Alabama man charged with threats tied to Nolan Wells’ case after grand jury ruling
An Alabama man is the latest person arrested on a federal charge for making threats in connection with the death of Nolan Xavier Wells. Claude Henry Bates, Jr., 41, of Montgomery, is charged in a federal criminal complaint with sending threats across state lines to kill or injure a person and to destroy a building. He
Golson says he ‘skimmed’ rulebook but denies recruiting; Harmon challenged on proper rules changes
MONTGOMERY — In two lengthy spasms of testimony Monday within earshot of each other, former Mary G. Montgomery coach Zach Golson admitted he “skimmed” through the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s handbook but AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon offered no documentation that the rules he used to punish Golso
Montgomery County to develop strategic plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery County leaders have announced that they are working on a countywide strategic plan. The county will be working with the TPMA consulting form on the plan, which will establish a vision, set priorities and set a framework to guide decision-making over the next five years, the county s
This Alabama Oyster Bar Pairs Fresh Gulf Seafood With Old-School Southern Biscuits
Biscuits have one excellent rule: do not treat them like an afterthought. Get them while they are warm. The restaurant’s biscuit service tells you plenty before the seafood even arrives. That old-school Southern touch fits the cooking here. Gulf seafood gets plenty of attention, but Southern traditions are doing...
Gas prices take a drop, finally
Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.95/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 16.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.21/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel
Baptist Health restores IT systems following server outage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Baptist Health-Central Alabama said Monday its IT systems have been restored after a server outage knocked its systems offline last week. In an update posted to the health system’s website, officials said teams are still working to process information that accumulated during the outage. What..
Area colleges get state recognition
The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, of the Alabama Department of Workforce, today announced 20 regional honorees recognized for their innovative approaches to work-based learning. The recognition is presented in partnership with the Alabama Community College System, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and the
Alabama ranks among top 10 states for doing business
A leading corporate site selection and economic development magazine magazine says Alabama is one of the top 10 states for doing business.
Love’s employee arrested for theft
A truck stop employee was taken into custody Saturday, Oct. 3. The Lowndes County Sheriff's office arrested Jacqueline Jones for theft from her employer, Love's Travel Center in Hope Hull. Investigations commander, Lt. Tony Green, said Jones, 25, was charged with third-degree theft after taking approximately $1,000 fro
Alabama Weather: Gulf System Raises Weekend & Game Day Rain Concerns
A developing Gulf system could bring heavy rain to Alabama this weekend, raising game-day weather concerns across the state.

















