Coosa Valley takes care of Evangel-Montgomery to advance to semifinals
HARPERSVILLE – The Coosa Valley Academy Rebels and the Evangel-Montgomery Lions met down in Montgomery just 14 days ago on Friday, Oct. 23, where the Rebels pulled off a 46-36 victory in a game that was close throughout. This AISA Class A quarterfinal playoff game was not as close,...
Citronelle forces seven turnovers and still loses to Marbury’s fourth-quarter comeback
DEATSVILLE — Citronelle coach Jason Rowell has seen moments both rewarding and nonsensical while building a football program designed to compete at a championship level but nothing like what he and his Wildcats experienced on Friday night. Rowell has taken Citronelle to the playoffs in three straight years, something...
Very Cold Air Mass Could Bring First Real Freeze to Alabama Including Huntsville, Birmingham,...
ALABAMA — A very cold air mass for this time of year could settle over the Deep South late next week, with the coldest air compared to normal centered right over Alabama. The latest GFS model shows Saturday morning, November 14, starting in the upper 20s across North Alabama, with freezing temperatures reaching as far south as Montgomery and Auburn. The event is still about eight days out, and one model run does not make a forecast, but residents with outdoor plants or pets should start thinking
Former Ozark Police Chief Inducted Into State Hall of Fame
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — A longtime law enforcement leader with ties to Ozark has been inducted into the Alabama Peace Officers Hall of Fame, recognizing more than six decades of service. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Chief R. Alan Benefield was honored Thursday, Nov. 5, during...
Autauga County alerts motorists to upcoming railroad crossing closures
The Autauga County Engineering Department encourages residents and motorists to plan ahead as CSX prepares for temporary railroad crossing closures at seven locations in the Marbury and Deatsville areas, beginning Thursday, November 12, and continuing through Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The County is sharing the tentative schedule in advance to give residents, businesses, school transportation providers, and commuters time to prepare for travel disruptions and make alternate travel arrangements.
Emerald Mountain Expressway set to increase toll rates
Starting Monday, drivers on the Emerald Mountain Expressway will pay higher tolls. American Roads, the company that runs the expressway, is now putting the delayed toll increase in place. With the new rates, passenger cars will pay $3 in cash to cross the bridge. Freedom Pass users will pay $2.50...
Forget the Sleigh: Skydiving Santa Will be Dropping Into Prattville Soon
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Forget the sleigh! Santa Claus is trading his reindeer for a parachute as he makes a special skydiving entrance in Prattville. The Santa Drop will be on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Willis Bradford YMCA, bringing a festive lineup of activities for the entire family.
Albany woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —A 33-year-old Albany woman was killed on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 5, in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Kimberly S. Moore was driving a 2023 Jeep Wrangler on U.S. 82 near mile marker 179, about 19 miles...
Montgomery police investigating I-65 crash involving pedestrian
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian late Thursday morning. The crash happened around 11:16 a.m., near I-65 South and Exit 166. Officers arrived at the scene and found an unidentified man who sustained life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, according to the Montgomery Police Department.
Jones Family Eye Care brings direct care to Prattville
Local healthcare took a new step forward when husband-and-wife optometrists Dr. James Jones and Dr. Sarah Vrotsos Jones opened Jones Family Eye Care. They celebrated the grand opening with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, community members, and local leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5. The new...

















