Alabama House committee considers bills targeting Mobile, Baldwin county solar farms
Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, speaking in the House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee on March 11, 2026, in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved a bill sponsored by Simpson that would allow the state's coastal counties to regulate solar farms. (Anna...
Chicken chain welcomes new Montgomery location
A new fast-casual chicken restaurant is now open in Montgomery. Huey Magoo's, founded in 2004, has 86 other locations nationwide across 12 states. The brand's newest location in Montgomery is location No. 87. The menu includes tenders made from, as the company puts it, "the best 3 percent of the chicken — the...
Body found in Mulberry Creek in Autauga County, possibly from Chilton County
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for its help to identify a female whose body was found in Mulberry Creek on March 17. At around 3:15 p.m. on March 17, workers for Norfolk Southern Railroad discovered a female body in Mulberry Creek near the Autauga-Dallas County line. Investigators believe...
Multiple schools in Alabama could close this week
ALABAMA — A frost advisory across parts of Alabama could lead to school delays or closures Thursday morning as temperatures drop into the mid-30s, according to forecasters. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said the advisory will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday, with temperatures expected to fall...
Montgomery student wins prize in C-SPAN’s national documentary competition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - C-SPAN honored Booker T. Washington Magnet High School 10th grader Carson French for a documentary he produced as part of a project to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. C-SPAN challenged middle and high schoolers across the country to examine how the Declaration of Independence is still...
These 6 Wonderfully Weird Alabama Restaurants Will Completely Change Your Dining Experience
Looking for wonderfully weird restaurants in Alabama?. These 6 unique dining spots offer amazing food and unforgettable experiences!. 1. Roadkill Cafe (Elberta) Don’t worry, they’re not actually serving roadkill. But the name sure gets your attention, doesn’t it?. This place has one of the funniest restaurant names...
This All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In Alabama Is Absolutely Worth The Drive
Sometimes the best destinations aren’t found on fancy travel websites or Instagram influencer feeds, but whispered between friends who know where the real treasures hide in Alabama. Nelson’s “Barnyard” Buffet in Saraland is one of those places that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time at mediocre restaurants....
‘Lasting recovery’: Alabama-based rehab service opens new facility, first in the state
A Birmingham-based addiction treatment services provider is preparing to open its first facility for treating men in Alabama. The Recover Now Central Alabama campus, located at 21679 Alabama 216 in McCalla, is set to open this spring. The $2.2 million campus will feature a full-service sober living residence and an...
Southern Living names Alabama town ‘the South’s Next Great Food City’
It shouldn’t take Alabama long to figure out which town Southern Living anointed “The South’s Next Great Food City.”. Of course, our state has plenty of elite options if you want to eat well, from the Gulf all the way up to the northern tip of the state.
Alabama Severe Weather Alert: Birmingham & Huntsville Residents Told to Stay Ready for Overnight...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, AL – Spring break travel across Alabama comes with a high overnight threat as tornado-capable storms can develop after dark, leaving residents with only minutes to act while most are asleep....
