Miss Hoover wins Miss Alabama 2025; Miss Vestavia Hills in top 13
After a week of remarkable performances, Miss Hoover Emma Terry stole the show in the Miss Alabama 2025 finals Saturday night, earning the Miss Alabama title and crown. And Miss Vestavia Hills Evie Smith made the top 13 contestants who were able to continue in the competition Saturday night. Vestavia...
Pipe made exclusively in Alabama will be used in State Park water projects
PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Moving forward, Alabama State Parks will be improved using products made within Alabama. Elected officials, local businesses, civic leaders, State Park staffers and officials from the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association met at Lakepoint State Park on Thursday, June 26. There they shared plans...
PCSO tracks down, arrests 2 men for thefts
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office tracked down two men who fled from deputies during a theft. Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas said on June 17, at 12:340 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person at a residence on Pike County Road 7714. There were two suspects who fled into the woods when deputies...
Vigil for Jabari Peoples happening Monday
Thousands of athletes from dozens of countries will compete in events ranging from cornhole to dodgeball. The Montgomery Home Ownership Summit happened Saturday. This event provided people with the knowledge and resources to make it less intimidating, from credit management to how the real estate industry works.
Four HBCUs Unite To Launch The Nation’s First Digital HBCU Portal
The goal of the eHBCU portal is to bring as much of the HBCU experience to the digital space as possible. Delaware State University, Southern University, Alabama State University, and Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, all Historically Black Colleges or Universities, have joined forces to create the...
FBI warns of cybercriminal group targeting airline industry
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it has observed an online group possibly targeting airlines.
Alabama Team Uncovers $1.5B in Project Leads at 2025 Paris Air Show
What began with a full schedule of 21 pre-arranged meetings quickly evolved into a whirlwind of opportunity for the Alabama Department of Commerce team at last week’s 2025 Paris Air Show, where the state team engaged with executives from more than 36 aerospace companies — surpassing expectations and setting the stage...
Miss Alabama 2025 first official appearance since being crowned
Fourth of July celebration returns to Albany Exchange Club Fairgrounds for first time in 10 years!. Albany Recreation & Parks Department Director Steven Belk and Albany Police Chief Michael Persley give insight into this year's celebrations. First Alert Focus: Urban heat island effect, sun safety myths, summer...
From Guinness World Records to haunting images, take in these 6 attractions on an...
Summer road trips are more than just snacks and playlists. They're about stopping for the weird and wonderful roadside attractions you never knew existed. From the world's largest office chair to a 25-foot-high brick, Alabama's highways are dotted with quirky sights that beg for a pit stop . Here's a roundup of some...
Thousands of rounds of ammunition stolen
Nearly 5,000 rounds of ammunition were reported stolen to the Wetumpka Police Department last Tuesday. The 7.62x51 rounds are similar to those used in the .308 Winchester hunting rifle and were taken from a storage unit on U.S. Highway 231. “They were stored there by the owner,” Wetumpka assistant police...