Pet thought to have died in June apartment fire found alive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A fire that began during a thunderstorm ravaged a Montgomery apartment building in June. Since then, residents believed there was one lone casualty: a house cat named Moon. However, the story wasn’t over. Recently, Moon was found alive. The past two months have been filled...
When will it rain in Alabama again? Could drought return?
Most of Alabama will not see any rain this week, according to forecasts. NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a dry seven-day stretch for north and most of central Alabama through next Monday with rising temperatures. South Alabama could see some rain, however, but not a whole lot if...
Bill targeting property title fraud, unsolicited offers expected next session
Legislation to put more verification requirements on property title transactions in Alabama is expected in the 2026 session. Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is working on a draft bill he hopes will help prevent title fraud. The proposal requires more notarization of documents and lays out legal recourse for property...
American Village honoring veterans lost to suicide with 139-flag display
MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The American Village will display 139 American flags to represent the Alabama veterans who tragically died by suicide in 2023. It is part of Alabama's Operation We Remember Campaign, a statewide initiative honoring veterans lost to suicide. The Honor Our Veterans Committee of America 250 Alabama...
Alabama Public Television cuts 15% of employees after $2.8 million in federal funding cuts
Alabama Public Television leaders laid off 15% of its employees after the recent federal funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The cuts claimed half of the documentary production team responsible for projects like SHUTTLESWORTH and arts series Monograph, which spotlight the strength, talent and...
Birds and cows chill in the shade in Alabama
Cows rest in the shade in a pasture on Home Place Road, accompanied by cattle egrets, a species of egret that like to eat the bugs stirred up by cattle grazing. These cows were resting and the birds seemed content to stand on their backs and around them as if waiting patiently for the cows to resume their grazing. ...
When Will the Leaves Change in Alabama: Best Leaf Peeping Weeks
This past weekend I experienced two glorious things: crunchy leaves falling onto the ground, littering the driveway, and chill bumps sitting on my front porch swing in the shade. It was a delicious reminder that fall is truly on its way—but you might have to remind me of that when I’m dripping in sweat next week when...
Montgomery man charged with capital murder in attack of AU professor at Kiesel Park
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – The Auburn community is grieving the loss of a beloved professor after a brutal attack at Kiesel Park that left 59-year-old Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle dead. Auburn Police say they have arrested Harold Rashad Dabney III, 28, of Montgomery, on two counts of capital murder in connection with the...
Lower Humidity, Especially Nor…
A cold front pushed through Alabama on Saturday, sparking areas of rain and a few storms. Florence picked up over an inch in 24 hours, while Huntsville measured just over a half inch. Most of the storms remained below severe limits, with winds topping out between 40 and 50 mph. The strongest storm came Saturday...
First Alert Weather: Scattered t-showers Saturday morning, into the early afternoon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and happy Saturday!. We want to give you a First Alert to hold on to the umbrella if you plan to be outside for the first half of the day. It’s a warm and muggy start to the morning with most of us in...
