From Nashville to Montgomery, these are top Southern brunch spaces
Brunch in the South is more than a weekend indulgence, it’s a reflection of place, shaped by local ingredients, long‑running traditions and chefs willing to push well beyond eggs and toast. Across Tennessee, North Carolina and Alabama, restaurants are presenting the late‑morning meal with menus that balance comfort classics with creative twists, from richly layered benedicts and brunch bowls to cocktails and...
Montgomery city council restructures federal funding allocation for small businesses amid frustrations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Around $5 million in federal ARPA funds were allocated to Montgomery small businesses in 2021, and five years later, much of that money still hasn’t been distributed. It reverts back to the federal government if it isn’t spent by the end of the year.
Prattville approves emergency repair of North Highland Park wall deemed at risk of sudden...
The Prattville City Council unanimously passed a resolution for emergency repair to the retaining wall system at North Highland Park (NHP), April 7, 2026, during their regular meeting, authorizing the mayor to take all necessary actions for the replacement of the wall, with Krebs Engineering being the firm of record.
New grant aims to help Alabama high school students graduate
Christi Black-Reese, principal of Percy Julian High School, and Rep. Philip Ensler joined WSFA to discuss the newly secured grant for MPS students.
Guns, mushrooms, drugs seized when Alabama criminal quartet is arrested near Winnie
CHAMBERS COUNTY — A traffic stop for speeding led to the quick arrest of four suspects from Alabama and the seizure of guns, mushrooms, and drugs near Winnie. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, a Chambers County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a driver for speeding on eastbound I-10 near the 820 mile marker in Winnie.
Rehearing denied for convicted double-murderer
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied a rehearing for convicted double murderer Kevon Williams.
Love’s Opens Newest Alabama Travel Stop
The new site marks Love's 15th in Alabama. Love’s Travel Stops has announced the opening of its newest location in Quinton, Ala. The new travel stop has 123 truck parking spaces and provides free parking for customers, helping address the national parking shortage while improving route continuity for drivers traveling between the Southeast and Mid-South.
River Region Disability Expo to take place Friday, but at a new location
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The River Region Disability Expo will once again take place this week, but at a new location. The annual event will take place on Friday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Faulkner University Multiplex, located at 5345 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery.
Main Street Montgomery Announces Ashley Jernigan as Executive Director
Montgomery, Ala. — Main Street Montgomery is proud to announce the appointment of Ashley Jernigan as its inaugural Executive Director. A Montgomery-based leader with more than 15 years of experience in downtown revitalization, economic development, and placemaking, Jernigan will lead the organization’s efforts to strengthen and activate the downtown district.
Black Belt counties among 30 designated natural disaster areas due to drought
Counties in the Black Belt are among 30 to be designated natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions, said an announcement from Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate. These counties are:. Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Clarke, Crenshaw, Greene, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Pike, Russell, Sumter, and Wilcox. Dallas,...

















