Eastern Meadows Church quilts for those who need some extra love
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - They meet once a month. It’s a room filled with smiles, fun conversations, and at the end, some pretty tired hands. “Our mission was always to give it away,” said Eastern Meadows Church of Christ member Becky Neuenschwander. Eastern Meadows Church of Christ started...
Alabama’s BBQ receives limited recognition
A new survey of 3,009 consumers by MarketBeat suggests Alabama's independent BBQ scene received only limited recognition nationally, with just two businesses in the state named among America’s best independent BBQ stores: Grill & Smoke BBQ Store, Madison, and ABSCO Fireplace & Patio, Birmingham. “All Things Barbecue,”
Where everyone belongs: The Smith Center celebrates family, friendship and inclusion
Laughter, games and shared memories filled The Smith Center on Friday as the Autauga/Western Elmore Arc welcomed individuals, families, staff, volunteers and community supporters for its annual Family and Friends Field Day. The event celebrated the people at the heart of the organization while highlighting its mission
The 10 Best American Restaurants In Alabama, According To Locals
When you ask locals where they actually like to eat, the answers usually go beyond the newest spots and point toward restaurants that have built a real following over time. Alabama is home to American restaurants where familiar flavors, signature dishes, and welcoming atmospheres keep diners coming back again and again
Tropical Fish Once Rare In Alabama Now Showing Up Along The Coast
A species once found only in South Florida is now being hooked from Perdido Bay to the Mississippi line. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A fish with the word "common" in its name has been anything but common in Alabama's coastal waters — until now. Anglers along the Alabama Gulf Coast are increasingly catching common snoo
Reggie Barlow honored for work in Montgomery
The Central Montgomery Optimist Club hosted a dinner to honor the community work Barlow has done.
Blackfish, big shark fuel excitement as Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo opens
The annual event, a major draw for spectators as well as anglers, continues through the weekend.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Montgomery County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham at 3:57 p.m. on Friday, July 17. This warning applies to Elmore, Macon and Montgomery counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The NWS warns: "For your p
Northern Gulf: Hurricane Center Watching Slow Moving System
Further development could enhance coastal currents and bring higher rain chances.
Alabama leaders question virtual schools as concerns grow over student performance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama education leaders are signaling they may take a closer look at the state's virtual public schools after board members raised concerns about student performance, academic outcomes and how taxpayer dollars are being spent. The discussion unfolded during Tuesday's Alabama State Board of E
