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.
Honoring the Past, Riding for Reflection: The Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride
Each year in September, the roads of North Alabama come alive with the roar of motorcycles and the spirit of remembrance. The Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride is more than a gathering of riders; it is a moving tribute to Native American history and a powerful moment of reflection for thousands of...
Governor Ivey Welcomes 101 New Correctional Officers Following Graduation
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey hosted 101 newly graduated Correctional Officer Trainees (COTs) at the Governor’s Mansion last week, celebrating their achievement and welcoming them into the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). The officers completed 10 consecutive weeks of intensive training at the ADOC Academy...
Alabama State Fair brings tradition and entertainment back to Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Ferris wheels and funnel cakes have made their return to the Magic City! The Alabama State Fair is back at Birmingham Race Course now through September 22. Join the community for thrilling rides, live entertainment, delicious fair foods, and plenty of family-friendly fun and entertainment...
Montgomery building burns Sunday on Day Street
A small building on Day Street burned Sunday morning, resulting in damages but no injuries.Montgomery/Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at a commercial...
