Old Kingston Park improvements honor history while investing in the future
One of Autauga County’s oldest communities is preparing for a new chapter as improvements at Old Kingston Park will enhance recreation while preserving the legacy of the county’s original seat of government. Located at 1315 County Road 21 N., Old Kingston Park has served generations of local families...
How This Alabama Mexican Restaurant Became A Local Favorite For Tacos In 2026
What makes a taco place go from “Hey, we should try that sometime” to “No, seriously, you have to go there”?. In Alabama, that jump can happen surprisingly fast when the tortillas are warm, the fillings are generous, and the salsa actually has something to say. And in 2026, one local taquería has been getting exactly t
Unique Community Names of Southeast Alabama
(WTVY) -Deep in the southeast corner of Alabama, where the sandy soil gives way to sprawling peanut fields and towering longleaf pines, lies a region known as the Wiregrass. It is a place of deep-rooted heritage, warm southern hospitality, and some of the most peculiar, head-turning place names in the American South.
Taylor’s Law: Alabama’s driver’s license delay law explained
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVM) - Taylor’s Law, an Alabama law that ties student behavior to eligibility for a driver’s license, has been in effect since 2009. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is clarifying the law after several media outlets reported it as new this year. How the point system...
3 north Alabama hospitals recognized for 0 MRSA infection rate
Becker’s Hospital Review reports that there are only six hospitals in the state that have a MRSA infection rate of zero, and three of them are in north Alabama.
Extreme heat warning issued for Alabama starting tonight; how hot could Monday be?
An extreme heat warning will be in effect for part of Alabama starting tonight as a long-duration heat wave continues. The National Weather Service in Birmingham on Sunday went ahead and issued the extreme heat warning for all of central Alabama starting at 9 tonight. According to the weather service,...
Ft. Payne woman killed in Highway 11 wreck
FT. PAYNE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama State Troopers confirm that a woman from Ft. Payne was killed in a wreck Friday, just outside of city limits. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Highway 11 about a mile south of the city. Troopers say 70 year old Colleen Jones’ car was struck by an SUV. Jones’ car then slammed into
Alabama prisons to go tobacco-free
The Alabama Department of Corrections is rolling out a tobacco-free initiative at state prisons.
Alabama prison system signs agreement with ICE
The Alabama Department of Corrections is one of seven new agencies within the state that have signed onto a federal program to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Thursday, ICE updated their list of local and state agencies that are participating in the 287g program nationwide. Since the...
Tripp Skipper: Tommy Tuberville’s Next Job? Mayor of Montgomery
When Tommy Tuberville takes the oath of office as Alabama’s next governor, Montgomery may discover that the state has elected something else as well. Steven Reed will still have the title. He’ll still occupy the office at City Hall. He’ll still oversee city council meetings. But there...

















