Attorney for UAB police officer charged with car theft says ‘there’s more to the...
The attorney for a fired UAB police officer said his client is not guilty as charged in the theft of another man’s vehicle. Johnny Quentavious Fowler IV, 25, is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in Montgomery County, and with first-degree theft of property in Jefferson County.
Alabama celebrity trivia everyone should know: Take the quiz
From movie stars to legendary professional athletes, our state offers the best and brightest we’d pit against anyone else in America. But how well have you kept up with Alabama’s most notable historical figures?. Did you pay attention in social studies? Did you watch the Crimson Tide or...
Heated legal battle over controversial Alabama tax halted as cities, schools pause lawsuit
The Alabama cities and school systems suing the state over the way internet sales taxes are assessed and allocated are voluntarily dismissing their legal challenge while a legislative fix is negotiated in Montgomery. The dismissal was filed Wednesday by the plaintiffs involved in a lawsuit against the Alabama...
10 romantic Alabama restaurants perfect for your next date night
Looking for a place to enjoy your next date night?. We recently asked followers on the This is Alabama Facebook page to fill us in on where they like to go for a romantic dinner. The suggestions ranged from elegant fine dining restaurants to stylish eateries with one-of-a-kind views to places that offered warm and...
13 Alabama fried chicken joints that feel rooted in local tradition
In Alabama, fried chicken isn’t just dinner—it’s a birthright. The crunch hits first. Golden, crackling, unapologetic. Then comes the steam when you break it open, the peppery scent rising fast, the juices running down your fingers like you planned it that way. No forks. No fuss. Just...
Community members protest ICE in Downtown Montgomery
Protestors gathered in front of the Federal Courthouse on One Church Street to speak out against ICE.
State of Alabama issuing new, chip-enabled EBT cards
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is issuing new, chip-enabled EBT cards to cardholders to use for government food benefits. The new cards have been mailed to all cardholders, who should receive them in the coming days. “I am so pleased to finally bring this instrumental change to our EBT...
Hudsonville teen who was shot 7 times in Alabama pleads guilty to machine gun...
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — A Hudsonville teenager that was shot seven times in Alabama pleaded guilty to a federal machine gun charge Tuesday. Ethan Carter, 19, took a plea deal in exchange for his other charges to be dropped, court documents revealed. Carter pleaded guilty to one count of Possession and Transfer of a...
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind lands $15 billion Air Force contract
Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind will supply the U.S. Air Force with up to $15 billion in items over the next four years under a new contract. According to a Department of War notice Monday, the contract is part of the federal government’s AbilityOne program, which provides employment and opportunities for...
Montgomery man arrested on domestic violence charges
CrimeStoppers says a tip has led to the arrest of a Montgomery man wanted on domestic violence charges. Montgomery police had asked for help from the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Task Force in finding and arresting 34-year-old Jemario Deshaun Mushat. Mushat was wanted for domestic violence assault in the...

















