Selma funeral director Constance Smith Hendricks named Woman of the Year by state association
Selma funeral director Constance Smith Hendricks was named Woman of the Year by the Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians Association. Hendricks was honored during the association's 87th annual convention in Tuscaloosa recently. The Woman of the Year honor was given for Hendricks' "exceptional commitment and distingui
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of Alabama
ALABAMA — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of Alabama until 7 p.m. CDT Monday as forecasters warn that strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and continue into the evening. According to forecasters, storms are expected to develop during the early...
Amanda Curran named first female chief meteorologist in WSFA history
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - In the 72 years since WSFA 12 News signed on the air, only six people have ever formally led the WSFA weather team. On Monday, WSFA management announced the promotion of one of our longtime veteran meteorologists to the role. Amanda Curran, who has served WSFA’s...
Construction on second Alabama Veterans Cemetery scheduled to begin in October
Construction on a new state veterans cemetery in Madison County is expected to begin in October, bringing North Alabama closer to having its own burial site for veterans and their families. Officials with the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled detailed plans for the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Homewood, Cullman join growing Alabama debate over data centers
Two Alabama cities are preparing to take significant action on data center development this week, reflecting a growing debate among local governments over how — or whether — the rapidly expanding industry should fit into their communities. Homewood City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposed ordinance related...
Alacia Brazil earns Alabama FFA State Degree
Alacia Brazil of the Lowndes County FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter was recently awarded the prestigious Alabama FFA State Degree. Brazil received the award during the 4th General Session of the 98th Annual Alabama FFA State Convention held at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center. The Alabama FFA State Degree.
Rain chances linger throughout the week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Rain chances remain above average through much of the upcoming week, although not every location will see rain every day. Monday appears to be the driest day of the week with only scattered afternoon storms expected. Beginning Tuesday, the atmosphere becomes more favorable for clusters of thunders
Puckett’s Restaurants Step Up to Feed Kids and Support Hospitality Workers This Summer
A. Marshall Hospitality is giving back in multiple ways this summer through its Puckett’s Love initiative and the return of its Summer Feeding Program. Throughout the summer, the family-owned restaurant group will support hospitality workers in need and provide complimentary meals to children across Tennessee and Alaba
Not so guilty after all these years: Down in Alabama
For the free weekday Down in Alabama newsletter, subscribe at this link. Today on the podcast, we have a man who served four decades for rape who’s now cleared of the crime. We also have an AI data storage update and the Alabama Port Authority looking far, far inland to connect with the Port of Mobile.
Flooding Still a Problem in Southeast as Storms Bring New Rainfall Across the Region
Areas across the Southeastern United States reported flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur and other weather systems, with more flash floods expected Monday from Alabama to parts of the East Coast. In Smith County in central Mississippi, emergency crews made four rescues of people trapped in rising waters
