Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY, AL – In the days following Independence Day celebrations, Governor Kay Ivey is highlighting Alabama’s manufacturing achievements and the economic momentum driving the state forward. The renewed focus follows her July 2, 2025 proclamation recognizing National “Made in the USA” Day and celebrating the vital...

WAAY 31 spoke with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials, and they told us they’re cracking down this Fourth of July weekend, keeping a close eye on impaired or distracted boaters. ALEA says they will be increasing patrols over the holiday weekend. Their goal is to have as many officers...

An updated severe thunderstorm warning was released by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:07 p.m. in effect until 3:30 p.m. for Lowndes and Montgomery counties. The storms are anticipated to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:07 p.m., a severe...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A once-beloved community center in Hope Hull is now the source of growing controversy. The building, which decades ago served as a staple of the neighborhood, was transformed into an event center in 2023. Since then, neighbors say the venue has hosted several large and disruptive...

The Millbrook Men’s Club July 4th Barbecue is completely sold out!. Cooking crews worked through the night, with the morning team taking over for sales and pickup. It was quick work this morning, according to Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley. “We sold out of everything!” he said. In recent...

• Shelia Somers, 63, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under the influence. • Garrick Thomas, 30, of Montgomery, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Identity theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. June 30. • Christopher Perkins, 33, of Montgomery, was arrested for failure to...

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that the CHOOSE Act’s Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are fully funded and ready for use for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program, designed to provide Alabama families with flexible educational funding options, will support more than 23,000 students this...

The passage of a new bill may lead to potential cuts in SNAP benefits.

Congress is busy debating proposed Medicaid work requirements, but the far bigger issue for middle-class families in Alabama and across the country is the runaway cost of healthcare in general. Since 2000, the price of healthcare and coverage has roughly quadrupled, while overall inflation hasn’t even doubled. Even...

This is the first piece in our series highlighting some of Alabama’s roads and their historic namesakes. Have a street in your city you want us to highlight? Send us an email or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. It may be hard to believe but one of...