t just about the food – they’re gathering places where families celebrate, friends catch up, and everyone leaves with full bellies. I’m taking you...
City of Montgomery donates $100,000 to Heart of Alabama Food Bank
The City of Montgomery has donated $100,000 to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed presented the check to CEO Michael Coleman during a press conference Tuesday. The donation, which equates to approximately 500,000 meals, will help the food bank continue its mission of serving the most...
Alabama congressional delegation honors last Tuskegee Airman combat pilot who died at 100
Alabama‘s Congressional delegation held a moment of silence Wednesday to honor the life of Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen. Hardy died on September 25 at the age of 100 and was a veteran of three wars and 136 combat mission. He was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot...
Man killed in Montgomery homicide identified
A man who was shot and killed Monday evening is being identified by the Montgomery Police Department.
9 All-you-can-eat spots in Alabama where the buffet line feels like a family gathering
Nothing warms an Alabama day quite like a buffet line that feels straight out of a family reunion. The kind where the mac and cheese is bubbling, the fried chicken crackles loud enough to grab your attention, and someone’s aunt would absolutely insist you get a second helping. These all-you-can-eat spots aren’t just...
Ginger Whitworth dies, prompting famous Alabama groundhog’s retirement
GRAYSVILLE, Ala. – Ginger Whitworth — the wonderfully eccentric, ditty-singing sidekick of Alabama’s beloved, weather-predicting groundhog, Smith Lake Jake — passed away on Nov. 17, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She was 76. “Since childhood, Ginger seemed to have a natural connection with animals,” said...
Montgomery City Council sets limit on carwashes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The Montgomery City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night that restricts how closely car washes can be built to each other, while a separate effort to appoint a new member to the city’s housing board failed. The council voted 6–3 to adopt a rule...
Juvenile charged after 13-year-old Montgomery cheerleader shot to death in her sleep
A juvenile boy has been charged in the June shooting death of a 13-year-old cheerleader in Montgomery. The young suspect’s name is not being released because of his age. He is being held in the Montgomery County Youth Detention Facility, Lt. Tina McGriff announced Wednesday. Diamond Moore was asleep...
Alabama shark attack survivor named ‘Southerner of the Year’
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — An Alabama teenager with a harrowing story has been named Southern Living’s “Southerner of the Year.” Lulu Gribbin received the honor more than a year after she was attacked by a shark while visiting the Florida panhandle last year. The 15-year-old has become an inspiration for many after...
Local woman warns of ‘gas station heroin’ as addiction cases rise from unregulated tonics
Health officials and consumers are raising alarms about popular tonics and elixirs marketed as natural remedies, which are leading to opioid-like addictions. These products, often referred to as "gas station heroin," are readily available at convenience stores across the metro area. Kayla Jackson, who has witnessed...
