Former Kilby Prison officer sentenced in contraband case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama Department of Corrections has announced the sentencing of a former officer for his role in a contraband investigation at Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery County. Today, Mario Grant received a 10-year split sentence, ADOC said. He will serve two years in prison followed...
Alabama Man Arrested After Attempted Esto Burglaries
ESTO, Fla. (WDNews) — An Alabama man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he attempted to break into several businesses in Esto before trying to flee. According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Aug. 15 to a report of a suspicious person wearing a ski mask and attempting to break into b
Alabama realtor goes viral
Not everyone can say their social media content gets millions of views, but one north Alabama realtor can.
Alabama issues Gulf Coast alert as flesh-eating bacteria sickens 16, kills 1
"Vibrio is found in higher numbers in May through October when the water temperature is warmer."
Extreme Heat Warning and a few strong storms today
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for all of central Alabama through 9 p.m. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the remainder of the state. Afternoon Heat Index values could reach as high as 113 in spots across central Alabama this afternoon. It is unlikely the warning will be extended past this evening as slightly dri
Severe weather risk increases a bit for Alabama today
Most of Alabama will be dealing with hotter-than-normal August temperatures on Monday. But there could be a few severe storms to watch for as well. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has expanded the severe weather risk for today to include more of the state. The SPC has added a Level...
Georgia food banks brace for fallout as new SNAP work rules take effect
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia taxpayers could pay millions more for food assistance as new federal work requirements threaten to cut off benefits for some recipients after three months, according to local and state leaders. Nearly 8 in 10 SNAP households in Georgia include a child, a senior or someone...
Alabama Department of Corrections signs contract with ICE
The Alabama Department of Corrections signed an agreement in July with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to assist the federal agency to identify and process immigrants with pending or active criminal charges. According to an ICE spreadsheet updated last week on law enforcement agencies that have signed onto a local
Resident backlash over 1,050-acre project fuels Alabama push for data center rules
Many residents say they still do not know what benefits have been promised.
Monster 13-Foot Gator Harvested in Alabama
ALABAMA (WDNews) — A nighttime alligator hunt in Alabama ended with a massive catch after a hunting crew harvested a 13-foot, 560-pound gator. According to reports, Blake Dendy and his crew were hunting in Alabama’s West Central Alligator Management Area when they encountered the alligator. Reports said the...
