Hearings underway to resolve Alabama medical cannabis license disputes
It has been more than four years since Alabama legalized medical cannabis, and that program is still not underway and no patients have access.
1 arrested after medical helicopter, onboard nurse hit by gunfire in central Alabama
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man is under arrest after gunfire struck a medical helicopter and one of the medics onboard as it was responding to an emergency call in central Alabama early Wednesday morning. Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell said the incident happened around 4:20 a.m. in the...
Nearly 100,000 Pounds Of Seafood Was Just Recalled — Here Are The States Impacted
The U.S. government just announced a massive recall of catfish fillets. Find out which company issued the recall, why it happened, and what states are affected.
8 Alabama Soul Food Restaurants Serving Plates That Feel Like Home
There’s something magical about soul food that connects us to our roots. Across Alabama, family-owned kitchens are keeping Southern cooking traditions alive with recipes passed down through generations. These eight restaurants don’t just serve meals; they offer a taste of history, community, and the comfort we all...
Montgomery City Council Passes Record $353.2 Million Budget, 10% Raise For Firefighters Denied
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The Montgomery City Council approved the largest budget in the city’s history Tuesday night, voting 6-3 to adopt a $353.2 million spending plan for fiscal year 2026. The meeting grew tense as members clashed over leftover funds from the current year’s budget. Some council...
Taskforce aims to cut Alabama reoffender rates in half
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Reentry Task Force met in Montgomery Tuesday to discuss its long-term goal of cutting the state’s 30 percent reoffending rate down to 15 percent by 2030. In the meeting, task force members discussed providing a better path to success for recently released Alabama...
Montgomery passes largest budget in city’s history
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery City Council has officially passed the largest budget in the city’s history. The $353.2 million budget passed with a 6-3 vote Tuesday evening. It continues a trend of the budget increasing year-over-year. The 2025 budget was $331.6 million, meaning the 2026 proposed budget...
Alabama: Did You Know There Are 6 Foods That Never Expire
We don’t have to worry about their expiration or use by dates. Praise the Lord.
2 injured in afternoon Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a shooting they say injured two people Tuesday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m., MPD officers were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to a person shot. There, they found one person suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound and another from a...
New Social Media Trend Hits Alabama And Police Warn Public
Pranks can be a blast, but a recent TikTok challenge in Prattville is straddling a fine line between fun and trouble.
