Barberitos chooses Birmingham and Tuscaloosa for five new Alabama locations
The Alabama food scene is getting a fresh injection of Southwestern flavor. Barberitos, a fast-casual burrito brand known for its health-conscious customizable menu, has officially signed a five-unit franchise agreement to enter the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa markets. Barberitos is an Athens, Georgia-based, fast-casual
Suspect in deadly 2022 Montgomery bowling alley shooting sentenced to prison
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery man was sentenced Thursday following a shooting that killed one man and injured six others in 2022, according to court filings. Judge Tiffany B. McCord sentenced Tory Johnson, 27, to 32 years and six months in prison for reckless murder. Johnson also received a...
Montgomery Mayor Reed heads to U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in California
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed is traveling to Long Beach, California, this week for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual meeting, where city leaders from across the country are expected to focus on issues including housing costs, public safety and infrastructure. Reed will join more...
Insect Invasion: 8 Alabama Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Alabama is facing a growing bed bug crisis, with seven major cities ranking among the most infested in the United States according to recent national analysis. The parasitic insects are plaguing residents across the state, targeting hotels, apartment complexes, nursing homes, and private homes in alarming numbers. The
Millbrook Chamber honors local businesses, community leaders at annual awards luncheon
The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses, volunteers and community leaders Thursday during its annual Business Awards Luncheon, bringing together organizations and individuals who continue to invest their time, talent and resources in the Millbrook community. Held at The Fieldhouse at 17 Sprin
Unlicensed homebuilding and advertising persists
Unlicensed home building activity and unlicensed advertising are common problems across Alabama, according to the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board.
‘I’ve become less optimistic’: Jackson Hospital CEO fighting to keep hospital alive, hoping to...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - By this time next month, Jackson Hospital will be closed unless Blue Cross Blue Shield increases reimbursement rates according to hospital CEO John Quinlivan. The deadline for a deal is June 25, and if a deal isn’t reached, the hospital is expected to begin their closing...
The Eerie History Behind This Unassuming Alabama Cemetery Is Absolutely Bone-Chilling
Some stories are written in stone, and the ones at Adams Grove Cemetery in Sardis, Alabama will haunt you long after you leave. This isn’t your grandmother’s peaceful country cemetery with fresh flowers and well-maintained paths, this is something altogether more unsettling. Hidden deep in the woods of...
Alabama Is Home To One Magical Botanical Garden And It Won’t Cost You A...
Some of life’s greatest pleasures come without price tags, and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens proves this point across 67 glorious acres. This isn’t some stripped-down, bare-bones free attraction, it’s a world-class botanical garden that simply chooses not to charge admission. The whole concept feels almost rebelliou
What’s Happening: June 5-7
WHAT’S HAPPENING (WAKA) – Even though it will be warm this weekend, at least it will finally be dry for all of the outdoor events throughout the River Region!. You can enjoy Wetumpka’s River and Blues Music and Arts Festival at Gold Star Park with plenty of music, art and food on the banks of the Coosa River.

















