Alabama Clock Spring Forward 2026: Homeowners Alert for Birmingham, Montgomery as Clocks Jump Ahead...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, AL – Clocks across Alabama will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to remind homeowners to complete...
Body of missing Georgia boater found in south Alabama
A Georgia man was found dead Wednesday after going missing while boating in south Alabama. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, troopers with the Marine Patrol Division were notified of the man, identified as Travis White, going missing at about 11 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Dauphin Island in...
The Wait is Over: Medical Cannabis set to roll out in April
Medical cannabis in Alabama will hit dispensary shelves in a matter of weeks and be available for qualified patients.
Community difference-maker: Rosalee Wade’s lifetime of service shapes Millbrook
In a city that thrives on volunteers, few names are as synonymous with service as Rosalee Wade. The 86-year-old community leader, known for her ever-present smile and boundless energy, is the first to be featured in a new series spotlighting local difference-makers. Born Jan. 24, 1940, in Checotah, Wade grew...
Why carbon capture and storage can make Alabama a national energy leader: op-ed
Alabama has never built its future by standing still. From steel mills and shipyards to aerospace, automotive manufacturing and energy production, our state has a long record of turning natural strengths into economic growth. Today, we face another defining opportunity. Carbon Capture and Storage, CCS, offers Alabama...
Montgomery mayor addresses state, federal legislation at March media briefing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed held his monthly media briefing Wednesday morning to discuss the latest city developments. Reed opened by acknowledging the military members currently at war and civilians caught in it. He began by discussing state legislation, declaring the City to be in favor...
Girl injured in Monday night Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after a minor was injured in a shooting late Monday night, the Montgomery Police Department is confirming. The incident happened shortly before 9 p.m. Police and fire medics responded to the 3400 block of Eastdale Circle on reports of someone having been...
Kilby Correctional officer arrested on contraband charges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An officer at Kilby Correctional Facility has been arrested after authorities say they caught him trying to conceal prison contraband. Authorities arrested Officer Shelley Sharpe III after an incident within the facility was reported to prison staff Saturday afternoon. Officers say they...
Statement from Dr. Will Boyd, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Alabama on the scheduled...
All Alabamians deserve safe communities where they can make a simple trip to the local store without encountering violent crime. On August 6, 1991, in Talladega, AL, Doug Battle was just a customer who was shopping for auto supplies when he lost his life during the course of a robbery. This is the sort of tragedy...
Alabama families first; why we must eradicate the illegal Chinese vape epidemic: op-ed
In Alabama, family comes first. We raise our children to respect the law, take responsibility, and look out for one another. As Sheriff, I took an oath to protect the people of this county, including confronting threats that put our children, our communities, and our future at risk. One of those threats is the...
