‘We’ve been looking for 47 years:’ Alabama woman ramps up search for former foster...
She simply wants to know that a former foster child of hers is happy.
Where death sentences are handed down in Alabama
An Alabama Reflector analysis of executions in the state over the past decade shows five of the state’s 67 counties account for almost half of the total number of death sentences imposed since 2012. The five counties have a population of about 1.7 million people, comprising roughly a third of the state’s total...
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Late last week, after nearly five years of controversies and legal holdups, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, AMCC, approved an order granting dispensary licenses to four applicants—RJK Holdings LLC, CCS of Alabama LLC, GP6 Wellness LLC, and Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries LLC. Now, Alabama could see as many...
Whataburger closing 8 locations this month ahead of next year’s 70-restaurant expansion
The Texas-based burger chain will direct efforts toward growth opportunities, company officials said.
Monks Walking for Peace Head To West Alabama
In a world that often feels divided, a band of monks head to Alabama on a 2,300 mile "Walk for Peace", reminding us that peace starts with small, everyday acts.
The past keeps seeping into Alabama’s present. No wonder leaders fear it
I wish I could be surprised that members of the Alabama State Board of Education are upset about a social studies textbook. But then I look at the despicable treatment of the Islamic School of Alabama, which withdrew plans to relocate to Hoover following a wave of threats. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville made false and...
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses John Roberts, Danielle Duggar and Jeff Monroe
The Alabama Farmers Federation announced last Friday its endorsements of John Roberts for Senate District 2, which covers Madison and Limestone counties; Danielle Duggar for Alabama House District 96 in Baldwin County; and Jeff Monroe for Alabama House of Representatives District 37 to replace the vacancy created by...
Wetumpka awarded grant for Impact Crater Trail development
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - The city of Wetumpka is getting a financial boost to support the development of the Wetumpka impact Crater, one of the state’s most significant geological and tourism assets. The funds, made available through the Alabama Power Foundation, will go toward developing a trail system to...
Local warming centers open with frigid temperatures expected
With frigid temperatures expected, warming centers are opening in Montgomery and Elmore counties. In accordance with the City of Montgomery and the Emergency Management Agency’s cold weather plan (i.e., to provide a warming center when temperatures are forecast to be below 32 degrees for 4 hours or more), on Sunday,...
Jacksonville State OC Clint Trickett taking SEC job, per reports
Jacksonville State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett is set to become the next quarterbacks coach at Arkansas, according to multiple reports. CBS Sports was the first to report on Saturday night that Trickett is expected to be hired at Arkansas. The news comes ahead of Jax State’s matchup...
