Nonprofits, women’s health organizations launch Alabama Birth Equity Initiative
A group of Alabama nonprofits and women’s health advocates Tuesday are planning to launch a program to improve maternal and infant mortality rates. The Alabama Birth Equity initiative is led by the Yellowhammer Fund and joined by Margins: Women Helping Black Women, Oasis Women’s Health, and Alabama Birth Center....
Old Headquarter of Montgomery Advertiser bought
A piece of property for sale along Montgomery's Riverfront could bring new economic growth downtown.
Longtime Alabama State University band director to retire
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - The longtime band director at Alabama State University has announced his retirement. Dr. James Oliver confirmed his retirement to WBRC 6 News Anchor Mike Dubberly. He will appear on Good Day Alabama Tuesday morning, Dec. 9 to discuss his retirement and time at ASU. Dr. Oliver...
New Bill Seeks to Give Alabamians with Invisible Disabilities Greater Protection and Recognition
MONTGOMERY — Alabama citizens living with “invisible disabilities” may soon have the option to reflect that status on their state-issued identification, thanks to new legislation introduced by Representative Ontario Tillman, D-Birmingham. Tillman filed the bill this week, aiming to give Alabamians with non-visible...
New guidelines raise concerns around nursing degree recognition, loans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - New federal guidelines on what is considered a professional degree are raising concerns in Alabama’s nursing industry. In November, the U.S. Department of Education released a list of professional degrees, which included pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, law, medicine,...
Letter to Pete Hegseth from an Alabama father, volunteer, and Eagle Scout: op-ed
I am writing this letter today in response to an NPR article published on November 25, 2025, stating that the military is considering cutting ties with Scouting America / Boy Scouts of America. I come to you as a father, volunteer, and Eagle Scout asking that you please re-consider withdrawing support from Scouting...
Christmas Movie Filmed In Alabama Airing On Lifetime
Forget Hollywood! Alabama's catching the spotlight with a chilling Christmas flick that’s spicing up December evenings.
Nursing no longer on list of professional degrees
New federal guidelines on what is considered a professional degree are raising concerns in Alabama’s nursing industry.
Alabama K9 officer to receive body armor
K9 Macs, a dual-purpose dog with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit, will soon receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest, sponsored by the nonprofit, will be embroidered with the message, “This gift of...
82 Truckers detained in Alabama ICE operation, 12 without a license
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Alabama partnered with ICE in the latest crackdown on both immigration and noncompliance in the trucking industry. Governor Kay Ivey announced the results of a recent operation in joint efforts by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through...

















