Montgomery AL

ALABAMA — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a felony warrant in Jefferson County. Authorities say 35-year-old James Cortez Waters is wanted for discharging a firearm into a building. The warrant was issued on March 6, 2026, and he is being sought by the […] ...

This past week, 17 new building permits were issued across the state for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These projects are located in Auburn, Huntsville, Decatur and the Birmingham metro. One of the priciest of these permits is for a new student housing development in Auburn. Here’s more:. The...

At just 14 years old, Eclectic resident Rebekah Berry is already gaining attention for her detailed portraits and growing presence in the local art community, a passion that began when she first picked up a crayon as a toddler. Berry has been drawing since she was 3 years old, with...

Health risks from malfunctioning septic systems are no small matter in Alabama. Congress is stepping up with a new bill to help those in need.

ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Downed trees and power lines have caused a road closure in Elmore County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. As of 10:45 a.m. Monday, Holtville Road/Highway 111 is completely blocked as utility crews work to clear the roadway. The Alabama Department of Transportation is...

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WRBL) — The capital murder trial of 36-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed is moving toward its final stage after prosecutors rested their case following days of testimony about the disappearance and shooting of 19-year-old Southern Union student Aniah Blanchard. The defense did not call any witnesses. Closing...

HUNTSVILLE — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. The first warning is in effect from 8 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 17 degrees. A second warning runs from...

North Alabama experienced snowfall early Monday morning following severe weather on Sunday night. The snow, which fell quickly across the region, led to some school districts sending students home early. Eddie Gilbert, Limestone County EMA Director, said, "We woke up this morning to temperatures dropping, and then...

The final days of Francesca’s, the trendy boutique that’s been a mall staple for 25 years, are at hand. The women’s clothing and accessories chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the District Court of New Jersey in February. The bankruptcy included closing more than 450 stores in 45 states, including Alabama....

Americans are among the most overweight people in the world, with 42% of U.S. adults considered obese . The extra pounds cost roughly $190.2 billion a year in medical care and $4.3 billion in lost productivity. WalletHub studied 100 of the largest U.S. cities, ranking them on 19 weight-related factors, including...