Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain Threaten West Alabama
Stay weather-aware today as a storm system moves into Alabama, bringing the risk of strong to severe storms.
Montgomery county leaders: Internet sales tax changes threaten public safety
Montgomery county officials hold a press conference on the internet sales tax fight. Montgomery County Commission. Montgomery County leaders, including commissioners and the sheriff, called a press conference on Thursday to emphasize the importance of the internet sales tax in the community. The Association of County...
Gov. Ivey awards $2.3M in grants to aid crime victims in Alabama programs
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the allocation of nine grants totaling approximately $2.3 million to support programs assisting victims of crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Alabama. "Victims of these terrible crimes deserve to have a safe haven where they receive professional...
Troy man arrested after police pursuit in Millbrook, Prattville
Millbrook police say a Troy man has been arrested after a pursuit that started over taillights that weren’t working. Millbrook Police Chief P.K. Johnson said an officer had noticed a U-Haul truck traveling on Highway 14 near Kelley Boulevard yesterday that had non-working taillights. Johnson says the officer tried to...
What’s the cheapest state to buy a home? Alabama ranks top 5
Want a home without sacrificing your morning coffee ? You’re not alone. With high prices and interest rates nearing 7%, many Americans hesitate before signing. A Rocket Mortgage study shows which states offer the most for homebuyers' money. The analysis covers median home prices , property taxes, homeowners’...
Civil rights landmarks you must visit
The struggle for civil rights in the United States did not produce only history books and old photographs. During that period, the nation saw ordinary people walk to these very places where they had stood up to injustice, and the nation was changed forever. These locations are not merely museums with dusty...
Founders & Guardians — Martin Luther King Jr.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”. (From the book, Strength of Love, by Martin Luther King Jr., 1963) Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. His father, a church...
Alabama voters may gain new power with proposed ballot initiative
States with similar initiatives experience higher voter participation.
Montgomery candlelight vigil held for woman shot in Minneapolis by ICE agent
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Vigils were held across the country for Renee Good, who was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis the previous day. In Montgomery, members of the 50501 Freedom Fighters and Alabama Resisters of Indivisible gathered for a candlelight vigil and protest near...
Governor Ivey’s final State of the State address set for January 13
Governor Kay Ivey will deliver the final State of the State address of her tenure Tuesday, January 13, as Alabama lawmakers convene for the start of the 2026 legislative session. […] The post Governor Ivey’s final State of the State address set for January 13 appeared first on 256 Today .
