Montgomery Police Department’s Super Bowl commercial aims to increase recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department is aiming to improve recruitment and retention through a Super Bowl commercial. While it’s only a short, 30-second spot, it will focus on a variety of messages. “This is probably the biggest commercial we’ve made. We want people who see it...
Georgia family donates $150,000 to Alabama college after learning slaveowner history
While Carol Bartlett was going through her late cherished aunt’s belongings, she discovered a handwritten piece of paper with the word “slaves” and a list of names. The list sparked a memory of her aunt Frances, who once told her, “When my mother turned 12, they gave her a girl.”
Alabama Senate unanimously passes App Store Accountability Act
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — The App Store Accountability Act passed the Alabama Senate with a unanimous vote on Feb. 5. The bill is focused on online safety for children and teens by requiring parental approval for kids to download apps from the App Store, which you can read about in more detail here.
Woman airlifted to UAB following severe burns in Holtville structure fire
HOLTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - Firefighters were dispatched to a fully involved structure fire on the 1400 block of Atkin Hill Road late Friday night, according to Holtville Fire Chief Aaron Moore. Initial dispatch received a 911 call at around 7:45 p.m. about a fire. Upon arrival, suppression units found flames...
‘We’re Episcopalians for a reason,’ new Alabama Bishop-elect tells diocese
Bishop-elect Richard Lawson III, who will take over as spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama in June, greeted his new flock on Thursday night. Lawson attended and preached as the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama held the opening night of its annual convention at Camp McDowell. Referring to Matthew...
Alabama House approves max price for voter rolls, restrictions on voter information
The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday approved a bill that cuts the costs of voter rolls but restricts the information available on them. HB 67, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russelville, sets the cost of an electronic voter list at a maximum cost of $1,000. Currently, the Alabama Secretary of State’s...
The possibility of measurable snowfall in Alabama in February
ALABAMA — Although Alabama typically experiences mild winter weather, measurable snowfall is possible during February based on long-term climate records and past weather events, according to the National Weather Service. February is usually the coldest month of the year in Alabama, with average low temperatures...
BTA Tutoring offers ACAP Testing bootcamp
L.J. Walker, owner and founder of "BTA Tutoring, have organized a bootcamp style tutor session for ACAP Testing that students can enjoy.
Alabama One Celebrates 75th Anniversary by giving back to local community
Alabama One Credit Union celebrates 75 years this year. In doing so, the company decided that they wanted to give back with a nod to 75 years by giving back to the local community and donating back to a local nonprofit. They confidently chose to give back to Millbrook’s local food pantry, The Welcome Food Pantry....
The Montgomery Art Guild hosts Annual Members’ Show
Each year, the Montgomery Art Guild showcases the work of many talented artists. This event is not only an exhibition, but also a reward for its members.
