Wrapped In Plastic: Judge Denies Bond For Second Suspect In 2023 Alabama Creek Killing
Johneil Steadman and Tapanga Steadman A Jackson County judge on Monday ensured a woman accused...
Mobile man, first in Alabama convicted under gang law, sentenced to 25 years in...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Under ordinary circumstances, the marijuana that law enforcement officers found in a Dodge Durango in 2024 likely would not have meant much prison time for Marcus Dewayne Cobbs Jr. Although the trafficking charge that prosecutors filed theoretically could have resulted in a life sentence, the actual...
Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K returns to Pike Road
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – It’s time to once again lace up your running shoes for this year’s Memorial Day 5K in Pike Road. The 4th Annual Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K will take place on Monday, May 25 at 8:00 a.m. at the clubhouse in the Woodland Creek neighborhood.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montgomery to hold annual Bowl for Kids’ Sale fundraiser
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montgomery is getting ready for its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. The fundraiser will take place on Friday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m. at Bowlero on Eastern Boulevard. Officials say the fun, family-friendly event will bring together local...
Alabama’s mayors urge passage of Amendment 1
Several of the mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities spoke at a news conference, rallying support for a constitutional amendment to strengthen Aniah’s Law.
Alabama’s “Big 10” mayors encourage voters to support strengthening Aniah’s Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities have come together to urge voters to support strengthening Aniah’s Law when they go to the polls for the May 19 primaries. Aniah’s Law was named in memory of Aniah Blanchard, who was a 19-year-old college...
Southern Alabama Finally Gets the Soaking Rain It Desperately Needed as a Large Storm...
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — A large and widespread mass of rain is moving across the southern two thirds of Alabama this Wednesday evening, April 29, 2026, and for once the headline is not about danger it is about relief. The radar at 6:34 PM CDT shows heavy precipitation covering a massive footprint from Tuscaloosa and Birmingham in the north down through Montgomery, Mobile, and Dothan...
You’ll Never Guess How Affordable These 7 No-Frills Alabama Restaurants Actually Are
Searching for no-frills restaurants with surprisingly low prices in Alabama?. These 7 spots serve fantastic food and charge incredibly little!. 1. Dub’s Burgers (Athens) Forget everything you’ve heard about needing big money for great burgers. Dub’s Burgers in Athens will completely change your perspective. This local institution...
One person injured following stabbing incident in Alabama
ALABAMA — A man was injured in a stabbing at a Huntsville apartment complex early Thursday morning, according to emergency officials. The incident happened just before 6 a.m. at 2599 Mirabeau Drive, said HEMSI spokesperson Don Webster. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the male victim to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services. Officials said […] The post One person injured following stabbing incident in Alabama...
Utility company to close only AL location, lay off over 100
An Alabama utility company has made the decision to shutter its operations, triggering over 100 layoffs. LineQuest , which is a utility services company headquartered in Texas that says it specializes in "full-service damage prevention" by providing utility and private line locating, announced plans to close its Pelham facility via a WARN notice filed on April 23, according to the Alabama Department of Workforce...

















