Montgomery AL

On Monday, a new law officially went into effect across Alabama reducing the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%. The law, which was enacted back in May, is also meant to give cities and counties more flexibility to reduce local grocery taxes. According to a report from Newsweek, this reduction will save...

There seem to be two types of customers at Walmart. Some shop and pay for everything in their cart, while others pay for “almost” everything. If you have nothing to hide, it is quick and easy to use self-checkout, but if you’re tempted to skip items while scanning, one content creator in Montgomery, Alabama, is...

A report published last month estimated that Alabama spent $5 billion on the state’s prison system in the past five years. The report from Alabama Appleseed, a criminal justice organization, said the total included ADOC paid for operations and the costs of a $1.3 billion new prison in Elmore County, including debt...

In 1999, one of the largest army bases in the nation, Fort McClellan, was shuttered. Undeterred, the local community in and around Anniston and Calhoun County quickly began redeveloping the historic military installation, bringing in new businesses and industries. But, it wasn’t only businesses they saved. The...

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville raised slightly more than $1 million for his campaign for governor in August, raising his total to $6.25 million since he launched the campaign in May. Tuberville’s finance report for August, filed on Wednesday, listed about 1,000 contributions. The vast majority were from individuals from...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police have identified the victim of a deadly Labor Day shooting. A police spokesman said officers were called to the 2800 block of Jan Drive around 4 p.m. Monday where they found 19-year-old Antwaun Hartwell, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two wanted suspects and is asking for the community’s help, according to CrimeStoppers 215-STOP. Susan Leann Riley is accused of stealing clothing and cosmetics worth over $500 from Target. She is charged with failure to appear...

Miss Alabama 2025 Emma Terry has been named one of seven finalists for the prestigious Miss America Quality of Life Award. This recognition, announced during the arrival ceremony at the Miss America competition this week, honors delegates whose commitment to service has created measurable and lasting impacts in their...

Bankrupt home goods chain At Home plans to close 29 ‘underperforming’ stores by the end of September. USA TODAY reports the store will close locations in several states, including New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Here is the list of locations:. 6135 Junction Boulevard in Rego Park,...

Gulf Breeze Man Faces Felony Charge for Allegedly Pointing Gun Over Littered Cigarette. A 23-year-old Florida man is facing a felony charge after a road rage incident on Tuesday involving a cigarette butt. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested Caleb Mack, of Gulf Breeze, who is charged with aggravated assault...